CR02744-2017

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-A, AS AMENDED

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SECTION 141
OF THE CORPORATION CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

1. For the fiscal year ended
Dec 31, 2016
2. SEC Identification Number
AS-0920-07059
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
002-010-620
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
VANTAGE EQUITIES, INC.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization
METRO MANILA, PHILIPPINES
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
2004A EAST TOWER, PSE CENTER EXCHANGE ROAD, ORTIGAS CENTER PASIG CITY Postal Code 1605
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 689-8090
9. Former name or former address, and former fiscal year, if changed since last report
N/A
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA
Title of Each Class Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
COMMON STOCK 4,199,582,266
11. Are any or all of registrant's securities listed on a Stock Exchange?
Yes
No
If yes, state the name of such stock exchange and the classes of securities listed therein:
PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE/COMMON STOCK
12. Check whether the issuer:

(a) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the SRC and SRC Rule 17.1 thereunder or Section 11 of the RSA and RSA Rule 11(a)-1 thereunder, and Sections 26 and 141 of The Corporation Code of the Philippines during the preceding twelve (12) months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports)

Yes
No
(b) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past ninety (90) days
Yes
No

13. State the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant. The aggregate market value shall be computed by reference to the price at which the stock was sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such stock, as of a specified date within sixty (60) days prior to the date of filing. If a determination as to whether a particular person or entity is an affiliate cannot be made without involving unreasonable effort and expense, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates may be calculated on the basis of assumptions reasonable under the circumstances, provided the assumptions are set forth in this Form

6,067,855,859
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN INSOLVENCY SUSPENSION OF PAYMENTS PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

14. Check whether the issuer has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 17 of the Code subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court or the Commission.

Yes
No
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
15. If any of the following documents are incorporated by reference, briefly describe them and identify the part of SEC Form 17-A into which the document is incorporated:
(a) Any annual report to security holders
not applicable
(b) Any information statement filed pursuant to SRC Rule 20
not applicable
(c) Any prospectus filed pursuant to SRC Rule 8.1
not applicable

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Vantage Equities, Inc.V

PSE Disclosure Form 17-1 - Annual Report References: SRC Rule 17 and
Sections 17.2 and 17.8 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

For the fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2016
Currency (indicate units, if applicable) Philippine Peso
Balance Sheet
Year Ending Previous Year Ending
Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Current Assets 4,973,980,643 3,079,311,331
Total Assets 9,119,448,732 8,665,765,381
Current Liabilities 976,579,267 690,989,503
Total Liabilities 988,516,138 700,020,825
Retained
Earnings/(Deficit)
2,932,458,683 4,833,403,840
Stockholders' Equity 8,130,932,594 7,965,744,556
Stockholders' Equity - Parent 7,878,439,074 7,768,427,947
Book Value per Share 1.94 3.79
Income Statement
Year Ending Previous Year Ending
Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Operating Revenue 826,699,551 877,274,198
Other Revenue 85,794,682 130,384,328
Gross Revenue 912,494,233 1,007,658,526
Operating Expense 560,842,342 551,708,118
Other Expense 20,491,569 10,798,646
Gross Expense 581,333,911 562,506,764
Net Income/(Loss) Before Tax 331,160,322 445,151,762
Income Tax Expense 77,137,435 105,323,135
Net Income/(Loss) After Tax 254,022,887 339,828,627
Net Income/(Loss) Attributable to Parent Equity Holder 198,845,976 280,562,703
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Basic) 0.04 0.07
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (Diluted) 0.04 0.04
Financial Ratios
Formula Fiscal Year Ended Previous Fiscal Year
Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015
Liquidity Analysis Ratios:
Current Ratio or
Working Capital Ratio
Current Assets / Current Liabilities 5.09 4.46
Quick Ratio (Current Assets - Inventory - Prepayments) / Current Liabilities 5.09 4.45
Solvency Ratio Total Assets / Total Liabilities 9.23 12.38
Financial Leverage Ratios
Debt Ratio Total Debt/Total Assets 0.11 0.08
Debt-to-Equity Ratio Total Debt/Total Stockholders' Equity 0.12 0.09
Interest Coverage Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) / Interest Charges 17.16 42.22
Asset to Equity Ratio Total Assets / Total Stockholders' Equity 1.12 1.09
Profitability Ratios
Gross Profit Margin Sales - Cost of Goods Sold or Cost of Service / Sales 0.96 0.89
Net Profit Margin Net Profit / Sales 0.32 0.37
Return on Assets Net Income / Total Assets 0.03 0.04
Return on Equity Net Income / Total Stockholders' Equity 0.03 0.04
Price/Earnings Ratio Price Per Share / Earnings Per Common Share 26.43 47.01
Other Relevant Information

In 2015, Net income before tax includes income from continuing operations of 318.2M and income from discontinued operations of 126.9M.

Filed on behalf by:
Name MARIBEL BERE
Designation GROUP COMPTROLLER