Saturday, February 10, 2018

PhilWeb Corporation (WEB)

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1. Company Information
Company Name
PhilWeb Corporation (WEB)
Sector
Services
Incorporation Date
Aug 20, 1969
Subsector
Information Technology
Number of employees
216 (Group Total)
Board of Directors
Chairman: Gregorio Ma. Araneta III
Website / E-mail
http://www.philweb.com.ph / info@philweb.com.ph
2. Stock Information
Total Assets
477,234,442
Market Capitalization
11,542,438,507.20
Total Liabilities
386,291,342
Outstanding Shares
1,435,626,680
Retained Earnings
1,649,739,393
Listed Shares
1,447,128,838
Listing Date
Dec 08, 1969
Issued Shares
1,517,007,618
Board Lot
100
Free Float Level (%)
25.09%
Par Value
1.00
Foreign Ownership Limit
100%
3. Major Stock Holders (common shares)
Araneta III, Gregorio Ma.
PhilWeb Casino Corporation
54.66%
18.01%
4. Company Descriptions and Business Development
Notes
1. Since August 2016, it couldn’t operate because PAGCOR decided not to renew the Interllectual Property License and Management Agreement (IPLMA) with WEB. Because of this issue, Gregorio Ma. Araneta III acquired the controlling shares from Robert Ongpin, the original owner. WEB could get the IPLMA on October, 2017.
2. New owner is now aggressively acquiring e-games sites in exchange of WEB shares.
3. Related companies: WEB, ARA
Overview
 In 2005, the Company changed its primary purpose to that of application service provider for gaming and internet business activities as one of its secondary purposes. Its main business is operating Internet cafes exclusively dedicated to casino games. There are currently 288 operating e-Games cafes across the country, majority of which are owned and operated by independent operators using the WEB more than 300 casino games. 

Business
Internet application Services
Commission
Scratch Cards
832,466,562
187,260,000
0
82%
18%
0%

Subsidiaries / Associates / Affiliates / Joint Ventures
BigGame, Inc. operates internet casino stations

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