C06899-2026

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)
Sep 18, 2026
2. SEC Identification Number
CS201330638
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
439-462-061
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Top Line Business Development Corp.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Cebu, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
19F Latitude Corporate Center, Mindanao Avenue, Cebu Business Park,Brgy. Luz, Cebu City Postal Code 6000
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
032-5056058
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 10,742,193,000
Series A-1 Preferred Shares 10,856,140
Series A-2 Preferred Shares 4,143,860
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
9

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Top Line Business Development Corp.TOP

PSE Disclosure Form 4-8 - Change in Directors and/or Officers
(Resignation/Removal or Appointment/Election)
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Appointment of Officer of Top Line Business Development Corp. ("TOP" or the "Company")

Background/Description of the Disclosure

In compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Company hereby discloses that Ms. Jane K. Gocuan has been appointed as TOP’s Chief Investment Officer (CIO), effective September 18, 2026.

Resignation/Removal or Replacement
Name of Person Position/Designation Effective Date of Resignation/Cessation of term
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Reason(s) for Resignation/Cessation
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Election or Appointment
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Appointment/Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Effective Date of Appointment Election
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
Direct Indirect
Jane K. Gocuan Chief Investment Officer Sep 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026 - - N/A
Promotion or Change in Designation
Name of Person Position/Designation Date of Approval
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Effective Date of Change
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Shareholdings in the Listed Company Nature of Indirect Ownership
From To Direct Indirect
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - - N/A
Other Relevant Information

The disclosure is amended to include details of Ms. Gocuan's qualifications / professional experience, as follows:

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Ms. Gocuan, Filipino, 55 years old, is a seasoned executive with over 31 years of experience in the Philippine banking and financial services sector. Her career spans foreign, government, and private local banks, where she has held various positions across branch and retail banking, priority banking, investments, treasury, lending, and brand development. Her extensive and diverse career in the industry has equipped her with a strong foundation in banking operations and financial services, as well as in client and relationship management, investment advisory, and business development.

Ms. Gocuan is an alumna of the University of the Philippines–Cebu, where she earned her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees, graduating Magna Cum Laude at the undergraduate level. She also holds an International Investment Advice Certificate from the Securities Institute of London, further complementing her expertise in investment advisory and financial services.

Effective September 18, 2026, Ms. Gocuan was appointed Chief Investment Officer of TOP. In this role, she will oversee the Company’s investment-related activities and contribute to the development and implementation of TOP’s strategies and initiatives.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Tara Tsarina Perez-Retuya
Designation Chief Compliance Officer