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 2017
Commission File Number 1-03006
PLDT Inc.
(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, 2016. 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 | Copy of the press release entitled “Smart | 6 | ||||||
| Communications Inc.’s Franchise Extended For Twenty Five (25) Years Under Republic Act No. 10926”. | ||||||||
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Exhibit 1
May 3, 2017
Philippine Stock Exchange
3/F Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Attention: Mr. Jose Valeriano B. Zuño III
OIC — Head, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 17.1 (b) and Section 17.3 of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto entitled “Smart Communications Inc.’s Franchise Extended For Twenty Five (25) Years Under Republic Act No. 10926”.
This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with 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 3, 2017
Securities & Exchange Commission
Secretariat Building, PICC Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Dept.
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 17.1(b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(a), we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto entitled “Smart Communications Inc.’s Franchise Extended For Twenty Five (25) Years Under Republic Act No. 10926”.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
COVER SHEET
| SEC Registration Number | ||||||||||||||||
| P | W | — | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Company Name
| P | L | D | T | I | N | C. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(F | O | R | M | E | R | L | Y | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 7 | - | C | M | S | R | D | |||||||||||||||||
COMPANY INFORMATION
| Company’s Email Address | Company’s Telephone Number/s | Mobile Number | ||
| (02) 816-8553 | ||||
| No. of Stockholders | Annual Meeting Month/Day | Fiscal Year Month/Day | ||
| 11,767 As of March 31, 2017 | 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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Exhibit 1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. May 3, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
2. SEC Identification Number PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
4.PLDT Inc.
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 | 1200 | ||||||
Address of principal office 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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Exhibit 1
11. Item 9 (Other Events)
Attached hereto is a Press Release entitled “Smart Communications Inc.’s Franchise Extended For Twenty Five (25) Years Under Republic Act No. 10926”.
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.
PLDT Inc.
By:
/s/Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
May 3, 2017
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Exhibit 1
Press Release
SMART COMMUNICATIONS INC.’S FRANCHISE EXTENDED
FOR TWENTY FIVE (25) YEARS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10926
MANILA, Philippines, — 3rd May 2017 –PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI) announced today that the franchise granted to Smart Communications, Inc. (“Smart”) has been extended for twenty five (25) years under Republic Act No. 10926 which was signed into law by the President of the Republic on 21 April 2017. PLDT was formally notified today of the approval of the law by the Office of the President.
The said franchise law, which effectively extends Smart’s franchise until 2042, will take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper of general circulation.
Smart will cause the franchise law to be published in a newspaper of general circulation.
PLDT Corporate Communications:
Ramon R. Isberto
Tel No: 511-3101
Fax No: 893-5174
About PLDT
PLDT is one of the leading telecommunications and digital services providers in the Philippines. Through its principal business segments – wireless, digital, fixed line, and others – PLDT offers the largest and most diversified range of telecommunications services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, wireless, and fixed line 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). In 2016, PLDT was one of the largest Philippine-listed companies in terms of market capitalization.
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.
| PLDT Inc. |
| 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 3, 2017
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