Remarks C00244-2018

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)
Jan 16, 2018
2. SEC Identification Number
AN092-002557
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
002-333-130
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Republic of the Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
2nd Floor, PSE Plaza, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City Postal Code 1226
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 688-7600
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
NOT APPLICABLE
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 Shares 73,424,636
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item No. 9. Other Events

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.

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.PSE

PSE Disclosure Form 16-1- Update on Corporate Actions/
Material Transactions/Agreements References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 16 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Signing of Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with Tata Consultancy Services Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“TCS”).

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Further to the Company’s disclosures last 16 June 2017, 6 July 2017, 29 August 2017, 26 September 2017, 8 November 2017 and 12 January 2018 regarding the signing of Share Purchase Agreements with the Bankers Association of the Philippines, acting for itself and on behalf of the BAP Credit Bureau and certain member banks, Whistler Technologies Services, Inc., the Investment House Association of the Philippines on behalf of certain members, The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Co., the FINEX Research and Development Foundation, Inc., and San Miguel Corporation, respectively, and as part of the Company’s planned acquisition of Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corporation, (“PDSHC”), the Company and Tata Consultancy Services Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd. (“TCS”) signed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement whereby the Company agreed to purchase and TCS agreed to sell 500,000 common shares of stock in PDSHC, equivalent to 8.00% of the total issued and outstanding stock of PDSHC. The purchase is subject to certain closing conditions including the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and compliance with the provisions in the articles of incorporation of PDSHC, among others.

Other Relevant Information

With the signing of the aforementioned Share Sale and Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to acquire an 8.00% incremental equity interest in PDSHC, in addition to its existing 20.98% interest and previous acquisitions, for a total of 69.03% majority ownership.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Aissa Encarnacion
Designation Corporate Information Officer