| C08490-2025 |
| Title of Each Class | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding | |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | 1,036,281,485 | |
| EEIPB | 45,000,000 |
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| Subject of the Disclosure |
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Acquisition of Liabilities of First Orient International Ventures Corporation in exchange for Shares |
| Background/Description of the Disclosure |
The Board of Directors approves the acquisition of the liabilities of First Orient International Ventures Corporation (FOIVC), its wholly owned subsidiary, amounting to PhP 11,415,182,041.00 in exchange for unissued shares in FOIVC. |
| Date of Approval by Board of Directors |
Dec 3, 2025 |
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| Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
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The assignment of a FOIVC’s liabilities to the parent in exchange for shares strengthens the subsidiary’s balance sheet, improves creditworthiness, and enhances operational flexibility, while allowing the parent to formalize capital support and increase its ownership stake. This structure optimizes group financing and simplifies future restructuring, all while maintaining a fair exchange of value and improving long-term strategic control. |
| Date | TBA |
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| Manner |
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FOIVC and EEI will execute a Deed of Assignment wherein EEI will step into the shoes of FOIVC and assume its obligation to its creditors. EEI and FOIVC will likewise execute a separate Subscription Agreement for 53,195 shares in FOIVC in exchange for assuming FOIVC’s obligations. |
| Description of the company to be acquired or sold |
First Orient International Ventures Corporation (FOIVC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of EEI engaged in the business of acquiring, using, improving, developing, selling, leasing and holding real estate property for investment and other purposes. |
| Number of shares to be acquired or disposed | 53,195 |
|---|---|
| Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction | 53 |
| Price per share | PhP214,591.26 |
| Nature and amount of consideration given or received |
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The shares shall be paid by way of acquiring the liabilities of FOIVC in the total amount of PhP 11,415,182,041.00 |
| Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration |
The total liabilities assumed by EEI is based on the latest audit financial statements of FOIVC. The total is thereafter divided over the number of available unissued shares of FOIVC. |
| Terms of payment |
Payment is in full. |
| Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any |
Consent of the creditors to the assignment of the liabilities. |
| Any other salient terms |
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| Name | Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates | |
|---|---|---|
| First Orient International Ventures Corporation (FOIVC) | Wholly owned subsidiary of the Issuer. Henry D. Antonio, the Chairman of FOIVC, is President & CEO of the Issuer. Toni Venette R. Picar, President of FOIVC, is a director and VP of the Issuer. Violy B. Acevedo and Victor G. Perez are directors of FOIVC and also CFO and SVP, Head of Subsidiaries, respectively, of the Issuer. Jocelyn R. Dimailig is Treasurer of both EEI and FOIVC. Iannoel V. Mondragon is the Corp. Secretary and Ellaine Anne L. Bernardino is the Asst. Corp. Sec.of both EEI and FOI |
| Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
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With the assignment of the liabilities, EEI now has better opportunities to manage the debt at the consolidated level. Likewise, the improvement of the subsidiary’s financial position opens the door to potential opportunities for joint ventures and other strategic partnerships. |
| Other Relevant Information |
None. |
| Name | Teresita Salazar |
|---|---|
| Designation | Sr. Legal Services Officer |