ABS-CBNCorporation @ Sgt.EsguenaAvenue,QuezonCity, Philippines ABS.CE]N M a y1 1 , 2 0 1 5 PhilippineDealing& ExchangeCorporation 37'nFloor,Tower l, The EnterpriseCenter 6766 AyalaAvenuecornerPaseode Roxas MakatiCity Attention: Ms. Vina VanessaS. Salonga Head- IssuerComplianceandDisclosureDepartment Re: Clarification of NewsReport DearMs. Salonga: We write in reply to the Exchange'srequestfor confirmationon the newsarticleentitled"ABS-CBN plans P7.5-B Hollywood-stylestudios"postedonline on Manila Bulletin on May 10, 2015. The articlereportedin part that: . "The investment for the Hollywood-stylestudiosthat the listed broadcastinggiant ABS-CBNCorp. is planning to build in Bulacan could go as high as P7.5 billion, which will likely consumemost of the company'scapital spendingup to 2016. ABS-CBNis planning to build 10 soundstagesin a IS-hectareproperty in Bulacan in order to reduce its production cost as well as improve the quality of ils television shows. The broadcastfirm already disclosed in 2013 that it would invest as much as P6 billion for the constructionofthe soundstages. But in a recentinterview,ABS-CBNGroup Chief executiveOfricer Ron Valduezasaid the investrnent of the companyfor thefacility could go as high as P7.5 billion becauseeachsoundstagewould cost aroundP750 million, including the land whereit will be set up." We wish to clarif, that Mr. Valduezamentioneda figure of P 750 million for 2 soundstages which would include the cost of land development. However, please note that the exact cost of the soundstages are estimatesbasedon certainspecifications and assumptions on the cost of planning, designingand constructingeachsoundstage.The final cost may vary as specifications, pricesand timing of constructionof eachsoundstage may change. Thankyou. Verytrulvvours. 'l CfX* *1 ConnienanaagI CorRoratf Information Officer -Deputy I
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