Corporate Governance Report
- Board Matters
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Board Meetings and Attendance
- Remuneration Matters
- Board Committees
- Risk Management System
- Internal Audit and Control
- Role of Stakeholder
- Disclosure and Transparency
- Rights of Stockholders
- Investors Relations Program
- Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
- Board, Director, Committee and CEO Appraisal
- Internal Breaches and Sanctions
Board Matters
Board Matters
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I. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD
The following are the directors of the Corporation, classified in accordance with the Revised Code of Corporate Governance for publicly listed companies and SEC Memorandum Circular No. 16, series of 2002:
Director’s Name | Type [Executive (ED), Non-Executive (NED) or Independent Director (ID)] | If nominee, identify the principal | Nominator in the last election (if ID, state the relationship with the nominator) | Date first elected | Date last elected (if ID, state the number of years served as ID)* | Elected when (Annual /Special Meeting) | No. of years served as director |
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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala | ED | Mermac, Inc. | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas | May 1987 | April 20, 2018 | Annual Meeting | 31 |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala | ED | Mermac, Inc. | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas | May 1994 | April 20, 2018 | Annual Meeting | 24 |
Delfin L. Lazaro | NED | N.A. | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas | January 2007 | April 20, 2018 | Annual Meeting | 11 |
Keiichi Matsunaga | NED | Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas | April 2017 | April 20, 2018 | Annual Meeting | 1 |
Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. | ID | N.A | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas (not related to Mr. Del Rosario) | April 2010 | April 20, 2018 (Served as ID for 6 years from April 2012) | Annual Meeting | 8 |
Xavier P. Loinaz | Lead ID** | N.A | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas (not related to Mr. Loinaz | April 2009 | April 20, 2018 (Served as ID for 6 years from April 2012) | Annual Meeting | 9 |
Antonio Jose U. Periquet | ID | N.A | Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas (not related to Mr. Periquet) | September 2010 | April 20, 2018 (Served as ID for 6 years from April 2012) | Annual Meeting | 7 |
*Reckoning of the cumulative terms is from 2012, in connnection with the SEC Memorandum Circular No. 9, series of 2011.
**Lead ID since April 2017
Ms. Ma. Angelica B. Rapadas is a minority stockholder of the Company.
Profiles of our Board of Directors:
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Filipino, 59, Director of Ayala Corporation since May 1987. He is the Chairman and CEO of Ayala Corporation since April 2006. He holds the following positions in publicly listed companies: Chairman of Globe Telecom, Inc., Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. and Bank of the Philippine Islands; and Vice Chairman of Ayala Land, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc. He is also the Chairman of AC Education, Inc., Ayala Retirement Fund Holdings, Inc., AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc., AC Ventures Holding Corp., AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation and Asiacom Philippines, Inc.; Co-Chairman of Ayala Foundation, Inc. and Ayala Group Club, Inc.; Director of Alabang Commercial Corporation, Ayala International Pte. Ltd., AC Energy, Inc., Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc., Light Rail Manila Holdings, Inc. and AG Holdings Limited; Chairman of Harvard Business School Asia-Pacific Advisory Board and Endeavor Philippines; and member of the Harvard Global Advisory Council, Mitsubishi Corporation International Advisory Committee, JP Morgan International Council, Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations, Asia Society International Council, University of Tokyo Global Advisory Board, Singapore Management University Board of Trustees, and Eisenhower Fellowships Board of Trustees. He was the Philippine Representative to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council from 2010 to December 2015. In 2007, he received the Harvard Business School Alumni Achievement Award, the school’s highest recognition. He was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Merit in 2009 for enhancing the prestige and honor of the Philippines both at home and abroad. In 2010, he was bestowed the Philippine Legion of Honor, with rank of Grand Commander, by the President of the Philippines in recognition of his outstanding public service. In 2015, he received the Order of Mabini, with rank of Commander, for his vital contributions during the Philippines’ hosting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. In 2017, he was recognized as a United Nations SDG Pioneer for his work in sustainable business strategy and operations. He graduated with B.A. in Economics (Cum Laude) at Harvard College in 1981 and obtained an MBA at the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1987.
Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Filipino, 58, Director of Ayala Corporation since May 1994. He is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Ayala Corporation since April 2006. He holds the following positions in publicly listed companies: Chairman of Ayala Land, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc.; and Director of Bank of The Philippine Islands, Globe Telecom, Inc. and Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc.; and Independent Director of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation. He is the Chairman of AC International Finance Ltd., Liontide Holdings, Inc., AC Energy, Inc., Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc., Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc., Alabang Commercial Corporation, Accendo Commercial Corp. and Hero Foundation, Inc.; Co-Chairman of Ayala Foundation, Inc. and Ayala Group Club, Inc.; Vice-Chairman of ALI Eton Property Development Corporation, Aurora Properties Incorporated, Vesta Property Holdings, Inc., Ceci Realty Inc., Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation, Bonifacio Land Corporation, Emerging City Holdings, Inc., Columbus Holdings, Inc., Berkshires Holdings, Inc. and Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc.; Director of LiveIt Investments, Ltd., AG Holdings Ltd., AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Asiacom Philippines, Inc., Ayala Retirement Fund Holdings, Inc., AC Education, Inc. and AC Ventures Holding Corp., Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Isuzu Philippines Corporation, and Manila Peninsula; Member of the Philippine-Singapore Business Council, INSEAD East Asia Council, World Presidents’ Organization; and Chief Executives Organization; Chairman of Habitat for Humanity’s Asia-Pacific Capital Campaign Steering Committee; and Member of the Board of Trustees of Caritas Manila, Pilipinas Shell Foundation, and the National Museum. He graduated with B.A. Liberal Arts at Harvard College in 1982 and holds a CIM from INSEAD, France.
Keiichi Matsunaga, Japanese, 54, Non-Executive Director of Ayala Corporation starting April 2017. He is the General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation Manila Branch. Currently, he is also the Chairman of International Elevator & Equipment Inc.; President of MC Diamond Realty Investment Phils., MC Oranbo Investment, MC Cavite Holdings, Inc., FMT Kalayaan, Inc.; and Director of Century City Development II Corporation (CCDC II), Isuzu Philippines Corporation, Kepco Ilijan Corporation, Trans World Agro-Products Corp., Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Philippines (JCCIPI) and The Japanese Association Manila, Inc. (JAMI). He is not a director of any publicly listed company in the Philippines other than Ayala Corporation. He entered Mitsubishi Corporation after graduating from the Faculty of Law at Waseda University in 1988 and has since held various leadership positions.
Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr., Filipino, 74, Independent Director of Ayala Corporation since April 2010. He holds the following positions in publicly listed companies: President and Chief Executive Officer of Phinma Corporation; Chairman of PHINMA Energy Corp. and PHINMA Petroleum and Geothermal, Inc. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Investment Management, Inc.; Chairman of Araullo University, University of Iloilo, University of Pangasinan, Cagayan de Oro College, Southwestern University, United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc., PHINMA Power Generation Corporation, PHINMA Renewable Energy Corp., One Subic Power Generation Corp., PHINMA Microtel Hotels, Inc. and PHINMA Hospitality, Inc. He is Vice-Chairman of Phinma Foundation, Inc. and Phinma Property Holdings Corp., Director of Union Galvasteel Corp. and other PHINMA managed companies; Chairman of The National Museum of the Philippines and Philippine Business for Education; and Vice-Chairman of Caritas Manila and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). He is a former chairman of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation and Makati Business Club, where he remains a Trustee. Mr. del Rosario graduated from De La Salle College in 1967 with degrees in BSC-Accounting and AB Social Sciences Magna cum Laude and from Harvard Business School in 1969 for a Master in Business Administration degree. He has managed Phinma since 2002 and brings with him a wealth of experience in leading a diversified conglomerate.
Delfin L. Lazaro, Filipino, 72, Non-Executive Director of Ayala Corporation since January 2007. He holds the following positions in publicly listed companies: Director of Ayala Land, Inc., Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc., Manila Water Company, Inc., and Globe Telecom, Inc. His other significant positions include: Chairman of Atlas Fertilizer & Chemicals Inc., Chairman and President of A.C.S.T. Business Holdings, Inc.; Vice Chairman and President of Asiacom Philippines, Inc.; Director of AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc., AYC Holdings, Ltd.., Purefoods International Limited and Probe Productions, Inc. He graduated with BS Metallurgical Engineering at the University of the Philippines in 1967 and took his MBA (with Distinction) at Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1971.
Xavier P. Loinaz, Filipino, 75, Independent Director of Ayala Corporation since April 2009 and Lead Independent Director since April 21, 2017. He is also an Independent Director of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, a publicly listed company. He also holds the following positions: Independent Director of BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., and BPI/MS Insurance Corporation; Trustee of E. Zobel Foundation; Chairman of Alay Kapwa Kilusan Pangkalusugan and XPL Manitou Properties, Inc.; and Vice Chairman of XPL MTJL Properties, Inc. He was formerly the President of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) from 1982 to 2004. He was also the President of Bankers Association of the Philippines from 1989 to 1991. He graduated with an AB Economics degree at Ateneo de Manila University in 1963 and took his MBA-Finance at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1965.
Antonio Jose U. Periquet, Filipino, 57, Independent Director of Ayala Corporation since September 2010. He is the chairman of BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation, the Campden Hill Group and Campden Hill Advisors, Inc. He also sits as an independent director of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, ABS-CBN Corporation, DMCI Holdings, The Max's Group of Companies, The Philippine Seven Corporation and the Albizia ASEAN Tenggara Fund. Mr. Periquet is a trustee of Lyceum of the Philippines University and a member of the Dean's Global Advisory Council at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. He graduated with an AB Economics degree at Ateneo de Manila University in 1982 and took his Masters of Science in Economics at the Oxford University, UK in 1988 and Masters in Business Administration at University of Virginia, USA in 1990.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE POLICY THAT THE BOARD HAS ADOPTED
It is the duty of the directors to promote shareholders rights, remove impediments to the exercise of shareholders rights and provide effective redress for violation of those rights. The directors shall encourage the exercise of shareholders’ voting rights and the resolution of collective action problems through appropriate mechanisms. They shall be instrumental in reducing or eliminating costs and other administrative or practical impediments to shareholders participating in meetings and/or voting in person. The directors shall pave the way for the electronic filing and distribution of shareholders information necessary to make informed decisions subject to legal constraints.
As mandated by the Board Charter, the Board of Directors establishes the vision, strategies, key policies, and procedures of the company, and the mechanisms to monitor, evaluate, and improve management performance. The Board leads the review of the company’s vision and mission every year, revisits the group's corporate strategy and monitors its implementation. In 2015, the Board reviewed a refreshed vision statement of the company. As a result, the company adopted a new vision statement that is available in the company website.
The Board also reviews and ensures the adequacy of internal control mechanisms and risk management process for good governance, and the proper implementation of the company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. The Board also promotes and enhances shareholders’ rights.
FREQUENCY OF REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS
The Board reviews and approves the vision and mission at least once a year, as part of the review and approval of the Company’s strategy as recommended by Management. The Board and Management also revisit the Company’s vision and mission as part of the budget review process.
On September 22, 2015, the Board reviewed the mission and vision statements of the Company. As the result of that review, the Company adopted the following new vision statement that has been published in the Company website.
VISION STATEMENT:
We will be the most relevant, innovative, and enduring Philippine-based business group, enabling shared value and prosperity for the many markets and stakeholders we serve
The following is the Company’s mission statement:
Ayala Corporation, a holding company with a diverse business portfolio, has a legacy of pioneering the future. Founded in 1834, it has achieved its position of leadership by being values driven, goals oriented, and stakeholder focused. Anchored on values of integrity, long-term vision, empowering leadership, and commitment to national development, we fulfill our mission to ensure long-term profitability, increase shareholder value, provide career opportunities, and create synergies as we build mutually beneficial partnerships and alliances with those who share our philosophy and values. With entrepreneurial strength, we continue to create a future that nurtures to fruition our business endeavors and personal aspirations.
In 2017, the Board has reviewed and affirmed the appropriateness of the vision and mission statement of the company.
DIRECTORSHIPS IN OTHER COMPANIES
WITHIN THE GROUP
Director’s Name | Corporate Name of the Group Company |
Type of Directorship (Executive, Non-Executive, Independent). Indicate if director is also the Chairman. |
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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
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Bank of the Philippine Islands |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director |
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. |
Chairman, Non- Executive Director | |
Globe Telecom, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Land, Inc |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Manila Water Company, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Alabang Commercial Corporation |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala International Pte Ltd. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AC Energy, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Group Club, Inc. |
Co-Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
AC Education, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Retirement Fund Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Asiacom Philippines, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
LiveIt Investments Limited |
Non-Executive Director | |
AG Holdings Limited |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AC Venture Holdings Corp. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Foundation, Inc. |
Co-Chairman of the Board of Trustees | |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala
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AC International Finance Limited |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director |
Ayala International Holdings Limited |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Land, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Bank of the Philippine Islands |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
LiveIt Investments, Ltd. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Globe Telecom, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Manila Water Company, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Asiacom Philippines, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AG Holdings Limited |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala International Pte. Ltd. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Accendo Commercial Corporation |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ceci Realty, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Vesta Property Holdings, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Columbus Holdings, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Emerging City Holdings, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Fort Bonifacio Development Corporation |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Bonifacio Land Corporation |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
AC Energy, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation |
Non-Executive Director | |
Alabang Commercial Corporation |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Aurora Properties, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Automobile Central Enterprises, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Liontide Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Group Club, Inc. |
Co-Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Retirement Fund Holdings, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Directors | |
Ayala Foundation, Inc. |
Co-Chairman of the Board of Trustees | |
AC Education, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AC Venture Holdings Corp. |
Non-Executive Director | |
ALI ETON Property Development Corp. |
Vice-Chairman, Non-Executive Directors | |
BPI Asset Management and Trust Corporation |
Non-Executive Director | |
BPI Foundation, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board of Trustees | |
Hero Foundation, Inc. |
Chairman of the Board of Trustees | |
Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. |
Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees | |
Berkshire Holdings, Inc. |
Vice Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Delfin L. Lazaro
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AYC Holdings, Ltd. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director |
Purefoods International, Ltd. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
A.C.S.T. Business Holdings, Inc. |
Chairman, Non-Executive Director | |
Globe Telecom, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Ayala Land, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Manila Water Company, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Asiacom Philippines, Inc. |
Non-Executive Director | |
Xavier P. Loinaz
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Bank of the Philippine Islands |
Independent Director |
BPI Family Savings Bank |
Independent Director | |
BPI M/S Insurance Corporation |
Independent Director | |
Antonio Jose U. Periquet
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Bank of the Philippine Islands |
Independent Director |
BPI Capital Corporation |
Independent Director | |
BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc. |
Independent Director | |
BPI Asset Management Corporation |
Independent Director |
IN OTHER PUBLICLY-LISTED COMPANIES OUTSIDE THE GROUP
Director’s Name | Name of Listed Company | Type of Directorship (Executive, Non-Executive, Independent). Indicate if director is also the Chairman. |
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Antonio Jose U. Periquet
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ABS-CBN Corporation |
Independent Director |
ABS-CBN Holdings Corporation |
Independent Director | |
DMCI Holdings, Inc. |
Independent Director | |
Philippine Seven Corporation |
Independent Director | |
Max’s Group of Companies, Inc. |
Independent Director | |
Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr
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Phinma Corporation |
Executive Director |
Trans-Asia Petroleum Corporation |
Executive Director | |
PHINMA Energy Corp. (formerly Trans-Asia Oil & Energy Dev’t. Corp.) |
Executive Director | |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala |
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation | Independent Director |
RELATIONSHIP WITH SIGNIFICANT SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY
Director’s Name | Name of the Significant Shareholder | Description of the relationship |
Jaime Agusto Zobel de Ayala | Mermac, Inc. |
Mr. Zobel is an officer and a stockholder of Mermac, Inc. |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala | Mermac, Inc. |
Mr. Zobel is an officer and a stockholder of Mermac, Inc. |
Keiichi Matsunaga | Mitsubishi Corporation |
Mr. Matsunaga is the General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation-Manila Branch |
DIRECTORSHIP LIMIT
To ensure that our Directors devote adequate time and attention to their duties, we encourage our Independent Directors and Non-Executive Directors to hold no more than five (5) board seats in publicly listed companies (PLCs), and our Executive Directors to hold no more than two (2) board seats in PLCs outside our group. These limits may be waived by the Board at its discretion provided the interests of our stockholders and stakeholders are not prejudiced. The Board may also allow Executive Directors to hold directorships that are necessary or desirable in the pursuit of the Corporation's business.
SHAREHOLDINGS IN THE COMPANY
Name of Director | Number of Direct shares* | Number of Indirect shares / Through (name of record owner)* | % of Capital Stock |
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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
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Common-39,731 Voting Preferred-543,802 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)- 260,456 Preferred B (through PCD) – 20,000 |
0.09845% |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala
|
Common- 53,189 Voting Preferred-554,983 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)- 253,128 |
0.09814% |
Delfin L. Lazaro
|
Common - 1 Voting Preferred-258,297 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)- 32,091 Common (through PCD Nominee)-1,683 |
0.03328% |
Keiichi Matsunaga |
Common-1 | None | 0.0000% |
Xavier P. Loinaz |
Common-126,614 Voting Preferred-65,517 |
None | 0.02189% |
Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. |
Common-1 |
None | 0.0000% |
Antonio Jose U. Periquet | Common-1,200 |
Preferred B (through PCD) – 400,000 |
0.04571% |
TOTAL | 1,643,336 | 967,358 | 0.29747% |
II. CHAIRMAN AND CEO
Chairman of the Board | Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala |
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CEO/President | Jamie Augusto Zobel de Ayala (CEO)/ Fernando Zobel de Ayala (President) |
Among the checks and balances laid down to ensure that the Board gets the benefit of independent views are:
(1) the powers and responsibilities of the Chairman and of the CEO are specified and separate in the By-laws;
(2) only two of the seven directors are executive directors and the powers and responsibilities of directors are clearly delineated from the powers and responsibilities of management; and
(3) three of the seven directors are independent directors.
