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AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER 1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Jun 27, 20222. SEC Identification Number CS2006044943. BIR Tax Identification No. 244-520-457-0004. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter Metro Pacific Investments Corporation5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation Metro Manila, Philippines6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only) 7. Address of principal office 9th Floor, Tower 1, Rockwell Business Center, Ortigas Avenue, Pasig CityPostal Code16048. Issuer's telephone number, including area code (632) 8888-08889. Former name or former address, if changed since last report N/A10. 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 of Stock | 29,347,163,752 |
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Metro Pacific Investments CorporationMPI PSE Disclosure Form 4-2 - Acquisition/Disposition of Shares of Another CorporationReferences: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure |
Execution of an agreement to acquire a 51% equity interest in The Laguna Creamery, Inc. ("TLCI") by Metro Pacific Investments Corporation ("MPIC") |
Background/Description of the Disclosure |
On 27 June 2022, MPIC entered into an Investment Framework Agreement (the "Agreement") with Carmen's Best Dairy Products, Inc. ("CBDPI"), Carmen's Best International Dairy Company, Inc. ("CBIDCI"), Real Fresh Dairy Farms, Inc. ("RFDFI"), The Laguna Creamery, Inc. ("TLCI"), RMJ Development Corporation ("RMJDC"), and certain individual shareholders (collectively, the "Carmen's Best Group"). Under the Agreement, MPIC will acquire 51% of the outstanding shares of TLCI, after the satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the transaction including the increase in authorized capital stock of TLCI and the consolidation of the assets and business of the Carmen's Best Group in TLCI. After the transaction, TLCI will become a subsidiary of MPIC. |
Date of Approval by Board of Directors | Mar 9, 2022 |
Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction |
The transaction is being carried out pursuant to MPIC's plan to diversify its investment portfolio to include the agricultural sector. |
Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
Manner |
MPIC entered into the Agreement to acquire a total of 517,803 common shares, representing approximately 51% of the outstanding shares of TLCI, for a total consideration of Php198,000,000.00. The acquisition will be implemented through a combination of secondary shares acquired from certain shareholders of TLCI and primary shares that will be issued by TLCI to MPIC or an affiliate designated by MPIC. |
Description of the company to be acquired or sold |
The Carmen's Best Group is behind the home-grown premium ice cream brand, Carmen's Best Ice Cream, and the country's only locally pasteurized and homogenized fresh milk, Holly's Milk. It operates a dairy farm where it also produces artisanal cheese under the Carmen's Best Natural Cheese and Holly's brands. |
Number of shares to be acquired or disposed | 517,803 |
Percentage to the total outstanding shares of the company subject of the transaction | 51 |
Price per share | Approximately Php382.38 per share |
Nature and amount of consideration given or received |
The total consideration for the transaction is Php198,000,000 which shall be paid in cash by MPIC. |
Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration |
The valuation was agreed by the parties taking into account the value of the assets and business of the Carmen's Best Group. |
Terms of payment |
Full settlement upon closing |
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any |
The closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the procurement of regulatory and third-party approvals and the consolidation of the key assets and business of the Carmen's Best Group into TLCI. |
Any other salient terms |
None |
Name | Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates |
Carmen's Best Dairy Products, Inc. | None |
RMJ Development Corporation | None |
Individual shareholders | None |
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any |
The transaction is being carried out pursuant to MPIC's plan to diversify its investment portfolio to include the agricultural sector. The transaction presents a growth opportunity for MPIC. |
Other Relevant Information |
Please see attached SEC Form 17C. |
Name | RICARDO III PILARES |
Designation | Vice President for Legal and Compliance Officer |
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