Globe Telecom : Acquisition or Disposition of Assets
August 15, 2022 at 08:52 pm EDT
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC 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) Aug 15, 20222. SEC Identification Number 11773. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-768-480-0004. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter Globe Telecom, Inc.5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation Philippines6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only) 7. Address of principal office 27F, The Globe Tower, 32nd street corner 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, TaguigPostal Code16348. Issuer's telephone number, including area code (02) 7797-20009. 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
133,941,497
Total debt
240,045
11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein Disposition of Assets
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Globe Telecom, Inc.GLO
PSE Disclosure Form 4-1 - Acquisition or Disposition of Assets References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Section 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules
Subject of the Disclosure
Disposition of tower assets
Background/Description of the Disclosure
This is in relation to our disclosures dated 11 August 2022 and 12 August 2022 on the Sale and Leaseback of 5,709 towers amounting to approximately Php71 billion
Date of Approval by
Board of Directors
Aug 11, 2022
Rationale for the transaction including the benefits which are expected to be accrued to the Issuer as a result of the transaction
This transaction will allow Globe to efficiently raise capital, redeploy capital from passive infrastructure to active equipment, improve balance sheet health, and leverage expertise of tower companies.
Globe expects to recognize an estimated post-tax gain of Php13.5 billion from the transaction (which is subject to change based on the carrying amount of the tower assets at the time of actual sale).
Details of the acquisition or disposition
Date
TBA
Description of the Transaction
Globe signed agreements with MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation ("MIDC") and Frontier Tower Associates Philippines,Inc. (FTAP) for the sale of 5,709 telecommunication towers and related passive infrastructure for approximately Php71 billion.
There will be multiple closing dates which will happen as and when closing conditions are met. The first close is targeted to occur in the 3rd quarter of 2022. We will provide updates on the relevant development of the disposal of tower assets in due course.
Manner
Negotiated between the parties
Description of the assets involved
5,709 telecommunication towers and related passive infrastructure
Terms and conditions of the transaction
Nature and amount of consideration given or received
Sale of 5,709 towers amounting to approximately Php71 billion. (2,180 towers to be sold to a subsidiary of Meralco, MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation for approximately Php26 billion and 3,529 towers to be sold to Frontier Tower Associates Philippines, Inc. for approximately Php45 billion.)
Principle followed in determining the amount of consideration
The parties determined the selling price after negotiations.
Terms of payment
There will be multiple closing dates which will happen as and when closing conditions are met.
Conditions precedent to closing of the transaction, if any
The specific closing conditions are part of the Sale and Leaseback Agreement and covered by confidentiality obligation
Any other salient terms
N/A
Identity of the person(s) from whom the assets were acquired or to whom they were sold
Name
Nature of any material relationship with the Issuer, their directors/ officers, or any of their affiliates
MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC)
N/A
Frontier Tower Associates Philippines,Inc. (FTAP)
N/A
Effect(s) on the business, financial condition and operations of the Issuer, if any
The transaction will result in availability of funds for Globe to support future capital expenditures, debt repayments and debt avoidance with the expectation to improve the balance sheet health of the company
Other Relevant Information
None
If the transaction being reported is an acquisition, kindly submit the following additional information:
Source(s) of funds
N/A
If any asset so acquired by the issuer or its subsidiaries constituted plant, equipment or other physical property, state the nature of the business in which the assets were used by the persons from whom acquired and whether the issuer intends to continue such use or intends to devote the assets to other purposes, indicating such other purposes
N/A
Filed on behalf by:
Name
Jose Mari Fajardo
Designation
Director
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Globe Telecom, Inc. is a Philippines digital platform company with interests in telecommunications, financial technology, digital marketing solutions, venture capital funding for startups, entertainment, and virtual healthcare. The Companyâs segments include Mobile Communications Services and Wireline Communications Services. The Mobile Communications Services segment provides digital cellular telecommunications services, which includes mobile voice, mobile SMS, and mobile data. The Company offers its mobile communications services to consumers, corporate and small and medium enterprise (SME) clients through a range of brands, including globe postpaid, globe prepaid and touch mobile. The Wireline Communications Services segment provides fixed line voice, corporate data, and home broad band services. It offers a range of fixed line communications services, wired and wireless Broadband access, and end-to-end connectivity solutions customized for consumers, SME, and businesses.