ROLES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES OF THE CHAIRMAN AND CEO
Chairman | Chief Executive Officer | |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS' PLAN FOR THE SUCCESSION OF THE CEO/MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT AND THE TOP KEY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee of the Board conducts a review and evaluation of the qualifications of all persons nominated to positions in the Corporation which require appointment by the Board. In conducting its review, the Committee considers the following factors:
a) Duties and responsibilities of the position/s under consideration;
b) For the nominees:
(i) level of knowledge on the Corporation’s business;
(ii) potential to assume greater responsibility in the organization;
(iii) ability, integrity and expertise; and
(iv) results of previous performance assessments.
The Committee’s review of the management succession plan shall also take into account relevant human resource policies of the Corporation and its vision, mission and overall corporate strategy. (Charter of the Nomination Committee, Section 4)
The Board approves the succession plans for the CEO/Managing Director/President and the top key management positions based on the recommendations of the Committee and other factors that the Board may deem proper and relevant. (Charter of the Board of Directors, Section 6.1 (t), and Annex B)
III. OTHER EXECUTIVE, NON-EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
COMPANY POLICY FOR ENSUREING DIVERSITY OF EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND OF DIRECTORS IN THE BOARD
The Board shall be composed of members who possess the necessary knowledge, skills and experience required to properly perform the duties of the Board.
The Board shall encourage the selection of a mix of competent directors, each of whom can add value and independent judgment in the formulation of sound corporate strategies and policies. Careful attention must be given to ensure that there is independence and diversity, and appropriate representation of women in the Board to the greatest extent possible. (Charter of the Board of Directors, Section 2.2)
Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga, a Non-Executive Director of the Corporation, is the General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation-Manila Branch. Mitsubishi Corporation is also a holding company. Mr. del Rosario, an Independent Director of the Corporation, has been the President and CEO of Phinma, Corporation, a holding company, for at least ten years.
ROLES, ACCOUNTABILITIES, AND DELIVERABLES OF THE EXECUTIVE, NON-EXECUTIVE AND INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
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Perform the same roles and deliverables as those given to the executive and non-executive directors. In addition, independent directors serve as chairs of the Audit Committee, Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee, Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee of the Company.
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Directors who willfully and knowingly vote for or assent to patently unlawful acts of the Corporation or who are guilty of gross negligence or bad faith in directing the affairs of the Corporation or acquire any personal or pecuniary interest in conflict with their duty as such directors, shall be liable jointly and severally for all damages resulting therefrom suffered by the Corporation, its stockholders and other persons. When a director attempts to acquire or acquires, in violation of his duty, any interest adverse to the Corporation in respect of any matter which has been reposed in him in confidence, as to which equity imposes a disability upon him to deal in his own behalf, he shall be liable as a trustee for the Corporation and must account for the profits which otherwise would have accrued to the Corporation. |
The Board has established an effective performance management framework that ensures that Management’s performance is at par with the standards set by the Board and Senior Management.
Process | Criteria | |
CEO/President/Senior Management Group | The performance of the Senior Management Group, including the Chairman and the President, are regularly evaluated. The Company uses an Evaluation System which includes self-assessment and discussions. | The company’s Performance Evaluation System includes metrics, deliverables, accomplishments and development plan. |
Managers & Staff |
1. The performance review of all managers are regularly evaluated and is supported by an online evaluation system. 2. Deliverables are set at the start of every performance year, discussed and agreed upon as a collaborative effort between Immediate Supervisors and employees. 3. Regular Feedback and mid-year review is set and observed. 4. Evaluations are done based on defined and agreed upon metrics. 5. Performance Dialogue is an important part of the evaluation system. |
The company’s Performance Evaluation System includes metrics, deliverables, accomplishments and development plan |
INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR
The Corporation adheres to both Philippine law and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and of the Philippine Stock Exchange. (the “Philippine Requirements”) and the standards set by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for the strengthening of the ASEAN capital market development and integration for the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (the “ASEAN Standards”) in the determination of independent directors. In line with this, the Corporation has adopted the following definition of independent directors:
Independent directors under the Philippine Requirements shall, apart from their fees and shareholdings, hold no interests or relationships with the Corporation that may hinder their independence from the Corporation, Management or shareholders which could or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. For this purpose, each independent director submits to the Corporate Secretary a letter of confirmation stating that he holds no interest affiliated with the Corporation, the Management or controlling stockholder at the time of his election or re-election.
On the other hand, independent directors under the ASEAN standards shall also possess the qualifications and none of the disqualifications for independent directors under the Philippine Requirements provided and except that, when relevant in the application of the qualifications and disqualifications, a “substantial stockholder” shall mean a stockholder who possesses the power to direct or govern, directly or indirectly, the financial and operating policies of the Corporation so as to obtain benefits from its activities. (Charter of the Board of Directors, Section 2.4 and Annex A).
OFFICERS ATTESTATION TO THE COMPANY'S FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE SEC CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
On January 9, 2015, the Company submitted to the SEC the Consolidated Changes in the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2014 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on December 4, 2014.
On January 7, 2016, the Company submitted to the SEC the Consolidated Changes in the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2015 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on December 3, 2015.
On May 12, 2017 , the Company submitted to the SEC the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2016 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on April 21, 2017.
The Chairman of the Board, Compliance Officer and Chief Audit Executive attest to the adequacy of the Corporation’s systems for internal control and risk management and processes for compliance and governance. Please click the link below:
2017 Attestation of Internal Controls
TERM LIMIT FOR INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS
In accordance with SEC Memorandum Circular No. 4, Series of 2017, an Independent Director, after serving for nine (9) years, shall be perpetually barred from being elected as such in the Corporation, without prejudice to being elected as a non-Independent Director in the Corporation and as an Independent Director in other companies outside of the business conglomerate, where applicable, under the same conditions provided for in the rules and regulations of the SEC. In case the Corporation wants to retain an Independent Director who has served for nine (9) years already, the Board should provide meritorious justifications and seek shareholders' approval during the annual shareholders' meeting.
IV. CHANGES IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SELECTION/APPOINTMENT, RE-ELECTION, DISQUALIFICATION, REMOVAL, REINSTATEMENT AND SUSPENSION
Directors shall hold office for a term of one (1) year, more or less, immediately upon their election and until their successors shall have been elected and qualified in accordance with the Company By-Laws and applicable rules.In case any vacancy or vacancies should occur on the Board of Directors other than removal or expiration of term, due to death, resignation or other causes, the remaining Directors, if still consisting a quorum, may fill said vacancies by election from among the stockholders and the stockholders so elected shall act as members of said Board until the new Board of Directors is elected.
Procedure | Process Adopted | Criteria |
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a. Selection/Appointment | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
The stockholders of the Company may submit written nominations to the Board at least 30 business days before the next annual meeting of the stockholders. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee evaluates the nominees and approves a list of nominees eligible to be elected as members of the Board. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee may consider and recommend to the Board other qualifications for directors, including independence criteria/standards for independent directors, which are aligned with the Corporation’s vision, mission and corporate strategy that are now or may hereafter be provided in relevant laws or any amendments thereto. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee likewise identifies and recommends qualified individuals for nomination and election to the Board through the use of professional search firms and other external sources of candidates.
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A director of the Company shall have the following qualifications:
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(ii) Non-Executive Directors | ||
(iii) Independent Directors
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b. Re-appointment | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
The stockholders of the Company may submit written nominations to the Board at least 30 business days before the next annual meeting of the stockholders. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee evaluates the nominees and approves a list of nominees eligible to be elected as members of the Board. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee may consider and recommend to the Board other qualifications for directors, including independence criteria/standards for independent directors, which are aligned with the Corporation’s vision, mission and corporate strategy that are now or may hereafter be provided in relevant laws or any amendments thereto. The Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee likewise identifies and recommends qualified individuals for nomination and election to the Board through the use of professional search firms and other external sources of candidates.
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A director of the Company shall have the following qualifications:
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(ii) Non-Executive Directors | ||
(iii) Independent Directors
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c. Permanent Disqualification | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
The Company abides with the rules set forth in its Corporate Governance Manual, the SEC Code of Corporate Governance and existing laws.
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The following persons are disqualified from being a director of the Corporation:
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(ii) Non-Executive Directors | ||
(iii) Independent Directors
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d. Temporary Disqualification | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
The Company abides with the rules set forth in its Corporate Governance Manual, the SEC Code of Corporate Governance and existing laws. The temporary disqualification of the director requires a resolution of a majority of the Board.
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(iii) Independent Directors
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e. Removal | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
The removal of directors requires an affirmative vote of 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock of the Company.
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A director may be removed with or without cause with the affirmative vote of shareholders owning 2/3 of outstanding capital stock. However, a director may not be removed without cause if it will deny minority shareholders representation in the Board. |
(ii) Non-Executive Directors | ||
(iii) Independent Directors
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f. Re-instatement | ||
(i) Executive Directors |
A temporary disqualified director shall, within 60 business days from such disqualification, take the appropriate action to remedy or correct the disqualification. If the beneficial security ownership of an independent director in the Corporation or in its related companies exceeds 2%, the Corporation shall cease to consider him as an independent director until his beneficial security ownership is reduced to 2% or lower. |
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(iii) Independent Directors
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g. Suspension | ||
(i) Executive Directors | After due notice and hearing, a director who violates the Corporate Governance Manual will be subjected to the penalties as set forth in the said Manual. | |
(ii) Non-Executive Directors | ||
(iii) Independent Directors |
VOTES FOR DIECTORS DURING THE LAST ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
Name of Director | Votes Received (in favor based on total outstanding shares) |
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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala | 647,093,265 (78.79%) |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala | 642,434,149 (78.22%) |
Delfin L. Lazaro | 644,748,351 (78.50%) |
Keiichi Matsunaga | 648,097,609 (78.91%) |
Xavier P. Loinaz | 652,400,681 (79.44%) |
Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. | 644,936,051 (78.53%) |
Antonio Jose U. Periquet | 641,507,101 (78.11%) |
V. ORIENATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM
ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR NEW DIRECTORS
All new Directors of the Corporation shall undergo at the minimum an eight-hour orientation program on the Corporation's business and corporate structure, vision and mission, corporate strategy, Governance Codes and Policies, Articles, By-Laws, this Manual, the Charters, the SEC-mandated topics on governance matters and other matters essential for the effective performance of their duties and responsibilities.
The Office of Corporate Strategy and the Chief Finance Officer give each new director a briefing of existing and planned investments, current strategic directions, budgets and internal controls and processes.
Prior to assuming office, each director is required to attend a seminar on corporate governance conducted by a duly recognized private or government institution.
Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga, being a newly elected director of the Company in 2017, had his orientation programs on May 9, 2017 for Audit Committee related matters and on June 21, 2017 for governance and board matters.
IN-HOUSE TRAINING AND EXTERNAL COURSES ATTENDED BY DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT FOR THE PAST THREE (3) YEARS:
- Ayala-LEAP (Ayala Leadership Acceleration Program)
- EAGLE (Emerging Ayala Group Leaders Program)
- The Leadership Circle (integrated within Ayala-LEAP and EAGLE)
- LEAP Alumni Learning Series (presentations by visiting professors and practitioners in the fields of customer centricity, strategy, leadership, etc.)
- Executive Coaching
- Ayala Group Corporate Governance Summit
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management for Banks
- Ayala Group Corporate Governance Summit held on 18 February 2015
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on December 8, 2015
- Ayala Corporation Corporate Governance and Risk Management Summit held on 8 March 2016
- CFA Phils Financial Modeling & Valuation, March 14-15, 2016
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on April 11, 2016
- ECOP BOSH Certificate, May & August 2016
- Strategic Risk Forum, May 17, 2016, Singapore
- Project Management Institute – Project Management Fundamentals, June 20-24, 2016
- Certified Knowledge Manager, June 20 – 24, 2016, Virginia USA
- BSI Audit Training, June 20-24,2016, Singapore
- CINO Summit, June 28-July 1, 2016
- IIA International Conference, July 17-20, 2016, NYC, USA
- CIO Summit, July 24-27, 2016, Bhutan
- ECC International HR Metrics & Analytics, August 2-3, 2016
- SEC Corporate Governance Forum on August 3, 2016
- Harvard Comparative Tax Policy on August 15-26, 2016 at Boston MA, USA
- Tourism Security Conference, August 24-25, 2016, Singapore
- ECC International Crisis Communication Planner, September 1-2, 2016
- Customer Experience Management Summit, September 6-7, 2016, Singapore
- Distinguished Corporate Governance Speaker Series on October 7, 2016 by the ICD
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on December 9, 2016
- Strategic Negotiations Program on January 9 to 13, 2017
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on February 27, 2017
- Financial Modeling and Valuation on March 13 to 14, 2017
- Distinguished Corporate Governance Speaker Series on May 10, 2017 by the ICD
- Risk Financing & Transfer Solutions on May 18, 2017 by Asia Risk Management Institute
- Employee Benefits Asia on May 18-19, 2017, Singapore
- Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System Training on June 5-10, 2017
- Integrated Learning on Innovation on June 21-22, 2017 by IXL Center
- HPE Philippines Executive Summit on July 5-7, 2017
- Understanding Corporate University on July 7, 2017
- Risk Based Auditing: A Value Add Proposition on July 21-22, 2017
- IIA International Conference on July 23-26, 2017, Australia
- Flexible Work Arrangements in PH on July 26, 2017 by PMAP
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on July 26, 2017
- Level-Up Leadership on July 27-28, 2017 by Francis Kong
- BCM5000 ISO 22301 BCMS Expert Implementer on July 31 – August 4, 2017, Singapore
- Ayala Corporate Governance and Risk Management Summit on August 11, 2017
- The Accidental Project Manager on August 11-12, 18-19, 2017
- Moody's Analytics Intro to Derivatives on August 16-17, 2017
- Strategic Leadership Communication on August 30 – September 1, 2017
- Aon Risk Symposium on September 4-6, 2017
- Data Privacy Learning Session on September 5, 2017
- Cultivating a Thriving Workforce in an Era of Disruption on September 21-22, 2017
- UN Global Compact Leaders Summit on September 23-24, 2017, USA
- Microsoft Envision: Digital Transformation on September 25-27, 2017
- Corporate Governance Conference on September 26, 2017
- Leadership for Social and Economic Renewal on September 29-30, 2017 by the Center of Asia Leadership
- People Management Association of the Philippines Conference on October 11-12, 2017
- Innovations in Library Tech, Communications Resources and Services on October 11-13, 2017
- Advance Cash Flow Management and Working Capital Optimization on October 16-17, 207
- Moody's Advanced Financial Statement Analysis on October 16-18, 2017, Hong Kong
- Adversity Quotient/GRIT Workshop on October 20, 2017
- Formulating and Manualizing Policies and Procedures on October 23, 2017
- Certificate in the Foundations of Organization Development on October 23-27, 2017
- Risk LEADERS Masterclass on October 30 – November 1, 2017
- Simplified Strategic Planning on November 2-3, 2017
- Ayala HR Summit on November 7, 2017
- Transformation in an Era of Disruption on November 9, 2017
- Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association on November 14-15, 2017
- Knowledge Management Asia Conference on November 15-16, Hong Kong
- Advanced Certificate for Executive Personal Assistants on November 20-24, 2017, Singapore
- Ayala Innovation Conference on November 22, 2017
- SEC 2017 Annual Disclosure Seminar on November 27, 2017
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on December 6, 2017
- Conference on Intellectual Capital and Knowledge Management on December 7-8, 2017, Hong Kong
- Treasury Operations Certificate Program on December 7-9, 14-16, 2017
- Distinguished Corporate Governance Speaker Series on February 13, 2018 by the ICD
- Corporate Governance Seminar by SGV on August 15, 2018
- Ayala Group Corporate Governance and Risk Management Summit on September 10, 2018
- Advanced Corporate Governance Training on 5 October 2018
Continuing education programs for directors: programs and seminars and roundtables attended during the years 2017 and 2018.
Name of Director/Officer | Date of Training | Program* | Name of Training Institution |
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Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala |
August 11, 2017 and September 10, 2018
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Ayala Group Corporate Governance and Risk Management Summit
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Institute of Corporate Directors, Inc.
