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)
May 23, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
1803
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
00406761000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
ABS-CBN CORPORATION
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Metro Manila
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Sgt. Esguerra Ave. cor. Mother Ignacia Street Quezon CityPostal Code1103
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
34152272
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
Common Shares
899,848,111
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9
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ABS-CBN CorporationABS
PSE Disclosure Form 4-31 - Press Release References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure
ABS-CBN ANNOUNCES CHANGES FOR TELERADYO
Background/Description of the Disclosure
ABS-CBN today announced important developments regarding TeleRadyo, one of its news channels.
TeleRadyo has been incurring financial losses since 2020. Since ABS-CBN can no longer sustain TeleRadyo’s operations, ABS-CBN is left with no choice but to cease the operations of TeleRadyo effective 30 June 2023 to prevent further business losses.
The company is deeply saddened by this closure and having to part ways with the many passionate and committed people who have made Teleradyo an important source of news and information for many Filipinos.
However, intending to find ways to continue providing news to the public, ABS-CBN is entering into a joint venture with Prime Media Holdings Inc. The new company will produce various programs, which will be supplied to broadcasters and other 3rd party platforms including Philippine Collectivemedia Corporation.
Under the agreement, ABS-CBN will have a minority stake in the joint venture, and Prime Media Inc. will be the majority stakeholder.
This gives some of our former personnel a chance to find job opportunities. It is also a way to continue providing accurate and balanced news and information to the country.
Other Relevant Information
Please refer to the attached SEC Form 17-C.
Filed on behalf by:
Name
Paul Michael Villanueva Jr.
Designation
Chief Risk Management Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Head, ABS-CBN Shared Service Center