C07321-2023

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)
Oct 5, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
36073
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-508-271-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
METRO MANILA
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
UNIONBANK PLAZA, MERALCO AVENUE CORNER ONYX STREET, ORTIGAS CENTER, PASIG CITY Postal Code 1605
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 8841-8600
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 2,353,746,590
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
ITEM 9 - OTHER EVENTS

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Union Bank of the PhilippinesUBP

PSE Disclosure Form 4-2 - Acquisition/Disposition of Shares of Another Corporation
References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Additional Capital Infusion in Subsidiary

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Please be informed that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approved on September 21, 2023 per its Letter dated September 26, 2023, the request of Union Bank of the Philippines for additional equity investment of up to Php900.0 million in UnionDigital Bank Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank.

At the meeting of the Board of Directors of Union Bank of the Philippines held on June 23, 2023, approved the infusion of additional capital of Php900.0 Million in UnionDigital Bank Inc. (“UnionDigital”) to support business growth and to strengthen its capital position.

Date of Approval by
Board of Directors
Jun 23, 2023
Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction

Additional capital to sustain UnionDigital’s growth trajectory.

Details of the acquisition or disposition
Date Sep 21, 2023
Manner

Share Subscription

Description of the company to be acquired or sold

UnionDigital is engaged in the general business of Digital Banking, including other expanded services as may be approved by the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

The terms and conditions of the transaction
Number of shares to be acquired or disposed 90,000,000
Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction 23.07
Price per share Php10.00
Nature and amount of consideration given or received

The nature of consideration is cash in the amount of Php900,000,000.00

Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration

Fair Value

Terms of payment

The Php900,000,000.00 shall be paid in cash/ direct transfer and the payment terms require payment in full.

Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any

None

Any other salient terms

N/A

Identity of the person(s) from whom the shares were acquired or to whom they were sold
Name Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates
UnionDigital Bank Inc. (Fresh issuance of shares) Related Party
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any

Increase subscribed capital

Other Relevant Information

The disclosure is being amended to reflect the date of approval by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas of the additional equity investment and that there are no conditions precedent to closing of the transaction.

Filed on behalf by:
Name Joselito Banaag
Designation Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary