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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2023

(Commission File No. 1-03006)

PLDT Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Ramon Cojuangco Building

Makati Avenue

Makati City

Philippines

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)

Form 20-F  Form 40-F

(Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)

Yes No 

(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____)

NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Some information in this report may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current beliefs, expectations and intentions as to facts, actions and events that will or may occur in the future. Such statements generally are identified by forward-looking words such as “believe,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “will” or other similar words.

A forward-looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward-looking statement. We have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, some of which are beyond our control. In addition, these forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in “Item 3. Key Information – Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. You should also keep in mind that any forward-looking statement made by us in this report or elsewhere speaks only as at the date on which we made it. New risks and uncertainties come up from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. We have no duty to, and do not intend to, update or revise the statements in this report after the date hereof. In light of these risks and uncertainties, you should keep in mind that actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statement made in this report or elsewhere.

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER PAGE

Copies of the disclosure letters that were filed on May 15, 2023 by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation regarding the press release entitled ”PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.”

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.



PLDT Inc.


By:	/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Name:	Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Title:	Corporate Secretary

Date: May 15, 2023

EX-99.1 2 phi-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1



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99.1		Copies of the disclosure letters that were filed on May 15, 2023 by PLDT Inc. with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., and the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation regarding the press release entitled ”PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.”

May 15, 2023

The Philippine Stock Exhange, Inc.

6/F Philippine Stock Exchange Tower

28th Street corner 5th Avenue

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Attention: Ms. Alexandra D. Tom Wong

Officer-In-Charge-Disclosure Department

Securities & Exchange Commission

Secretariat Building, PICC Complex

Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

Attention: Mr. Vicente Graciano P. Felizmenio, Jr.

Director – Markets and Securities Regulation Department

Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corporation

29th Floor, BDO Equitable Tower

8751 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City 1226

Attention: Atty. Marie Rose M. Magallen-Lirio

Head - Issuer Compliance and Disclosure Department

Gentlemen:

In compliance with the PSE’s Revised Disclosure Rules, we submit herewith PSE Disclosure Forms 4-16 and 4-31 in relation to the press release entitled “PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.”

This submission shall also serve as our compliance with Section 17.1 of the Securities Regulation Code regarding the filing of reports on significant developments.

Very truly yours,

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

PLDT Inc.

COVER SHEET


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COMPANY INFORMATION


Company’s Email Address	Company’s Telephone Number/s	Mobile Number

No. of Stockholders

Annual Meeting
Month/Day

Fiscal Year
Month/Day

11,419
As of March 31, 2023

Every 2nd Tuesday of June

December 31

CONTACT PERSON INFORMATION
The designated contact person MUST be an Officer of the Corporation


Name of Contact Person	Email Address	Telephone Number/s	Mobile Number
Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino	mvaquino@pldt.com.ph	82500254
Name of Contact Person	Email Address	Telephone Number/s	Mobile Number

Contact Person’s Address

MGO Building, Legaspi St. corner Dela Rosa St., Makati City

Note: In case of death, resignation or cessation of office of the officer designated as contact person, such incident shall be reported to the Commission within thirty (30) calendar days from the occurrence thereof with information and complete contact details of the new contact person designated.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17

OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE

AND SRC RULE 17.1


1.	May 15, 2023
	Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

2.	SEC Identification Number PW-55

3.	BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793

4.	PLDT Inc.
	Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

5.	PHILIPPINES	6. ____________ (SEC Use Only)
	Province, country or other jurisdiction of Incorporation	Industry Classification Code

7.	Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City	1200
	Address of principal office	Postal Code

8.	(632) 82500254
	Issuer's telephone number, including area code

9.	Not Applicable
	Former name or former address, if changed since last report

10.	Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act


Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding

PLDT Inc.

TEL

PSE Disclosure Form 16-1- Update on Corporate Actions/

Material Transactions/Agreements

References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and

Section 16 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure 

 
PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.
 