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Fernando Zobel de Ayala | |||
Keiichi Matsunaga (NED) | |||
Xavier P. Loinaz (Lead ID) | |||
Ramon R. del Rosario (ID) | July 26, 2017 and August 15, 2018 | Corporate Governance Seminar | SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. |
Delfin L. Lazaro (NED) | May 10, 2017 and September 10, 2018 |
Distinguished Corporate Governance Speaker Series and Ayala Group Corporate Governance and Risk Management Summit |
Institute of Corporate Directors |
Antonio Jose U. Periquet (ID) | February 27, 2017 | Corporate Governance Seminar | SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. |
February 13, 2018 | Distinguished Corporate Governance Speaker Series | Institute of Corporate Directors | |
*each program lasted for four (4) hours |
The directors of the Corporation, in their own capacity or as sponsored by the Corporation, attend education programs, seminars, and roundtable discussions on corporate governance with service providers that are duly accredited by the SEC.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
COMPANY POLICIES ON THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS AFFECTING DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
Business Conduct & Ethics | Directors | Senior Management | Employees |
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(a) Conflict of Interest | All the Corporation’s directors, officers and employees are expected to avoid situations of conflicts of interest or impropriety. Directors, officers and employees who have personal or pecuniary interest on any enterprise with which the Corporation has an existing or intended transaction shall fully disclose the relevant facts of the situation. | ||
(b) Conduct of Business and Fair Dealings | All directors, officers, and employees shall: 1. Deal fairly with the Corporation’s customers, suppliers and business partners, and with the government, competitors and colleagues; 2. Not take undue advantage through misrepresentation of material facts, concealment, manipulation, or any other form of unfair dealing practice; and 3. Treat everyone with respect and act in good faith and with integrity and sense of professionalism at all times. |
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(c) Receipt of gifts from third parties |
Directors, officers and employees shall not accept gifts or invitations of any form from any supplier, customer or business partner of the Corporation, or from any third person or entity with existing or intended business dealings with the Corporation, except when the gift or invitation is: ▪ only of nominal value; ▪ a simple promotional item or is part of the supplier’s public relations program; or ▪ part of business meetings or discussions. However, when the gift does not fall under any of the above-mentioned conditions, the Company encourages the employee to turn over the gift to Strategic Human Resources and Organization Development for inclusion in the Company Christmas party raffle. Directors, officers and employees must immediately report any offer or gift of any value given to them or their immediate family with a view to get favors or to influence business recommendations, proposals or decisions affecting the Corporation or any of its related companies. The report shall be made to the Chairman of the Board in the case of the directors, President and CEO, to the President in case of the Managing Directors, and to the Group Head and Unit Heads in the case of employees. All disclosures shall be submitted to the Managing Director for Strategic Human Resources. |
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(d) Compliance with Laws and Regulations |
Ayala expects its directors, officers and employees to conduct business in accordance with Philippine laws and regulations. Employees are encouraged to consult with Corporate Governance Group and the Office of General Counsel whenever there is any doubt concerning the legality of any matter. Any suspected criminal violations will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Non-criminal violations will be investigated and addressed as appropriate. |
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(e) Respect for Trade Secrets/Use of Nonpublic Information | The directors, officers and employees shall strictly observe company rules that provide for restrictions to access to classified information and controls on the release of such information to other companies, agencies, parties or to the general public. The directors, officers and employees shall not release classified information unless authorized by Management. They should shall maintain the integrity of all company documents and records and protect them against unauthorized or improper alteration, forgery, concealment or destruction | ||
(f) Use of Company Funds, Assets and Information | All directors, officers and employees shall be responsible for the proper use of all company assets and resources, which include, but are not limited to, information, facilities, equipment, software, vehicles and supplies owned or leased by the Corporation or are otherwise in its possession, They shall use company assets and resources efficiently, responsibly and for legitimate business purposes only. | ||
(g) Employment & Labor Laws & Policies | The Company is consistently compliant with the Philippine labor laws, its implementing rules & regulations, DOLE department orders and circulars. The Ayala Group (AG) networks on Labor and Employee Relations, with oversight provided by the AG Human Resource Council, meet regularly to, among other functions, monitor and share current trends in, including strict observance of, legislation and jurisprudence on laws, proclamations and orders involving employee and labor relations . | ||
(h) Disciplinary action |
The Company, in the spirit of its shared and corporate values, holds all its employees in esteem and believes in protecting their rights, implementing discipline with firm but fair actions. At the same time, it expects each of its employees to respect the rights of fellow employees at all times and strive to live out these shared values in conducting personal and business affairs with: integrity; long-term vision; empowering leadership; commitment to national development. All offenses or violations of Company policies and rules shall be dealt with accordingly |
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(i) Whistle Blower |
As expressly provided in its Code of Conduct and Ethics and the Whistleblower Policy, the Company encourages directors, officers, and employees, and all suppliers, business partners, contractors and sub-contractors to come forward and raise serious concerns about a perceived wrongdoing, malpractice or risk involving the Corporation. The whistleblower may send or communicate a report, formally or anonymously, through a face-to-face meeting with the members of the Disclosure Committee, or email to whistleblower@ayala.com.ph. The Disclosure Committee will forthwith conduct investigations and, applying the rules of due process, make the appropriate recommendations on personnel actions. Should it be determined by the Committee that a whistleblower knowingly (a) submitted a report containing false allegations or (b) presented fabricated evidence, the whistleblower shall be subject to disciplinary or legal action pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Corporation, and any applicable laws |
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(j) Conflict Resolution |
The Company adheres to the ideals of justice and fairness in its business and in all its dealings with its Employees. The Company provides for an Investigation Committee to look into serious violations of Company policies, rules and regulations. |
DISSEMINATION OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICE TO ALL DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
All employees have copies of the Code of Conduct and Ethics. Part of the on-boarding program of all newly hired employees is the orientation on the Code of Conduct and Ethics to keep them informed in the same manner that the existing employees, as well as the directors, chairman, and senior management, are aware and informed. They are provided with the Code of Conduct and Ethics handbook.
IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
The Strategic Human Resources has the specific task of implementing and monitoring compliance with the provisions of the Code. It is responsible for:
- ensuring that the contents of the Code are communicated to all existing and new directors, officers and employees, and requiring each to sign an acknowledgment receipt that he/she has read and understood the same and agrees to abide with the standards and norms set forth therein;
- making the Code available on the company intranet for ease of access;
- requiring all directors, officers and employees to declare annually that they have complied with the Code, specifically on the provisions of conflict of interest and insider trading;
- investigating reported violations of the Code and impose sanctions for violations determined after investigation;
- reviewing and continuously updating the Code; and
- drafting and promulgating the Implementing Rules for the effective implementation of the Code, subject to the approval of the President and CEO.
Management is also responsible for enforcing and monitoring compliance with the Code within their respective area of jurisdiction and taking or implementing disciplinary action after proper investigation.
All directors, officers and employees have the duty to report non-compliance with the Code and its Implementing Rules that may come to their knowledge and attention, in accordance with the relevant company rules and procedures.
Any violation shall be dealt with in accordance with the procedures provided in the Implementing Rules, the Corporation’s Human Resources Manual of Policies and Procedures, the Employee Handbook and other existing company policies and proper observance of the requirements of due process. This shall be without prejudice to the filing of any legal action against the party concerned under existing laws.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Company’s Related Party Transactions (RPT) policy was revised, approved and was in effect in December 2014. It was further improved and strengthened on March 5, 2018.
It is the policy of Ayala Corporation that related party transactions between the Corporation and related parties shall be subject to review and approval to ensure that they are at arm’s length, the terms are fair, and they will inure to the best interest of the Corporation and its shareholders.
Related party transactions shall be disclosed, reviewed and approved in accordance with the policy consistent with the principles of transparency and fairness.
The policy covers RPTs between the Corporation and a Related Party or between a subsidiary or an affiliate of the Corporation and a Related Partry if the subsidiary or affiliate has not adopted its own RPT policy. It also defines related party as a person or entity that is related to the entity that is preparing its financial statements, also referred to as the reporting entity.
- A person or a close member of that person’s family is related to a reporting entity if that person has control or joint control over the reporting entity; has significant influence over the reporting entity; or is a member of the key management personnel of the reporting entity or of a parent of the reporting entity.
- An entity is related to a reporting entity if any of the following conditions applies:
- The entity and the reporting entity are members of the same group (which means that each parent, subsidiary and fellow subsidiary is related to the others);
- One entity is an associate or joint venture of the other entity (or an associate or joint venture of a member of a group of which the other entity is a member);
- Both entities are joint ventures of the same third party;
- One entity is a joint venture of a third entity and the other entity is an associate of the third party;
- The entity is a post-employment benefit plan for the benefit of employees of either the reporting entity or an entity related to the reporting entity. If the reporting entity is itself such a plan, the sponsoring employers are also related to the reporting entity;
- The entity is controlled or jointly controlled by a person of the reporting entity;
- A person of the reporting entity has significant influence over the entity or is a member of the key management personnel of the entity (or of a parent of the entity); or,
- The entity, or any member of a group of which it is a part, provides key management personnel service to the reporting entity or to the parent of the reporting entity.
Material/significant RPTs shall be reviewed by the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee and endorsed to the Board of Directors for approval. The threshold of which is set to whichever is lower of PhP50,000,000.000 or 5% of total assets of either party.
The Board shall approve a material/significant RPT before its commencement. If not identified beforehand, the material RPT must be subsequently reviewed by the Committee and ratified by the Board or the same may be discontinued, rescinded or modified to make it acceptable for ratification.
The Committee considers the following factors in the review of the RPTs:
- The terms of the transaction;
- The aggregate value of the transaction;
- Whether the terms of the transaction are no less favorable than those generally available to nonrelated parties under the same or similar circumstances;
- The extent of Related Party’s interest in the transaction;
- Purpose and timing of the transaction;
- Whether the transaction would present an improper conflict of interest or special risks or contingencies for the Corporation, or the related party taking into account the size of the transaction and the overall financial position of the Related Party; and
- Any material information or other factors the Committee deems relevant.
The Group Risk Management and Sustainability Unit monitors RPTs for approval of the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee while the Controllership Unit ensures that RPTs are properly disclosed in the Corporation’s financial statements, and other applicable filings in accordance with the relevant rules and issuances of the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory bodies.
Related Party Transactions | Policies and Procedures |
(1) Parent Company |
All transactions with related parties are made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s length transactions. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related party receivables or payables. An assessment is undertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related parties and the markets in which the related parties operate.
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(3) Subsidiaries | |
(4) Entities Under Common Control | |
(5) Substantial Stockholders |
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(6) Officers including spouse/children/siblings/parents |
There is an annual disclosure of business interests and adherence to AC’s Insider Trading Policy to uphold transparency and practice corporate governance.
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(7) Directors including spouse/children/siblings/parents |
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(8) Interlocking director relationship of Board of Directors |
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There has been no actual or probable conflict of interest to which directors/officers/5% or more shareholders may be involved.
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Company |
The Company’s Human Resources Manual of Policies and Procedures, the Employee Handbook, and the Code of Conduct and Ethics apply to directors, officers and employees. They provide principles, guidelines and standards by which officers are expected to conduct themselves. Directors, employees and officers are required to submit Annual Disclosure of business interests and adherence to the company’s Insider Trading Policy to uphold transparency and practice corporate governance. If a director has an interest in a matter under consideration by the board, then the director is not allowed to participate in those discussions and the board should follow any further appropriate processes. Individual directors should be conscious of shareholder and public perceptions and seek to avoid situations where there might be an appearance of a conflict of interest. Independent directors are aware of the shareholders’ and public’s perceptions and they are guided to avoid situations where there could be an appearance of conflict of interest. |
Group |
Each company in the Group has its Manual of Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct which apply to directors, officers and employees. |
FAMILY, COMMERCIAL AND CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS
Names of Related Significant Shareholders | Type of Relationship | Brief Description of the Relationship |
None |
SHAREHOLDERS' AGREEMENTS THAT MAY IMPACT ON THE CONTROL, OWNERSHIP AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE COMPANY
Names of Related Significant Shareholders | Type of Relationship | Brief Description Transaction |
None that the Company is aware of. |
ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
The alternative dispute resolution system that the Company has adopted or the last three (3) years to settle conflicts or differences between the corporation and its stockholders, and the corporation and third parties, including regulatory authorities.
Alternative Dispute Resolution System | |
Corporation & Stockholders |
The Company has no record of conflicts or differences with its stockholders, regulatory authorities and other third parties. However, it is the policy of the Company to resolve disputes or differences with stockholders, regulatory authorities and other third parties, if and when such disputes or differences arise, through mutual consultation or negotiation, mediation or arbitration. |
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Corporation & Regulatory Authorities |
Board Meetings and Attendance
Board Meetings and Attendance
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Board Meetings and Attendance
I. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
At the beginning of the year, the Office of the Corporate Secretary sends to the directors, though email, the schedule of board meetings for the year as follows:
January 19, 2018
March 9, 2018
April 20, 2018 (Organizational Board Meeting)
The members of the Board of Directors, upon their election on the April 20, 2018 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, set the dates of the Board meetings for the for the rest of 2018, as follows:
June 22, 2018
September 11, 2018
December 6, 2018
II. ATTENDANCE OF DIRECTORS
The Board meets at least (6) times each calendar year. A director who fails, wihout any justifiable cause, to attend at least 75% of the total number of Board meetings during any term shall not be eligible for re-election.
The directors are encouraged to attend all board and committee meetings, either in person or via teleconferencing facility. The Corporate Secretary provides dial-in numbers to the directors who wish to join the meetings via teleconferencing facility.
The following is the record of attenance of the our directors in the board meetings held in 2017.
Board | Name | Date of Election | No. of Meetings Held during the year* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % |
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Chairman | Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Member | Fernando Zobel de Ayala | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Member | Delfin L. Lazaro | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Member | Yoshio Amano** | April 21, 2017 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
Independent | Xavier P. Loinaz | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Independent | Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Independent | Antonio Jose U. Periquet | April 21, 2017 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
Member | Keiichi Matsunaga | April 21, 2017 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
*Meetings in 2017 and during the incumbency of the director.
**Replaced by Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017.
The Non-Executive and Independent Directors of the Company held a meeting without the presence of any Executive on April 21, 2017.
Non-Executive Directors Meeting
The Non-Executive and Independent Directors of the Company held a meeting without the presence of any Executive, except for the Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer, on April 21, 2017. They also had a meeting on March 9, 2018 where the Corporate Secretary and Compliance Officer and the Chief Audit.
III. QUORUM REQUIREMENT
Two-thirds (2/3) of the number of directors as fixed in the articles of incorporation constitute a quorum for the transaction of corporate business.
IV. ACCESS TO INFORMATION
The board materials for the board of directors’ meetings are being distributed to the directors at least five business days before the meeting.
The board members are free to contact the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and any of the management team to discuss issues or matters that need clarification in the discharge of their duties as members of the Corporation’s board of directors.
The following are the procedure that Directors can avail of to enable them to get information necessary to be able to prepare in advance for the meetings of different committees:
Committee | Details of the procedures |
Executive |
1. The Office of the Corporate Secretary sends the board materials at least five business days before the scheduled meeting. 2. The board materials provide supporting information for matters for approval of the directors during the meeting. 3. The Company meets with the independent directors, nonexecutive directors and executive directors, individually or in groups, as may be necessary for management to keep the directors informed and to seek guidance.
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Risk Management and Related Party Transactions |
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Nomination | |
Remuneration | |
Finance | |
Inspectors of Proxies and Ballots |
The General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company attends to the directors’ concerns. When necessary, the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary may recommend to the directors to seek for an advice from third parties.
The Board of Directors has not introduced and any change on existing policies that may have an effect on the business of the company.
External Advice
The Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Company attends to the directors’ concerns. When necessary, the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary may recommend to the directors to seek for an advice from third parties.
Any change/s introduced by the Board of Directors (during its most recent term) on existing policies that may have an effect on the business of the company and the reason/s for the change:
Existing Policies |
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none |
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V. CORPORATE SECRETARY
The Corporate Secretary of the Corporation has the following functions:
(a) Serve as an adviser to the directors on their responsibilities and obligations;
(b) Keep the minutes of meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and all other committees in a book or books kept for that purpose, and shall furnish copies thereof to the Chairman, the President and other members of the Board as appropriate;
(c) Keep in safe custody the seal of the Corporation and affix it to any instrument requiring the same;
(d) Have charge of the stock certificate book and such other books and papers as the Board may direct;
(e) Attend to the giving and serving of notices of Board and shareholder meetings;
(f) Be fully informed and be part of the scheduling process of other activities of the Board;
(g) Prepare an annual schedule of board meetings and the regular agendas of meetings, and put the Board on notice of such agenda at every meeting;
(h) Oversee the adequate flow of information to the Board prior to meetings;
The Corporate Secretary also assists the Chairman of the Board in preparing the board agenda, facilitating training of directors, keeping directors updated regarding any relevant statutory and regulatory changes, among others.
The Corporate Secretary of the Company is Atty. Solomon M. Hermosura. He possesses organizational and interpersonal skills, and the legal skills of a chief legal officer. He also has financial and accounting knowledge.
Solomon M. Hermosura, Filipino, 55, has served as Managing Director of Ayala Corporation since 1999 and a member of the Ayala Corporation Management Committee since 2009 and the Ayala Group Management Committee since 2010. He is also the Group Head of Corporate Governance, and the Chief Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Corporate Secretary and Data Protection Officer of Ayala Corporation. He is the CEO of Ayala Group Legal. He serves as the Corporate Secretary and Group General Counsel of Ayala Land, Inc., and Corporate Secretary of Globe Telecom, Inc., Manila Water Company, Inc., Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. and Ayala Foundation, Inc. He also serves as a Corporate Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors of a number of companies in the Ayala group. He served as a Director of the Bank of the Philippine Islands from April 18, 2013 to April 9, 2014. He graduated valedictorian with Bachelor of Laws degree from San Beda College in 1986 and placed third in the 1986 Bar Examinations.
Remuneration Matters
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I. REMUNERATION OF CEO AND FOUR (4) MOST HIGHLY COMPENSATED MANAGEMENT OFFICERS
PROCESS USED IN DETERMINING THE REMUNERATION OF THE CEO AND FOUR (4) MOST HIGHLY COMPENSATED MANAGEMENT OFFICERS
Process | CEO | Top 4 Highest Paid Management Officers |
(1) Fixed remuneration | Approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board. | Approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board and the Chairman of the Board |
(2) Variable remuneration | The Company adopts a performance-based variable pay program aligned with business strategy. It is determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board and duly approved by the Board of Directors. | The Company adopts a performance-based variable pay program aligned with business strategy. The Performance Bonus Pie is approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Individual amount is approved by the Chairman and CEO and the President and COO. |
(3) Per diem allowance | In the conduct of business abroad, per diem allowance is provided to reimburse miscellaneous expenses like airport fees, travel tax, taxi fare, laundry and phone allowance | |
(4) Bonus | Same with variable remuneration | Same with variable remuneration |
(5) Stock Options and other financial instruments | grantees, the size of the grant, the offer price and the discount. The grant is approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board. | |
(6) Others (specify) | N.A | N.A |
REMUNERATION OF MANAGEMENT
Remuneration received of the top five (5) members of management who are not at the same time executive directors during the financial year:
Name of Officer/Position | Total Remuneration |
Paolo Maximo F. Borromeo | P166M |
John Eric T. Francia | |
Solomon M. Hermosura | |
Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco | |
John Philip S. Orbeta |
II. REMUNERATION OF EXECUTIVE AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
COMPANY POLICY ON REMUNERATION AND STRUCTURE OF COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE AND NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Remuneration Policy | Structure of Compensation Packages | How Compensation is Calculated | |
Executive Directors |
Directors who hold executive or management positions do not receive directors’ fees. Each director shall be entitled to receive from the Corporation, pursuant to a resolution of the Board of directors, fees and other compensation for his services as director. The Board of Directors shall have the sole authority to determine the amount, form and structure of the fees and other compensation of the directors. The Personnel and Remuneration Committee shall have the responsibility of recommending to the Board of Directors the fees and other compensation for directors. In discharging this duty, the committee shall be guided by the objective of ensuring that the level of compensation should fairly pay directors for work required in a company of the Corporation’s size and scope. |
Fixed and variable compensation, stock options and other benefits (for the executive position).
