MANILA -- Philippine conglomerate San Miguel will acquire Eagle Cement, also of the Philippines, for 97.4 billion pesos ($1.6 billion) in a move aimed at strengthening its infrastructure businesses, the company said on Tuesday.
Acquisition will help conglomerate strengthen its infrastructure businesses

San Miguel will acquire 88.5% of Eagle Cement shares, offering about 22 pesos for each. (Photo by Yuichi Shiga)
MANILA -- Philippine conglomerate San Miguel will acquire Eagle Cement, also of the Philippines, for 97.4 billion pesos ($1.6 billion) in a move aimed at strengthening its infrastructure businesses, the company said on Tuesday.