C02250-2018

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)
Apr 6, 2018
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 (December 31, 2017) 262,013,440,585.00
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
9

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Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.AEV

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C)
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

DOTr Policy to Publicly Tender Philippine Airports
Background/Description of the Disclosure

PRESS RELEASE
06 April 2018

DOTr Policy to Publicly Tender Philippine Airports

This update is being made in reference to the March 7, 2018 disclosure made by Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc., on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), regarding the submission of its unsolicited proposal for the Upgrade, Expansion, Operation & Maintenance of Iloilo International Airport, Bacolod-Silay Airport, Laguindingan Airport, and New Bohol International Airport (Panglao).

AIC has received an official response from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) stating that the Department has adopted a policy to publicly solicit bids for the operations, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of all airports under its jurisdiction, and therefore cannot accept the proposal.

While AIC believes its proposal is a very efficient solution to address the immediate need of the airports in the most expedient and comprehensive way, we understand the DOTr’s decision to take a different course.

AIC remains committed to supporting the Philippine government in its efforts to advance infrastructure within the country, particularly in the aviation sector. We look forward to receiving the final details of the upcoming tender and will continue supporting the development of the regional airports.

About Aboitiz InfraCapital
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC) undertakes all of the infrastructure and infrastructure-related investments of the Aboitiz Group. Aside from AIC, the Aboitiz Group’s other infrastructure units include Republic Cement and Building Materials, Inc., Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.’s (AEV’s) partnership with CRH plc, and Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc., a joint venture between AEV and J.V. Angeles Construction Corporation that will build one of the country’s largest private bulk water supply projects.

About Aboitiz Equity Ventures
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) is the public holding company of the Aboitiz Group with major investments in power, banking and financial services, food, infrastructure, and land. Today, AEV is recognized as one of the best-managed companies in the Philippines and in the region, consistently cited for its commitment to good corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. With five generations of Aboitiz Group business success behind it, AEV continues to drive change for a better world by advancing business and communities.

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For further queries on this Press Release, please contact:

THET R. MESIAS
Media Relations
ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES, INC.
[email protected]
+632 886-2497
+63917 3036766
Other Relevant Information

Please see attached.
Filed on behalf by:
Name Mailene de la Torre
Designation AVP-Governance and Compliance/Assistant Corporate Secretary