C01301-2026

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONSEC FORM 17-C

CURRENT REPORT UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.2(c) THEREUNDER

1. Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

Feb 27, 2026

2. SEC Identification Number

CEO2536

3. BIR Tax Identification No.

003-828-269-V

4. Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter

ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES INC.

5. Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation

Philippines

6. Industry Classification Code(SEC Use Only)

7. Address of principal office

Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2, Paseo de Roxas, Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines Postal Code 1226

8. Issuer's telephone number, including area code

(02) 8886-2800

9. Former name or former address, if changed since last report

N/A

10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the SRC or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA

Title of Each Class	Number of Shares of Common Stock Outstanding and Amount of Debt Outstanding
Common Stock P1 Par Value	5,552,805,057
Amount of Debt Outstanding (As of Sept. 30, 2025)	466,223,621,000.00

11. Indicate the item numbers reported herein

Item 9: Other Matters

The Exchange does not warrant and holds no responsibility for the veracity of the facts and representations contained in all corporate disclosures, including financial reports. All data contained herein are prepared and submitted by the disclosing party to the Exchange, and are disseminated solely for purposes of information. Any questions on the data contained herein should be addressed directly to the Corporate Information Officer of the disclosing party.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.AEV

PSE Disclosure Form 4-30 - Material Information/Transactions References: SRC Rule 17 (SEC Form 17-C) and
Sections 4.1 and 4.4 of the Revised Disclosure Rules

Subject of the Disclosure

Final List of Nominees Qualified to be Members of the Board of Directors of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

Background/Description of the Disclosure

On February 27, 2026, the Corporate Secretary of Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV, or the “Company”) received from the Chairman of the Board Sustainability, Governance, and Related Party Transactions Committee (“SGRPT Committee”), the final list of nominees qualified to be AEV’s Independent Directors for the year 2026-2027.

Below are the nominees for Independent Directors:

1. Mr. Cesar G. Romero;
2. Mr. Peter D. Maquera;
3. Mr. Eric Ramon O. Recto; and
4. Mr. Pier Luigi Sigismondi.

In addition to the candidates for Independent Directors, the Corporate Secretary also received from the Board SGRPT Committee a list of other candidates qualified to be Directors of AEV for the year 2026-2027.

Below are the nominees for Directors:

1. Mr. Enrique M. Aboitiz;
2. Mr. Erramon I. Aboitiz;
3. Mr. Sabin M. Aboitiz;
4. Ms. Ana Maria A. Delgado; and
5. Mr. Luis Miguel O. Aboitiz.

Other Relevant Information

Please refer to the attached to see the professional background and experience of each nominee.

Filed on behalf by:

Name	Sammy Dave Santos
Designation	Senior Associate General Counsel