Background/Description of the Disclosure 

 
MANILA, May 15, 2023 – PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI), the country’s largest integrated telco, is pleased to announce a major milestone in connection with the sale and leaseback of 650 telecommunications towers and associated passive telecommunications infrastructure to Unity Digital Infrastructure Inc. (“Unity”) that was announced on December 15, 2022.
 
First closing of the transaction was achieved today with the completion of the sale of 135 telecommunications towers to Unity. A corresponding cash consideration of PHP1.9 Billion was received by the Group.
 
The Master Services Agreement covering the leaseback arrangement for those towers also became effective as of today.
 
PLDT expects to transfer additional towers over the next few months as closing conditions are met, with all transfers expected to be completed in 2023.

Other Relevant Information

 
Please refer to the attached press release.
 
This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect PLDT’s business and results of operations. Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.

PLDT Inc.

TEL

PSE Disclosure Form 4-31- Press Release

References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and

Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure 

 
PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.
 

Background/Description of the Disclosure 

 
MANILA, May 15, 2023 – PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI), the country’s largest integrated telco, is pleased to announce a major milestone in connection with the sale and leaseback of 650 telecommunications towers and associated passive telecommunications infrastructure to Unity Digital Infrastructure Inc. (“Unity”) that was announced on December 15, 2022.
 
First closing of the transaction was achieved today with the completion of the sale of 135 telecommunications towers to Unity. A corresponding cash consideration of PHP1.9 Billion was received by the Group.
 
The Master Services Agreement covering the leaseback arrangement for those towers also became effective as of today.
 
PLDT expects to transfer additional towers over the next few months as closing conditions are met, with all transfers expected to be completed in 2023.

Other Relevant Information

 
Please refer to the attached press release.
 
This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect PLDT’s business and results of operations. Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.

11. Item 9 (Other Events)

Attached herewith is the press release entitled “PLDT Group announces first closing of sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity.”

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly authorized and caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.

PLDT INC.

By:

/s/Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino

Corporate Secretary

May 15, 2023

PLDT pressrelease

PLDT Group announces first closing of
sale and leaseback towers deal with Unity

MANILA, May 15, 2023 – PLDT Inc. (“PLDT”) (PSE: TEL) (NYSE: PHI), the country’s largest integrated telco, is pleased to announce a major milestone in connection with the sale and leaseback of 650 telecommunications towers and associated passive telecommunications infrastructure to Unity Digital Infrastructure Inc. (“Unity”) that was announced on December 15, 2022.

First closing of the transaction was achieved today with the completion of the sale of 135 telecommunications towers to Unity. A corresponding cash consideration of PHP1.9 Billion was received by the Group.

The Master Services Agreement covering the leaseback arrangement for those towers also became effective as of today.

PLDT expects to transfer additional towers over the next few months as closing conditions are met, with all transfers expected to be completed in 2023.

This press release may contain some statements which constitute “forward-looking statements” that are subject to a number of risks and opportunities that could affect PLDT’s business and results of operations. Although PLDT believes that expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no guarantee of future performance, action or events.

For further information, please contact:


Melissa V. Vergel de Dios	Cathy Y. Yang
pldt_ir_center@pldt.com.ph	cyyang@pldt.com.ph

About PLDT

PLDT is the Philippines’ largest fully integrated telco company. Through its principal business groups – from fixed line to wireless – PLDT offers a wide range of telecommunications and digital services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone, and fixed line and cellular networks.

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.

For more information, visit: www.pldt.com

About Unity

Unity is a joint venture telecommunications infrastructure platform by Aboitiz InfraCapital of the Aboitiz Group and leading global private markets firm, Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients. Unity builds and operates telecommunications towers and supporting infrastructure across the Philippines, to help local telcos boost connectivity and service reliability.

For more information, visit: www.unitydigitalinfra.com

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly authorized and caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned.


		PLDT Inc.
By	:	/s/ Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Name	:	Marilyn A. Victorio-Aquino
Title	:	Corporate Secretary

Date : May 15, 2023