C06204-2022

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)
Aug 11, 2022
2. SEC Identification Number
A200207283
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
006-036-274
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
P-H-O-E-N-I-X PETROLEUM PHILIPPINES, INC.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Davao City, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
STELLA HIZON REYES ROAD, BO. PAMPANGA, LANANG, DAVAO CITY Postal Code 8000
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
+6382-235-8888
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 1,442,070,932
PREFERRED SHARES 14,500,000
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9

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Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.PNX

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

PNX returns to profitability in Q2
Background/Description of the Disclosure

Homegrown oil company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. returns to profitability with a net income of Php 201 million for the second quarter, its highest since the onset of the pandemic. Gradually recovering from the loss in the first quarter, gains from its overseas businesses and continued OPEX discipline across the Group grew EBITDA by 67%quarter-on-quarter.

“We had a difficult start this year, but we’ve gained some traction, and are seeing favorable results from our strategies. Improved margins and our sustained prudence are paying off, and we are in a better position to cultivate growth as the market further recovers,” said Phoenix Petroleum President Henry Albert Fadullon.

The company is reaping the benefits of its long-standing commitment in streamlining operations and maximizing efficiency across the business as OPEX was lower by 10%quarter-on-quarter. As part of its pre-pandemic OPEX and CAPEX rationalization programs, Phoenix has continued to advance resource management initiatives and operational improvements. The Company is likewise developing a new supply model to navigate through the persistent volatility in the markets and foreign exchange.

Meanwhile, sustained increases in inventory costs and working capital limitations dampened domestic fuels, leading to overall volume dipping by 13% quarter-on-quarter. Rising selling prices in LPG, along with the overall uptick in inflation, have also softened household demand for the product.

Phoenix continues to benefit from its diversified portfolio of offers and markets. The weakness on the domestic front has been made up for by its overseas business, which accounted for about 69% of consolidated volume in the second quarter.

The Company, nonetheless, remains relentless in growing its domestic retail footprint, having added new Phoenix retail stations and FamilyMart stores to its network within the quarter. These include two new stations centrally located in Pasig, and another in Makati. FamilyMart, likewise, continues to expand with new stores in Paranaque and Antipolo, while diversifying its own offers through new product launches including its Tea Creations beverage line.

With its goal to make its outlets one-stop shops for customers, Phoenix recently partnered with eTap Solutions, Inc. to bring additional payment solutions to customers. Under the partnership agreement, eTap will install new self-service machines at 70 FamilyMart stores and Phoenix stations within the year.

“We are glad to emerge from the second quarter stronger and are more determined to stay on the path to recovery. With the economy opening up, we are focused on improved inventory strategies and continued cost discipline to sustain our upward momentum,” Fadullon said.
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Filed on behalf by:
Name Rosalio II Roque
Designation Legal Manager