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IPO update: PBB stock rises 15.4% on first trading day

The first initial public offering (IPO) the year yielded a one-day gain of 15.40% for those who bought the Philippine Business Bank (PBB) stock during its offer period.

Yesterday, February 19, marked the first day of listing and trading on the Philippine Stock Exchange of Philippine Business Bank, a thrift bank owned by the family of former Ambassador Alfredo M. Yao, also the owners of budget airline Zest Air and fruit juice drink Zest-O.

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