CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17 OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER
1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Aug 2, 2017
2. SEC Identification Number
52412
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-156-011
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
BELLE CORPORATION
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Metro Manila, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
5th Floor, Tower A, Two E-Com Center, Palm Coast Avenue, Mall of Asia Complex, CBP 1-A, Pasay CityPostal Code1300
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
6628888
9. Former name or former address, 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
10,498,679,857
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
item 9
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Belle CorporationBEL
PSE Disclosure Form 4-4 - Amendments to By-Laws References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure
Board approval of proposed amendments to the Corporation's By-Laws
Background/Description of the Disclosure
Please be advised that the Belle Board of Directors approved at its meeting today 02 August 2017, the proposed amendments to the Corporation’s By-Laws in relation to the following:
Ref. No. Title Art. II Section 1 Place of Meetings Art. II Section 2 Annual Meetings Art. II Section 4 Notice of Time and Place of Special/Regular ASM Art. II Section 5 Voting Art. II Section 6 Proxies Art. II Additional Sections Record Date Organization of Meeting Art. III-A Section 2 Nomination Committee; Nomination of Directors Art. III-B Section 2 Other Committees Art. IV. Section 1 Officers
We will submit to the Securities and Exchange Commission the required documentation for the above changes to the Corporation’s By-Laws and once approved, we will submit the related disclosure to the PSE.
Thank you for your kind attention.
Very truly yours,
Manuel A. Gana President and Chief Executive Officer Corporate Information Officer
Date of Approval by Board of Directors
Aug 2, 2017
Date of Approval by Stockholders
TBA
Other Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable
SEC
Date of Approval by Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable
TBA
Date of Approval by Securities and Exchange Commission
TBA
Date of Receipt of SEC approval
TBA
Amendment(s)
Article and Section Nos.
From
To
Art. II Section 1
neetings held at the principal office in Metro Manila
shall be held in Metro Manila
Art. II Section 2
meetings held in last Thursday of May
4th Monday of April
Art. II Section 4
mailing notices at least 10 days prior to meeting
at least 15 days prior to meeting
Art. II Section 5
voting process described in general
voting process described in more detail
Art. II Section 6
proxies must be received 4 days prior to ASM
proxies must be received 7 days prior to ASM
Art. II Additional Sections
record date - not mentioned
Board shall authorize Executive Committee or the President to set a record date
Art. II Additional Sections
organization of meeting - not mentioned
designate the Chairman / Vice Chairman / President to preside and the Secretary/Asst Secretary to record the minutes
Art. III-A Section 2
nominations to be submitted on or before January 30
must be submitted at least 30 business days prior to meeting
Art. III-B Section 2
other committees - not mentioned
Board may create other committees to assist in Board functions
Art. IV. Section 1
officers shall be a Chairman, 1 or more Vice Chairmen, a President, 1 or more Vice Presidents ...
add: 1 or more Executive and Senior Vice Presidents
Rationale for the amendment(s)
Update of the By - Laws to reflect current practice and in accordance with good governance.
The timetable for the effectivity of the amendment(s)
Expected date of filing the amendments to the By-Laws with the SEC
TBA
Expected date of SEC approval of the Amended By-Laws
TBA
Effect(s) of the amendment(s) to the business, operations and/or capital structure of the Issuer, if any