Notice: SEC Form 17-LC SEC Form 17-LC
Notice: SEC Form 17-LC SEC Form 17-LC
Notice: SEC Form 17-LC SEC Form 17-LC
SUBJECT: 1. Filing of SEC Form 17-LC, in lieu of a Written Request for Extension
of Filing 17-A or 17-Q Reports
1. Filing of SEC Form 17-LC, in lieu of a Written Request for Extension of Filing 17 -A or
17-Q Reports as Required in SEC MC No.5, Series of 2020
Any of the concerned companies that may want to avail of the extended period for filing
17-A and 17-Q Reports pursuant to SEC Memorandum Circular No. 5, Series of 2020, issued on
March 12, 2020, does NOT have to file a written request to the Commission through the Markets
and Securities Regulation Department for an extension of time.
In lieu of a written request, the concerned company shall file the special disclosure form,
SEC Form 17-LC, a copy of which can be found as an attachment for your reference. A PLC shall
upload said Form via the PSE EDGE and the other concerned companies shall send the same
through email to [email protected]. The SEC Form 17-LC shall be filed not later than
five (5) days before the regular filing deadline.
In lieu of filing an Affidavit of Postponement2, the concerned companies shall file a 17-C
Report disclosing said postponement and attaching a Secretary’s Certificate reciting the
resolution of the Board of Directors postponing the ASM.
For a PLC, the said report shall be uploaded through the PSE EDGE and for other
concerned companies, email the report to [email protected]. The same shall be
considered compliant with the requirement under Rule 20.11.1.5 of the 2015 SRC IRR.