C03629-2019

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)
May 24, 2019
2. SEC Identification Number
34218
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-153-610-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
AYALA CORPORATION
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
PHILIPPINES
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
32F to 35F, Tower One and Exchange Plaza, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue, Makati City Postal Code 1226
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 908-3000
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 Shares 626,825,042
Preferred B Series 1 Shares 20,000,000
Preferred B Series 2 Shares 27,000,000
Voting Preferred Shares 200,000,000
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9

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Ayala CorporationAC

PSE Disclosure Form 4-3 - Amendments to Articles of Incorporation References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Please be informed that the Securities and Exchange Commission approved today the amendment of the Second Article of our Articles of Incorporation to expressly include, as part of the acts which our Company may perform in furtherance of its primary purpose, guaranteeing or acting as surety for the loans and obligations of its affiliates or associates.

Date of Approval by
Board of Directors
Mar 12, 2019
Date of Approval by Stockholders Apr 26, 2019
Other Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable N.A.
Date of Approval by Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable N/A
Date of Approval by Securities and Exchange Commission May 24, 2019
Date of Receipt of SEC approval May 24, 2019
Amendment(s)
Article No. From To
Second To take over, carry on, undertake and acquire the business, assets and goodwill of the general partnership known as Ayala y Compania (Ayala and Company) and to assume all the obligations and liabilities of the said partnership, actual and contingent. To take over, carry on, undertake and acquire the business, assets and goodwill of the general partnership known as Ayala y Compania (Ayala and Company), to assume all the obligations and liabilities of the said partnership, actual and contingent, and to perform all acts necessary for the furtherance of its primary purpose including, but without limitation to guarantee and act as surety for, the loans and obligations of its affiliates or associates, as may be authorized by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
Rationale for the amendment(s)

To broaden the authorized activities of the Corporation for its operational needs.

The timetable for the effectivity of the amendment(s)
Expected date of filing the amendments to the Articles of Incorporation with the SEC May 23, 2019
Expected date of SEC approval of the Amended Articles of Incorporation May 24, 2019
Effect(s) of the amendment(s) to the business, operations and/or capital structure of the Issuer, if any

The approved amendments will enable the Corporation to lend support to corporations it has lawful interest in.

Other Relevant Information

This disclosure is being amended to report the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval on the amendment of the Second Article of our Articles of Incorporation. Please see attached copy of the amended Articles of Incorporation

Filed on behalf by:
Name Solomon Hermosura
Designation Chief Legal Officer, Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary