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6-K Filing
PLDT (PHI) 6-KReport of Foreign Private Issuer
Filed: 31 May 16, 12:00am
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2016
Commission File Number 1-03006
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue
Makati City
Philippines
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F Form 40-F
(Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes No
(If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- )
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some information in this report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current beliefs, expectations and intentions as to facts, actions and events that will or may occur in the future. Such statements generally are identified by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will” or other similar words.
A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. You should also keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as at the date on which we made it. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the statements in this report after the date hereof. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere.
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EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Page | |||||
1 | Copies of the disclosure letters that we filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. and the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the sale by PLDT Communications and Energy Ventures (“PCEV”) to Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”) of common and preferred shares of stock in Beacon Electric Asset Holdings, Inc. (“BEAHI”). PCEV is a 99% subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”). |
Exhibit 1
May 30, 2016
Philippine Stock Exchange
3/F Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Attention: Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion
Head, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
We submit herewith PSE Disclosure Form 4-2 in connection with the sale by PLDT Communications and Energy Ventures (“PCEV”) to Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”) of common and preferred shares of stock in Beacon Electric Asset Holdings, Inc. (“BEAHI”).
PCEV is a 99% subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”).
This shall also serve as our disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
May 30, 2016
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept.
Gentlemen:
Attached is a copy of our letter to the PSE dated May 30, 2016, in connection with the sale by PLDT Communications and Energy Ventures (“PCEV”) to Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”) of
common and preferred shares of stock in Beacon Electric Asset Holdings, Inc. (“BEAHI”).
PCEV is a 99% subsidiary of Smart Communications, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”).
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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COVER SHEET
SEC Registration Number | ||||||||||||||||
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Company Name
P | H | I | L | I | P | P | I | N | E | L | O | N | G | D | I | S | T | A | N | C | E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
T | E | L | E | P | H | O | N | E | C | O | M | P | A | N | Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)
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R | A | M | O | N | C | O | J | U | A | N | G | C | O | B | U | I | L | D | I | N | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||
M | A | K | A | T | I | A | V | E | N | U | E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M | A | K | A | T | I | C | I | T | Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Form Type | Department requiring the report | Secondary License | ||||||||||||||||||
Type, If Applicable | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | - | C | M | S | R | D | ||||||||||||||
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company’s Email Address | Company’s Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number | ||||
8168553 | ||||||
No. of Stockholders | Annual Meeting Month/Day | Fiscal Year Month/Day | ||
11,808 As of April 30, 2016 | Every 2nd Tuesday of June | December 31 | ||
CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact personMUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person | Email Address | Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number | |||||
Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | lrchan@pldt.com.ph | 8168553 | ||||||
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.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. | May 30, 2016 |
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
2. | SEC Identification Number PW-55 |
3. | BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793 |
4. | PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY |
Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
5. | PHILIPPINES6. (SEC Use Only) | |||||
Province, country or other jurisdictionIndustry Classification Code | ||||||
of Incorporation | ||||||
7. | Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City Address of principal office | 1200 Postal Code |
8. (632) 816-8553
Issuer’s telephone number, including area code
9. Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
10. | 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 |
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
PSE Disclosure Form 4-2 — Acquisition or Disposition of Shares
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of Disclo | sure | |
Sale by PLDT Communica Investments Corporatio Beacon Electric Asset PCEV is a 99% subsidia subsidiary of Philippi | tions and Energy Ventures (“PCEV”) to Metro Pacific n (“MPIC”) of common and preferred shares of stock in Holdings, Inc. (“BEAHI”) ry of Smart Communications, Inc., a wholly owned ne Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”) | |
Background/Description | of the Disclosure | |
PCEV entered into a Sh 645,756,250 common sha BEAHI, and (b) 458,370 economic rights on the “BEAHI Sale Sales”). | are Purchase Agreement with MPIC for the sale of: (a) res constituting 25% of the outstanding common shares of ,086 preferred shares constituting 25% of the total outstanding preferred shares of BEAHI (“collectively the |
Date of Approval by the Board of Directors | May 30, 2016 | |
Rationale for the Transaction Including the Benefits Which Are Expec Accrued to the Issuer as a Result of the Transaction | ted to be | |
Please refer to PLDT’s disclosure/Press Release of even date |
Details of the Acquisition or Disposition
Date | May 30, 2016 | |
Manner | ||||
The BEAHI Sa Agreement | le Shares were sold by PCEV to MPIC pursuant to a Share Purchase | |
Description | of the Company to be Acquired or Sold | |
BEAHI is a j consists of Electric Com | oint venture company formed by MPIC and PCEV. Its core asset shares of stock in power-related companies, specially, Manila pany (MER) and Global Business Power Corp. |
