SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6 -K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Report on Form 6-K dated October 5, 2004
(Commission File No. 1-15024)
PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
(Name of Registrant)
Ramon Cojuangco Building
Makati Avenue, Makati City
Philippines 0721
(Address of Principal Executive Officers)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation by Regulation S-T Rule 101 (b) (7):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Enclosure:
A copy of the disclosure letter we sent today to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding cash dividend declaration on the Company’s Series E, K, O, U, C, D, J, T and X 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock.
Security Code # CM-040
October 5, 2004
Philippine Stock Exchange
4/F Philippine Stock Exchange Center
Exchange Road, Ortigas Center
Pasig City
Attention: Ms. Jurisita M. Quintos
Senior Vice President
Gentlemen:
In compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Philippine Stock Exchange, we advise that during the meeting of the Board of Directors of our Company on October 5, 2004, the following cash dividends were declared:
1. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series E 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
2. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series K 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
3. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series O 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
4. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series U 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
5. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series C 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
6. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series D 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
7. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series J 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
8. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series T 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
9. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series X 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
Thank you.
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MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN Corporate Secretary |
COVER SHEET
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SEC FORM 17-C UNDER SECTION 17
OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE
AND SRC RULE 17.1
1. 5 October 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
2. SEC Identification Number PW-55
3. BIR Tax Identification No. 000-488-793
4. PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter
5. PHILIPPINES 6. _____________ (SEC Use Only)
Province, country or other jurisdiction Industry Classification Code
of Incorporation
7. Ramon Cojuangco Building, Makati Avenue, Makati City 1200
Address of principal office Postal Code
8. (632) 814-3664
Issuer's telephone number, including area code
9. Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Securities Regulation Code and Sections 4 and 8 of the Revised Securities Act
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11. Item 9 (Other Events)
We disclose that the Board of Directors of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (the “Company”), at its meeting held on October 5, 2004 declared the following cash dividends:
1. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series E 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
2. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series K 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
3. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series O 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
4. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series U 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending September 30, 2004, payable on October 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 19, 2004.
5. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series C 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
6. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series D 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
7. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series J 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
8. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series T 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
9. P1.00 per outstanding share of the Company’s Series X 10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, for the annual period ending October 31, 2004, payable on November 29, 2004 to the holders of record on October 27, 2004.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code, the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By:
MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN Corporate Secretary |
October 5, 2004
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE COMPANY
By: MA. LOURDES C. RAUSA-CHAN Corporate Secretary |
Date: October 5, 2004