Exhibit 99.1
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| Copies of the disclosure letters that were filed today, February 27, 2023, by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation regarding the press release entitled “Statement on the Closure Order Served by Makati City on Smart.”
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February 27, 2023
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower
28th Street corner 5th Avenue
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Attention: Ms. Alexandra D. Tom Wong
OIC-Disclosure Department
Securities & Exchange Commission
Secretariat Building, PICC Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept
Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation
29th Floor, BDO Equitable Tower
8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226
Attention: Atty. Marie Rose M. Magallen-Lirio
Head - Issuer Compliance and Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the PSE’s Revised Disclosure Rules, we submit herewith PSE Disclosure Forms 4-30 and 4-31 in relation to the press release entitled “Statement on the Closure Order Served by Makati City on Smart.”
This submission shall also serve as our compliance with Section 17.1 of the Securities Regulation Code regarding the filing of reports on significant developments.
Very truly yours,
/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Corporate Secretary
COVER SHEET
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Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)
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COMPANY INFORMATION
| Company’s Email Address |
| Company’s Telephone Number/s |
| Mobile Number |
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| No. of Stockholders |
| Annual Meeting |
| Fiscal Year |
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| 11,476 As of January 31, 2023 |
| Every 2nd Tuesday of June |
| December 31 |
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CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person |
| Email Address |
| Telephone Number/s |
| Mobile Number |
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
| mvaquino@pldt.com.ph |
| 82500254 |
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Contact Person’s Address |
MGO Building, Legaspi St. corner Dela Rosa St., Makati City |
Note: In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
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February 27, 2023
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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SEC Identification Number PW-55
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BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
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PLDT Inc.
Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
5. PHILIPPINES 6.____________ (SEC Use Only)
Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code
of Incorporation
7. Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200
Address of principal office Postal Code
8. (632) 82500254
Issuer's telephone number, including area code
9. Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act
Title of Each Class | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding |
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PLDT Inc.
TEL
PSE Disclosure Form 4-30 - Material Information/Transactions References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure |
Statement on the Closure Order Served by Makati City on Smart
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Background/Description of the Disclosure |
We refer to the Closure Order dated February 23, 2023 and served today, February 27, 2023, by the Makati City Government on Smart Communications, Inc. (“Smart”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc., in respect of outstanding local taxation issues.
Smart remains committed to complying with the Makati City Government’s local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation.
Smart has filed the appropriate cases to resolve outstanding legal issues; these cases remain pending. Our Legal and Tax teams continue to be in touch with the Makati City Government on the matters at hand.
We assure the public that Smart’s services will remain available and accessible to its subscribers.
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Other Relevant Information |
None. |
PLDT Inc.
TEL
PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 – Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure |
Statement on the Closure Order Served by Makati City on Smart
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Background/Description of the Disclosure |
We refer to the Closure Order dated February 23, 2023 and served today, February 27, 2023, by the Makati City Government on Smart Communications, Inc. (“Smart”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc., in respect of outstanding local taxation issues.
Smart remains committed to complying with the Makati City Government’s local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation.
Smart has filed the appropriate cases to resolve outstanding legal issues; these cases remain pending. Our Legal and Tax teams continue to be in touch with the Makati City Government on the matters at hand.
We assure the public that Smart’s services will remain available and accessible to its subscribers.
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Other Relevant Information |
None. |
11. Item 9 (Other events)
Attached herewith is the press release entitled “Statement on the Closure Order Served by Makati City on Smart.”
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly authorized and caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.
PLDT INC.
By:
/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Corporate Secretary
February 27, 2023
Statement on the Closure Order
Served by Makati City on Smart
We refer to the Closure Order dated February 23, 2023 and served today, February 27, 2023, by the Makati City Government on Smart
Communications, Inc. (“Smart”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PLDT Inc., in
respect of outstanding local taxation issues.
Smart remains committed to complying with the Makati City Government’s local tax ordinances, and with relevant national laws, applicable in respect of local taxation.
Smart has filed the appropriate cases to resolve outstanding legal issues; these cases remain pending. Our Legal and Tax teams continue to be in touch with the Makati City Government on the matters at hand.
We assure the public that Smart’s services will remain available and accessible to its subscribers.
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This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect PLDT’s business and results of operations. Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.
For further information, please contact:
Melissa V. Vergel de Dios | Cathy Y. Yang |
pldt_ir_center@pldt.com.ph | cyyang@pldt.com.ph |
About PLDT
PLDT is the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups – from fixed line to wireless – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks.
PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies.
For more information, visit: www.pldt.com
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.
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| PLDT Inc.
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By | : | /s/ Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
Name | : | Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
Title | : | Corporate Secretary |
Date: February 27, 2023