C04585-2022

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)
Jun 21, 2022
2. SEC Identification Number
24221
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-440-440-00
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Bank of Commerce
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
San Miguel Properties Center Bldg. #7 St. Francis Street Ortigas Center Mandaluyong Postal Code 1550
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 982-6000
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
-
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 Stocks 1,403,013,920
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 5

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.

Bank of CommerceBNCOM

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 of news article

Source Businessworld online
Subject of News Report SC orders BankCom to restore deposits of clients defrauded by its former employee
Date of Publication Jun 21, 2022
Clarification of News Report

This refers to the news article entitled “SC orders BankCom to restore deposits of clients defrauded by its former employee” by John Victor D. Ordoñez in Businessworld online on June 21, 2022.

Link to the article: https://www.bworldonline.com/banking-finance/2022/06/21/456281/sc-orders-bankcom-to-restore-deposits-of-clients-defrauded-by-its-former-employee/

As of this writing, Bankcom has yet to officially receive the Supreme Court decision in the mentioned case. We would like to clarify however that the possible findings in this case is not reflective of the Bank’s current ownership and management as the transaction transpired in 2001. Further, the Bank does not foresee the award in favor of complainant to be significant or material.

Once the bank receives the official decision, further clarification will be provided.

Other Relevant Information

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Filed on behalf by:
Name Robby Carlo Gaerlan
Designation Corporate Planning Head/Investor Relations Officer