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SEC Registration Number<br />

A B O I T I Z T R A N S P O R T S Y S T E M ( A T S C )<br />

C O R P O R A T I O N<br />

(Company’s Full Name)<br />

1 2 T H F L O O R T I M E S P L A Z A B U I L D I N G<br />

U. N. A V E. C O R N E R T A F T A V E.<br />

E R M I T A<br />

M A N I L A<br />

(Business Address: No. Street City/Town/Province)<br />

MA. LEAH B. TOPACIO 02-5287602 / 02-5287608<br />

(Contract Person)<br />

(Company Telephone Number)<br />

1 2 3 1 2 0 - I S 4 th Thursday of May<br />

Month Day (Form Type) Month Day<br />

(Fiscal Year)<br />

(Annual Meeting)<br />

Definitive<br />

Information<br />

Statement<br />

(Secondary License Type, If Applicable)<br />

Corporation Finance<br />

Department<br />

Dept. Requiring this Doc.<br />

N/A<br />

Amended Articles Number/Section<br />

2,112<br />

Total Amount of Borrowings<br />

Total No. of Stockholders Domestic Foreign<br />

To be accomplished by SEC Personnel concerned<br />

File Number<br />

LCU<br />

Document ID<br />

Cashier<br />

S T A M P S<br />

Remarks: Please use BLACK ink for scanning purposes.


1. Check the appropriate box:<br />

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br />

SEC FORM 20-IS<br />

INFORMATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 20<br />

OF THE SECURITIES REGULATION CODE<br />

[ ] Preliminary Information Statement<br />

[X] Definitive Information Statement<br />

2. ABOITIZ TRANSPORT SYSTEM (ATSC) CORPORATION<br />

Name of the Registrant as specified in its charter<br />

3. PHILIPPINES<br />

Province, country or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization<br />

4. SEC Identification Number _____4409<br />

4409________<br />

5. BIR Tax Identification Code ___000<br />

000-313<br />

313-401<br />

401___<br />

6. 12 th Floor, Times Plaza Building U.N. Ave. corner Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila<br />

Address of principal office Postal Code 1000<br />

7. (02) 528-7171 / 528-7516 / 528-7602 and 528-7608<br />

Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area code<br />

8. June 22, 2011 at 3:00 PM, 11 th floor Opal Function Room (Penthouse), Midas Hotel, 2702 Roxas<br />

Boulevard, Pasay City<br />

Date, time and place of the meeting of security holders<br />

9. Approximate date on which the Information Statement is first to be sent or given to security holders<br />

June 01, 2011<br />

10. Securities registered pursuant to Sections 8 and 12 of the Code or Sections 4 and 8 of the RSA<br />

(information on number of shares and amount of debt is applicable only to corporate registrants):<br />

Title of Each Class<br />

Number of Shares of Common Stock<br />

Outstanding or Amount of Debt Outstanding<br />

Common Stock 2,446,136,400<br />

Redeemable Preferred Stock 4,560,417<br />

417<br />

11. Are any or all of registrant's securities listed in a Stock Exchange?<br />

YES [X] NO [ ]<br />

If yes, disclose the name of such Stock Exchange and the class of securities therein:<br />

Philippine Stock Exchange - Common Stock and Redeemable PreferredStock<br />

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Dear Stockholder:<br />

ABOITIZ TRANSPORT SYSTEM (ATSC) CORPORATION<br />

NOTICE OF REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS<br />

PLACE:<br />

11 th Floor Opal Function Room (Penthouse), Midas Hotel<br />

2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City<br />

DATE: June 22, 2011<br />

TIME: 3:00 P.M.<br />

You are cordially invited to attend the Regular Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Aboitiz Transport System<br />

(ATSC) Corporation (the "Company" or “ATS”), which will be held on June 22, 2011 at the 11 th Floor Opal<br />

Function Room (Penthouse), Midas Hotel, 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City at 3:00 PM. The agenda for the<br />

meeting is as follows:<br />

1. Call to Order<br />

2. Certification of Notice<br />

3. Determination and Declaration of Quorum<br />

4. Approval of Minutes of the Special Stockholders’ Meeting held on July 15, 2010<br />

5. Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010<br />

6. Election of the Members of the Board of Directors<br />

7. Amendments to the First, Second and Sixth Articles of the Company’s Articles of<br />

Incorporation, changing the Company’s corporate name, business purpose, and increase<br />

in the number of directors. [Please refer to Annex “A” for the summary of amendments<br />

proposed]<br />

8. Amendment of Section 2, Article III of the Company’s By-Laws, to increase the number of<br />

directors. [Please refer to Annex “A” for the summary of amendments proposed]<br />

9. Approval and Ratification of all Acts and Resolutions of the Board of Directors and<br />

Management for the period covering May 28, 2010 to April 28, 2011<br />

10. Other Matters<br />

11. Adjournment<br />

Only stockholders of record in the books of the Company at the close of business on May 20, 2011 will be<br />

entitled to vote at said stockholders’ meeting.<br />

Manila, Philippines, May 06, 2011.<br />

========================<br />

We are not soliciting your proxy. However, if you would be unable to attend the meeting but would like to be represented<br />

thereat, you may accomplish the enclosed proxy form and submit the same on or before June 15, 2011 to the Office of the<br />

Corporate Secretary at the G/F Ortigas Bldg., Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City 1605. Validation of proxies shall be held on June<br />

17, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at the Office of the Corporate Secretary. Thank you.<br />

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Annex “A”<br />

Summary of Proposed Amendments to ATS’<br />

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws<br />

A. Amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, specifically the following articles:<br />

1. First Article: To change the corporate name “Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC)<br />

Corporation” to “ATS Consolidated (ATSC), Inc.”<br />

2. Second Article: To include the following purposes:<br />

(a) To conduct the business of rendering technical services requirement to<br />

customers nationwide for refrigerated marine container vans and related<br />

equipments or accessories including but not limited to repair and maintenance,<br />

equipment rental and leasing, technical consultancy and training, selling of<br />

spare parts, components and accessories, service contracting and to act as<br />

service agent on behalf of the various domestic and foreign container<br />

manufacturer with services but not limited to performing warranty and nonwarranty<br />

repair services, selling of service parts, components and accessories,<br />

and consultancy services; and<br />

(b) To conduct and transact any and all lawful business, and to do or cause to be<br />

done any one or more of the acts and things herein set forth as its purposes,<br />

within or without the Philippines, and in any and all foreign countries, and to do<br />

everything necessary, desirable or incidental to the accomplishment of the<br />

purposes or the exercise of any one of more of the powers herein enumerated, or<br />

which shall at any time appear conducive to or expedient for the protection or<br />

benefit of this corporation.<br />

Sixth Article: To increase the number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13).<br />

B. Amendment of the Company’s By-Laws, specifically Section 2, Article III, to increase the<br />

number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13).<br />

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INFORMATION STATEMENT<br />

(SEC FORM 20-IS)<br />

A. GENERAL INFORMATION<br />

WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU FOR A PROXY<br />

AND YOU ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY<br />

Item 1.<br />

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING OF SECURITY HOLDERS<br />