Terms and Condition of the Transaction
Number | of shares to be acquired or disposed | |
645,756,250 | common shares and 458,370,086 preferred shares | |
Percentage t transaction | o the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the | |
The BEAHI Sa BEAHI and (b shares of BE | le Shares constitute (a) 25% of the outstanding common shares of ) 25% of the total economic rights on the outstanding preferred AHI | |
Price per sh | are | |
P31.612 per | common share and P12.62 per preferred share | |
Nature and a | mount of consideration of received | |
Total purcha (Php26,200,0 | se price of Twenty Six Billion Two Hundred Million Pesos 00,000.00) | |
Principle fo | llowed in determining the amount of consideration | |
The purchase underlying M | price was determined based on the agreed valuation of the ER shares | |
Terms of pay | ment | |
The purchase immediately, 2018, (d) Ph | price shall be paid as follows: (a) Php17,000,000,000 payable (b) Php2,001,340,937 in June 2017, (c) Php2,001,340,937 in June p 2,001,340,937 in June 2019, and (e) Php3,195,977,189 in June 2020 | |
Conditions p | recedent to closing of the transaction | |
N/A | ||
Any other sa | lient terms | |
In considera installment, outstanding fully paid b capital stoc | tion of the agreement of PCEV to receiving the purchase price on MPIC agrees that for as long as: (i) PCEV owns at least 20% of the capital stock of BEAHI, or (ii) the purchase price has not been y MPIC, PCEV shall retain its right to vote 50% of the outstanding k of BEAHI |
Identity of Person(s) From Whom the Assets Were Acquired or to Whom They Were Sold
Name | Nature of Any Material Relationship with the Issuer, Their | |
Directors/Officers, or Any of Their Affiliates | ||
MPIC (Buyer) | MPIC is a shareholder of BEAHI. Interlocking directors of PLDT, PCEV and MPIC abstained from voting to approve the transaction | |
Effects(s) on t if any | he Business, Financial Condition and Operations of the Issuer, | |
None | ||
Other Relevant | Information | |
None | ||
Filed on Behalf by:
Name | Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | |
Designation | Corporate Secretary | |
May 30, 2016
Philippine Stock Exchange
3/F Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Attention: Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion
Head, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a copy of a press release attached thereto entitled “PLDT-Globe to Acquire Telecommunications Business of San Miguel”.
This shall also serve as our disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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May 30, 2016
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept.
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a copy of a press release attached thereto entitled “PLDT-Globe to Acquire Telecommunications Business of San Miguel”.
Very truly yours,
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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COVER SHEET
SEC Registration Number | ||||||||||||
P | W | - | 5 | 5 | ||||||||
Company Name
P | H | I | L | I | P | P | I | N | E | L | O | N | G | D | I | S | T | A | N | C | E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
T | E | L | E | P | H | O | N | E | C | O | M | P | A | N | Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)
R | A | M | O | N | C | O | J | U | A | N | G | C | O | B | U | I | L | D | I | N | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||
M | A | K | A | T | I | A | V | E | N | U | E | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
M | A | K | A | T | I | C | I | T | Y | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Form Type | Department requiring the report | Secondary License | ||||||||||||||||||
Type, If Applicable | ||||||||||||||||||||
17 | - | C | M | S | R | D | ||||||||||||||
COMPANY INFORMATION
Company’s Email Address | Company’s Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number | ||||
8168553 | ||||||
No. of Stockholders | Annual Meeting Month/Day | Fiscal Year Month/Day | ||
11,808 As of April 30, 2016 | Every 2nd Tuesday of June | December 31 | ||
CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact personMUST be an Officer of the Corporation
Name of Contact Person | Email Address | Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number | |||||
Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | lrchan@pldt.com.ph | 8168553 | ||||||
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.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. | May 30, 2016 |
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
2. | SEC Identification Number PW-55 |
3. | BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793 |
4. | PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY |
Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
5. | PHILIPPINES6. (SEC Use Only) | |||||
Province, country or other jurisdictionIndustry Classification Code | ||||||
of Incorporation | ||||||
7. | Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City Address of principal office | 1200 Postal Code |
8. (632) 816-8553
Issuer’s telephone number, including area code
9. Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
10. | 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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11. Item 2 and Item 9 (Other Events)
Attached hereto is a Press Release entitled “PLDT-Globe to Acquire Telecommunications Business of San Miguel”, which shall serve as our disclosure of the transactions referred to therein.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulations Code, PLDT has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By:
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
May 30, 2016
[graphic]Press Release
PLDT — Globe to Acquire Telecommunications Business of San Miguel
Access to additional frequencies will help significantly improve Internet speed, quality and coverage
700MHz will provide better indoor coverage and enable faster rollout in regional and rural areas
Acquisition involves a return of certain radio frequencies to the Government, which will allow for a third competitor to enter the market
PLDT to increase capex and accelerate network build-out
Acquisition to be funded by way of a partial sale of PLDT’s interest in Meralco held through Beacon Electric
Manila, Philippines:May 30, 2016 – Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (“PLDT”) (“NYSE”) (PSE: TEL) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition by PLDT of 50% of the equity interest of the telecommunications business of San Miguel Corporation (“SMC”) (PSE: SMC), with Globe Telecom Inc. (“Globe”) (PSE: GLO) acquiring the remaining 50% interest. The PLDT Board also approved the acquisition by PLDT of 50% equity interest in the telecommunications businesses of New Century Telecoms, Inc (“New Century”) and eTelco, Inc (“eTelco”).
