On February 12, 2026, Keppel Philippines Properties, Inc. (the “Company”) was informed by Keppel Ltd., Keppel Management Ltd., Molten Pte. Ltd., and Kepwealth, Inc. (collectively, the “Sellers”) that the Sellers had entered into a share purchase agreement (“SPA”) with Forward Synergy Group, Inc. (the “Buyer”) on February 12, 2026 for the sale and purchase of the Sellers’ 86.83% (“Sale Shares”) ownership of the total outstanding capital stock of the Company (the “Transaction”), which represents all of the shares owned by the Sellers in the Company.
As the Sellers and the Buyer have only signed the SPA, there is still no change in control of the Company at this time. In any event, a copy of this PSE Disclosure Form 4-5 (Change in Control of Issuer) is being submitted to comply with the Exchange’s directive. |
The Transaction will result in FSGI acquiring control of the Company.
FSGI is a newly established holding company focused on identifying, acquiring, and developing high-potential businesses and equity investments across growing sectors. FSGI will target and prioritize investments in companies with strong fundamentals, clear growth catalysts, and attractive entry valuations.
Its investment in the Company will be its first major investment. By acquiring control and ownership of the Company, FSGI will have the authority to implement its strategic plans for the Company, including the evaluation and pursuit of potential investments and business opportunities, with the objective of creating long-term value for shareholders through disciplined capital allocation, active ownership, and strategic growth. FSGI likewise intends to strengthen the Company’s governance framework and management oversight in support of these objectives.
As FSGI is a newly incorporated company, it has not yet filed a General Information Sheet (GIS) and does not have financial highlights to report as of this time. Likewise, FSGI currently has no other existing interests or investments (other than the potential acquisition of the controlling interest in the Company). |
The Sellers have agreed to sell the Sale Shares to the Buyer for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately PhP472.7 million (PhP1.8526 per share). Pursuant to the SPA, the purchase price will be deposited in three tranches, with the full payment to be received on Closing Date.
The Transaction is subject to the fulfillment of certain conditions precedent, including the conduct of a mandatory tender offer (MTO) by the Buyer pursuant to the Securities Regulation Code of the Philippines and its 2015 implementing regulations for all outstanding common shares of the Company other than the Sale Shares, consisting of Thirty-Eight Million Six Hundred Ninety-Five Thousand Two Hundred Seven (38,695,207) common shares (the “Tender Offer Shares”). The crossing of the Sale Shares and any tendered shares shall be effected through a special block sale using the facilities of the Exchange on the Closing Date, subject to the requisite approvals of the Exchange.
Under the SPA, the MTO shall be completed and the crossing on the PSE effected on the Closing Date. Closing Date is targeted to take place 60 calendar days from 12 February 2026, which is the Execution date of the SPA, but in no case later than the Long Stop Date, which is defined in the SPA as 90 calendar days from the Execution Date, allowing for delays. Hence, Closing Date is targeted on 14 April 2026 but no later than 13 May 2026.
Below is a summary of the timeline of activities from the Execution Date to Closing Date:
February 12 • Signing of SPA • Filing of Disclosures with the PSE and the SGX, including the Comprehensive Corporate Disclosure
February 19 • Announcement of intention to conduct an MTO in a newspaper of general circulation
March 2 • Filing of the initial Tender Offer Report
March 3 • Publication of the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer in two newspapers of general circulation • Commencement of the MTO
March 3 to 31 • MTO period
March 31 • End of the MTO period
April 6 • Filing of the final Tender Offer Report
April 7 • Filing of the Block Sale with the PSE
April 10 • Execution of Block Sale and Cross of Tendered Shares
April 13 • Submission of Block Sale Report to the PSE
April 14 • Cross and Settlement • Resignation of the current regular directors of the Company and election of their replacements
April 15 to 19 • Filing of SEC Form 18-A and/or 23-A reporting the acquisition of shares and election of the Buyer’s nominees to the Board of the Company
Kindly note that the abovementioned timeline of activities are just estimates and may be subject to adjustments. As mentioned, under the SPA, Closing Date may take place within 60 calendar days from the Execution Date of the SPA but may be extended until the Long Stop Date, which is defined in the SPA as 90 calendar days from the Execution Date, or until 13 May 2026, to allow for reasonable delays.
Within three to six months from Closing Date, the Buyer will amend the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Company to change its corporate name in accordance with applicable rules. The Buyer has no plans of changing the primary purpose or the nature of business of the Company. |