Date of meeting : June 22, 2011<br />

Time of meeting : 3:00 P.M.<br />

Place of meeting : 11 th Floor Opal Function Room<br />

(Penthouse), Midas Hotel, 2702 Roxas<br />

Boulevard, Pasay City<br />

Approximate date of mailing of this<br />

Statement : May 31, 2011<br />

Registrant’s Mailing Address : 12 th Floor, Times Plaza Bldg. UN Ave.<br />

corner Taft Ave. Ermita, Manila<br />

Item 2.<br />

DISSENTERS’ RIGHT OF APPRAISAL<br />

Under the Corporation Code, a dissenting stockholder shall have the right of appraisal or the right to<br />

demand payment of the fair value of his shares in the following instances:<br />

a. any amendment to the articles of incorporation which has the effect of changing or<br />

restricting the rights of any stockholder or class of shares, or of authorizing preferences in<br />

any respect superior to those of outstanding shares of any class, or of extending or<br />

shortening the term of corporate existence;<br />

b. sale, lease, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or substantially<br />

all of the corporate property and assets;<br />

c. merger or consolidation.<br />

In the foregoing cases, any stockholder who wishes to exercise his appraisal right must have voted<br />

against the proposed corporate action, made a written demand on the corporation within thirty (30) days<br />

after the date on which the vote was taken for payment of the fair value of his shares as well as<br />

complied with all other requirements provided under Title X of the Corporation Code. Failure to make<br />

the demand within such period or comply with the requirements provided under Title X of the<br />

Corporation Code shall be deemed a waiver of the appraisal right. If the proposed corporate action is<br />

implemented or effected, the corporation shall pay to such stockholder, upon surrender of the<br />

certificate or certificates of stock representing his shares, the fair value thereof as of the day prior to<br />

the date on which the vote was taken, excluding any appreciation or depreciation in anticipation of such<br />

corporate action.<br />

If within a period of sixty (60) days from the date the corporate action was approved by the stockholders,<br />

the withdrawing stockholder and the corporation cannot agree on the fair value of the shares, it shall be<br />

determined and appraised by three (3) disinterested persons, one of whom shall be named by the<br />

stockholder, another by the corporation, and the third by the two thus chosen. The findings of the<br />

majority of the appraisers shall be final, and their award shall be paid by the corporation within thirty<br />

(30) days after such award is made. No payment shall be made to any dissenting stockholder unless<br />

the corporation has unrestricted retained earnings in its books to cover such payment. Upon payment<br />

by the corporation of the agreed or awarded price, the stockholder shall forthwith transfer his shares to<br />

the corporation.


The following agenda for the stockholders’ meeting to be held on June 22, 2011 call for the approval by<br />

stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC)<br />

Corporation’s (the “Registrant”, the “Company”, or “ATS”) outstanding capital stock:<br />

1. Approval of the amendment to the First Article of the Articles of Incorporation of ATS, to change<br />

the corporate name “Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC) Corporation” to “ATS Consolidated<br />

(ATSC), Inc.”<br />

2. Approval of the amendment to the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation of ATS, to<br />

include the following purpose:<br />

a. To conduct the business of rendering technical services requirement to customers<br />

nationwide for refrigerated marine container vans and related equipments or<br />

accessories including but not limited to repair and maintenance, equipment rental and<br />

leasing, technical consultancy and training, selling of spare parts, components and<br />

accessories, service contracting and to act as service agent on behalf of the various<br />

domestic and foreign container manufacturer with services but not limited to<br />

performing warranty and non-warranty repair services, selling of service parts,<br />

components and accessories, and consultancy services; and<br />

b. To conduct and transact any and all lawful business, and to do or cause to be done any<br />

one or more of the acts and things herein set forth as its purposes, within or without<br />

the Philippines, and in any and all foreign countries, and to do everything necessary,<br />

desirable or incidental to the accomplishment of the purposes or the exercise of any<br />

one of more of the powers herein enumerated, or which shall at any time appear<br />

conducive to or expedient for the protection or benefit of this corporation.<br />

3. Approval of the amendment to the Sixth Article of the Articles of Incorporation of ATS, to<br />

increase the number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13).<br />

4. Approval of the amendment of Section 2, Article III of the Company’s By-Laws, to increase the<br />

number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13).<br />

These proposed corporate actions may give rise to a possible exercise by stockholders of their<br />

appraisal right.<br />

Item 3.<br />

INTEREST OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN OR OPPOSITION TO MATTERS TO BE ACTED UPON<br />

No director or officer of the Company at any time since the beginning of the last fiscal year or any<br />

nominee for election as a director of the Company or any associate of any of the foregoing persons has<br />

any substantial interest, direct or indirect, by security holdings or otherwise, in any matter to be acted<br />

upon in the stockholders’ meeting other than their re-election to their respective positions.<br />

No director has informed the Company in writing that he intends to oppose any action to be taken by<br />

the Company at the meeting.<br />

B. CONTROL & COMPENSATION INFORMATION<br />

Item 4. VOTING SECURITIES AND PRINCIPAL HOLDERS THEREOF<br />

(1) The Registrant has 2,446,136,400 outstanding common shares and 4,560,417 outstanding<br />

redeemable preferred shares as of May 17, 2011. Each common share shall be entitled to one<br />

vote with respect to all matters to be taken up during the annual stockholders’ meeting. Holders<br />

of redeemable preferred shares do not have the right to vote, except on matters specified in<br />

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Section 6 of the Corporation Code with respect to which holders of non-voting shares shall<br />

nevertheless be entitled to vote, i.e.:<br />

(1) Amendment of the articles of incorporation;<br />

(2) Adoption and amendment of by-laws;<br />

(3) Sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge or other disposition of all or substantially<br />

all of the corporate property;<br />

(4) Incurring, creating or increasing bonded indebtedness;<br />

(5) Increase or decrease of capital stock;<br />

(6) Merger or consolidation of the corporation with another corporation or other<br />

corporations;<br />

(7) Investment of corporate funds in another corporation or business in accordance<br />

with this Code; and<br />

(8) Dissolution of the corporation.<br />

Accordingly, during the annual stockholders’ meeting, holders of both common and redeemable<br />

preferred shares shall each be entitled to vote with respect to the following:<br />

a) Approval of the amendment to the First Article of the Articles of Incorporation of ATS,<br />

to change the corporate name “Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC) Corporation” to<br />

“ATS Consolidated (ATSC), Inc.”;<br />

b) Approval of the amendment to the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation of<br />

ATS, to include the following purpose:<br />

(i) To conduct the business of rendering technical services requirement to<br />

customers nationwide for refrigerated marine container vans and related<br />

equipments or accessories including but not limited to repair and<br />

maintenance, equipment rental and leasing, technical consultancy and<br />

training, selling of spare parts, components and accessories, service<br />

contracting and to act as service agent on behalf of the various domestic and<br />

foreign container manufacturer with services but not limited to performing<br />

warranty and non-warranty repair services, selling of service parts,<br />

components and accessories, and consultancy services; and<br />

(ii) To conduct and transact any and all lawful business, and to do or cause to be<br />

done any one or more of the acts and things herein set forth as its purposes,<br />

within or without the Philippines, and in any and all foreign countries, and to do<br />

everything necessary, desirable or incidental to the accomplishment of the<br />

purposes or the exercise of any one of more of the powers herein enumerated,<br />

or which shall at any time appear conducive to or expedient for the protection<br />

or benefit of this corporation<br />

c) Approval of the amendment to the Sixth Article of the Articles of Incorporation of ATS,<br />

to increase the number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13);<br />

d) Approval of the amendment of Section 2, Article III of the Company’s By-Laws, to<br />

increase the number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen (13);<br />

(2) The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice and to vote during the annual<br />

stockholders meeting and also to this information statement is May 20, 2011.<br />

