SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

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)

Dec 6, 2017

2. SEC Identification Number

CEO2536

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

003-828-269-V

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC.

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Postal Code 1634

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(02) 886-2800

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 P1 Par Value	5,633,792,557
Amount of Debt Outstanding (September 30, 2017)	272,128,645,062.00

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

9

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.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.AEV

PSE Disclosure Form 4-13 - Clarification of News Reports References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure
Clarification to the December 5, 2017 manilastandard.net News Article

Source	manilastandard.net
Subject of News Report	Big Consortium to Rebuild NAIA
Date of Publication	Dec 5, 2017

Clarification of News Report
Dear Mr. Zuño: This refers to the letter from the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) requesting Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) to confirm the veracity of the information contained in manilastandard.net news article dated December 5, 2017 entitled “Big consortium to rebuild NAIA” a portion of which are quoted hereunder: ………………….. “A ‘super consortium’ composed of the country’s seven largest conglomerates is being formed to undertake the rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of Ninoy Aquino International Airport, industry sources said. Sources said the seven groups were planning to work together to finally have the important infrastructure project implemented. The seven groups include Ayala Corp., LT Group Inc., Filinvest Group, JG Summit Holdings Inc., Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Megaworld Corp., sources said. Metro Pacific president Jose Ma. K. Lim confirmed the plan in a text message. ‘The idea is being discussed, but we have not formally agreed on anything at this point,’ Lim said. . . . . Under the plan, the private sector partner will improve, upgrade and enhance the operational efficiencies of all existing terminals of Naia, covering both landside and airside (except air traffic services), to meet the International Civil Aviation Organization standards and develop the main gateway airport. . . . .” ………………….. We confirm that AEV, along with several other local business groups, is exploring the possibility of participating in a project involving the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). The discussions around this are, however, still in an early phase. No firm commitments nor formal arrangements have been reached, such as the composition of the proposed consortium. AEV will make the necessary disclosures at the appropriate time. Very truly yours, ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC. By: (SGD.) MAILENE M. DE LA TORRE Assistant Corporate Secretary Cc: MS. VINA VANESSA S. SALONGA Head, Disclosure Department Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. Market Regulatory Services Group 37/F Tower 1, The Enterprise Center 6766 Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
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