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Based on the role, responsibility, performance of the company and the individual, contribution to the organization, and market. The Board of Directors shall have the sole authority to determine the amount, form and structure of the fees and other compensation of the directors. In no case shall the total yearly compensation of directors exceed one percent (1%) of the net income before tax of the Corporation during the preceding year.
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Non-Executive Directors |
Retainer fee: P3,000,000; Board meeting fee per meeting attended: P200,000; Committee meeting fee per meeting attended: P100,000; |
STOCKHOLDERS' APPROVAL
At its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on April 18, 2011, the stockholders of the Corporation approved the increase in the compensation of the non-executive directors of the Company. On the same meeting, the stockholders granted the sole authority to determine the amount, form and structure of the fees and other compensation of the directors to the Board of Directors.
In the exercise of the delegated power and authority, the Board of Directors, at its meeting on April 21, 2017, approved the new directors’ fees, as follows:
Remuneration Scheme | Date of Stockholders’ Approval |
Retainer Fee: P3 Million annually | April 21, 2017 |
Board Meeting Fee: P200,000 for every meeting attended | April 21, 2017 |
Committee Meeting: P100,000 for every meeting attended | April 21, 2017 |
The rationale for such increase in compensation is to recognize the invaluable services rendered by the directors of the Corporation in successfully governing the business of the Corporation.
AGGREGATE REMUNERATION OF THE DIRECTORS DURING THE MOST RECENT YEAR
Remuneration Item | Executive Directors | Non-Executive Directors (other than independent directors) | Independent Directors |
(a) Fixed Remuneration | The Executive Directors do not receive remuneration as directors. | P6,000,000.00 | P9,000,000.00 |
(b) Variable Remuneration | none | none | |
(c) Per diem Allowance | P5,200,000.00 | P7,250,000.00 | |
(d) Bonuses | none | none | |
(e) Stock Options and/or other financial instruments | none | none | |
(f) Others (Specify) | none | none | |
Total | P 11,200,000.00 | P 16,250,000.00 |
Other Benefits | Executive Directors | Non-Executive Directors (other than independent directors) | Independent Directors |
(a) Advances | The Executive Directors do not receive remuneration as directors. | none | none |
(b) Credit granted | none | none | |
(c) Pension Plan/s Contributions | none | none | |
(d) Pension Plans, Obligations incurred | none | none | |
(e) Life Insurance Premium | none | none | |
(f) Hospitalization Plan | none | none | |
(g) Car Plan | none | none | |
(h) Others (Specify) | none | none | |
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STOCK RIGHTS, OPTIONS AND WARRANTS GRANTED TO THE DIRECTORS
Director’s Name |
Number of Direct Option/Rights/ Warrants |
Number of Indirect Option/Rights/ Warrants | Number of Equivalent Shares | Total % from Capital Stock |
Delfin L. Lazaro* | 3,060 | None | 3,060 | 0.0005% |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala | 27,633 | None | 27,633 | 0.0045% |
*Grants given during his employment in the Company.
No rights and warrants were given to directors with their position as director of the company. Non-executive and Independent Directors do not receive any compensation as director other than the retainer fee and per diem as set forth above.
AMENDMENT OF INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
Incentive Program | Amendments | Date of Stockholders’ Approval |
None |
Board Committees
Board Committees
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NUMBER OF MEMBERS, FUNCTIONS AND RESPOSIBILITIES
Committee | No. of Members | Committee Charter | Functions | Key Responsibilities | Power | ||
Executive Dirctor (ED) |
Non-executive Director (NED) |
Independent Director (ID) |
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Executive | 2 | 1 | Yes |
The Committee, in accordance with the authority granted by the Board, or during the absence of the Board, shall act by majority vote of all its members on such specific matters within the competence of the Board of Directors as may from time to time be delegated to the Executive Committee in accordance with Corporation’s By-Laws, except with respect to:
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Audit | 0 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
Assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility for oversight of the organization’s corporate governance processes, with the following particular duties:
Reports annually to the Board of Directors describing the committee’s composition, responsibilities and how they were discharged, and any other information required by law; confirms annually that all responsibilities outlined in its charter have been carried out. |
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Risk Management and Related Party Transactions | 0 | 1 | 2 | Yes |
The Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee of the Board of Directors is established by the Board to provide assistance in fulfilling the Board’s oversight responsibilities in relation to risk governance. The assistance includes ensuring that Management maintains a sound risk management framework and internal control system, and identifies and assesses material risk exposures, In addition, the Committee:
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Corporate Governance and Nomination | 0 | 0 | 3 | Yes |
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Personnel and Compensation | 0 | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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Finance | 2 | 1 | 1 | Yes |
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Inspectors of Proxies and Ballots | 3* | 0 | 0 | Yes | Has the power to pass on the validity of proxies submitted by the stockholders for the annual or special meetings. |
* Officers of the company who are not members of the company’s Board of Directors.
II. COMMITTEE MEMBERS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held | No. of Meetings Attended | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (ED) | Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala | May 10, 1996 | None* | N.A. | N.A. | 21 |
Member (ED) | Fernando Zobel de Ayala | May 10, 1996 | N.A. | N.A. | 21 | |
Member (NED) | Yoshio Amano** | April 30, 2012 | N.A. | N.A. | 5 | |
Member (NED) | Keiichi Matsunage** | April 21, 2017 | N.A | N.A. | 1 |
*The was no actual meeting held in 2017. The actions of the Executive Committee were taken by written consent (electronic or digital format) by majority of the members of the Committee.
**Mr. Amano was replaced by Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 1017.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (Lead ID) | Xavier P. Loinaz | April 3, 2009 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 8 |
Member (NED) | Yoshio Amano** | April 20, 2012 | 2 | 2 | 75% | 5 |
Member (ID) | Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. | April 16, 2010 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 7 |
Member (NED) | Keiichi Matsunaga** | April 21, 2017 | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 |
* In 2017 and during incumbency of the directors.
**Mr. Amano was replaced by Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017.
Xavier P. Loinaz, Filipino, 74, Independent Director since April 2009 and Lead Independent Director since April 2017. He is also an Independent Director of the Bank of the Philippine Islands, a publicly listed company. He also holds the following positions: Independent Director of BPI Family Savings Bank, Inc., and BPI/MS Insurance Corporation; Trustee of E. Zobel Foundation; Chairman of Alay Kapwa Kilusan Pangkalusugan and XPL Manitou Properties, Inc.; and Vice Chairman of XPL MTJL Properties, Inc. He was formerly the President of the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) from 1982 to 2004. He was also the President of Bankers Association of the Philippines from 1989 to 1991. He graduated with an AB Economics degree at Ateneo de Manila University in 1963 and took his MBA-Finance at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 1965.
Keiichi Matsunaga, Japanese, 54, has been a Director of Ayala Corporation since April 2017. He is the General Manager of Mitsubishi Corporation Manila Branch. Currently, he is also the Chairman of International Elevator & Equipment Inc.; President of MC Diamond Realty Investment Phils., MC Oranbo Investment, MC Cavite Holdings, Inc., FMT Kalayaan, Inc.; and Director of Century City Development II Corporation (CCDC II), Isuzu Philippines Corporation, Kepco Ilijan Corporation, Trans World Agro-Products Corp., Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of the Philippines (JCCIPI) and The Japanese Association Manila, Inc. (JAMI). He is not a director of any publicly listed company in the Philippines other than Ayala Corporation. He entered Mitsubishi Corporation after graduating from the Faculty of Law at Waseda University in 1988 and has since held various leadership positions.
Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr., Filipino, 74, Independent Director of Ayala since April 2010. He holds the following positions in publicly listed companies: President and Chief Executive Officer of Phinma Corporation; Chairman of PHINMA Energy Corp. and PHINMA Petroleum and Geothermal, Inc. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Investment Management, Inc.; Chairman of Araullo University, University of Iloilo, University of Pangasinan, Cagayan de Oro College, Southwestern University, United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc., PHINMA Power Generation Corporation, PHINMA Renewable Energy Corp., One Subic Power Generation Corp., PHINMA Microtel Hotels, Inc. and PHINMA Hospitality, Inc. He is Vice-Chairman of Phinma Foundation, Inc. and Phinma Property Holdings Corp., Director of Union Galvasteel Corp. and other PHINMA managed companies; Chairman of The National Museum of the Philippines and Philippine Business for Education; and Vice-Chairman of Caritas Manila and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP). He is a former chairman of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation and Makati Business Club, where he remains a Trustee. Mr. del Rosario graduated from De La Salle College in 1967 with degrees in BSC-Accounting and AB Social Sciences Magna cum Laude and from Harvard Business School in 1969 for a Master in Business Administration degree. He has managed Phinma since 2002 and brings with him a wealth of experience in leading a diversified conglomerate.
AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES RELATIVE TO EXTERNAL AUDITOR
- Review the performance and recommend the appointment, retention or discharge of the Independent Auditors, including the fixing of their remuneration to the Board of Directors. In case of resignation or cessation from service of an independent auditor, ensure that there is a process for reporting in the annual and current reports the reason for cessation from service, and the date thereof, of an independent auditor. A preliminary copy of the said report shall be given by the corporation to the independent auditor before its submission.
- Ensure the rotation of the lead engagement partner at least once every five (5) years and consider whether there should be a regular rotation of the audit firm itself.
- Review and pre-approve the Independent Auditor's plans and ascertain the basis for their risk assessment and financial statement materiality, including the scope and frequency of the audit. In this regard, the Committee shall discuss with the Independent Auditors, before the audit commences, the nature and scope of the audit, and ensure cooperation when more than one professional service firm is needed.
- Monitor the coordination of efforts between the external and internal auditors. The Committee shall ensure that the internal and external auditors act independently from each other.
- Review of the reports of the Independent Auditors, where applicable, and ensure that management is taking appropriate corrective actions in a timely manner, including addressing control, governance, and compliance issues.
- Conduct a separate meeting in executive session, with the external auditors to discuss any matter that the committee or auditors believe should be discussed privately, including the results of the audit, year-end financial statements, the quality of management, financial and accounting controls.
- Review and approve the proportion of audit versus non-audit work both in relation to their significance to the auditor and in relation to the Corporation's year-end financial statements, and total expenditure on consultancy, to ensure that non-audit work will not be in conflict with the audit functions of the independent auditor. The amount of both audit and non-audit work of independent auditors shall be disclosed in the annual report.
- Ensure that the independent auditor has unrestricted access to all records, properties and personnel to enable performance of the required audit.
- Review with the independent auditor any problems or difficulties, including any restrictions on the scope of the independent auditor's activities or on access to requested information and any significant disagreements with management. The review may also include discussion of any proposed accounting adjustments that were "passed' or not recorded.
- Review of the independent auditor's evaluation of internal accounting controls. Independent auditors shall provide feedback to the Audit Committee on their observations of internal control weaknesses arising from statutory financial audits. Independent auditors should highlight findings which are disputed by Management or where Management has not agreed to implement remedial actions that would rectify the identified weaknesses.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATION COMMITTEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (ID) | Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. | April 18, 2011 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 6 |
Member (ID) | Antonio Jose U. Periquet | April 20, 2012 | 3 | 100% | 5 | |
Member (Lead ID) | Xavier P. Loinaz | April 15, 2016 | 3 | 100% | 2 |
*In 2017
PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (ID) | Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr. | April 16, 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7 |
Member (NED) | Delfin L. Lazaro | March 30, 2007 | 1 | 100% | 10 | |
Member (NED) | Yoshio Amano** | April 20, 2012 | 1 | 100% | 4 | |
Member (NED) | Keiichi Matsunaga** | April 21, 2017 | - | - | 1 |
* In 2017 and during incumbency of the directors.
**Mr. Amano was replaced by Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (NED) | Delfin L. Lazaro | April 16, 2010 | 10 |
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100% | 8 |
Member (ED) | Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala | April 29, 2012 | 10 | 100% | 6 | |
Member (ID) | Antonio Jose U. Periquet | April 18, 2011 | 9 | 90% | 7 | |
Member (ED) | Fernando Zobel de Ayala | April 15, 2016 | 10 | 100% | 2 |
* In 2017
COMMITTEE OF INSPECTORS OF PROXIES AND BALLOTS
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman | Solomon M. Hermosura | April 16, 2010 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 7 |
Membe | Catherine H. Ang | April 11, 2014 | 2 | 100% | 3 | |
Member | Josephine G. De Asis | April 19, 2013 | 2 | 100% | 4 |
* In 2017
RISK MANAGEMENT AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION COMMITEE
Office | Name | Date of Appointment | No. of Meetings Held* | No. of Meetings Attended* | % | Length of Service in the Committee |
Chairman (ID) | Antonio Jose U. Periquet | September 1, 2014 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 |
Member (ID) | Ramon R. del Rosario, Jr. | September 1, 2014 | 3 | 100% | 3 | |
Member (NED) | Yoshio Amano** | September 1, 2014 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 3 |
Member (NED) | Keiichi Matsunaga** | April 21, 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1 |
* In 2017 and during incumbency of the directors.
**Mr. Amano was replaced by Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 1017.
CHANGE IN COMMITTEE MEMBERS OCCURRED DURINGTHE YEAR
Name of Committee | Name | Reason |
Executive | Mr. Yoshio Amano was replaced with Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017. | The term of Mr. Amano expired on April 21, 2017. He did not stand for election during the 2017 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. |
Audit | Mr. Yoshio Amano was replaced with Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017. | The term of Mr. Amano expired on April 21, 2017. He did not stand for election during the 2017 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. |
Corporate Governance and Nomination | None | |
Remuneration | Mr. Yoshio Amano was replaced with Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017. | The term of Mr. Amano expired on April 21, 2017. He did not stand for election during the 2017 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. |
Finance Committee | None | |
Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee | Mr. Yoshio Amano was replaced with Mr. Keiichi Matsunaga on April 21, 2017. | The term of Mr. Amano expired on April 21, 2017. He did not stand for election during the 2017 Annual Stockholders' Meeting. |
Committee of Inspectors of Proxies and Ballots | None |
WORK DONE AND ISSUES ADDRESS BY THE COMMITEES DURING THE YEAR
Name of Committee | Work Done and Issues Addresed | |
Executive |
Passed and approved the following resolutions: 1. Renewal and amendment of administrative support and service agreements between the Corporation and subsidiaries; 2. Additional capital infusions to subsidiaries; 3. Reduction of invesment in a subsidiary; 4. Redemption of shares held by the stockholders of a non-publicly listed subsidiary; 5. Adoption by the Corporation of a revised corporate goverannce manual in compliance with the SEC Memorandum Circular Number 19, series of 2016; and 6. Matters related to fund raising activities of the Company. |
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Audit |
1. Reviewed the 2016 audited parent and consolidated financial statements; 2. Reviewed the 2016 Audit and Non-audit Fees paid to Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV); 3. Reviewed and approved SGV's audit plan for 2017 and engagement fee of PhP5.4 Million for 2017; 4. Reviewed and approved the 2016 CG Disclosure Survey for submission to the Philippine Stock Exchange; 5. Discussed the results of the Committee’s 2016 Performance Self-Assessment and approved its Report to the Board for the year 2016; 6. Reviewed and approved the proposed fees of SGV and Pricewaterhouse Cooper PWC for the conduct of mid-year review of the group financial statements for a combined fee of PhP6 Million; 7. Reviewed the revised Corporate Governance Manual of the Company; 8. Reviewed the proposed Ayala Group Internal Audit Maturity Framework for discussion and approval by the companies’ respective audit committees; 9. Evaluated the performance of the Corporation's Internal Audit; 10. Reviewed and approved the proposed fees of SGV, PWC and Deloitte for the auditor’s comfort letter on Project Infinity; 11. Reviewed the on-going work of the Ayala Group Internal Audit; 12. Approved the transfer pricing review engagement with SGV; and 13. Revised Audit Committee Charter and Internal Audit Charter. |
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Corporate Governance and Nomination |
1. Reviewed the qualifications of all persons nominated to positions requiring appointment by the Board; 2. Approved the final list of nominees for directors for election at the 2017 annual stockholders’ meeting after ensuring that all nominees to the Board have met all the qualifications and none of the disqualifications as set forth in the Corporation’s By-Laws, Revised Manual of Corporate Governance and the rules of the SEC; and 3. Approved revision of committee charter and the additional functions as the reconstituted Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee. |
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Remuneration |
1. Approved the performance bonus, merit increase of the employees of the Corporation; and 2. Approved the 2017 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOWN). |
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Finance Committee |
Approved the following: 1. Additional equity infusions and advances to wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company; 2. Allocation and Use of the General Investment Fund; 3. Issuance of Fixed-For-Life Bond of up to US$400 Million 4. Sale of available-for-sale securities; 5. Availment of credit Facilities and authorized counterparties for peso yield enhancer/investment products; 6. Exercise of Right of First Refusal over Renewable Energy Test Center shares; 7. Capital allocation for operating subsidiaries; 8. PhP30 Billion bond shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission; 9. Availment of a revolving UD dollar credit facility; and 10. Availment of a bilateral fixed term loan facility; |
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Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee |
1. Investment of the Corporation in Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.; 2. Renewal of lease contract between Technopark Land, Inc. and Integrated Micro-electronics, Inc.; 3. Ayala Hotels, Inc.'s intercompany borrowings within the Ayala Land Group; and 4. Revision of the committee charter. |
Risk Management System
Risk Management System
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OVERALL RISK MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY OF THE COMPANY
Risk Management at Ayala: From Avoidance and Mitigation to Value Creation
Risk Management has become an increasingly important business driver and part of successful corporate governance. At Ayala, an effective corporate governance entails risk intelligence – a philosophy that encourages risk-taking, and embeds appropriate risk management into the whole organization – so that risk-taking for value creation becomes as significant as risk mitigation for value protection. We ensure that our risk management system has the right architecture, strategy, and protocols to support the risk management process.. We revisit these three key factors yearly, as we believe that with the right approach, risks can be turned into opportunities.
