C04988-2024

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)
Jul 29, 2024
2. SEC Identification Number
PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-488-793
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
PLDT Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City Postal Code 1200
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(632) 8250-0254
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
- -
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
-

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PLDT Inc.TEL

PSE Disclosure Form 4-30 - Material Information/Transactions References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

MVP Group’s DigiCo agrees to acquire minority interest in Bayad Center and 100% of Multipay
Background/Description of the Disclosure

MANILA, 29 July 2024 – DigiCo, a digital entity owned by businesses led by Manuel V. Pangilinan (“MVP Group”), today announced its execution of separate agreements to acquire a 10% interest in Bayad Center (“Bayad”) and 100% of Multipay Corporation (“Multipay”).

"Having both online and offline solutions, Bayad and Multipay are uniquely positioned to accelerate the country's shift to digital payments. These companies will improve the payment experience for the Filipino consumer and provide partners with integrated solutions,” said DigiCo Chairman Pangilinan.

DigiCo is owned by PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI), Manila Electric Company (“Meralco”) (PSE: MER), and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (“MPIC”). “Harnessing the data assets of the MVP Group will enable us to deliver a superior, intuitive, and personalized customer experience, backed by insights that can uplift the way we serve our customers across the MVP Group,” Pangilinan added.

Under the deal, DigiCo will acquire a 10% stake in Bayad, a bills payment provider which serves more than 800 utility, financial, and various billers with a network of more than 104,000 touchpoints nationwide. DigiCo’s acquisition of minority interest in Bayad is subject to closing conditions.

“For 18 years, Bayad has served the Filipino public through accessible, reliable, and impactful payment solutions. Our success is a testament to the unwavering trust placed in us by billing institutions, payment channels and the Filipino public,” said Lawrence Y. Ferrer, CEO and President of Bayad.

DigiCo also executed an agreement to acquire 100% of Multipay, a wholly owned subsidiary of Multisys Technologies Corporation (“Multisys”), whose strong relationship with various billers and digital payment channels is expected to complement and add value to an integrated payment platform's capabilities. Multipay’s acquisition will be completed once all closing conditions are obtained.

"Multipay has come a long way, and we are confident that DigiCo will be in the best position to take Multipay to even greater heights," said Victor Y. Tria, CEO and President of Multisys.

DigiCo plans to leverage its expertise and resources to support Bayad's and Multipay’s growth trajectory while exploring and unlocking synergies in the MVP Group, according to Kat Luna-Abelarde, DigiCo Chief Commercial Officer. "This is the latest milestone on our journey to drive new, innovation-led growth, and is aligned with the MVP Group's support for the Government's overall digitalization push, particularly financial inclusion for Filipinos across the nation," she added.
Other Relevant Information

This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect PLDT’s business and results of operations. Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.
Filed on behalf by:
Name Kristine Mariz De Claro
Designation Associate Attorney