C01412-2024 |
Title of Each Class | Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding | |
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Common Shares | 1,036,414,624 |
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Subject of the Disclosure |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Name | Rosabel Yasmin Magtibay |
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Designation | Compliance and Legal Services Manager |