Institutionalized in 2002, the Company has adopted an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework that is continuously being enhanced and improved. Under the supervision of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), the Group Risk Management & Sustainability Unit continues to align Ayala’s risk governance with that of global risk consultant Deloitte, which espouses a best practice that goes beyond risk avoidance and mitigation to utilize calculated risk-taking as a means to create value.
Similar to a risk intelligent enterprise, Ayala’s risk governance is at the apex of the system. The Board of Directors is provided appropriate transparency and visibility into the organization’s and the group’s risk management practices. Through the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee, the Board of Directors ensures that an effective risk management process is in place and that its risk appetite remains relevant to achieve its set goals. The CRO, being the advocate for the company and the group, has the primary responsibility of designing, implementing and maintaining an effective risk program. The Group Risk Management & Sustainability Unit supports the CRO by designing activities that enhance the organization and the group’s risk intelligent culture, formulating risk management strategies, evaluating tools and techniques for risk assessment, and monitoring and reporting on key principal and emerging risks. It also convenes the ERM Council, a group comprising the risk officers of Ayala business units, for risk framework alignment, continuous risk process improvement, and other groupwide projects. On a semi-annual basis, the ERM Council provides the top risks of their respective organization to the Group Risk Management & Sustainability Unit for reporting to both the CRO and the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee.
Management committees also provide support to the CRO by ensuring the existence of a structure at the operating level that will communicate and monitor key principal and emerging risks. They also ensure that risks are discussed during project and investment meetings. As risk owners, the business unit leaders are responsible for managing the risks they face in the day-to-day operations within the established risk framework. They have the responsibility to identify, measure, monitor, control and report on risks to the management. Finally, the Internal Audit Unit provides an independent assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of the risk management process.
Board Review of the effectiveness of the risk management system
As set forth in its Charter approved by the Board of Directors, the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee has reviewed and assessed the adequacy and the effectiveness of the Corporation's enterprise risk management process:
- The Committee has reviewed the following policies: enterprise risk management policy, related party transactions policy, and the business continuity management policy.
- Thru the Chief Risk Officer, as supported by the Group Risk Management and Sustainability Unit, the Committee has ascertained that an effective risk management process was in place. Aside from the black swan approach and bowtie analysis, risk sensing, a tool that employs human insights and advanced analytics capabilities to identify, analyze and monitor emerging risks, was utilized in the annual risk assessment. This allowed the Management to assess how emerging risks can affect the Corporation’s business model, long-term viability and ability to create value. Furthermore, the Management gained a better understanding of the risk/reward tradeoffs inherent in value creation, which can help improve their funding decisions and resource allocation.
- With the view of integrating the disciplines of risk management and sustainability, the Management mapped the identified sustainability megatrends for the year to the fourteen risk categories of Ayala, and discussed how these trends can translate or contribute to a risk for the Corporation.
- The Committee has also noted management support as the Managing Directors made themselves available to discuss their risk strategies and respond to queries raised by the Committee.
Period covered by the review: For the year ended December 31, 2018
In addition to the regular reports of the CRO thru the Group Risk Management and Sustainability Unit, the Corporation has engaged Aon Risk Solutions to execute a group-wide risk management maturity assessment, the first round of which was completed in 2015. According to best practice, the assessment of the maturity of the risk management process should be performed every two to three years.
The Aon Risk Maturity Index (RMI) is designed to capture and assess an organization’s risk management practices and provide participants with immediate feedback in the form of a Risk Maturity Rating and actionable steps for improvement. Aon has partnered with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to develop the Index and conduct joint research on the relationships between risk management practices and actual performance. The Aon Risk Maturity Index contains questions on risk management processes, corporate governance and risk understanding. The questions are based upon the ten characteristics of an advanced risk management maturity:
- Board-level understanding of and commitment to risk management as a critical factor for decision-making and for driving value;
- A senior-level executive who drives and facilitates key risk management processes and development;
- Transparency of risk communication;
- A risk culture that encourages full engagement and accountability at all levels of the organization;
- Identification of existing and emerging risks using internal and external data and information;
- Participation of key stakeholders in risk management strategy development and policy setting;
- Formal collection and incorporation of operational and financial risk information into decision-making and governance processes;
- Integration of risk management insights into human capital processes to drive sustainable business performance;
- Use of sophisticated quantification methods to understand risk and demonstrate added value through risk management; and,
- A move from focusing on risk avoidance and mitigation to leveraging risk and risk management options that extract value.
Through this study, the Corporation and the Group evaluated the effectiveness of the improvements implemented since 2015. Similarly, the Corporation’s ERM roadmap was revised to address other potential areas for improvement.
RISK POLICY
For the Company
Risk Exposure | Risk Management Policy | Objective |
Political and regulatory | Inability to anticipate changes in the political and regulatory landscapes may result in the Group being unable to shield our profitability and brand value. | To ensure that the Corporation has the ability to anticipate and adapt to changes in the political and regulatory landscapes to continue its long-term value creation process for all its stakeholders |
Information security and cyber | Failure to ensure strong and adequate information security controls to safeguard confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information may result to financial losses and damaged reputation. | To ensure that the Corporation’s critical and other information are processed and stored with appropriate information security controls to preserve its confidentiality, integrity and availability to stakeholders |
Brand and reputation | The inability to maintain our stature as a company of choice may result in significant difficulty in creating and/or maximizing value for all stakeholders. | To maintain and improve the strong Ayala brand, identified as its core value |
For the Group
Risk Exposure | Risk Management Policy | Objective |
Political and regulatory | Inability to anticipate changes in the political and regulatory landscapes may result in the Group being unable to shield our profitability and our brand value. | To improve the Group’s ability to anticipate and adapt to political and regulatory changes, which may impact the Group’s business models |
Brand and Reputation | Failure to ensure that we have the right people at all times may result in inability to execute and achieve business objectives. |
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Brand and reputation |
The inability to maintain our stature as a company of choice may result in significant difficulty in creating and/or maximizing value for all stakeholders. |
To continue the long-term value creation for the Group’ stakeholders |
For Minority Shareholders
Risk to Minority Shareholders |
The Company’s Related Party Transactions policy that took effect last December 2014 ensures that the rights of the minority shareholders are protected. The Corporation established a mechanism to ensure that related party transactions are at arms-length, the terms are fair, and that they inure to the best interest of the Corporation and all of its shareholders. The Corporation strictly monitored, reported, and disclosed related party transactions as well as inter-company transactions. |
CONTROL SYSTEM SET UP
For the Company
Risk Exposure |
Risk Assessment (Monitoring and Measurement Process) |
Risk Management and Control (Structures, Procedures, Actions Taken) |
Political and regulatory |
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Information security and cyber |
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Brand and reputation |
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For the Group
Risk Exposure |
Risk Assessment (Monitoring and Measurement Process) |
Risk Management and Control (Structures, Procedures, Actions Taken) |
Political and regulatory |
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The Ayala Regulatory Council ensures legal and regulatory compliance of the Group, and periodically discusses new regulations that may affect the companies’ business operations. |
Talent |
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Brand and reputation |
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(c) Committee
Identify the committee or any other body of corporate governance in charge of laying down and supervising these control mechanisms, and give details of its functions:
Committee/Unit | Control Mechanism | Details of its Functions |
Executive Committee (ExCom) |
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The Executive Committee, in accordance with the authority granted by the Board, or during the absence of the Board, shall act by majority vote of all its members on such specific matters within the competence of the Board of Directors as may from time to time be delegated to the Executive Committee in accordance with the Corporation’s By-Laws, except with respect to -- i. approval of any action for which shareholders’ approval is also required; ii. the filling of vacancies on the Board or in the Executive Committee; iii. the amendment or repeal of any resolution of the Board of Directors which by its express terms is not so amendable or repealable; iv. the distribution of cash dividends; v. the exercise of powers delegated by the Board exclusively to other committees, if any. |
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee |
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The Nomination Committee of the Board of Directors shall: (a) install and maintain a process to ensure that nominees to the Board for election by the stockholders or the Board are qualified in accordance with the By-laws, Manual of Corporate Governance and relevant laws, rules and regulations; (b) encourage the selection of a mix of competent directors, each of whom can add value and contribute independent judgment to the formulation of sound corporate strategies and policies; (c) review and evaluate the qualifications of persons nominated for Managing Director (Vice President) or higher rank, which shall require appointment by the Board, and provide guidance and advice as necessary for appointments by the Chairman or President to positions below Managing Director (Vice President); (d) review succession plans for members of the Board and senior executives (from group heads to the CEO); (e) provide assessment on the Board's effectiveness in directing the process of renewing and replacing Board members and in appointing officers or advisors and develop, update as necessary and recommend to the Board policies for considering nominees for directors, officers or advisors; and (f) discharge any other duties and responsibilities delegated to the Committee by the Board from time to time. The Committee shall be guided by the Company's mission and vision in the fulfilment of its functions. |
Personnel and Compensation Committee |
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The Committee shall have the following powers, duties and responsibilities:
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Finance Committee |
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The Finance Committee shall carry out the following duties, in each case in line with the Board’s policies and directives:
a. Policies with respect to cash flow management, b. Policies with respect to investment of the company’s cash, and c. Policies with respect to financial risk management, including the use of derivatives. The Committee shall approve Letters of Parental Guarantee and/or Letters of Comfort and Awareness between the Corporation and its subsidiaries except for those issued in the ordinary course of business or in compliance with law and court orders. |
Audit Committee |
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The Audit Committee provides assistance to the Board of Directors in fulfilling their oversight responsibility to the shareholders relating to:
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Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee |
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Internal Audit and Control
Internal Audit and Control
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Internal Audit and Control
I. INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Internal Control System is the framework under which internal controls are developed and implemented (alone or in concert with other policies or procedures) to manage and control a particular risk or business activity, or combination of risks or business activities, to which the corporation is exposed. To be effective, the internal control system needs to adapt to changing business and operating environments, mitigate risks to acceptable levels, and support sound decision-making and governance of the organization. Internal control effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and all employees, is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of the company’s objectives.
Everyone in the organization has responsibility for internal control. Management owns the internal control system and is responsible for establishing sound internal control policies and procedures. Management is accountable to the Board of Directors who provides governance, guidance, and oversight. Internal auditors play an important role in evaluating the effectiveness of control systems, and contribute to ongoing effectiveness by providing recommendations.
Directors review of tthe effectiveness of the internal control system
The Board of Directors, through the Audit Committee and the Risk Management and Related Party Transactions Committee, has reviewed the internal control system of the Company based on the assessments completed and reported by the internal and external auditors. The Board found the internal control system to be effective.
The statement of the directors on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control system is embodied in the Report of the Audit Committee to the Board of Directors which is will be part of the company’s 2016 Annual Report which will be distributed during the 2017 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting of the Company.
Period covered by the review: For the year ended December 31, 2017
Management reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls continuously throughout the year as part of its day-to-day function. Internal Audit assists management to attain company goals through independent risk-based planned reviews and evaluation of the effectiveness of controls.
The directors’ criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the internal control system include:
- Control Environment-the tone of the top and ethical behavior culture in the company
- Risk Assessment-the identification and analysis of relevant risks to the achievement of objectives, forming a basis for how the risks should be managed and provide reasonable assurance that risks are reduced to an acceptable level.
- Information and Communication-systems or processes that support the identification, capture, and exchange of accurate and complete information.
- Control Activities- policies and procedures, international standards and industry best practices to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, supervisory requirements, and relevant internal policies.
- Monitoring-processes used to regularly assess the continuing quality of internal control and risk management activities.
II. INTERNAL AUDIT
Role, Scope and Internal Audit Function
The Internal Audit Group governs its work in adherence to The Institute of Internal Auditors’ “Code of Ethics” and the Company’s Code of Conduct. The Internal Audit also conducts its activities in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA) of The Institute of Internal Auditors and guided by the COSO framework on internal control. Internal Audit Charter 2017
Role | Scope | Indicate whether In-house or Outsource Internal Aiudit Function | Name of Chief Internal Auditor/Auditing Firm | Reporting Process |
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The scope of work of the internal audit function is to determine whether Ayala Corporation’s risk management, control, and governance processes is adequate and functioning effectively to ensure:
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In-house | Catherine H. Ang | To maintain its independence, Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board of Directors, through the Audit Committee, and administratively to the President and Chief Operating Officer or his designate. |
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Reports are issued to management and the Audit Committee upon completion of the audit reviews. Significant findings and issues are taken up in the quarterly meetings of the Audit Committee |
As provided in the Audit Committee Charter and the Internal Audit Charter, the Audit Committee is responsible for the setting up of the Internal Audit Department, including the qualification criteria and appointment of the Chief Audit Executive. The Committee evaluates the performance of the Chief Audit Executive and the Internal Auditors taken as a whole. Moreover, the Committee having appointed the Chief Audit Executive, also approves his/her replacement, re-assignment, or dismissal. The Committee also reviews and approves any outsourcing of the internal audit function.
The Chief Audit Executive reports directly to the Board of Directors through the Audit Committee and has direct access to all members of the Audit Committee. The internal audit function as empowered by the Audit Committee Charter and the Internal Audit Charter has free access to all records, properties and personnel.
Resignation, Re-assignment and Reasons
None in 2017.
Internal audit’s progress against plans, significant issues, significant findings and examination trends
Progress Against Plans |
The activities of Internal Audit are guided by the Audit Committee approved, risk-based audit plan. Internal Audit submit periodic reports to the Committee on the status of its activity, accomplishments, key findings and recommendations, as well as management’s responses thereto |
Issues |
There are no significant issues noted based on the results of the audit reviews conducted. Noted issues are on enhancements of and compliance to existing policies and procedures |
Finding |
There are no significant findings noted based on the results of the audit reviews conducted. Reported findings are primarily on the enhancements and documentation of corporate governance policies and guidelines, and consistent implementation of procedural controls. Report on the results of the audit review is provided to the responsible personnel, department heads, senior management, and the Audit Committee based on the Committee approved Risk Reporting Framework. |
Examination Trends |
High risk areas are reviewed at least annually. Based on follow-up of audit recommendations, management are addressing reported risk issues, control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement within the audit period and committed timeline. |
The relationship among progress, plans, issues and findings should be viewed as an internal control review cycle which involves the following step-by-step activities:
- Preparation of an audit plan inclusive of a timeline and milestones;
- Conduct of examination based on the plan;
- Evaluation of the progress in the implementation of the plan;
- Documentation of issues and findings as a result of the examination;
- Determination of the pervasive issues and findings (“examination trends”) based on single
Audit Control Policies and Procedures
Internal audit controls, policies and procedures that have been established by the company and the result of an assessment as to whether the established controls, policies and procedures have been implemented under the column “Implementation.”
Policies & Procedures |
Implementation |
Finance Manual |
Implemented |
Treasury Manual |
Implemented |
Information Technology Manual |
Implemented |
Human Resources Manual |
Implemented |
Related Party Transactions Policy |
Implemented in 2016 |
Electronic Disbursement Policy |
Implemented in 2016 |
Social Media Policy |
Implemented in 2016 |
Business Continuity Policy |
Implemented in 2016 |
Crisis Management Policy |
Implemented in 2016 |
Mechanism and Safeguards
Mechanism established by the company to safeguard the independence of the auditors, financial analysts, investment banks and rating agencies:
Auditors (Internal and External) |
Financial Analysts |
Investment Banks |
Rating Agencies |
Rotation of partner-incharge every five years for external auditors |
Equitable access to company representatives by analysts, regardless of their prior research, opinions, recommendations, earnings estimates or research conclusions on the company. |
Approval of the Investment Committee and/or the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors prior to any engagement with Investment Banks. |
Approval of the Investment Committee and/or the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors prior to engagement of rating agency. |
Functional reporting to the Audit Committee by the internal auditors |
Equitable release of disclosure/information (i.e. no analyst gets more information than the other) in terms of content and timing (i.e. no one gets ahead of information over another) |
Use of different Investment Banks for each deal. |
Periodic submission of reports and data to the Rating Agency |
Abide by the company’s Code of Ethics |
Independence and impartiality in the opinions, estimates or forecasts made by analysts on Ayala’s performance.
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Use of multiple Investment Banks instead of just one or two for bond deals. |
Management interview sessions prior to ratings. |
Abide by the company’s policy on Conflict of interest, Insider Trading Policy |
Open flow of communication with analysts without compromising material non-public information |
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Attestations to Company’s full compliance with the SEC Code of Corporate Governance:
On January 9, 2015, the Company submitted to the SEC the Consolidated Changes in the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2014 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on December 4, 2014.
On January 7, 2016, the Company submitted to the SEC the Consolidated Changes in the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2015 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on December 3, 2015.
On May 12, 2017 , the Company submitted to the SEC the Annual Corporate Governance Report for 2016 that was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting on April 21, 2017.
