PHTCF PLDT Inc (PK)

 

 

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 December 2024

 

 

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, 2023. 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
	Copies of the disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed on December 3, 2024 with the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the following:   a) press release entitled “PLDT assures continued services as DOLE implements strike ban”; and b) declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of P2,437,500.00 on all of the outstanding shares of the Voting Preferred Stock of the Company for the quarter ending January 15, 2025 and payable on January 15, 2025 to the holder of record as of December 17, 2024.   The cash dividend was declared out of the unaudited unrestricted retained earnings of the Company as at June 30, 2024, which are sufficient to cover the total amount of dividend declared.	10

 

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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.

 

 

 

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez Name : Mark David P. Martinez Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary Date : December 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBITS

 

 

Exhibit Number		Page
	Copies of the disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed on December 3, 2024 with the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the following:   (a) press release entitled “PLDT assures continued services as DOLE implements strike ban”; and   (b) declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of P2,437,500.00 on all of the outstanding shares of the Voting Preferred Stock of the Company for the quarter ending January 15, 2025 and payable on January 15, 2025 to the holder of record as of December 17, 2024.   The cash dividend was declared out of the unaudited unrestricted retained earnings of the Company as at June 30, 2024, which are sufficient to cover the total amount of dividend declared.	10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 3, 2024

 

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

 

Attention: Atty. Stefanie Ann B. Go

Officer-in-Charge – Disclosure Department

 

Securities & Exchange Commission

7907 Makati Avenue, Salcedo Village,

Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City

 

Attention: Atty. Oliver O. Leonardo

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department

 

Dear All:

 

Further to the press release submitted by PLDT Inc. on November 29, 2024 entitled “PLDT and MKP continue CBA negotiations following strike vote submission”, we submit herewith a copy of our press release entitled “PLDT assures continued services as DOLE implements strike ban”.

 

This submission shall serve as our compliance with the PSE’s Revised Disclosure Rules and Section 17.1 of the Securities Regulation Code regarding the filing of reports on significant developments.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

 

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER SHEET

 

SEC Registration Number
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COMPANY INFORMATION

	Company’s Email Address		Company’s Telephone Number/s		Mobile Number

 

	No. of Stockholders		Annual Meeting Month/Day		Fiscal Year Month/Day
	11,357 As of October 31, 2024		Every 2nd Tuesday of June		December 31

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

 

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

 

 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

 

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

 

 

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding

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11. Item 9 (Other events)

 

Further to the press release submitted by PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) on November 29, 2024 entitled “PLDT and MKP continue CBA negotiations following strike vote submission”, we submit herewith a copy of our press release entitled “PLDT assures continued services as DOLE implements strike ban”.

 

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/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

 

December 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLDT pressrelease

 

 

PLDT assures continued services

as DOLE implements strike ban

 

MANILA, 2nd December 2024 – PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI): Further to PLDT’s disclosure on November 29, 2024, and the expiration of the 7-day strike ban, the Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment issued an Order dated December 2, 2024, assuming jurisdiction over the labor dispute between PLDT and the Manggagawa ng Komunikasyon ng Pilipinas (“MKP”). During this time, both parties are prohibited from conducting a strike, lockout or any concerted activities.

 

PLDT remains committed to concluding the CBA negotiations with MKP fairly and swiftly. In the meantime, we assure the public that PLDT shall continue to deliver the best possible service to our 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:

 

 

Marseille N. Nograles

pldt_ir_center@pldt.com.ph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About PLDT

 

PLDT is the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telecommunications 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 3, 2024

 

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

 

Attention: Atty. Stefanie Ann B. Go

Officer-in-Charge – Disclosure Department

 

Securities & Exchange Commission

7907 Makati Avenue, Salcedo Village,

Barangay Bel-Air, Makati City

 

Attention: Atty. Oliver O. Leonardo

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department

 

 

Dear All:

 

In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code and SRC Rule 17.1.1.1.3(b).2, PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) hereby submits a copy of SEC Form 17-C regarding the declaration of a cash dividend in the amount of P2,437,500.00 on all of the outstanding shares of the Voting Preferred Stock of the Company for the quarter ending January 15, 2025 and payable on January 15, 2025 to the holder of record as of December 17, 2024.

 

This submission shall serve as our compliance with the PSE’s Revised Disclosure Rules and the Securities Regulation Code.

 

Very truly yours,

 

 

/s/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COVER SHEET

 

SEC Registration Number
P	W	-	5	5

Company Name

P

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D

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C.

Principal Office (No./Street/Barangay/City/Town/Province)

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Form Type

Department requiring the report

Secondary License Type, If Applicable

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COMPANY INFORMATION

	Company’s Email Address		Company’s Telephone Number/s		Mobile Number
			88168553

 

	No. of Stockholders		Annual Meeting Month/Day		Fiscal Year Month/Day
	11,357 As of October 31, 2024		Every 2nd Tuesday of June		December 31

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

 

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

 

 

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

 

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) 8250-0254

Issuer's telephone number, including area code

 

9. Not Applicable

Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

 

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding

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11. Item 9 (Other Events)

 

We disclose that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of PLDT Inc. (respectively, the “Board” and the “Company”) held on December 3, 2024, the Board declared a cash dividend in the amount of P2,437,500.00 on all of the outstanding shares of the Voting Preferred Stock of the Company for the quarter ending January 15, 2025 and payable on January 15, 2025 to the holder of record as of December 17, 2024.

 

The cash dividend was declared out of the unaudited unrestricted retained earnings of the Company as at June 30, 2024, which are sufficient to cover the total amount of dividend declared.

 

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/Mark David P. Martinez

Mark David P. Martinez

Assistant Corporate Secretary

 

December 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

PLDT Inc.

By : /s/Mark David P. Martinez Name : Mark David P. Martinez Title : Assistant Corporate Secretary Date : December 3, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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