Pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) By and Between the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the Listing of the PSE Shares on the PSE Trading Board, the Commission has caused the immediate posting of the foregoing disclosure/s in the PSE Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology System (PSE EDGE). This directive is being issued primarily for the purpose of ensuring the timely disclosure of information relating to PSE as a listed company and should not be construed as an approval by the Commission of the item/s being disclosed nor of any of the acts done by the PSE or it intends to do in relation to this disclosure. The PSE shall remain responsible for complying with the other requirements as mandated in the Securities Regulation Code (SRC) and other relevant laws and their respective rules and regulations. This approval is for the purpose of ensuring the immediate posting of the disclosure. Nothing herein precludes the Commission as the statutory regulator of the PSE as a registered exchange, as Self-Regulatory Organization and as an issuer of registered securities, to seek further clarification and/or information and to take appropriate action on the matter, including the imposition of penalty in case of violation of the SRC and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Finally, the Commission, acting as the Exchange under the MOU, may also impose penalty in case of violation of the relevant PSE Rules.
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)
Jan 6, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
AN092-002557
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
002-333-130
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Republic of the Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., 6th to 10th Floors, PSE Tower, 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig CityPostal Code1634
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 88764888
9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Not Applicable
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 (Fully Paid)
81,576,211
Common Shares (Subscribed)
387,683
Total
81,963,894
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item No. 9. Other Events
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.
The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.PSE
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
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Source
Several News Articles
Subject of News Report
PSE signs cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Date of Publication
Jan 6, 2023
Clarification of News Report
The Company executed last 4 January 2023 a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MOU) with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). The MOU expressed the intention to cooperate on various areas to promote and boost investment prospects between the two countries. Among the areas of cooperation intended under the MOU are the following:
1. Communication between Senior Executives; 2. Cooperation in Market Promotion; 3. Cross-border Index and ETF Cooperation; and 4. Experience Sharing in Market Development and IT Capacity Building.
The MOU did not yet create any legally binding obligations on each party, as specific undertakings to pursue the cooperation will be subject to the signing of definitive agreements and all necessary regulatory approvals.