The Chairman of the Board, Compliance Officer and Chief Audit Executive attest to the adequacy of the Corporation’s systems for internal control and risk management and processes for compliance and governance. Please click the link below:
2017 Attestation of Internal Controls
Role of Stakeholder
Role of Stakeholder
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COMPANY POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES
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Customers' welfare |
We take innovative approaches to increase customer value and enhance customer experience; empower more customers including those with limited access to essential goods and services. Our product and services are designed in such a way that customers and the general public’s health and safety are improved and safeguarded. Our businesses put customers first, providing superior end-to-end customer experience within a corporate culture of genuine service and care. Feedback are regularly analyzed and addressed to continually raise the bar of customer service and engagement. For Water: Our water and wastewater business ensures that water quality always complies with the Philippine National Standard for Drinking Water.Our stakeholder engagements are designed and implemented to understand our customers well. We offer our customers sustainable lifestyle as we design our products and services. We also provide customer touch points to ensure that their feedback and concerns are monitored and acted upon. We do an annual customer satisfaction survey so we can improve the overall customer experience. |
For Water: Our water and wastewater business implements a Water Safety Plan developed in 2009 to minimize and/or eliminate contamination at each stage-from source to production, storage and conveyance to customers. It reports no major water contamination since beginning operations in 1997, at testament to its commitment to secure safe and potable water supply for its customers. For Real Estate: Our real estate business ensures that its products and services do not pose a risk to health and safety. Moreover, by advancing sustainable design, it restores the environment and improves quality of life. |
Supplier/contractor selection practice |
We shall establish social and environmental parameters in accrediting suppliers, and shall prefer suppliers that observe sustainability practices. We shall support community development by providing opportunities to community-based entrepreneurs and cooperatives with the use of our buying volume. |
Whenever possible, subsidiaries of the Ayala group choose and accredit suppliers that observe sustainability practices. We actively include locally based community enterprises and small businesses in our supply chains to boost inclusive economic growth. We make sure that environmental impacts are always considered when procuring supplies, especially for environmentally sensitive projects. All our suppliers undergo a screening or accreditation process, which includes assessments of their safety, health, and environmental policies. Moreover, our companies ensure that their suppliers are always legally compliant and adhere to stringent quality standards. The Ayala group maintains an updated list of both reliable and delinquent suppliers through Ayala ProcurementNet. This platform, together with the various procurement measures of our subsidiaries, addresses the negative performance of vendors and reports repeatedly erring suppliers. To minimize engaging potentially delinquent suppliers, regular vendor evaluations are conducted across our group. |
Environmentally friendly valuechain |
We shall establish social and environmental parameters in accrediting suppliers, and shall prefer suppliers that observe sustainability practices. We shall support community development by providing opportunities to community-based entrepreneurs and cooperatives with the use of our buying volume.
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Whenever possible, subsidiaries of the Ayala group choose and accredit suppliers that observe sustainability practices. We actively include locally based community enterprises and small businesses in our supply chains to boost inclusive economic growth. We make sure that environmental impacts are always considered when procuring supplies, especially for environmentally sensitive projects. All our suppliers undergo a screening or accreditation process, which includes assessments of their safety, health, and environmental policies. Moreover, our companies ensure that their suppliers are always legally compliant and adhere to stringent quality standards. The Ayala group maintains an updated list of both reliable and delinquent suppliers through Ayala ProcurementNet. This platform, together with the various procurement measures of our subsidiaries, addresses the negative performance of vendors and reports repeatedly erring suppliers. To minimize engaging potentially delinquent suppliers, regular vendor evaluations are conducted across our group. |
Community interaction |
We promote quality education, gainful micro enterprise, a healthy environment, and cultural development in our communities.
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Through Ayala Corporation’s social commitment arm, Ayala Foundation Inc.(AFI), the Group actively consults with communities to understand their dreams, needs, aspirations, and even their capacities. AFI’s interventions in education, youth leadership, sustainable livelihood, and arts and culture ensure great participation from the members of the communities. Each community member is an active partner, not just a beneficiary or recipient. AFI conducts community insighting and other forms of intensive on-the-ground work and research prior to starting projects. AFI conducts program reviews on a periodic basis to ensure the effectiveness of the programs. AFI is a strong believer in public-private partnerships. Every sector in its program communities has a role to play to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of its programs. In addition, the Foundation is consistently in consultation with its stakeholders (donors, project partners, LGUs/government representatives, etc.) before, during, and after any intervention. Other subsidiaries of Ayala Corporation have programs that engage community and develop activities and programs that will improve the Filipinos quality of life. The Group ensure that we include the broader community in our creation of shared value process. |
Anti-corruption programmes and procedures? |
Ayala adopts a zero tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. Thus, all directors, officers and employees of the Corporation are obliged to strictly observe the following guidelines:
The foregoing applies even if made through another person. |
The Anti-Bribery and AntiCorruption Policy must be strictly observed in all transactions and dealings of the directors, officers and employees of Ayala with the customers, suppliers and business partners of the Corporation as well as with the government, The Offices of the Internal Audit, Controller, SHR, the Finance Group, Compliance Officer and General Counsel, subject to the approval of the President and CEO, shall provide for the Implementing Rules of this Policy. Among the other guidelines on anti-corruption, the Company sets guidelines for dealing with business gifts and gratuities to protect the integrity of its employees and its business interests. |
Safeguarding creditors' rights |
The Company shall protect the rights of all creditors as an integral stakeholder. The Company shall comply with all positive, affirmative and negative debt covenants for so long as the obligations are outstanding. In the event of a default, the Company will abide with the relevant provisions of the agreement pertaining to defaults, remedies, and penalties for all outstanding obligations. The Company shall regularly furnish all creditors information that will enable the lenders to evaluate the Company. The Company shall embed Creditor’s protection in its internal Treasury Performance Management Systems.
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The Company shall ensure that all covenants for all obligations are identified, monitored and complied with. The Company regularly tracks and complies with deadlines of reports related to covenants that need to be submitted. The Company shall endeavor that no event of default will occur. All events that are considered events of default are identified, monitored and complied with to prevent any event from occurring. In the unlikely event of a default, the Company will immediately notify all creditors, abide with the provisions pertaining to default, including remedies and pay the penalties if needed. The Company shall identify all information and frequency of submission that lenders are to be provided for in accordance with the loan agreements. The company endeavors to submit these information, including audited annual financial statements, unaudited semiannual reports, and verification of no-default on or before due date. Internally, the Company has a specific section in Treasury tasked with Debt Management. The objectives of the Debt Management Section are:
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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINTABILITY REPORTS/SECTIONS
A write-up on sustainable developments and corporate social responsibility are also included in the Annual Report. A section on Sustainability is also available at the company website (www.ayala.com.ph). The Company has been releasing Integrated Annual Reports since 2017.
PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MECHANISMS FOR EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
Company’s policy for its employees’ safety, health, and welfare
The well-being of Ayala employees is important to us. In this regard, the organization remains responsible in ensuring the employees’ occupational health and safety. The organization remains committed to being compliant to related regulations on industrial health and safety, both locally and globally.
A fundamental part of this commitment is informing and training the employees on disaster preparedness, and in conducting their activities in a safe, healthy, and responsible manner. The organization realizes that an assessment of the risks related to business and employees is critical and to this end, the organization ensures a continuous and updated review and assessment of the related processes. It is important that hazards to the organization are identified clearly to ensure quick and proper response in mitigating these elements. This include identifying activities that minimize the risks, and establishing control measures benchmarked with industries’ best practices.
The Company maintains a comprehensive medical and wellness program which provides for in-patient and outpatient benefits for employees, dependents and retirees. It is designed to provide payments of the actual, reasonable and customary expenses incurred by an employee and eligible dependents and retirees, subject to a maximum amount limit.
We also encourage employees to undergo annual executive check-up or physical examinations for health maintenance. The company pays for memberships in gym, sports club and interest clubs. We maintain a chapel in the office vicinity for daily masses and spiritual growth.
Data relating to health, safety and welfare of its employees
Health programs for periodic medical and dental care and annual medical check-up are available to our employees and their dependents. We also established an annual vaccination program to combat diseases such as flu, hepatitis B, cervical cancer, and pneumonia.
The company maintains on-site medical clinic managed by doctors and nurses supervised by one of the leading hospitals in the country. First-aid and over-the-counter medicines are available when needed. There was no accident-related absences recorded in 2017.
To keep our employees energized and engaged, we organized activities such as annual foundation and summer outing, Halloween Party, and Ayala Olympics are designed to increase and strengthen camaraderie. We have enrolled our employees to a gym membership and also supported our employees' sport and other interests through our annual JZA Cup comprising of golf, badminton, volleyball, bowling, and street dance, among others.
Below are the data relating to employee-related activities for the year 2017:
Items |
Employees |
Dependents |
Annual Executive Check-up | 41 | - |
Annual Check-up (Staff) | 189 | 273 |
Dental Check-up | 63 | 92 |
Annual Vaccination Program | 66 | 130 |
Anti-Cervical Cancer | 12 | 10 |
Flu Vaccine | 57 | 103 |
Pneumonia | 21 | 27 |
Hepa A and B | 24 | 17 |
Recorded absence due to accident | 0 | 0 |
Fundaytion (Family Day) | 37 | 81 |
Halloween Party | 29 | 46 |
Movie Night | 35 | 76 |
Gym Members | 19 | 7 |
Training and development programmes for its employees.
All regular employees are given opportunities for advancement through institutionalized training and career growth programs. Strategically targeting areas for improvement and advancement, these programs ensure that our employees are constantly updated with knowledge and skills needed to deliver quality results. Training programs are either held in-house, online, or thru public courses. In 2017, a total of 4,298 training hours were recorded or an average of 28.8 training hours per employee; 1,985 hours and 2,313 hours for staff and managerial positions, respectively.
Ayala’s groupwide Leadership Excellence Acceleration Program (LEAP), developed in collaboration with the Harvard Business School, is offered to its senior leaders and officers. The program covers strategic visioning and execution, customer centricity, innovation and growth, and leading for transformation and engagement. After Ayala LEAP, leadership development focus shifted to the next line of leaders. For the middle managers, Ayala developed the Emerging Ayala Group Leaders Program (EAGLE) which focuses on strategy, innovation, customer centricity, and transformational leadership.
We have further broadened our relationship with professors and institutions like Harvard, INSEAD and the Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership (IXL) to offer programs on Strategic Negotiations, Leadership Communications, and Integrated Learning Program on Innovation. These programs aim to institutionalize a culture of innovation.
Company’s reward/compensation policy that accounts for the performance of the company beyond short-term financial measures
The company rewards qualified employees with long-term stock options or stock ownership. The company promotes an ownership culture within the company which aligns the interests of the stock plan participants with those of the shareholders.
Company’s procedures for handling complaints by employees concerning illegal (including corruption) and unethical behavior
The Whistleblower Policy provides a formal mechanism and an avenue for directors, officers, employees, suppliers, business partners, contractors and sub-contractors, and other third parties to raise concerns about a perceived wrongdoing, malpractice, or a risk involving the company. The policy likewise provides an assurance that a whistleblower will be protected from reprisals, harassment, or disciplinary action or victimization for whistleblowing.
The whistleblower may submit a written report directly to the Office of the Compliance Officer, or by e-mail to whistleblower@ayala.com.ph, or through a face-to-face meeting with any member of the Disclosure Committee composed of one representative each from the Office of the General Counsel, Strategic Human Resources, Internal Audit, and Enterprise Risk Management.
The company adheres to the ideals of justice and fairness in its business and in all its dealings with its employees. There is an established Investigation Committee and investigation process to look into reported violations of company policies, rules, and regulations. All reports are treated in confidence and discussed with the Audit Committee who monitors the resolution and closure of all reports.
Disclosure and Transparency
Disclosure and Transparency
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I . OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
Holding 5% shareholding or more as of March 31, 2018
Shareholder |
Number of Shares |
Percent* |
Beneficial Owner |
Mermac, Inc. |
Common-296,625,706 Voting Preferred- 159,577,460 |
55.56% |
Mermac, Inc. |
PCD Nominee Corporation (Non-Filipino) |
Common- 186,367,305 |
22.69% |
PCD Participants acting for themselves or for their customers |
PCD Nominee Corporation (Filipino) |
Common- 78,561,325 |
9.57% |
PCD Participants acting for themselves or for their customers |
Mitsubishi Corporation |
Common- 54,577,540 Voting Preferred- 32,640,492 |
10.62% |
Mitsubishi Corporation |
Shareholdings of Officers as of September 25, 2018
Name of Senior Management |
Number of Direct shares |
Number of Indirect shares / Through (name of record owner) |
% of Capital Stock |
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala |
Common-39,731 Voting Preferred-543,802 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)- 260,456 Preferred B (lodged with PCD Nominee Corp) – 20,000 |
0.09845% |
Fernando Zobel de Ayala |
Common-53,189 Voting Preferred-554,983 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-253,128 |
0.09814% |
Cezar P. Consing |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-91,461 |
0.01042% |
Bernard Vincent O. Dy |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription) – 21,681 |
0.00247% |
Arthur R. Tan |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-154,182 Common (lodged with PCD Nominee Corp)-169,976 |
0.03694% |
Jose Rene Gregory D. Almendras |
Common – 1,800 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription) – 64,299 |
0.00753% |
Alfredo I. Ayala |
Common-25,760 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-156,749 |
0.02080% |
John Eric T. Francia |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-147,933 |
0.01686% |
Solomon M. Hermosura |
Voting Preferred Shares – 53,583 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-148,214 Common (lodged with PCD Nominee Corp -36 |
0.02300% |
Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-46,592 |
0.00531% |
Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-222,039 Common (lodged with PCD Nominee Corp)-37,650 |
0.02959% |
Ruel T. Maranan |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-17,089 |
0.00195% |
John Philip S. Orbeta |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-485,020 Common (lodged with PCD Nominee Corp) – 90,471 |
0.06557% |
Paolo Maximo F. Borromeo |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-51,210 |
0.00584% |
Ma. Cecilia T. Cruzabra |
Common-6,852 |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-17,934 |
0.00282% |
Josephine G. De Asis |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-23,038 |
0.00263% |
Catherine H. Ang |
None |
Common (through ESOWN subscription)-22,505 Voting Preferred Shares – 5,290 |
0.00317% |
Dodjie D. Lagazo |
None |
None |
- |
Joanne M. Lim |
None |
None |
- |
TOTAL |
1,279,700 |
2,506,953 |
0.43146% |
All directors and officers from Managing Directors and above, and the Controllers, Chief Internal Auditor, Chief Risk Officer, Treasurer, Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary, shall report their trades to the Office of the Compliance Officer within three (3) business days from dealing with such securities. All other officers and employees shall likewise report to the Office of the Compliance Officer within ten (10) days from the end of each quarter their trades with Ayala securities during such quarter.
II. ANNUAL REPORT DISCLOSURES
The annual report disclosed the following:
Key risks |
Biographical details of directors/commissioners |
Corporate objectives |
Training and/or continuing education program attended by each director/commissioner |
Financial performance indicators |
Number of board meetings held during the year |
Non-financial performance indicators |
Attendance of each director in respect of meetings held |
Dividend policy |
Details of whistle-blowing policy |
External Auditor’s Fee for the Year 2017
Name of auditor |
Audit Fee |
Audit Related Fee |
Non-audit Fee |
Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. |
P5.43million* |
P5.54million* |
P0.12million* |
III. MEDIUM OF COMMUNICATIONS
Ayala employs the following modes of communication for disseminating corporate developments and financial and operational results on a regular basis to its stakeholders:
Structured and unstructured corporate disclosures |
One-on-one meetings between company officers and analysts/institutional investors |
Company website |
Annual report |
Analysts’ briefings |
International and local investor conferences |
Press releases |
International non-deal roadshows |
Press briefings |
Stockholders’ meeting |
Conference calls |
Email alerts |
Mobile Application |
2016 Audited FS - March 24 2017
2017 Audited FS - March 16, 2018
V. COMPANY WEBSITE
The companywebsite discloses up-to-date information about the following
- Business operations
- Financial statements/reports (current and prior years)
- Materials provided in briefings to analysts and media
- Shareholding structure
- Group corporate structure
- Downloadable annual report
- Notice of AGM and/or EGM
- Company's constitution (company's by-laws, memorandum and articles of association)
VI. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Related Party Transactions of the Company are disclosed in the audited financial statements.
Rights of Stockholders
Rights of Stockholders
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RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE EFFECTIVEY IN AND VOTE IN ANNUAL/SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINGS
Quorum Requirement : One-half of the outstanding stock is present or represented except in cases where the Corporation Law requires a greater number.
System Used | By poll. |
Description |
Straight and cumulative voting. In all items for approval, each voting share of stock entitles its registered owner as of the Record Date to one vote. In the case of the election of directors, each stockholder may vote such number of shares for as many persons as there are directors to be elected or he may cumulate the aforesaid shares and give one nominee as many votes as the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of his shares, or he may distribute them on the same principle among as many nominees as he shall see fit; provided that, the whole number of votes cast by him shall not exceed the number of shares owned by him multiplied by the total number of directors to be elected. Voting will be by poll. Upon registration at the annual stockholders’ meeting, each stockholder will be given a ballot to enable him to vote in writing on each item or proposal in the Agenda. Nonetheless, each stockholder may vote viva voce or by other means of communicating his approval or objection. All votes will be counted and tabulated by the Office of the Corporate Secretary and the results will be validated by the external auditor of the Company, SGV & Co. |
STOCKHOLDERS' PARTICIPATION DURING ANNUAL STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING
The agenda for the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, the detailed Definitive Information Statement and the unbundled proxy form are distributed to the stockholders on record 15 business days prior to the meeting to enable the stockholders to study and understand every agenda item of the meeting. During the annual stockholders’ meeting, the Chairman of the Board encourages the stockholders to ask questions for each agenda or matters for approval during the meeting. The question and answer portion is documented in the minutes of the meeting.
The Company calls for a regular or special stockholders’ meeting to propose to the stockholders the actions listed above. The details of the proposed actions are presented in the Definitive Information Statement which is made available to the stockholders. During the meeting, the Company’s board and/or management present the proposed actions and encourage stockholders to ask questions. The affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least 2/3 of the issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company is required for the approval of the above items.
In cases of amendment of the Articles of Incorporation where written assent is allowed, a stockholder may deliver, in person or by mail, his vote directly to the Corporation.
