C01412-2024

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)
Mar 13, 2024
2. SEC Identification Number
A20003008
3. BIR Tax Identification No.
205-357-210-000
4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
Max's Group, Inc.
5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation
Philippines
6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)
7. Address of principal office
3/F KDC Plaza, 2212 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila Postal Code 1230
8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code
(+632) 8424 2800 to 09
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 1,036,414,624
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein
Item 3 - Changes in Issuer's Certifying Accountant

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Max's Group, Inc.MAXS

PSE Disclosure Form 4-9 - Change in External Auditor References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Changes in Issuer's Certifying Accountant

Background/Description
of the Disclosure

During regular meeting of the Board of Directors held today, 13 March 2024, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of Isla Lipana & Co./PWC Philippines as the external independent auditor for the year 2024, subject to the ratification of the shareholders at the upcoming annual meeting.

Date of Approval by Board of Directors Mar 13, 2024
Date of Approval by Stockholders TBA
Previous External Auditor Reyes Tacandong & Co.
New External Auditor Isla Lipana & Co./PWC Philippines
Effective Date of Engagement of New External Auditor TBA
Rationale for Replacement

Adhering to governance principles as contained in the Revised Corporate Governance Code, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the appointment of a new external auditor to ensure audit independence.

Other Relevant Information

N/A

Filed on behalf by:
Name Rosabel Yasmin Magtibay
Designation Compliance and Legal Services Manager