C08753-2023

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)
Dec 15, 2023
2. SEC Identification Number
39274
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
000-506-020-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
ACEN CORPORATION
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Makati City, Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
35th Floor, Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas corner Makati Avenue, Makati City Postal Code 1226
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(02) 7730 6300
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 39,677,394,773
Series A Preferred Shares 8,341,500
Series B Preferred Shares 16,658,500
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 9 - Other Events

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ACEN CORPORATIONACEN

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

Retirement of Compliance Officer; Appointment of Group Compliance Officer; Change in Designation of Executive Officers

Background/Description of the Disclosure

Please be advised that, following the announcement of her retirement as the Company’s CFO effective 31 December 2023, Ms. Maria Corazon G. Dizon (“Ms. Dizon”) will also retire as the Company’s Compliance Officer effective 31 December 2023.

At the special meeting held on 15 December 2023, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Dodjie D. Lagazo (“Mr. Lagazo”) as Group Compliance Officer effective 1 January 2024 to replace Ms. Dizon. Mr. Lagazo’s appointment as Group Compliance Officer effective 1 January 2024 will be concurrent with his position as the Company’s General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary 1.

At the same meeting, the Board of Directors approved the change in designation of the following executive officers effective 1 January 2024:
(a) Mr. Jose Maria Eduardo P. Zabaleta (“Mr. Zabaleta”) from Chief Development Officer to Group Chief Operating and Development Officer - In his expanded role, Mr. Zabaleta will be responsible for the ACEN group’s activities that include origination and land acquisition, development and construction, plant and commercial operations, regulatory and external affairs including stakeholder relations; and
(b) Mr. Patrice R. Clausse (“Mr. Clausse”) from Chief Operating Officer for International to Group Chief Investment Officer – Mr. Clausse’s key priorities and focus areas will include International and Philippines’ business development, investments, mergers & acquisitions, and partnerships. He will also oversee the revenue committees within the ACEN group.

Resignation/Removal or Replacement
Name of Person Position/Designation Effective Date of Resignation/Cessation of term
(mmm/dd/yyyy)
Reason(s) for Resignation/Cessation
Maria Corazon G. Dizon Compliance Officer Dec/31/2023 Retirement
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
Dodjie D. Lagazo Group Compliance Officer Dec/15/2023 Jan/01/2024 6,526,166 2,354,782 Lodged with PCD Nominee and ESOWN Administrator
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
Jose Maria Eduardo P. Zabaleta Chief Development Officer Group Chief Operating and Development Officer Dec/15/2023 Jan/01/2024 0 5,175,177 Lodged with PCD Nominee and ESOWN Administrator
Patrice R. Clausse Chief Operating Officer for International Group Chief Investment Officer Dec/15/2023 Jan/01/2024 0 33,743,474 Lodged with PCD Nominee and ESOWN Administrator
Other Relevant Information

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Filed on behalf by:
Name Alan Ascalon
Designation Vice President/Asst. Corporate Secretary