Date of sending out notices for April 21, 2017 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting:
On March 15, 2017 or 25 business days from date of meeting, the Company distributed copies of detailed agenda of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting to stockholders on record.
On March 24, 2017 or 28 days from the date of meeting, the Company posted on its website the copy of the Definitive Information Statement and the unbundled proxy form of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting to stockholders on record. And on March 29, 2017, 15 business days from date of meeting, the Company distributed the same to the stockholders on record.
Date of sending out notices for April 20, 2018 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting:
On March 14, 2018 or 24 business days from date of meeting, the Company distributed copies of detailed agenda of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting to stockholders on record.
On March 16, 2018 or 35 days from the date of meeting, the Company posted on its website the copy of the Definitive Information Statement and the unbundled proxy form of the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting to stockholders on record. Also on March 16, 2018, 22 business days from date of meeting, the Company distributed electronic copies of the same to the stockholders on record.
Questions and answers during the 2017 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
Q & A No. 1
Question: Referring to a particular investment made by BPI in a company which appeared to have performed badly, a stockholder asked what can be done for the Corporation to avoid similar situations.
Answer: The Chairman answered that there is always a component of risk in all investments, and failures will always be part and parcel of any portfolio but that the Corporation has consistently striven to have its successes exceed its failures to a significant degree, thereby providing a regular return on its capital. The Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco, further explained that the Group has employed a policy of reviewing the value of its investments often and testing such investments for impairment. He assured Mr. Turner that BPI must have strategic reasons for holding on to the subject investment.
Q & A No. 2
Question: The stockholder further asked about the Group’s risk management procedures.
Answer: The Chairman confirmed that while the Corporation has sound risk management processes in place, there will be instances when the investments do not work out. In such cases, there will be escape clauses in one form or another. What is important though is that the Corporation and the Group account for such investments and make the necessary adjustments.
Q & A No. 3
Question: A stockholder asked if the Corporation has any plans to enter into the logistics business.
Answer: The Chairman responded that the Corporation is very interested in the logistics field and that the Zalora business could be a platform for the Corporation to build on in the logistics space.
Q & A No. 4
Question: As a follow on Question No. 3, the stockholder inquired on when the Corporation expects Zalora to be profitable.
Answer: Mr. Limcaoco informed the stockholders that Zalora Philippines hopes to turn a profit by 2019, based on its business plan.
Q& A No. 5
Question: As The same stockholder who asked questions 3 and 4 also asked if the Corporation has other ideas to bring production into the Philippines.
Answer: The Chairman answered in the affirmative and explained that it was the transformation taking place in the automotive industry where vehicle components are increasingly becoming electronic in nature as well as IMI’s status as a global player that instigated the Corporation’s decision to bring together its automotive and manufacturing interests and take on a more pro-active stance. The Chairman mentioned the Corporation’s belief that the Philippines has the potential to build up the manufacturing space in a robust way and KTM was just the first step. Mr. Arthur Tan confirmed that the Philippines has the potential to be a manufacturing hub because of regionalization and the transition toward hybrid manufacturing. This is why KTM decided to use IMI and Ayala as its base to serve the emerging market in ASEAN.
Q& A No. 6
Question: As a follow up for question no. 5, the stockholder asked about the Corporation’s outlook on numbers for the first quarter of 2017.
Answer: The Chairman responded that the year is looking relatively positive if the BPI numbers for the first quarter of 2017 were to be used as a proxy for the numbers of the Corporation.
Q& A No. 7
Question: After making some initial comments on the annual report, including the weight thereof and the paper used, a stockholder posed a query concerning IMI and Tesla
Answer: Mr Tan disclosed that IMI has worked on projects with Tesla. He also clarified that Tesla is a car company that uses different components from different suppliers as a system and IMI works directly with the system supplier for Tesla, not directly with Tesla.
Q& A No. 8
Question: A stockholder inquired why there’s no female representation in the Company’s Board of Directors.
Answer: The Chairman partly attributed the absence of any female representation in the Board to the Board’s relatively small size.
Q& A No. 9
Question: A stockholder requested for clarification on the Corporation’s Project Kasibulan.
Answer: Ms. Ma. Victoria A. Tan then addressed Mr. Go’s questions about Project Kasibulan – explaining that it is a comprehensive forest protection and rehabilitation program and assuring him that the trees being planted are native trees, specifically Dita trees.
Q& A No. 10
Question: A stockholder asked for the reason behind the non-inclusion of “ratification of the acts of the Board and Management” in the agenda of the meeting.
Answer: Upon the Chairman’s request, the Corporate Secretary, explained that the decision to exclude such item was reached after the Securities and Exchange Commission demanded a complete list of all the acts and access to all the minutes of the meetings of the Board, its committees and management. In any event, the previous inclusion of such an item was not intended for legal compliance but was only meant to give the shareholders greater participation in the Corporation.
Q& A No. 11
Question: A stockholder asked about the possibility of Ayala Corporation taking over Phinma Energy.
Answer: The President good-naturedly responded that the Corporation has been good friends and partners with the owner of Phinma Energy, Mr. Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr. for many years and that they will continue to work together in that manner.
Q& A No. 12
Question: A stockholder inquired on why the Ayala Group of companies have different external auditors and if it is possible to have only on external auditor for the entire group. He also inquired who audits the external auditor of the Corporation.
Answer: The Chairman explained that the other subsidiaries are doing a joint ventures with other groups and that they follow through the corporate governance principle. He further explained that the SGV is the primary auditor across the group. He also added that the Audit Committee reviews and assesses the performance of the external auditors.
Q& A No. 13
Question: A stockholder inquired on the paper used for the production of annual reports.
Answer: The Chairman confirmed that the papers used for the production of the annual reports are completely recycled papers.
Q& A No. 14
Question: A stockholder inquired about the presence franchise stores of Generika drugstores nationwide specifically in Makati City.
Answer: Mr. Paolo Maximo F. Borromeo explained that out of 670 Generika drugstores nationwide, 85% to 90% are franchise stores and that there is one franchise store in Makati City, specifically in Makati Cinema Square.
Q& A No. 15
Question: A stockholder asked about recreation of some areas in Ayala Avenue.
Answer: The President confirmed that there is a great deal of re-development in Makati City which is being done gradually. The biggest development currently underway is One Ayala, which will be a transportation hub. The President informed Mr. Rivera that the Corporation is a major participant in constantly looking for ways of improving Makati.
Q& A No. 16
Question: A stockholder inquired if the Corporation will have a project involving Philippine National Railways.
Answer: The Chairman explained that the government has not made any decision yet about the Philippine National Railway (PNR) project but that the Corporation would consider it when the parameters are in place.
Q& A No. 17
Question: A stockholder asked about the Corporation’s involvement in the drug rehabilitation program of the Philippine government.
Answer: Mr. Ruel T. Maranan, President of Ayala Foundation, Inc. disclosed that there is an existing partnership with the local government of Marawi City and the Department of Interior and Local Government for the establishment of a community-based rehabilitation center in Marawi City (Project Siapen). Turn-over is targeted for the 2nd quarter of 2017. The Chairman added that the Group is looking for other potential projects, with announcements to be made in due time.
Questions and answers during the 2018 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
Q&A No. 1
Question: A stockholder suggested that in line with the merger with Mapua Univesity, the Corporation also consider acquiring University of Perpetual Help.
Answer: The Chairman clarified the merger has not been completed and discussions with iPeople are still ongoing.
Q&A No. 2
Question: A stockholder raised concerns about Boracay.
Answer: The Chairman confirmed that Manila Water has water supply and wastewater treatment operations in the island. The President explained that the problem of the island is the number of illegal settlers who have no permits and who have refused to hook up to the sewerage system. He added Manila Water has built an adequate capacity in the island to handle all its needs but the local government has to make sure that the local business establishments properly connect to the system. Mr. Ferdinand M. Dela Cruz, the President of Manila Water, added that there are two operators in Boracay, one of which is Boracay Water (being run by Manila Water), which is the only one with compete Sewage Treatment Plant and sewerage system. Boracay Water has the capacity and network to treat the sewage of its own customers.
Q&A No. 3
Question: A stockholder asked if the Corporation has any plans in taking over the operations and maintenance of MRT3 in order to make it comparable to LRT1.
Answer: The Chairman thanked the stockholder for recognizing the efforts made towards improving LRT1 and then explained that there is no ongoing discussion for the privatization of MRT3 at this time but should the Government decide pursue such, the Corporation is willing to participate.
Q&A No. 4
Question: Referring to a news that alluded Manila Water getting unfair share of water coming from Angat Dam, a stockholder asked if there is a possibility that this may lead to regulatory issues which could eventually affect water supply.
Answer: Mr. Dela Cruz explained that Manila Water and Maynilad run a common purpose facility which manages the allocation of Angat Dam. The proper protocols have now been observed and the matter has been resolved. He assured that there is no water interruption being experienced by Manila Water customers.
Q&A No. 5
Question: A stockholder asked what the Corporation’s plans are to address the country’s increasing population.
Answer: The Chairman responded that the Corporation has made it a mandate across the group to try and spread the change in business models to become relevant to broader range. He highlighted the various initiatives of Ayala Land, Globe Telecom, BPI and Manila Water geared toward economic inclusivity.
Q&A No. 6
Question: A stockholder asked what the Corporation’s plans are to address the country’s increasing population.
Answer: The Chairman is not aware of the particular project mentioned but pointed out that the Corporation, through AC Infrastructure is actively participating in the government’s Build, Build, Build program and has submitted several unsolicited proposals to this end.
Q&A No. 7
Question: A stockholder inquired about the possibility of putting up of APEC Schools in Mindanao, increasing the number of BanKo branches, increasing the number of FamilyDoc clinics, and plans of putting up more solar and renewable energy plants in the country.
Answer: The Chairman answered that since APEC Schools and FamilyDoc are relative new businesses of the group, the build up of their facilities is focused mainly in the urban areas and in Luzon. While the Corporation aims to take the business nationwide, it will do so on a step-by-step basis. As for BanKo, the Chairman explained that BPI is a more established institution and its platform is moving more rapidly. Mr. John Eric T. Francia confirmed that AC Energy has plans to expand in its renewable energy business, both in the solar and wind sectors not only in the region but alo in the country for the next five to seven years.
Q&A No. 8
Question: The same stockholder commented on the slow LTE connection of Globe.
Answer: The Chairman gave assurance that the Corporation is very committed in continuing to increase the quality, capacity and speed of the network, as evidenced by the USD800M capital expenditures of Globe.
Q&A No. 9
Question: A stockholder inquired about venturing into seawater current generation.
Answer: The Chairman responded that AC Energy’s focus remains to be on geothermal, wind and solar.
Q&A No. 10
Question: A stockholder asked about Changi Airport’s involvement in the NAIA consortium and the reported take-over by AC Infrastructure of the operations of the telecommunication towers of Globe.
Answer: The Chairman confirmed that Changi Airport will be contributing its technical expertise to the NAIA Consortium, and he clarified that Globe will create a separate subsidiary and asset-based company that will manage the operations of the towers.
Q&A No. 11
Question: A stockholder asked about AC Health’s strategy.
Answer: The Chairman stated that it continues to be on the lookout for hospitals that may be acquired, it just hasn’t found a suitable one yet.
Q&A No. 12
Question: A stockholder asked by the 2017 Audited Financial Statement of the Company would not be presented to and approved by the stockholders.
Answer: The Chairman and the President pointed out the Audited Financial Statement has been included in the definitive information statement distributed to the stockholders prior to the meeting and that the President highlighted the key numbers during his report. The Chairman also added that he will be requesting for a motion on the approval of the AFS.
Q&A No. 13
Question: A stockholder proposed the Corporation purchase a parcel of land in Singapore.
Answer: The Chairman noted the proposal and highlighted that Ayala Land’s acquisition of control of Malaysian realty company is geared towards similar investment opportunities.
Q&A No. 14
Question: A stockholder requested to receive paper bills from Globe Telecom.
Answer: Ms. Rosemarie Maniego-Eala, CFO of Globe Telecom, noted the request of the stockholder.
Q&A No. 15
Question: A stockholder inquired if it’s possible for majority stockholders not to sell their shares in big chunks so as not the affect the stock price of the Corporation.
Answer: The Chairman responded that stockholders have various reasons for selling their shares and this is something beyond the Corporation’s control.
Q&A No. 16
Question: A stockholder inquired if the stockholder has any plans to invest in artificial intelligence.
Answer: The Chairman responded that the Corporation, through AC Ventures, is considering potential investments in this area.
Q&A No. 17
Question: A stockholder asked if the Corporation is involved in the development of Clark Green City.
Answer: The Chairman replied that given that the land being made available in Clark Green City is only for lease, the Corporation, through Ayala Land, has decided to allocate instead its capital in buying and developing the surrounding areas to further create value for the community.
Q &A No. 18
Question: A stockholder commented on the types of tokens being distributed to the stockholders and bought to the attention of the Chairman her experience when she was given only four-month lease contract for her business in BGC Stop Over Pavilion.
Answer: The Chairman assured her that someone from Ayala Land will reach out to her to address her concern.
Result of 2017 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting’s Resolutions
Resolution | Approving | Dissenting | Abstaining |
Resolution No. S-01-17: “RESOLVED, to approve the minutes of the annual stockholders’ meeting held on April 15, 2016.” |
681,842,300 shares or 99,994% of the total represented shares
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0
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35,257 shares or 0.005% of the total represented shares
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Resolution No. S-02-17: “RESOLVED, to note the Corporation’s Annual Report, which consists of the Chairman’s Message, the President’s Report, and the audio-visual presentation to the stockholders, and to approve the consolidated audited financial statements of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016, as audited by the Corporation’s external auditor SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.” |
681,810,163 shares or 99.989% of the total represented shares
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0
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67,297 shares or 0.010% of the total represented shares
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Resolution No. S-03-17: “RESOLVED, to elect the following as directors of the Corporation to serve as such beginning today until their successors are elected and qualified:
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
Fernando Zobel de Ayala
Delfin L. Lazaro
Xavier P. Loinaz
Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr.
Keiichi Matsunaga
Antonio Jose U. Periquet” |
677,379,560 shares or 82.534% of the total outstanding shares
672,072,230 shares or 81.888% of the total outstanding shares
672,891,098 shares or 81.987% of the total outstanding shares
681,731,052 shares or 83.064% of the total outstanding shares
673,891,302 shares or 82.109% of the total outstanding shares
676,069,891 shares or 82.375% of the total outstanding shares
675,678,626 shares or 82.327% of the total outstanding shares |
2,405,869 shares or 0.293% of the total outstanding shares
9,703,482 shares or 1.182% of the total outstanding shares
8,893,994 shares or 1.084% of the total outstanding shares
54,470 shares or 0.007% of the total outstanding shares
7,884,840 shares or 0.961% of the total outstanding shares
5,715,200 shares or 0.696% of the total outstanding shares
6,097,516 shares or 0.743% of the total outstanding shares |
2,040,230 shares or 0.249% of the total outstanding shares
44,940 shares or 0.005% of the total outstanding shares
5,560 shares or 0.004% of the total outstanding shares
35,120 shares or 0.004% of the total outstanding shares
44,500 shares or 0.005% of the total outstanding shares
35,560 shares or 0.004% of the total outstanding shares
44 500 shares or 0.005% of the total outstanding shares |
Resolution No. S-04-17: “RESOLVED, as endorsed by the Board of Directors, to approve the re-election of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. as the external auditor of the Corporation for the year 2017 for an audit fee of PhP5.4 million, inclusive of value-added tax.” | 678,895,011 shares or 99.562% of the total represented shares | 2,947,434 shares or 0.432% of the total represented shares | 35,268 shares or 0.005% of the total represented shares |
Result of 2018 Annual Stockholders’ Meeting’s Resolutions
Resolution |
Approving |
Dissenting |
Abstaining |
Resolution No. S-01-18: “RESOLVED, to approve the minutes of the annual stockholders’ meeting held on April 21, 2017” |
652,739,816 shares or 99,99% of the total represented shares
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0
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54,000 shares or 0.01% of the total represented shares
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Resolution No. S-02-18: “RESOLVED, to note the Corporation’s Annual Report, which consists of the Chairman’s Message, the President’s Report, and the audio-visual presentation to the stockholders, and to approve the consolidated audited financial statements of the Corporation and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2017, as audited by the Corporation’s external auditor, SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co.” |
652,563,946 shares or 99.96% of the total represented shares |
33,240 shares or 0.005% of the total represented shares |
196,630 shares or 0.03% of the total represented shares |
Resolution No. S-03-18: “RESOLVED, to elect the following as directors of the Corporation to serve as such beginning today until their successors are elected and qualified:
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala
Fernando Zobel de Ayala
Delfin L. Lazaro
Xavier P. Loinaz
Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr.
Keiichi Matsunaga
Antonio Jose U. Periquet”
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647,093,265 shares or 78.79% of the total outstanding shares
642,434,149 shares or 78.22% of the total outstanding shares
644,748,351 shares or 78.50% of the total outstanding shares
652,400,681 shares or 79.44% of the total outstanding shares
644,936,051 shares or 78.53% of the total outstanding shares
648,097,609 shares or 78.91% of the total outstanding shares
641,507,101 shares or 78.11% of the total outstanding shares |
4,625,932 shares or 0.56% of the total outstanding shares
10,327,677 shares or 1.26% of the total outstanding shares
8,013,475 shares or 0.98% of the total outstanding shares
361,145 shares or 0.04% of the total outstanding shares
7,825,775 shares or 0.95% of the total outstanding shares
4,664,217 shares or 0.57% of the total outstanding shares
11,254,795 shares or 1.37% of the total outstanding shares |
1,042,700 shares or 0.13% of the total outstanding shares
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Resolution No. S-04-18: “RESOLVED, as endorsed by the Board of Directors, to approve the re-election of SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. as the external auditor of the Corporation for the year 2018 for an audit fee of PhP6 million, inclusive of value-added tax.” |
651,921,527 shares or 99.87% of the total represented shares |
864,510 shares or 0.13% of the total represented shares |
7,779 shares or 0.001% of the total represented shares |
Date of publishing of the result of the votes taken during the most recent AGM for all resolutions:
The voting results of 2017 ASM, as validated by SGV, was published on the Company Website on April 24, 2017.