(3) At each election for directors, every common stockholder shall have the right to vote, in person or<br />

by proxy, the number of shares owned by him for as many persons as there are directors to be<br />

elected, or to cumulate his vote by giving one candidate as many votes as the number of such<br />

directors multiplied by the number of shares shall equal, or by distributing such votes on the same<br />

principle among any number of candidates.<br />

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(4) Security ownership of certain record and beneficial owners and management.<br />

Security ownership of certain record and beneficial owners of five per centum (5%) or more of the<br />

outstanding capital stock of the Registrant as of April 30, 2011:<br />

Title of<br />

Class<br />

Name and Address of Record<br />

Owner and Relationship with<br />

ATS<br />

Name of Beneficial Owner<br />

and Relationship with<br />

Record Owner<br />

Citizenship<br />

No. of Shares<br />

Held<br />

Percent<br />

of Class<br />

Common<br />

1. Negros Navigation Co., Inc.<br />

Pier 2, North Harbor, Manila<br />

(PARENT COMPANY)<br />

Negros Navigation Co., Inc.<br />

Authorized Representative:<br />

Mr. Sulficio O. Tagud Jr.<br />

President<br />

Filipino 2,400,141,995 98.12%<br />

Preferred 2. PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Filipino)<br />

37/F Enterprise Building<br />

Ayala Avenue, Makati City<br />

(STOCKHOLDER)<br />

Various Clients Filipino 2,962,151 64.95%<br />

Negros Navigation Co., Inc. (“NENACO”) is one of the oldest domestic shipping companies in the<br />

Philippines. It was organized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 26<br />

July 1932 for the purpose of transporting passengers and cargoes at various ports of call in the<br />

Philippines. NENACO is 99.03% owned by KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc.<br />

Security Ownership of Management – Record and Beneficial Owners as of April 30, 2011:<br />

Title of<br />

Class<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Common<br />

Name of Beneficial Owner and<br />

Position<br />

Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz<br />

Chairman of the Board<br />

Sulfico O. Tagud, Jr.<br />

President and CEO<br />

Jeremias E. Cruzabra<br />

Director<br />

Mark E. Williams<br />

Director<br />

Michelle Lu<br />

Director<br />

Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Director<br />

Bob D. Gothong<br />

Director<br />

Amb. Raul C. Rabe<br />

Independent Director<br />

Francis Chua<br />

Independent Director<br />

TOTAL<br />

Citizenship<br />

Amount and nature of ownership<br />

(Indicate record and/or beneficial)<br />

Filipino 10 – “direct”<br />

126,460 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: Lekeitio & Company. Inc.<br />

Filipino 1,000 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Filipino)<br />

Filipino 1,000 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Filipino)<br />

American 1,000 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Non-Filipino)<br />

Chinese 1,000 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Non-Filipino)<br />

Filipino 10 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

Filipino 148 – “direct”<br />

Filipino 1,000 – “indirect”<br />

Record Owner: PCD Nominee Corporation<br />

(Filipino)<br />

Filipino 10 ,000– “direct”<br />

10,158”directt”;<br />

131,470“indirect”b”<br />

Percent<br />

of Class<br />

0.01%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

0.00%<br />

Security Ownership of the Directors and Officers in the Registrant as a Group: Common is 141,628<br />

shares.<br />

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Voting trust holders of 5% or More<br />

No person holds more than five per centum (5%) of a class under a voting trust agreement or similar<br />

arrangement.<br />

Changes in Control<br />

In December 28, 2010, NENACO purchased the shareholdings of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) in<br />

ATS comprising 1,889,489,607 common shares at a purchase price of approximately PhP3.55 billion<br />

and the shareholdings of Aboitiz & Company, Inc. (ACO) in ATS comprising 390,322,384 common<br />

shares at a purchase price of approximately PhP734 million.<br />

In February 2011, as a result of the mandatory Tender Offer, NENACO purchased an additional<br />

120,330,004 common shares in ATS. NENACO now owns 2,400,141,995 common shares of ATS,<br />

equivalent to 98.12%<br />

Item 5. DIRECTORS AND A<br />

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS<br />

Board of Directors, Including Independent Directors and Executive Officers<br />

The names, ages, citizenship, position and offices held or will hold, and brief description of business<br />

experience during the past 5 years (except those years stated otherwise) and other directorships held<br />

in reporting companies, including name of each company, of all directors and executive officers are as<br />

follows:<br />

Mr. Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz, 62 years old, Filipino, has served as Chairman of the Board since 2002 and a<br />

Director since 1996. His other positions include Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aboitiz Equity<br />

Ventures, Inc., Aboitiz and Company. Inc., and Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corporation, and Vice<br />

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Union Bank of the Philippines and Aboitiz Power Corporation;<br />

President of Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. and Trustee and Vice President of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation,<br />

Inc. He graduated with a degree in Commerce major in Management from the University of Santa<br />

Clara, California, U.S.A.<br />

Mr. Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr., 60 years old, Filipino, has served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and<br />

Director of ATS since December 2010. He has also served as the Chairman and President of KGLI-NM<br />

Holdings, Inc. since July 2008; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NENACO since August 2004;<br />

and President of One Urban Resource and Property Management Company since September 2003. He<br />

graduated Class Valedictorian with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, major in<br />

Economics (Magna Cum Laude) at Xavier University, Cagayan De Oro City. He also completed his<br />

Masters in Industrial Economics at the Center for Research and Communication in Manila, and<br />

Masters in Business Administration at the Ateneo de Manila University. He also completed Real Estate<br />

Development Program at the Urban Land Institute at Washington, D.C., U.S.A.<br />

Mr. Jeremias E. Cruzabra, 44 years old, Filipino, has served as Director of ATS since December 2010.<br />

He has also served as the Chief Finance Officer of NENACO since April 2004; Chief Finance Officer and<br />

Board Director of KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc. since July 2008; Court-Appointed Receiver of Selegna<br />

Holdings Corporation since November 2006; Chief Finance Officer (and later Trustee) of Sapphire<br />

Securities, Inc. (owned by the Brunei Investment Agency) from 1997 to 1999. He started his career with<br />

SGV & Co. (a member company of Ernst & Young) from 1988 to 1992. Mr. Cruzabra, who is a Certified<br />

Public Accountant (CPA), graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in<br />

Accounting (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Luzon, and has completed his Masters in<br />

Business Administration at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia.<br />

Amb. Raul Ch. Rabe, 70 years old, Filipino, has been an Independent Director of ATS since December<br />

2010. He has also served as a member of the Board of Directors of KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc. since July<br />

2008; Bancommerce Investment Corporation since 2007; PET Plans, Inc. since 2007; Vivant<br />

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Corporation since 2002; Bank of Commerce since 2001; Corporate Secretary of Manila Economic and<br />

Cultural Office since 2001, and of Counsel for Rodrigo, Berenguer and Guno since 1999. He graduated<br />

with a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Santo Tomas, and Bachelor of Laws degree from<br />

the Ateneo de Manila Law School. He also completed the Colombo Plan Scholarship on Diplomacy at<br />

the Australian Institute of Foreign Service in Canberra, Australia.<br />

Mr. Mark E. Williams, 37 years old, American, has served as Director of ATS since December 2010. He<br />

has also served as Investment Director of KGLI-KSCC since 2008. He obtained his Bachelor of Science<br />

degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Finance at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio,<br />

U.S.A. He completed his Juris Doctorate degree at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio,<br />

U.S.A., and also obtained a Masters degree in Business Administration, concentration in Finance, from<br />

Weatherhead School of Management of the same university.<br />

Ms. Michelle Lu, 50 years old, Chinese, has served as Director of ATS since December 2010. She is the<br />

