UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Copies of the disclosure letters that we filed today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a press release entitled “ePLDT acquires IP Converge Data Services, Inc.”.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. |
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company | ||
Date: 10/12/2012 | By: |
Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
Name: | Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan | |
Title: | SVP & Corporate Secretary | |
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today with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. and
the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a
press release entitled ePLDT acquires IP Converge
Data Services, Inc.. |
Exhibit 1
October 12, 2012
Philippine Stock Exchange
3/F Philippine Stock Exchange Plaza
Ayala Triangle, Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Attention: Ms. Janet A. Encarnacion
Head, Disclosure Department
Gentlemen:
In compliance with Section 17.1 (b) and Section 17.3 of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith a copy of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto captioned ePLDT acquires IP Converge Data Services, Inc..
This shall also serve as the disclosure letter for the purpose of complying with the PSE Revised Disclosure Rules.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
October 12, 2012
SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC Building, EDSA
Mandaluyong City
Attention: Atty. Justina Callangan
Director Corporation Finance Department
Gentlemen:
In accordance with Section 17.1 (b) of the Securities Regulation Code, we submit herewith two (2) copies of SEC Form 17-C with a press release attached thereto captioned ePLDT acquires IP Converge Data Services, Inc..
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
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Exhibit 1
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. October 12, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
2. SEC Identification Number PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
4. PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
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10. | Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act |
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Exhibit 1
11. Item 9 (Other Events)
Attached hereto is a press release entitled ePLDT acquires IP Converge Data Services, Inc..
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulations Code, PLDT has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By:
/s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN
Corporate Secretary
October 12, 2012
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ePLDT acquires IP Converge Data Services, Inc.
October 12, 2012, Manila: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ePLDT, Inc. (ePLDT) and IP Ventures Inc. (IPVI) signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement covering the purchase by ePLDT of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of IP Converge Data Sevices, Inc. (IPCDSI).
IPCDSI owns and operates two (2) Internet data centers in the country and provides enterprises with managed data services and cloud-based business solutions across a wide range of industries including IT solutions providers, gaming companies, e-learning and healthcare. IPCDSI is the countrys first and only Salesforce.com Cloud Alliance Partner providing Salesforce CRM licenses and consulting services to businesses. In addition, the company is also the countrys premier Google Enterprise Partner, allowing local organizations to adopt a cloud computing mindset and to ThinkOutCloud.
Our investment in IPCDSI allows us to complete our multi-tiered data center product suite and expand our cloud solutions business, said Napoleon L. Nazareno, President of PLDT. With the combined capacity of our data centers reaching about 2,000 racks, we are strongly positioned to service the growing data center and business solutions requirements of both large-and medium-sized businesses going forward, added Nazareno.
Combining the reach of the PLDT network, the strength of PLDT VITROs data infrastructure and IPCDSIs data center footprints and partnerships with major technology and cloud players, PLDT sustains its leadership position as the best in class ICT solutions across the wide spectrum of our enterprise business portfolio, from SMEs to the larger local corporate and multinationals, said Ernesto Alberto, PLDT Executive Vice President, Head of Enterprise, International and Carrier Business.
PLDT VITROs network of Data Centers located at Pasig, Cebu and Subic are purpose-built, industrial-strength data centers that leverages on the PLDT Groups robust telecommunications infrastructure, PLDT VITRO provides redundant and high-capacity nationwide and overseas.
We see this agreement with PLDT as a major milestone for the Company. PLDT brings tremendous strategic value to the table. With the extensive synergies between PLDT and IPDCSI, IPDCSI will have greater business scalability which will drive growth across all of its business segments, said Enrique Y. Gonzalez, CEO of IPVI.
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About PLDT
PLDT is the leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines. Through its three principal business groups wireless, fixed line, and information and communications technology PLDT offers the largest and most diversified range of telecommunications services across the Philippines most extensive fiber optic backbone and wireless and fixed line networks.
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PLDT is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE:TEL) and its American Depositary Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:PHI). PLDT has one of the largest market capitalizations among Philippine-listed companies.
Further information can be obtained by visiting the web at www.pldt.com.ph.
Contact person:
Ramon R. Isberto
PLDT Spokesperson
Tel. No.: +63 2 5113101
Fax No.: +63 2 5113100
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY |
By : /s/ Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan |
Name : Ma. Lourdes C. Rausa-Chan Title : Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Legal Services Head and Corporate Secretary |
Date: October 12, 2012