Daily Archives: October 25, 2011

Economic Outlook: October 25, 2011

European banks and the legislative branches of the European Union are duking it out on the courts of Brussels as both parties fight out for their own interests. The EU leadership desires to keep Greece from defaulting, which could pull … Continue reading

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COMPANY NEWS & DISCLOSURES: PETRON CORPORATION [pse: PCOR]

DISCLOSURE:: PETRON CORPORATION [pse; PCOR] DC2011-7552 PR on 3Q Net Income” The Company reported slower year-on-year revenue and net income for 3Q 2011 as higher prices dampened demand. Sales reached php67 billion resutling to a net income of php1.56 billion, … Continue reading

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COMPANY NEWS & DISCLOSURES: ISM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION [pse: ISM]

DISCLOSURE: ISM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION [pse: ISM] DC2011-7550 “SPA with San Miguel Equity Securities, Inc.” The Company completed the sale and transfer of its 37.7% interest in Eastern Telecoms Philippines, Inc. (ETPI) to San Miguel Equity Securities, Inc as it seeks … Continue reading

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COMPANY NEWS & DISCLOSURES: PHILIPPNE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC [pse: TEL]

NEWS: PHILIPPNE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INC [pse: TEL] source: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?publicationSubCategoryId=66&articleId=740555 The National Telecommunications may require PLDT Co. to make permanent Sun Cellular’s unlimited text promo as one of the conditions for approving the the Pangilinan unit’s acquisition of 51.55% … Continue reading

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COMPANY NEWS & DISCLOSURES: THE PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE [pse: PSE]

NEWS: THE PHILIPPINE STOCK EXCHANGE [pse: PSE] source: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=TopStory&title=Bourse to-raise-taxation-concerns&id=40401 Leaders of the Exchange meets with the BIR to hammer out a compromise on the latter’s proposal to impose a 5% to 10% levy on listed-firms failing to comply with … Continue reading

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Daily View: WEEK 43, TD 205-206, October 24-25, 2011

MARKET ACTION: October 24, 2011, Monday ASIAN markets showed up with guarded optimism despite the uncertainties that prevailed over the weekend, posting gains at the open. Tokyo stocks were up 120 points approaching midday, and so were the China markets. … Continue reading

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Corporate News: Greenery Holdings, Inc. (GREEN)

Greenery Holdings, Inc. (GREEN) said it has approved the initiative to negotiate for the acquisition of Isabela Alcogas Corp., an ethanol producer in Misamis Occidental. It also agreed to team with China’s Tianjin Tianbao Investment for the development and funding … Continue reading

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Corporate News: Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (TEL)

Philippine Long Distance Telephone (TEL) confirmed that it intends to keep the Sun Cellular brand and its unlimited-type of mobile services once the TEL deal to acquire Digital Telecommunications (DGTL) is finalized. It has been reported that the teleom regulators … Continue reading

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Corporate News: Petron Corp. (PCOR)

Petron Corp. (PCOR) reported a net income of PhP1.56bn in 3Q11, 14% lower from the same period last year. Sales volume for the quarter decreased by 7% due to weaker demand following the series on oil price hikes this year. … Continue reading

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Corporate News: Metro Pacific Investments Inc. (MPI)

Metro Pacific Investments Inc. (MPI) has entered into an agreement with its affiliate, Medical Doctors, Inc., to acquire 100% of Colinas Verdes Hospital Managers Corp (CVHMC). Colinas Verdes, which is a subsidiary of Medical Doctors, has a lease agreement with … Continue reading

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