Managing Director of the China-ASEAN Capital Advisory Company and advisor to the China-ASEAN<br />

Investment Cooperation Fund. Prior to this role, Ms. Lu was Managing Director and Head of<br />

Infrastructure China at Standard Chartered Bank, with responsibility for managing the Standard<br />

Chartered IL & FS Asia Infrastructure Growth Fund. She has also held senior management roles at<br />

Macquarie Bank, Temasek Holdings and Hutchison Port Holdings. Her extensive experience in private<br />

equity investment includes shipping, ports, airports, toll roads, wastewater treatment, renewable<br />

energy, metal and mining, and telecom. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physics at the<br />

Beijing Normal University in China, and obtained a Masters Degree in Business Administration from<br />

San Jose State University, California, U.S.A.<br />

Mr. Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr., 56 years old, Filipino, has served as President and Chief Executive Officer<br />

of ATS from May 1999 upto December 2010 and a Director since 1997. He is a member of the Risk<br />

Management Committee. He is also the Director and Senior Vice President of Aboitiz and Company,<br />

Inc; Director and President of Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport Corporation; Director and Chairman of<br />

the Board of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AP); Director of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV), Amanpulo<br />

Resorts, MacroAsia Corporation, E-Media Foundation, Pilmico Foods Corporation and Aboitizland, Inc.<br />

He also sits as the Chairman of AEV Board’s Risk Management Committee, Chairman of AP Board’s<br />

Strategy Committee, and Member of AP Board’s Corporate Governance Committee. He graduated<br />

with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Major in Economics) from Gonzaga<br />

University, Spokane, Washington U.S.A.<br />

Mr. Bob D. Gothong, 55 years old, Filipino, has served as Vice Chairman of the Board of ATS since<br />

September 2002 upto December 2010 and a Director of ATS since 1997. Mr. Gothong was also a<br />

Chairman of the Risk Management Committee and a member of the Company’s Audit and Corporate<br />

Governance Committee of ATS in 2010. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of One Wilson Place<br />

Holdings, Inc.; Director of Philippine National Oil Co.; Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc., and Vice<br />

Chairman of Carlos A. Gothong Holdings, Inc. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Science in<br />

Commerce Major in Transportation and Utilities and Minor in Finance from the University of British<br />

Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.<br />

Mr. Francis Chua, 60 years old, Filipino, has served as an Independent Director of ATS since January<br />

2011. His current positions include Honorary Consulate General of the Republic of Peru in Manila;<br />

President and Eminent Adviser of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Chairman of the<br />

Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, CLMC Group of Companies, and Green<br />

Army Philippines Network Foundation; President of DongFeng Automotive, Inc. and Philippine Satellite<br />

Corporation; Director of Philippine Stock Exchange, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, Bank<br />

of Commerce, Basic Energy, and Overseas Chinese University; and Trustee of Xavier School<br />

Educational Trust Fund, and Adamson University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in<br />

Industrial Engineering the University of the Philippines.<br />

Atty. Amado R. Santiago III, 44 years old, Filipino, has served as the Corporate Secretary of ATS since<br />

December 2010. He is the Managing Partner of the Santiago & Santiago Law Offices and is engaged in<br />

the general practice of law. He specializes in corporate litigation, which includes corporate<br />

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ehabilitation proceedings under the Securities and Exchange Commission Rules on Corporate<br />

Recovery, Interim Rules of Procedure on Corporate Rehabilitation and the Rules of Procedure on<br />

Corporate Rehabilitation. He is also engaged in the practice of taxation law. He received his Bachelor<br />

of Science degree in Management, major in Legal Management (1988) from the Ateneo de Manila<br />

University. He graduated from the Ateneo de Manila School of Law in 1992 and is a member of the<br />

Philippine Bar.<br />

Atty. Manuel Eduardo C. Carlos, 35 years old, Filipino, has served as the Assistant Corporate Secretary<br />

since December 2010. He is the Associate Lawyer of the Santiago & Santiago Law Offices. Under this<br />

law firm, he specializes in corporate mergers and acquisitions and corporate housekeeping. He is<br />

also engaged in the practice of taxation law. He acts as corporate counsel, director and/or corporate<br />

secretary/assistant corporate secretary of various corporate clients. He received his Bachelor of<br />

Science degree in Management, major in Legal Management (1997) from the Ateneo de Manila<br />

University. He graduated from the Ateneo de Manila School of Law in 2002 and is a member of the<br />

Philippine Bar.<br />

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS<br />

Ms. Lilian P. Cariaso, 51 years old, Filipino, Treasurer, Executive Vice President – Chief Finance<br />

Officer, Corporate Information Officer since 2004, and Chief Resource Officer since 2009. She has been<br />

with ATS since 2004. She is a Director of SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation, Aboitiz One, Inc., Aboitiz<br />

Project TS Corporation and SQL Wizard. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in<br />

Commerce, major in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude) from the University of San Carlos and earned<br />

her Masters degree in Business Management from the University of the Philippines.<br />

Ms. Susan V. Valdez, 50 years old, Filipino, Executive Vice President – Chief Executive Officer of the<br />

2GO Freight Division since 2004, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Aboitiz One, Inc. and<br />

Aboitiz One Distribution, Inc. since 2009. She has been with ATS since November 1981. She graduated<br />

with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in Accounting (Cum Laude) from St. Theresa’s<br />

College and earned her Masters degree in Management, major in Business Management from the<br />

University of the Philippines. She also completed the Program for Management Development from<br />

Harvard Business School, Boston, U.S.A.<br />

Ms. Evelyn L. Engel, 58 years old, Filipino, Executive Vice President – Chief Executive Officer of the<br />

Passage Division since 2004 and President and Chief Executive Officer of ScanAsia Overseas, Inc. since<br />

2009. Her other positions include Director of Catena Services, Inc. and SQL Wizard, Inc. She has<br />

extensive experience in General Management with solid background on Sales and Marketing, Human<br />

Resource and Information Technology. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics<br />

from St. Paul University.<br />

Mr. Rafael L. Sanvictores, 53 years old, Filipino, Senior Vice President for Passenger Services since<br />

2006. He has been with ATS since 1980. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics<br />

from San Beda College.<br />

Mr. Wilmer A. Alfonso, 58 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Ports Services since 2006. He has been<br />

with ATS since January 1971. He holds the following positions: Chairman of Catena Services, Inc.,<br />

Attina Security Services Inc., and Vestina Security Services Inc., President of North Harbor Tugs Corp.;<br />

President of United South Dockhandlers, Inc. and President of Supersail Services Inc. Mr. Alfonso is a<br />

Certified Public Accountant. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the<br />

University of San Carlos.<br />

Ms. Magdalena A. Anoos, 54 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Materials Management and has been<br />

with ATS since 2003. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in<br />

Accounting (Cum Laude) from University of San Carlos. She also completed the Senior Executive<br />

Program at Columbia Business School, New York, U.S.A. She received the ‘Division Governor of the<br />

Year’ award from the Philippine Toastmasters District 75 in 2005 and Advanced Toastmaster Gold<br />

award by Toastmasters International in 2006.<br />

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Ms. Charity Joyce S.D. Marohombsar, 44 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Customer Interaction<br />

Center since 2003 and for RORO, and Vice President for Customer Management Group of ScanAsia<br />

Overseas, Inc. since 2009. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Ateneo de Naga<br />

University.<br />

Ms. Norissa L. L<br />

. Ridgwell, 55 years old, Filipino, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of<br />

