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)
Aug 1, 2022
2. SEC Identification Number
16342
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-169-020-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
SM Investments Corporation
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
10th Floor, One E-com Center, Harbour Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay CityPostal Code1300
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 8857-0105
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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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
1,226,114,338
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9
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SM Investments CorporationSM
PSE Disclosure Form 4-23 - Mergers and Consolidations References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and Section 4.4 and/or Section 5 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure
Merger of Allfirst Equity Holdings, Inc. (Allfirst) and SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), with SMIC as surviving entity
Background/Description of the Disclosure
On August 1, 2022, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) received the approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the merger of SMIC and Allfirst Equity Holdings, Inc., with SMIC as surviving corporation. Please refer to the attached Certificate of Filing of the Articles and Plan of Merger issued by the SEC on July 29, 2022.
Date of Approval by Board of Directors
Apr 1, 2022
Date of Approval by Stockholders
Apr 27, 2022
Other Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable
N/A
Date of Approval by Relevant Regulatory Agency
N/A
Date of Approval by Securities and Exchange Commission
Jul 29, 2022
Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction
To invest directly in clean renewable energy-related production, which is a national priority and aligned with SMIC’s commitments to environmental stewardship and to tackling climate change.
To additionally create value for SMIC’s minority shareholders and ensure alignment of the interests of all shareholders in the geothermal property.
Description of the transaction including the timetable for implementation and related regulatory requirements, if any
Merger of Allfirst and SMIC, with SMIC as the surviving entity as approved by the Board of Directors on 1 April 2022.
The timetable for implementation of the merger shall be based on the regulatory approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Identities of the parties to the transaction
Name
Nature of Business
Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/officers or any of their affiliates
SM Investments Corporation
SMIC is a leading Philippine company that is invested in market-leading businesses in retail, banking, and property. It also invests in ventures that capture high growth opportunities in the emerging Philippine economy.
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Allfirst Equity Holdings, Inc.
Allfirst is the parent company of Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. which carries on the general business of development and utilization of minerals, mineral oils, geothermal and other similar products.
SMIC has 19% ownership in Allfirst. Mr. Harley T. Sy, shareholder and director of SMIC, is a director and has 26.91% equity ownership in Allfirst. Ms. Elizabeth T. Sy, shareholder of SMIC, is a director and has 26.91% equity ownership in Allfirst. Mr. Hans T. Sy, shareholder of SMIC, has 26.92% equity ownership in Allfirst. Mr. Frederic D. DyBuncio, President and CEO of SMIC, owns 1 qualifying share as nominee director in Allfirst.
Terms and conditions of the transaction
Plan of merger
SMIC to issue 43 SMIC common shares in exchange for one (1) Allfirst common share or a total of 21.5M SMIC common shares, subject to fairness opinion by an independent appraiser. Out of the 21.5M SMIC common shares, 4.0M shares will be issued by SMIC to itself, and treated as treasury shares, and 17.4M shares will be issued to the other shareholders of Allfirst.
Ratio of exchange of shares
SMIC to issue 43 SMIC common shares in exchange for one (1) Allfirst common share or a total of 21.5M SMIC common shares, subject to fairness opinion by an independent appraiser. Out of the 21.5M SMIC common shares, 4.0M shares will be issued by SMIC to itself, and treated as treasury shares, and 17.4M shares will be issued to the other shareholders of Allfirst.
Basis upon which the exchange ratio was determined
Estimated appraised net asset value of Allfirst vs SMIC 60-day VWAP as of 31 March 2022
Number of shares subject of the merger
21.5M SMIC shares subject to fairness opinion by an independent appraiser
Timetable
The timetable for implementation of the merger cannot be fixed as the same is subject to regulatory approval of the SEC.
SMIC and Allfirst, however, expect to complete the transaction by the third quarter of 2022.
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any
Approval by stockholders of both SMIC and Allfirst.
Final approval of the merger by SEC.
Procedures for exchange
TBA
Description of the company subject of the transaction
Nature and business
Allfirst is the parent company of Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. which carries on the general business of development and utilization of minerals, mineral oils, geothermal and other similar products.
Discussion of major projects and investments
N/A
List of subsidiaries and affiliates, with percentage holdings
Name
% Ownership
Philippine Geothermal Production Company, Inc. (effective ownership)