C03679-2017

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)
Jun 9, 2017
2. SEC Identification Number
A200110402
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
213-054-503
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
SBS Philippines Corporation
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
10 Resthaven St. San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City Postal Code 1105
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02)371-1111
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 1,169,040,400
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9: Other events

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SBS Philippines CorporationSBS

PSE Disclosure Form 4-3 - Amendments to Articles of Incorporation References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Amendment of the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation to expand and modify the secondary purposes of the Corporation

Background/Description of the Disclosure

In its meeting held on June 9, 2017, the shareholders representing at least 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock of the Corporation voted to approve the amendment of the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company relative to the secondary purpose to include the holding, acquiring or participating in investments in property related assets as well as shares or interests in entities involved in property related businesses.

Date of Approval by
Board of Directors
Feb 28, 2017
Date of Approval by Stockholders Jun 9, 2017
Other Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable n/a
Date of Approval by Relevant Regulatory Agency, if applicable N/A
Date of Approval by Securities and Exchange Commission TBA
Date of Receipt of SEC approval TBA
Amendment(s)
Article No. From To
Second Article Please see attached file on the comparative amendments Please see attached file on the comparative amendments
Rationale for the amendment(s)

The rationale for the amendment of the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company relative to its secondary purposes is to diversify the business of the Company to include the holding, acquiring or participating in investments in property related assets as well as shares or interests in entities involved in property related businesses as and when the appropriate opportunities arise

The timetable for the effectivity of the amendment(s)
Expected date of filing the amendments to the Articles of Incorporation with the SEC TBA
Expected date of SEC approval of the Amended Articles of Incorporation TBA
Effect(s) of the amendment(s) to the business, operations and/or capital structure of the Issuer, if any

The Board of Directors believe that the business prospects of property investments have much potential given the robust growth of the property market and sees such business diversification to contribute materially to the Company’s earnings on a sustainable and long-term basis which can help counteract some of the fluctuations in the chemical trading business and at the same time grow and diversify the Company’s income streams.

Other Relevant Information

This amends the Company Announcement under Circular No. C01153-2017 to provide for the shareholder approval of the proposed amendment on June 9, 2017. The proposed amendment of the Second Article of the Company's Article of Incorporation is subject to the further approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Sabrina Adamelle Poon-Sytengco
Designation Corporate Information Officer and Investor Relation Officer