2GO Freight Operations since 2009. She has been with ATS since 1994. She graduated with a Bachelor<br />

of Science degree in Commerce, major in Management from Silliman University.<br />

Ms. Shelley U. Rapes, 52 years old, Filipino, Vice President - Chief Information Officer since 2009. She<br />

has been with ATS since 1989. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics (Cum<br />

Laude) from the University of San Carlos, and finished the Management Development Program from<br />

the Asian Institute of Management<br />

Ms. Annacel A. Natividad, 41 years old, Filipino, Vice President and Chief Finance Officer of the<br />

Passage Division since 2005, and Chief Finance Officer of Scanasia since 2010. She has been handling<br />

the Risk Management Division since 2007. She has been with ATS since January 1998. She graduated<br />

with a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce, major in Accounting from the University of Santo<br />

Tomas, and finished her Masters degree in Business Administration from De La Salle University-<br />

Graduate School of Business.<br />

Mr. Oscar Y. Go, 58 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Sales-Special Accounts since 2002. He has<br />

been with ATS since 2002. Prior to joining the company, he was Vice President of the Lorenzo Shipping<br />

Company. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Colegio de<br />

San Juan de Letran.<br />

Mr. Joel Jesus M. Supan, 53 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Security, Safety and Compliance. He<br />

has been with ATS since 2004. He is the Founder and Proprietor of Stonewall Security Concepts;<br />

Director and President of Ethics Call System, Inc., and Founder of Balikatan ng mga Tanod ng Ari-Arian<br />

at Yaman (BANTAY). He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Philippine Military<br />

Academy in 1981.<br />

Ms. Ellen F. Bolus, 41 years old, Filipino, Vice President for 2GO Freight Operations since 2009. She<br />

has been with ATS since 1995. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism from the<br />

University of the Philippines and earned her Masters degree in Business Administration from the<br />

Ateneo Graduate School of Business in 2003.<br />

Ms. Noemi G. Sebastian, 49 years old, Filipino, Vice President of Human Resources for Results and<br />

Quest Consulting Group since 2009, and Vice President of Corporate Communications since 2010. She<br />

has been with ATS since 2003. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business<br />

Administration (Cum Laude) from the University of the Philippines.<br />

Mr. Andrew Jude D. Deyto, 39 years old, Filipino, Vice President for Sales and Marketing of the<br />

Passage Division since 2010. He has been with ATS since 1994. He graduated with a Bachelor of<br />

Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the Ateneo de Davao University, and completed the<br />

Masters degree in Business Administration of the Ateneo Regis Program from the Ateneo Graduate<br />

School of Business in 2002.<br />

Nomination Committee and Nominees for Election as Members of the Board of Directors<br />

The incumbent directors will be nominated as members of the Board of Directors for the ensuing year<br />

(2011-2012).<br />

In compliance with SEC Guidelines on the Nomination and Election of Independent Directors under SRC<br />

Rule 38, the Company Board created on February 26, 2003 a Nomination Committee (which was<br />

consolidated with the Compensation/Remuneration Committee in August, 2009.) In January 2011, the<br />

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new composition of the Company’s Board appointed the following as Chairman and members of the<br />

Compensation/Remuneration and Nomination Committee:<br />

Chairman:<br />

Members:<br />

Mr. Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr.<br />

Mr. Mark E. Williams<br />

Ms. Michelle Lu<br />

The Compensation/Remuneration and Nomination Committee promulgated the guidelines which<br />

govern the conduct of the nomination of the members of the Company Board. It had pre-screened and<br />

short listed all candidates and came up with the following individuals as nominees for independent<br />

directors for the ensuing year (2011-2012):<br />

(1) Amb. Raul Rabe as nominated by Mr. Mark Williams<br />

(2) Mr. Francis Chua as nominated by Ms. Michelle Lu<br />

The nominating persons are not related to the nominees within the fourth degree of consanguinity.<br />

Further, the Committee approved on July 20, 2005 the Company’s Amended By-Laws incorporating the<br />

procedures for the nomination and election of Independent Directors under Rule 38 of the Securities<br />

Regulation Code, as the same may be amended from time to time.<br />

Period in Which Directors and Executive Officers Should Serve<br />

The directors and executive officers should serve for a period of one (1) year and until the election and<br />

qualification of their successors.<br />

Terms of Office of a Director<br />

The nine (9) directors shall be stockholders and shall be elected annually by the stockholders owning a<br />

majority of the outstanding common shares of the Registrant for a term of one (1) year and shall serve<br />

until the election and qualification of their successors.<br />

Any vacancy in the board of directors other than removal or expiration of term may be filled by a<br />

majority vote of the remaining members thereof at a meeting called for that purpose if they still<br />

constitute a quorum, and the director or directors so chosen shall serve for the unexpired term.<br />

Further, in April 2011, the Board approved a resolution to increase the number of directors from nine<br />

(9) to thirteen (13). The said proposal is still subject to the ratification by the Company’s stockholders<br />

during the upcoming annual stockholders’ meeting.<br />

Significant Employees<br />

The Corporation and its subsidiaries consider the contribution of every employee important to the<br />

fulfillment of its goals.<br />

Family Relationships<br />

Messrs. Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr. and Jon Ramon Aboitiz are cousins and are related within the fourth<br />

degree of consanguinity.<br />

Other than the ones that are disclosed above, there are no other family relationships within the fourth<br />

degree of consanguinity known to the Registrant.<br />

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings<br />

To the knowledge and/or information of ATS, none of its nominees for election as directors, the present<br />

members of its Board of Directors or its executive officers, is presently or during the last five (5) years<br />

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een involved in any legal proceeding in any court or government agency on the Philippines or<br />

elsewhere which would put to question their ability and integrity to serve ATS and its stockholders.<br />

With respect to its nominees for election as directors, the present members of its Board of Directors<br />

and its executive officers, the Company is not aware that during the past five (5) years up to even date<br />

of: (a) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general<br />

partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;<br />

(b) any conviction by final judgment of such person in a criminal proceeding, excluding traffic violations<br />

and other minor offenses; (c) such person being subject to any order, judgment, or decree, not<br />

subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, by any court of competent jurisdiction, domestic or<br />

foreign, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting such person’s<br />

involvement in any type of business, securities, commodities or banking activities; and (d) such person<br />

being found by a domestic or foreign court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil action), the Commission<br />

or comparable foreign body, or a domestic or foreign exchange or other organized trading market or<br />

self regulatory organization, to have violated a securities or commodities law or regulation and the<br />

judgment has not been reversed, suspended, or vacated.<br />

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions<br />

In the ordinary course of business, the Registrant has transactions with subsidiaries, associates, and<br />

other related companies consisting of shipmanagement services, charter hire, management services,<br />

courier services, purchases of steward supplies, availment of stevedoring, arrastre, trucking, rental<br />

and repair services. The Registrant needs these services to complement its services to the freight and<br />

passage customers.<br />

The identification of the related parties transacting business with the Registrant and how the<br />

transaction prices were determined by the parties are discussed in Note 23 of the consolidated financial<br />

statements. The Registrant will continue to engage the services of these related parties as long as it is<br />

economically beneficial to both parties.<br />

The Corporation has no transaction during the last two years or proposed transaction to which it was<br />

or is to be a party in which any of its directors, officers, or nominees for election as directors or any<br />

member of the immediate family of any of the said persons had or is to have a direct or indirect<br />

material interest.<br />

Resignation or Refusal to Stand for Re-election election by Members of the Board of Directors<br />

