DDMP REIT makes Philippine market debut amid tepid trading

Listing during pandemic 'no walk in the park,' says chairman Edgar Sia

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DDMP REIT, which listed on the Philippine Exchange on March 24, has six tower offices in its portfolio. (Photo by Jun Endo)

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- The Philippines' first IPO of 2021 got off to a subdued start on Wednesday, with shares in DDMP REIT closing flat while the broader market edged slightly higher.

Shares in DDMP opened 0.44% higher than their offering price and rose nearly 7% at one point before falling back by the end of trading. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index closed 0.8% higher.

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