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 January 2024
(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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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Copies of disclosure letters that PLDT Inc. (the “Company”) filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (the “PSE”), the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation in response to the letter from the PSE dated January 19, 2024 requesting the Company to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT may allot lower capex for this year—exec” as posted in the Business Mirror (Online Edition) on January 18, 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.
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Date: January 19, 2024
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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. (the “PSE”), the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation in response to the letter from the PSE dated January 19, 2024 requesting the Company to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT may allot lower capex for this year—exec” as posted in the Business Mirror (Online Edition) on January 18, 2024. |
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January 19, 2024
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 letter of the PSE dated January 19, 2024 requesting PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT may allot lower capex for this year—exec” as posted in the Business Mirror (Online Edition) on January 18, 2024.
The news article states, in part, that:
“Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan said telco giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) is likely to set aside a lower capital expenditure (capex) for this year.
‘In terms of fresh capex, most likely, yes, it will be lower this year compared to last year. We are getting a better idea of what is the carryover capex from the issues related to 2022. It is likely to be overall lower than in 2023,’ said Pangilinan.
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He also said the search for the next PLDT president is still ongoing. ‘We just started. It is ongoing now; it is a bit new. Too early to say who the candidates could be at this stage. It is a wide search. At this stage, I cannot tell you how many. Hopefully, before the year ends, we can find the right person.’
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We confirm the statement of the Chairman that PLDT is eyeing a lower capex number for 2024. This is consistent with previous statements where the company indicated that it aims to sequentially reduce both the capex headline number and capex intensity, i. e., capex as a percentage of service revenues.
We will announce both the 2023 final capex amount and the 2024 capex guidance when we release our full year 2023 results in March.
We further confirm that the search for the next PLDT President and CEO is ongoing.
We trust that the foregoing explanation clarifies matters.
Very truly yours,
/s/Mark David P. Martinez
Mark David P. Martinez
Assistant Corporate Secretary
PLDT Inc.
January 19, 2024
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 letter dated January 19, 2024 in response to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange of even date wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT may allot lower capex for this year—exec” as posted in the Business Mirror (Online Edition) on January 18, 2024.
Very truly yours,
/s/Mark David P. Martinez
Mark David P. Martinez
Assistant Corporate Secretary
PLDT Inc.
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COMPANY INFORMATION
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The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation
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Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino |
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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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January 19, 2024 |
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SEC Identification Number PW-55 |
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BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793-00000 |
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PLDT Inc. |
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Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City |
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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 letter dated January 19, 2024 in response to the letter of the Philippine Stock Exchange of even date wherein PLDT Inc. was requested to clarify information and/or to provide relevant information in relation to the news article entitled “PLDT may allot lower capex for this year—exec” as posted in the Business Mirror (Online Edition) on January 18, 2024.
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
January 19, 2024
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/Mark David P. Martinez |
Name |
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Mark David P. Martinez |
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Assistant Corporate Secretary |
Date: January 19, 2024
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