No Director has declined to stand for re-election to the board of directors since the date of the last<br />

annual meeting of the Registrant because of a disagreement with the Registrant on matters relating to<br />

the Registrant operations, policies and practices.<br />

In December 2010, as a result of NENACO’s purchase of AEV’s and ACO’s shares in ATS, the following<br />

directors have tendered their resignations:<br />

1. Mr. Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz, Chairman of the Board; Compensation/Remuneration and Nomination<br />

Committee (but was re-appointed in January 2011 as director and Chairman of<br />

the Board)<br />

2. Mr. Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr., Member, President and CEO; Risk Management Committee and<br />

Compensation/Remuneration and Nomination Committee (but re-appointed as<br />

director on the same date)<br />

3. Mr. Mikel E. Aboitiz, Member; Risk Management Committee<br />

4. Mr. Erramon I. Aboitiz, Member<br />

5. Mr. Bob D. Gothong, Member; Risk Management Committee (but re-appointed as director on the<br />

same date)<br />

6. Mr. Justo A. Ortiz, Member; Audit and Corporate Governance Committee<br />

7. Mr. Sabin M. Aboitiz, Member; Audit and Corporate Governance Committee<br />

8. Mr. Washington Z. Sycip, Independent Director; Audit and Corporate Governance<br />

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Committee and Risk Management Committee<br />

9. Ms. Emily A. Abrera, Independent Director; Compensation/Remuneration and Nomination<br />

Committee<br />

Item 6. COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS<br />

The following table summarizes certain information regarding compensation paid or accrued during<br />

the last three fiscal years and to be paid in the ensuing fiscal year to the Registrant Chief Executive<br />

Officer and each of the Registrant four other most highly compensated executive officers:<br />

SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION TABLE<br />

Amounts in Thousands of Pesos (‘000s)<br />

TOP FIVE HIGHLY COMPENSATED EXECUTIVES:<br />

ENRIQUE M. ABOITIZ JR.* – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER<br />

EVELYN L. ENGEL – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – PASSAGE AND<br />

PRESIDENT-CEO SCANASIA, INC.<br />

SUSAN V. VALDEZ – CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – FREIGHT AND<br />

PRESIDENT-CEO OF ABOITIZ ONE INC. GROUP<br />

LILIAN P. CARIASO – CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER, CORPORATE<br />

INFORMATION OFFICER AND CHIEF RESOURCE<br />

OFFICER<br />

NORISSA L. RIDGWELL – SVP-COO 2GO FREIGHT (2010 ONLY)<br />

CHARITY JOYCE MAROHOMBSAR – CUSTOMER CARE<br />

MANAGEMENT OF 2GO SCANASI A (2011 ONLY)<br />

All above named officers as a group<br />

All officers and directors as group unnamed<br />

SALARY<br />

BONUS<br />

(13 th and 14 th<br />

Months Pay)<br />

OTHER<br />

COMPENSATION<br />

2009 22,372 3,729 -<br />

2010 29,640 4,960 -<br />

Projected<br />

21,955 3,659 -<br />

2011<br />

2009 23,911 2,545 -<br />

2010 25,938 4,830 -<br />

Projected<br />

2011<br />

25,213 4,202 -<br />

The Company has no significant or special arrangements of any kind as regard to the compensation of<br />

all officers and directors other than the funded, noncontributory tax-qualified retirement plans<br />

covering all regular employees.<br />

Each director receives a monthly allowance of P80,000 except for the Chairman of the Board who<br />

receives P120,000 a month. Further, a per diem of P30,000 is given to each Director and P45,000 for<br />

the Chairman for every Board meeting attended. As agreed with NENACO, ATS’ parent company, such<br />

allowances and per diems will be shared equally by both companies whenever meetings are held on<br />

the same day.<br />

Except for the regular company retirement plan, which by its very nature will be received by the<br />

officers concerned only upon retirement from the Company, the above-mentioned directors and<br />

officers do not receive any profit sharing nor any other compensation in the form of warrants, options,<br />

bonuses, etc.<br />

Likewise, there are no standard arrangements that compensate directors directly or indirectly, for any<br />

services provided to the Company either as director or as committee member or both or for any other<br />

special assignments.<br />

Item 7. INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS<br />

The accounting firm of SGV & Co. (SGV) has been ATS' Independent Public Accountant since year 1977.<br />

This is reckoned to be the approximate date based on the available records. Representatives of SGV<br />

will be present during the annual meeting and will be given the opportunity to make a statement if they<br />

so desire. They are also expected to respond to appropriate questions if needed.<br />

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In August 2009, the Board of Directors of ATS approved the consolidation of its Audit Committee to the<br />

newly created Audit and Corporate Governance Committee. The incumbent members of the said<br />

Committee are Francis Chua as chairperson, Michelle Lu and Mark Williams as members, and Evan<br />

McBride and Geoffrey Seeto as ex-officio members.<br />

At its regular board meeting on April 23, 2009, the Board of Directors approved a resolution to<br />

delegate to the Board of Directors the authority to appoint the Company’s external auditors. The<br />

stockholders ratified the same resolution during its annual stockholders meeting.<br />

In compliance with SEC guidelines on the rotation of external auditors under its SRC Rule 68,<br />

Paragraph 3(b)(iv), ATS has already adopted and incorporated the said guidelines in its Code of<br />

Corporate Governance.<br />

Mr. Ladislao Z. Avila Jr. has been the signing partner since fiscal year 2006. He will be replaced<br />

starting fiscal year 2011 in compliance with the five years rotation requirement under SRC Rule 68,<br />

Paragraph 3(b)(iv).<br />

(1) External Audit Fees and Services<br />

Audit Fees<br />

Audit-Related Fees<br />

All Other Fees<br />

Estimates for<br />

December 31, 2011<br />

Year ended<br />

December 31, 2010<br />

P 1,000,000 P 1,000,000<br />

Year ended December<br />

31, 2009<br />

P 1,000,000<br />

TOTAL P 1,000,000 P 1,000,000 P 1,000,000<br />

Audit Fees<br />

This represents professional fees for financial assurance services rendered for the Company’s Annual<br />

Financial Statements, review and opinion for SEC Annual Report.<br />

Audit-Related Fees<br />

This represents professional fees for technology and security risk services rendered by the external<br />

auditor in connection with the Audit on Company’s Annual Financial Statements.<br />

All Other Fees<br />

This represents fees for services rendered in reviewing and issuing opinion with regards to the<br />

Company’s annual reportorial requirement with Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA).<br />

Audit services provided to the Company by external auditor, SGV, have been pre-approved by the Audit<br />

and Corporate Governance Committee. The Audit and Corporate Governance Committee has reviewed<br />

the magnitude and nature of these services to ensure that they are compatible with maintaining the<br />

independence of the external auditor.<br />

(2) Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure<br />

There was no event in the past years where SGV and the Company had any disagreements with regard<br />

to any matter relating to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or auditing<br />

scope or procedure.<br />

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C. OTHER MATTERS<br />

Item 8. MERGERS, CONSOLIDATIONS, ACQUISITIONS AND SIMILAR MATTERS<br />

Investment in Supercat Fast Ferry Corporation<br />

In November 2010, the board of ATS approved a resolution to increase its investment in SFFC by<br />

350,000 common shares at a subscription price of P70 million thereby increasing its ownership from<br />

160,000 common shares to 510,000 common shares.<br />

SFFC is in the business of providing fast craft passenger services under the SuperCat brand name.<br />