The consideration for the acquisition of the SMC telecommunications business is PHP69.1 billion which includes PHP52.08 billion for 100% equity interest in Vega Telecom, Inc (”Vega Telecom”) and the assumption of around PHP17.02 billion of liabilities. Vega Telecom owns controlling interests in Bell Telecommunication Philippines, Inc, Eastern Telecommunications Philippines, Inc, Cobaltpoint Telecommunication, Inc (formerly Extelcom), and Tori Spectrum Telecommunication, Inc (formerly Wi-Tribe), and Hi-Frequency Telecommunication, Inc.
The consideration for the acquisition of New Century is PHP691 million which includes PHP576 million for 100% equity interest and the assumption of around PHP115 million of liabilities. Total consideration for the acquisition of eTelco is PHP206 million which includes PHP191 million for 100% equity interest and the assumption of around PHP15 million of liabilities.
The equity portion of the consideration for Vega Telecom, New Century and eTelco is PHP52.85 billion on an aggregate basis and will be paid in three (3) tranches. The First Payment of 50% will be made upon signing, the Second Payment of 25% six (6) months after the First Payment, and the final 25% at 12 months after the First Payment. PLDT will pay 50% of the equity portion of the consideration to acquire its 50% equity interest in each of Vega Telecom, New Century and eTelco. The liabilities of PHP17.15 billion will be assumed by PLDT and Globe upon signing.
This Acquisition will provide significant benefits to PLDT, Smart, TNT and Sun Cellular customers, further improve Internet and data services for the public, and speed up the country’s overall development efforts. Following the Acquisition, customers will progressively experience faster Internet and higher call and data quality across the fixed and mobile networks of PLDT and Smart. Capacity and coverage, both indoor and outdoor, will be expanded and enhanced. This will enable PLDT to provide attractive mobile connectivity and digital services to its consumer and enterprise customers at affordable prices. Stronger networks and connectivity are key enablers for individual and enterprise sector productivity and cost efficiency.
Access to these much-needed radio frequencies, especially the 700MHz, is likely to raise PLDT’s capex by US$100 Million for 2016 and 2017. The rollout of service on the 700 MHz will be accelerated, allowing PLDT’s fixed and wireless subscribers to enjoy the significant benefits of this frequency at the soonest possible time. The additional spectrum will result in wider coverage and more efficient network utilization. This will enable PLDT to pursue a growth-focused expansion of its network and extend Internet services to a larger number of customers in more areas of the country. In particular, Smart will be able to serve better the regional and rural areas of the Philippines by utilizing the 700MHz spectrum. This will help bridge the Digital Divide in the country and create more opportunities to utilize digital technologies to promote rural development. In addition to the 700MHz frequencies, PLDT will also receive supplementary frequencies in the 900MHz and 1800MHz bands which will enhance our current networks and increase capacity, resulting in faster and improved data services.
PLDT and Globe will cause the acquired companies to relinquish certain radio frequencies in the 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 2500 MHz, and 3500 MHz bands and to return these radio frequencies to the Government through the National Telecommunications Commission (“NTC”). These radio frequencies to be returned by subsidiaries of Vega Telecom to the NTC will be sufficient, together with radio frequencies already held by the NTC, to allow for a third-party operator to enter the market. The Acquisition will thereby help the NTC and the Philippine Government provide for a better utilization of available radio frequency spectrum for mobile services, which will benefit consumers more quickly.
PLDT intends to finance its portion of the Purchase Price primarily through proceeds from the sale of 25% of its equity interest in Beacon Electric Asset Holdings Inc. (“Beacon Electric”) to Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”) for total consideration of PHP 26.2 billion with the balance coming from a combination of new debt and balance sheet cash. MPIC will pay PHP17.0 billion in cash immediately on completion of the transaction and the balance of PHP9.2 billion in installments over the following four (4) years. Beacon Electric is a special purpose company owned 50-50 by PLDT and MPIC. Beacon Electric holds a 35% interest in Manila Electric Company.
PLDT Chief Executive Officer, Manuel V Pangilinan, said, “This transaction offers a breakthrough opportunity, not only for the companies involved but also for the industry and the country. This will enable existing operators to provide significantly improved Internet and data services to the public and to our customers in the shortest possible time. At the same time, it leaves the door open for new entrants into the industry. Taken together, this will enable the industry to better support the country’s development efforts – especially significant with the onset of a new Government.”
This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties 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:
Anabelle L. Chua Tel No: 816-8213 Fax No: 844-9099 | Melissa V. Vergel de Dios Tel No: 816-8024 Fax No: 810-7138 | Ramon R. Isberto Tel No: 511-3101 Fax No: 893-5174 |
About PLDT
PLDT is the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines. Through its principal business groups – fixed line and wireless– PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line, and cellular network.
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.
Further information can be obtained by visiting the web atwww.pldt.com.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY |
By : /s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan Title : Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Legal Services Head and Corporate Secretary |
Date: May 30, 2016
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