The voting results of 2018 ASM, as validated by SGV, was published on the Company Website on April 23, 2018.
Stockholders’ Attendance
Type of Meeting | Names of Board members/Officers present | Date of Meeting | Voting Procedure (by poll, show of hands, etc.) | % of SH Attending in Person | % of SH in Proxy | Total % of SH attendance |
2017 Annual Stockholders' Meeting |
Members of the Board: Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Yoshio Amano, Xavier P. Loinaz, Antonio Jose U. Periquet and Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr.; Nominee to the Board/Newly Elected Director: Keiichi Matsunaga; and the members of the Senior Leadership Team |
April 21, 2017 | By poll | 67.29% | 11.30% | 78.74% |
2018 Annual Stockholders' Meeting | Members of the Board: Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Fernando Zobel de Ayala, Keiichi Matsunaga, Xavier P. Loinaz, Antonio Jose U. Periquet and Ramon R. Del Rosario, Jr., Corporation Secretary, Chief Audit Executive, Investor Relations Head and the members of the Senior Leadership Team | April 20, 2018 | By poll | 66.67% | 11.11% | 77.79% |
Independent Validators
The company has engaged SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. to validate the voting results of the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting since 2014.
Number of Votes per Share
One vote per share for common and voting preferred shares. One vote per share for preferred “B” on matters where holders of non-voting shares are entitled to vote under Section 6 of the Corporation Code.
Policies on Proxy Voting
Company's Policies | |
Execution and acceptance of proxies |
Proxies shall be in writing, signed by the stockholder or his duly authorized representative and filed before the scheduled meeting with the Corporate Secretary. A stockholder may designate any person of his choice to act as his proxy. Absent such designation or in cases where the designated proxy should fail to appear at the meeting, the Chairman of the meeting shall be deemed authorized and hereby directed to cast the vote as indicated by the voting stockholder or his proxy. If a duly accomplished and executed proxy is undated, the postmark or date of dispatch indicated in the electronic mail or, if not mailed, its actual date of presentation, shall be considered as the date of the proxy. |
Notary |
Not required |
Submission of Proxy |
The stockholder may deliver in person or by mail his or her proxy forms directly to the Corporation through the Office of the Corporate Secretary not later than seven (7) business days prior to the meeting. |
Several Proxies |
Where a proxy is given to two or more persons in the alternative in one instrument, the proxy designated as an alternate can only act as proxy in the event of nonattendance of the other designated person. If the stockholder designates several proxies, the number of shares of stock to be represented by each proxy will be specifically indicated in the proxy form. Where the same stockholder gives two or more proxy forms, the latest one given is to be deemed to revoke all former proxies. |
Validity of Proxy |
The duly accomplished proxy form should be submitted to the Office of the Corporate Secretary not later than seven (7) business days prior to the date of the annual stockholders’ meeting. Unless provided in the proxy, it will be valid only for the meeting for which it is intended. No proxy will be valid and effective for a period longer than five (5) years at any one time. Stockholders may vote by proxy at other corporate meetings even when the purpose thereof is not solely to elect the directors of the Corporation. Any reasonable doubt about the validity of the proxy shall be resolved in favor of the stockholder. |
Proxies executed abroad |
Proxies executed abroad should be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consular Office. |
Invalidated Proxy |
Proxy forms received after the prescribed date of submission shall be invalid. A proxy may be revoked at any time before the right granted is exercised, unless it is coupled with interest. The revocation may be done in writing, orally or by conduct (e.g. appearance of the stockholder of record at the meeting). |
Validation of Proxy |
The validation of proxy shall be conducted by the Committee of Inspectors of Proxies and Ballots at least five (5) business days prior to the date of the stockholders’ meeting. |
Violation of Proxy |
No person making a solicitation shall solicit any undated or post-dated proxy or any proxy which provides that it shall be deemed to be dated as of any date subsequent to the date on which it is signed by the security holder. No security broker shall give any proxy, consent or authorization, in respect of any security carried for the account of a customer, to a person other than the customer, without the express written authorization of such customer. |
Policies on Sending of Notices
Policies | Procedure |
In accordance with the company’s By-laws and applicable rules, written notice of the time, date, place, and purposes of the meeting shall be sent to all stockholders as of the record date for the annual/special stockholders’ meeting. |
The Company abides by its policies in sending out of notices of Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting.
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The notice of the annual/special stockholders’ meeting shall be sent to the stockholders at least 15 business days before the meeting. |
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The notice of the meeting shall be deemed to have been given at the time when delivered personally or deposited in the post office, or sent electronically or by e-mail. |
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The Corporation shall give the notice and provide electronically only to stockholders who have consented to receive notices by e-mail or electronic transmission. |
Definitive Information Statements and Management Report
2017 | 2018 | |
Number of Stockholders entitled to receive Definitive Information Statements and Management Report and Other Materials |
7,750 | 7,612 |
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement and Management Report and Other Materials held by market participants/certain beneficial owners |
March 29, 2017 | March 27, 2018 |
Date of Actual Distribution of Definitive Information Statement and Management Report and Other Materials held by stockholders |
March 29, 2017 | March 27, 2018 |
State whether CD format or hard copies were distributed |
CD format, hard copies and electronic mail | CD format, hard copies and electronic mail |
If yes, indicate whether requesting stockholders were provided hard copies |
Yes, stockholders who wished to receive paper copies of the Definitive Information Statement were provided with paper copies. |
Yes, stockholders who wished to receive paper copies of the Definitive Information Statement were provided with paper copies. |
Contents of the Notice of Annual/Special Stockholders’ Meeting
- Each resolution to be taken up deals with only one item.
- Profiles of directors (at least age, qualification, date of first appointment, experience, and directorships in other listed companies) nominated for election/re-election
- An explanation of the dividend policy, if any dividend is to be declared
- The auditors to be appointed or re-appointed.
- The amount payable for final dividends
- Documents required for proxy vote
Treatment of Minority Stockholders
Policies | Implementation |
A Director may be removed with or without cause, but directors shall not be removed without cause if it will deny minority shareholders representation in the Board. |
The Company strictly adheres with its policies with respect to the treatment of minority stockholders. |
The minority shareholders shall have the right to propose the holding of a meeting, and the right to propose items in the agenda of the meeting, provided the items are for legitimate business purposes. |
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The minority shareholders shall have access to any and all information relating to matters for which the management is accountable for and to those relating to matters for which the management should include such matters in the agenda of the meeting provided always that this right of access is conditioned upon the requesting shareholder’s having a legitimate purpose for such access. |
The company’s Board Charter and the Charter of the Nomination Committee allows any stockholder, including minority stockholders, to nominate candidates for board of directors.
II. DIVIDEND DECLARATIONS
Cash Dividend on Common Shares
Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
June 26, 2014 | July 10, 2014 | July 25, 2014 |
December 4, 2014 | December 18, 2014 | January 3, 2015 |
June 25, 2015 | July 9, 2015 | July 24, 2015 |
December 3, 2015 | December 17, 2015 | January 2, 2016 |
June 24, 2016 | July 11, 2016 | July 24, 2016 |
December 2, 2016 | December 16, 2016 | January 1, 2016 |
June 22, 2017 | July 7, 2017 | July 22, 2017 |
December 1, 2017 | December 15, 2017 | December 31, 2017 |
Cash Dividend on Preferred B Series 1 Shares
Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
December 3, 2015 | January 19, 2016 | February 15, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | April 19, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | July 20, 2016 | August 15, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | October 21, 2016 | November 15, 2016 |
December 2, 2016 | January 20, 2017 | February 15, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | April 18, 2017 | May 15, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | July 20, 2017 | August 15, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | October 18, 2017 | November 15, 2017 |
December 1, 2017 | January 22, 2018 | February 15, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | April 18, 2018 | May 15, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | July 20, 2018 | August 15, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | October 18, 2018 | November 15, 2018 |
Cash Dividend on Preferred B Series 2 Shares
Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
December 3, 2015 | January 12, 2016 | February 5, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | April 11, 2016 | May 5, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | July 12, 2016 | August 5, 2016 |
December 3, 2015 | October 10, 2016 | November 5, 2016 |
December 2, 2016 | January 11, 2017 | February 5, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | April 6, 2017 | May 5, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | July 12, 2017 | August 5, 2017 |
December 2, 2016 | October 9, 2017 | November 5, 2017 |
December 1, 2017 | January 10, 2018 | February 5, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | April 10, 2018 | May 5, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | July 11, 2018 | August 5, 2018 |
December 1, 2017 | October 8, 2018 | November 5, 2018 |
Cash Dividend on Voting Preferred Shares
Declaration Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
December 3, 2015 | April 26, 2016 | May 20, 2016 |
December 2, 2016 | April 25, 2017 | May 20, 2017 |
December 1, 2017 | April 24, 2018 | May 20, 2018 |
Investors Relations Program
Investors Relations Program
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Investors Relations Program
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS POLICIES
Ayala’s external and internal communications programs are handled by both the Corporate Communications and Investor Relations units. Major company announcements are reviewed and approved by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer, Audit Committee, Chief Finance Officer and Group Head of Corporate Strategy and Development, as applicable.
The company’s communication policies are reviewed in conjunction with enterprise risk management reviews or as needed or required.
INVESTOR RELATIONS PROGRAM
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(1) Objectives
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The company’s investor communications program is aimed at promoting greater understanding among the investing public of the company’s investment proposition, its performance targets and strategies, and its long-term value creation objectives. Through its Investor Relations Unit under Corporate Strategy and Development, information requirements of the investing public and minority shareholders are fully disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange on time, as well as through quarterly briefings, annual reports, stockholders’ meetings, one-on-one meetings, conference calls, roadshows, investor conferences, website, mobile application, email alerts and conference calls. The Investor Relations Unit also provides feedback to company management of perspectives and views of the investing public on the company and its stated goals/strategies. |
(2) Principles
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Ayala’s investor relations program is guided by the principles of full disclosure, transparency and fairness. The company also implements uniform disclosure standards across all stakeholders (whether minority, retail, institutional, local or foreign shareholders). Ayala also practices proper internal checks across all communications and ensures these do not compromise competitive information. |
(3) Modes of Communications
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Ayala employs the following modes of communications for its stakeholders:
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(4) Investors Relations Officer
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Ms. Celeste M. Jovenir Investor Relations Head Tel:+632 908 3394 Email: jovenir.cm@ayala.com.ph Fax: +632 848 5846 |
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
- Starts with Strategy and Planning where a potential transaction is assessed in the context of strategic goals of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates;
- Once this is pre-cleared through the Investment Committee (IC), the transaction then goes to the second stage of evaluation and screening for a more detailed due diligence procedure. In this stage, a project lead, team members (from financial, technical, legal, commercial, environmental, etc.), steering committee members (preferably composed of business unit, finance and legal representatives) and external advisors are formed and engaged;
- An inventory of risks with various risk levels / probability of occurrence and suggested risk mitigants are reported to the Steering Committee for evaluation, recommendation and discussion of risk levels, tolerance and mitigation strategies;
- The key transaction risks and mitigation strategies identified along with the proposed offer, structure and authorized signatories are then subject to IC approval;
- \When necessary, the proposal will also pass through the Finance Committee, Executive Committee and the Board of Directors;
- Once approved, the final bid or offer is prepared and the binding terms of the definitive agreements are negotiated and discussed.
- After signing, the transaction is then disclosed to the public.
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR DIVESTMENTS
- Starts with strategy and planning on the account of the portfolio review or business unit initiative in the context of strategic goals of Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates;
- Approval of the Investment Committee is needed in order to determine initial position of whether to hold or sell;
- Once pre-cleared, a project lead, team members (from financial, technical, legal, commercial, environmental, etc.), steering committee members (preferably composed of business unit, finance and legal representatives) and external advisors are formed and engaged;
- Divestment plans (with identification of potential buyers and target selling price) are prepared;
- Investment teaser is provided to the interested buyers and they are asked to sign an Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA);
- After signing the NDA/exclusivity agreement, buyers can then perform its own due diligence;
- Offers are evaluated by the team and steering committee and presented to the IC (then Finance Committee/Executive Committee/Board of Directors, if necessary) for approval;
- Once approved, the final bid or offer is prepared and the binding terms of the definitive agreements are negotiated and discussed;
- After signing, the transaction is then disclosed to the public.
The company engaged various accredited independent parties to issue fairness opinion reports for the Company’s mergers, acquisitions of assets and divestment transactions.
There are no transactions in 2017 that required fairness opinion report from an independent party.
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives
The Group’s Corporate Social Responsibility is evolving. Just like any other corporation or organization, it all started in philanthropy and realized that the impact was not significant. Then it evolved to Corporate Social Responsibility where employees were encouraged to volunteer and reach more communities. However, the impact is still not significant. To create a material and relevant impact, the Group has embraced the creation of shared value process, two years ago. The Group use its resources and capabilities to innovate products, services and processes to address a societal challenges and create a socially-relevant business model and bring it to a scale. The Group has recently invested in education and healthcare, two areas where we can introduce innovative solutions in addressing the broader communities’ social challenges.
Below are some of the group’s initiatives:
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REFORESTATION / FOREST PROTECTION The Sustainability Council, through the leadership of AC, embarked on a nationwide reforestation / forest protection program with a current target of covering 13,000 hectares. This initiative is called “Project Kasibulan”. |
This project primarily benefits the environment and our companies who are in need to off-set their carbon emission. This further benefits the employees from the Ayala Group who take part in the initiative as it drives a change in their mindset to care more for the environment. Since the inception of the project in September 2016, two batches of volunteers have planted a total of 700 trees in NLR, Pagudpud. The project has gained traction as well and is attracting bigger batches of volunteers. |
HEALTH (AC Health) Medical missions for various places.
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A total of 4,607 patients benefited from the medical missions across all sites. The patients received free consultations from doctors and free medicines for cough, colds, fever, pain, and maintenance medicines for diabetes, high blood pressure, and any more. Majority of the patients were senior citizens, women and children. |
YOUTH LEADERSHIP Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC), the flagship youth leadership program of the Ayala group of companies. |
Top student leaders from universities and colleges nationwide.
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YOUTH LEADERSHIP Leadership Communities, empowers youth organizations to help address pressing needs and issues in their local community through projects they themselves propose, plan, and implement. |
Community-based young leaders committed to bringing positive change in their respective communities.
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SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD Iraya-Mangyan Project, implemented with the support of the Ayala group of companies and the Sisters of Charity of St. Anne
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Members of the indigenous Iraya-Mangyan community in Talipanan, Oriental Mindoro. Traditional woven goods made by Iraya-Mangyans are now carried by three stores. Aside from this, Ayala Foundation provides educational assistance for 64 Iraya-Mangyan students, a feeding program for 130 Mangyan children. The Iraya-Mangyan weaving enterprise has gross earnings of P4.3 million. |
SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD Calauan, Laguna Project focuses on Southville 7 in Calauan, Laguna, a 107 hectare relocation site for families displaced by Typhoon Ondoy and the Pasig River rehabilitation. AFI is implementing sustainable livelihood projects for the families in the area in partnership with the Municipal Government of Calauan, Salesians of Don Bosco, Franciscan Sisters of Sacred Heart, and the Ayala Group of Companies. |
Residents of Southville 7, Calauan, Laguna. Through various livelihood and employment programs, Ayala Foundation assisted 111 individuals find employment. Twenty residents were engaged in AFI-established enterprises.
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SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD El Nido Project works closely with the local communities in their efforts towards gaining employment or diversified sources of income and developing and strengthening local industries such as weaving, local tourism and others. |
Residents of barangay Sibaltan in El Nido, Palawan The weaving enterprise has 184 participants, who had an average increase in income of 41.28 percent.
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ARTS AND CULTURE Ayala Museum |
Filipinos and foreigners interested in Filipino art, history, and culture. |
ARTS AND CULTURE Filipinas Heritage Library (FHL) |
Students and researchers interested in Philippine art, history, and culture |
Board, Director, Committee and CEO Appraisal
Board, Director, Committee and CEO Appraisal
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Board, Director, Committee and CEO Appraisal
CRITERIA USED IN ASSESSING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OF THE BOARD, COMMITTEES, INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR, AND CEO/PRESIDENT
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Board of Directors
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The directors are requested annually to answer a performance assessment survey form where they will evaluate their performance as a director and the performance of the Board. The Corporate Secretary summarizes the result of the survey and are reported at the board meeting immediately following the completion of the survey. An outside consultant may be employed to conduct simultaneous evaluation of the Board’s performance.
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The self-assessment tool will cover the following:
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Board Committees
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The Committees conduct an annual assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of their performance against the requirements of their Charter. The Chairman of the Committee will lead the discussion on the results of the assessment, focusing on areas which need improvement or where there is great variation in answers. The results and any action plans arising from the discussion will be reported to the Board. Audit Committee fills out a self-assessment questionnaire that shall benchmark its practices against the expectations set forth in the Audit Committee Charter.
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Individual Directors
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The directors are requested annually to answer a performance assessment survey form where they will evaluate their performance as a director and the performance of the Board. The Corporate Secretary summarizes the result of the survey.
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The performance of the Senior Management Group, including the Chairman and the President, are regularly evaluated. The Company uses an Evaluation System which includes selfassessment and discussions. |
The company’s Performance Evaluation System includes metrics, deliverables, accomplishments and development plan.
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Internal Breaches and Sanctions
Internal Breaches and Sanctions
Governance > Annual Corporate Governance Report > Internal Breaches and Sanctions
Internal policies on sanctions imposed for any violation or breach of the corporate governance manual involving directors, officers, management and employees
Violations | Sanctions |
First Violation |
Reprimand |
Second Violation |
Suspension from office. The duration shall be at the reasonable discretion of the Board, depending on the gravity of the violation. |
Third Violation |
Removal from office. |