Disposition of investments in ABOJEB, AJMSI, JMI and JMBVI<br />

In December 2010, the ATS’ board approved the sale of ATS’ 62.5% equity in Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk<br />

Transport Corporation, Aboitiz Jebsen Manpower Solutions, Inc. and Jebsen Maritime, Inc, to Aboitiz<br />

Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) for a total price of P 355,908,432. The companies are engaged in bulk<br />

transport, manning and crew management, and ship management.<br />

The board also approved the sale of the 50% interest of ATS in Jebsen Maritime (BVI) Limited, a<br />

chartering company, to Aboitiz & Company, Inc. (ACO) for P 44,000,000.<br />

The sale of ATS’ shareholdings in the Aboitiz Jebsen companies is in line with the sale of AEV’s and<br />

ACO’s respective shares in ATS. The said sale of AEV’s and ACO’s investments in ATS, however, does<br />

not include its interests in its joint venture companies with the Jebsen Group of Norway.<br />

Item 9. ACTION WITH RESPECT TO REPORTS<br />

The minutes of the last special stockholders’ meeting held on July 15, 2010 and the Annual Report of<br />

Management for the year ended December 31, 2010 will be submitted to the stockholders for their<br />

approval.<br />

Item 10. MATTERS NOT REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED<br />

All corporate actions to be taken up at the annual stockholders’ meeting this June 22, 2011 will be<br />

submitted to the stockholders of the Registrant for their approval in accordance with the requirements<br />

of the Corporation Code.<br />

Item 11. AMENDMENT OF O<br />

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS<br />

For approval of the stockholders this June 22, 2011 meeting is the resolution of the Board to amend<br />

the First Article of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company as follows (proposed amendment<br />

underscored):<br />

"FIRST: That the name of the corporation shall be<br />

ATS CONSOLIDATED (ATSC), INC.<br />

(formerly "Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC) Corporation")<br />

Doing business under the name and style of "ATS”, “2GO”, “2GO Together”, “SuperFerry", “SuperFerry<br />

Travel and Leisure”, and “Cebu Ferries”<br />

This amendment is in relation to the terms of the acquisition by NENACO of AEV’s and ACO’s<br />

shareholdings in ATS, wherein the Aboitiz family required NENACO, within a reasonable period, to<br />

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emove any reference of the name “Aboitiz” from the corporate name, letterheads and other corporate<br />

profiles of ATS.<br />

Further, the Board resolved to amend the Second Article of the Articles of Incorporation of the<br />

Company to include the following purposes:<br />

(a) The business of rendering technical services requirement to customers nationwide for<br />

refrigerated marine container vans and related equipments or accessories including but not<br />

limited to repair and maintenance, equipment rental and leasing, technical consultancy and<br />

training, selling of spare parts, components and accessories, service contracting and to act as<br />

service agent on behalf of the various domestic and foreign container manufacturer with<br />

services but not limited to performing warranty and non- warranty repair services, selling of<br />

service parts, components and accessories, and consultancy services; and<br />

(b) To conduct and transact any and all lawful business, and to do or cause to be done any one or<br />

more of the acts and things herein set forth as its purposes, within or without the Philippines,<br />

and in any and all foreign countries, and to do everything necessary, desirable or incidental to<br />

the accomplishment of the purposes or the exercise of any one of more of the powers herein<br />

enumerated, or which shall at any time appear conducive to or expedient for the protection or<br />

benefit of this corporation.<br />

The purpose of the above-mentioned amendment is to include the business purposes of Reefer Van<br />

Specialist, Inc., which was merged into ATS.<br />

The Board also resolved to amend the Sixth Article of the Articles of Incorporation and Section 2,<br />

Article III of the By-Laws, of the Company, to increase the number of directors from nine (9) to thirteen<br />

(13). The purpose of the said amendments is to mirror the board of ATS with that of its parent<br />

company.<br />

The foregoing resolutions will be submitted to the stockholders of the Company during the June 22,<br />

2011 stockholders’ meeting for ratification.<br />

Item 12. OTHER PROPOSED ACTIONS<br />

The following matters shall likewise be submitted, for ratification, to the stockholders representing at<br />

least a majority of the outstanding voting capital stock of the Registrant:<br />

a) Ratification of all acts of the Board of Directors and Board Committee for the period<br />

covering May 28, 2010 through April 28, 2011 adopted primarily in the ordinary course of<br />

business (including those which have been the subject of previous disclosures to the<br />

Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange during said<br />

period), such as:<br />

i. approvals for the acquisition, lease, disposition of vessels as well as other personal<br />

and/or real properties;<br />

ii. approval to lease space for CDO Ticketing Office;<br />

iii. appointment of lawyers and/or attorneys-in-fact in connection with legal<br />

proceedings (including amicable settlement proceedings) affecting the Registrant<br />

and/or its assets;<br />

iv. appointment of replacement to directors/officers who rendered their respective<br />

resignations;<br />

v. appointment of authorized representative in negotiations with Keppel Cebu<br />

Shipyard, Inc.;<br />

vi. confirmation of authorized representative appointed in dealing with PDTC;<br />

vii. approval for the availment of certain credit facilities, execution of a collateral trust<br />

agreement and appoinment of UBP as trust agent;<br />

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viii. approval for treasury matters related to opening of accounts and bank transactions<br />

(including removal of/revisions to authorized bank signatories);<br />

ix. authority to apply for VAT exemption under RA 9295;<br />

x. authority to apply for local government permits;<br />

xi. authority to apply for registration of certain trademarks;<br />

xii. authority to enter into asset swap transaction;<br />

xiii. authority to subscribe additional shares in SFFC;<br />

xiv. authority to accept BOI terms and conditions;<br />

xv. authority to enter shipping agreements with Nestle Philippines, Inc.;<br />

xvi. appointment of authorized representatives to make purchases for loyalty awards<br />

and prizes;<br />

xvii. authority to sell its investments in ABOJEB, AJMSI, JMI and JMBVI; and<br />

xviii. authority to declare cash dividends.<br />

xix. approval of the 2011 Budget;<br />

xx. acceptance of pre-approval’s terms and conditions of the company’s registration<br />

with BOI;<br />

xxi. general authority of the president to pass resolutions for day-to-day operations of<br />

the company;<br />

xxii. approval of the 2010 audited financial statements;<br />

xxiii. approval for the availment of credit facilities with BDO;<br />

xxiv. approval of the execution of suretyship in favor of BPI;<br />

b) Minutes of Stockholders Meeting held last July 15, 2010<br />

During the Special Stockholders Meeting held, stockholders representing at least twothirds<br />

of the outstanding capital stock of the Corporation approved the statutory merger of<br />

ATS and its wholly owned subsidiary Reefer Van Specialists Inc. with ATS as the surviving<br />

corporation.<br />

Item 13. VOTING PROCEDURES<br />

As to each matter, which is to be submitted to a vote of security holders, furnish the following<br />

information:<br />

(a)<br />

Vote required for Approval<br />

The affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least a majority of the<br />

outstanding voting common shares of the Registrant is required for the approval<br />

and/or ratification:<br />

i. Minutes of Previous Special Stockholders’ Meeting;<br />

ii.<br />

iii.<br />

iv.<br />

Management Annual Reports for the preceding year;<br />

Election of the Board of Directors; and<br />

All Acts and Resolutions of the Board of Directors and Management since May<br />

