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 21, 2023

2. SEC Identification Number

AN092-002557

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

002-333-130

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Republic of the Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., 6th to 10th Floors, PSE Tower, 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Postal Code 1634

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(632) 88764888

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 (Fully Paid)	81,708,013
Common Shares (Subscribed)	376,833
Total	82,084,846

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

Item No. 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.

The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.PSE

PSE Disclosure Form 4-30 - Material Information/Transactions References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure
Approval of application for exemptive relief
Background/Description of the Disclosure
The Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Company’s application for exemptive relief from the 20% industry ownership of voting rights limit under Section 33.2(c) of the Securities Regulation Code (“SRC”) and SRC Rule 33.2(c).1.3 allowing the Company to own up to 100% of the Philippine Dealing System Holdings Corp. (“PDS”) and allowing the transfer of shares of stock of an Exchange controller under SRC Rule 33.2(c).3 in order to allow the Company to acquire the shares of PDS currently held by other shareholders, subject to certain conditions. The proposed acquisition of PDS is aimed at further developing the capital market through the delivery of better and more efficient services. It will also enhance the risk management process because the depository system will be integrated into the Exchange.
Other Relevant Information
None.