UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of July 2023
(Commission File No. 1-03006)
PLDT Inc.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue
Makati City
Philippines
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)
(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-____)
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, 2022. 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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1 Copies of disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (“PSE”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (“PDEx”) in response to the PSE’s letter dated July 26, 2023 requesting the Company to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT seen to reduce average spending by over 10%, raise P58B from more tower sales“ as posted in BusinessWorld (Online Edition) on July 26, 2023.
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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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/s/Abner Tito L. Albert |
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Assistant Corporate Secretary |
Date: July 26, 2023
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Exhibit 99.1
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Copies of disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (“PSE”), the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation (“PDEx”) in response to the PSE’s letter dated July 26, 2023 requesting the Company to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT seen to reduce average spending by over 10%, raise P58B from more tower sales“ as posted in BusinessWorld (Online Edition) on July 26, 2023. |
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July 26, 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
Officer-in-Charge, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
We refer to the PSE’s letter dated July 26, 2023 requesting PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT seen to reduce average spending by over 10%, raise P58B from more tower sales“ as posted in BusinessWorld (Online Edition) on July 26, 2023. The news article states, in part, as follows:
“PLDT Inc. is expected to lower its average capital expenditures (capex) by more than 10% from 2023 to 2025, according to a report by Singapore’s S&P Global Ratings.
The report — S&P’s Asia-Pacific 5G: Telcos Face A Billion-Dollar Balancing Act — said telecommunication companies’ investments in 5G technology ‘remains more credit risk than reward’.
‘We expect average capex intensity for the same population to be close to 19% in 2023 before easing slightly from 2024. This compares with the average of about 20% in 2019-2022, the period during which most telcos rolled out 5G,’ S&P said.
‘Some telcos will face less pressure than others. For rated telcos in Korea, Taiwan, and Philippines, we expect average capex to fall by more than 10% for 2023-2025,’ it said.
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We cannot confirm or comment on any of the information reported on the above-quoted news article. Please note that the news article refers to a report by Singapore’s S&P Global Ratings, and not to any official statement or disclosure from PLDT.
Very truly yours,
/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Corporate Secretary
PLDT Inc.
July 26, 2023
Securities & Exchange Commission
Secretariat Building, PICC Complex
Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.
Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department
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:
We furnish you with a copy of our reply to the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Letter dated July 26, 2023 wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT seen to reduce average spending by over 10%, raise P58B from more tower sales“ as posted in BusinessWorld (Online Edition) on July 26, 2023.
Very truly yours,
/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Corporate Secretary
PLDT Inc.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
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Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
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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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July 26, 2023 |
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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. |
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Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City |
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(632) 82500254 |
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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 |
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11. Item 9 (Other Events)
Attached herewith is a copy of our reply to the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Letter dated July 26, 2023 wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT seen to reduce average spending by over 10%, raise P58B from more tower sales“ as posted in BusinessWorld (Online Edition) on July 26, 2023.
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
July 26, 2023
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. |
By |
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/s/Abner Tito L. Alberto |
Name |
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Abner Tito L. Alberto |
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Assistant Corporate Secretary |
Date : July 26, 2023
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