CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, Malaysia’s second-largest lender, has closed the deal to acquire around 58-percent stake in the banking unit of diversified Philippine Conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC).

“The deal was reached last night [Monday night]. Closing within 30 days or something,” SMC President Ramon Ang told reporters after the company’s stockholders’ meeting held on Tuesday.

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