28, 2010.<br />

The affirmative vote of stockholders representing at least two-thirds (2/3) of the<br />

outstanding capital stock of the Registrant is required for the approval and/or<br />

ratification of the following matters:<br />

i. Amendments to the First, Second and Sixth Articles of the Company’s Articles<br />

of Incorporation, changing the Company’s corporate name, business purpose,<br />

and increase the number of directors;<br />

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ii.<br />

Amendment of Section 2, Article III of the Company’s By-Laws, to increase the<br />

number of directors;<br />

(b)<br />

Method by which Votes will be counted<br />

At each meeting of the stockholders, every stockholder shall be entitled to vote in<br />

person or by proxy, for each share of stock held by him, which has voting power upon<br />

the matter in question. As provided in Section 7, Article II of the By-laws of the<br />

Registrant, except upon demand by any stockholder, the votes upon any question<br />

before the meeting, except with respect to procedural questions that shall be<br />

determined by the Chairman of the meeting, shall be by viva voce or show of hand.<br />

The method and manner of counting the votes of shareholders shall be in accordance<br />

with the general provision of the Corporation Code of the Philippines. The counting of<br />

votes shall be witnessed by representatives from the Company’s external auditor,<br />

SGV, stock and transfer agent Securities Transfer Services, Inc. (STSI) and the<br />

Company’s Corporate Secretary.<br />

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SIGNATURE PAGE<br />

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the<br />

information set forth in this report is true, complete and correct. This report is signed in the<br />

City of Manila on May 24, 2011.<br />

Lilian P. Cariaso<br />

Corporate Information Officer<br />

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MANAGEMENT REPORT<br />

I. CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />

1<br />

The Consolidated Audited Financial Statements for the year ended and as of December 31, 2010 are<br />

attached to this report.<br />

II. DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES<br />

There was no event in the past years where SGV and the Corporation had any disagreements with<br />

regard to any matter relating to accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or<br />

auditing scope or procedure.<br />

III. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS<br />

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)<br />

The following KPI’s are used to evaluate the financial performance of ATS and its subsidiaries:<br />

a. Revenues – ATS revenues are mainly composed of freight and passage revenues and they are<br />

recognized when the related services are rendered. Total Revenue for the three months ended<br />

March 31, 2011 is P3.0 billion. Further, in 2010, total revenue is P11.6 billion compared to P10.5<br />

billion in 2009.<br />

b. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) - is calculated by adding<br />

back interest expense, amortization and depreciation into income before income tax, excluding<br />

extraordinary gains or losses. EBITDA for March 31, 2011 is P115 million while in 2010, the<br />

Company’s EBITDA is P742million.<br />

c. Income before income tax (IBT)<br />

– is the earnings of the company before income tax expense. The<br />

Loss Before Income Tax for 2010 is P1.5 billion, 326% lower compared to P679.0 million in 2009.<br />

ATS reflected close to P897 million other charges brought about by Impairment loss on ships in<br />

operation and finance costs. The Loss Before Income Tax for March 31, 2011 is P320.3 million.<br />

d. Debt-to<br />

to-equity ratio – is determined by dividing total liabilities over stockholders’ equity. ATS’<br />

debt-to-equity ratio in 2010 is 2.14:1:00. ATS’ debt-to-equity ratio in 2011 is 2.37:1:0. Total<br />

liabilities increased by P304 million due to additional borrowings and Total equity stood at P3. 7<br />

billion or 7% lower compared to 2010 due to the loss for the first quarter of 2011.<br />

e. Current ratio – is measured by dividing total current assets by total current liabilities. The<br />

Company’s current ratio in 2010 is 0.56:1:00. Further, the Company’s current ratio as of March 31,<br />

2011 is 1.05:1:00. Total current assets is P5 billion or 6% higher than 2010. Total current liabilities<br />

are P4.7 billion or 43% decrease compared to 2010.<br />

The following table shows comparative figures of the Top Five key performance indicators (KPI) for<br />

2010, 2009, and 2008 (amounts in millions except for the financial ratios) based on the consolidated<br />

financial statements of ATS as well as each of its subsidiaries:<br />

Consolidated ATS and Subsidiaries<br />

March 31, 2011 Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008<br />

Revenues 3,048 11,611 10,510 10,273<br />

EBITDA (a) 115 742 1,394 944<br />

IBT (b) (320) (1,536) 679 119<br />

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (c) 2.37:1.0 2.14:1.00 1.05:1.00 1.1:1.00<br />

Current Ratio (d) 1.05:1.00 0.56:1.00 0.9:1.00 0.9:1.00<br />

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Consolidated Aboitiz One, Inc and Subsidiaries<br />

Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008<br />

Revenues 4,770 3,876 2,987<br />

EBITDA (a) 317 210 219<br />

IBT (b) 216 191 139<br />

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (c) 3.34:1.00 4.0:1.0 3.9:1.0<br />

Current Ratio (d) 0.9:1.00 0.9:1.0 0.9:1.0<br />

Supercat Fast Ferry Corporation<br />

Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008<br />

Revenues 599 443 377<br />

EBITDA (a) 219 147 42<br />

IBT (b) 27 79 (19)<br />

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (c) 2.3:1.00 4.9:1.0 11.7:1.0<br />

Current Ratio (d) 0.1:1.0 0.1:1.00 0.1:1.0<br />

MCC Transport Philippines, Inc.<br />

Dec. 31, 2010 Dec. 31, 2009 Dec. 31, 2008<br />

Revenues 1050 966 863<br />

EBITDA (a) 126 197 (132)<br />

IBT (b) 137 195 (131)<br />

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (c) 2.20:1.00 6.34:1.00 -6.81:1.00<br />

Current Ratio (d) 1.46:1.00 1.18:1.00 0.87:1.00<br />

a) Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (calculated by adding back<br />

interest expense and amortization and depreciation into income before income tax, excluding<br />

extraordinary gains and losses).<br />

b) Income before income tax<br />

c) Total liabilities / total stockholders’ equity<br />

d) Total current assets / total current liabilities<br />

Quarter Ended March 31, 2011<br />

Consolidated Income Statement<br />

ATS’ first quarter 2011 revenues reached P3.0 billion. Total revenues reflects a 3% decline versus last<br />

year since 2010 still includes the Aboitiz Jebsen Group of Companies, including international ship<br />

chartering , shipmanagement and crewing businesses.<br />

In December 2010, ATS then principal shareholders, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) and Aboitiz and<br />

Company (ACO), sold their combined shareholdings of 93.2% in ATS to Negros Navigation (NENACO)<br />

for a price of P1.8813 per share or a total of P4.3 billion. The sale however excluded the Aboitiz Jebsen<br />

group of companies. The Company sold its 62.5% equity stake in each of Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk<br />

Transport Corporation, Aboitiz Jebsen Manpower Solutions, Inc. and Jebsen Maritime Inc. to AEV for a<br />

total price of P 355.9 million. .It also sold its 50% equity stake in Jebsen Management (BVI) Limited to<br />

AEV for P 44.0 million. Buyers AEV and ACO paid the full price last January 2011.<br />

Local freight business of ATS reflected a 6% increase versus last year as both volumes and freight<br />

rates were higher. Similarly, passage business increased 7%. ATS has all 18 vessels operating during<br />

the quarter. Last year, three of the Company’s large SuperFerry vessels were under maintenance and<br />

drydocking, limiting its operating capacity.<br />

Supply chain business continues to grow with revenues from the sale of goods generated by the<br />

trading business posting a 32% increase due to a rise in number of principals.<br />

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Vessel fuel costs, the Company’s single largest expense, posted a 21% increase due to higher fuel<br />

prices and volume. ATS has responded by implementing upward rate adjustments to its freight rates.<br />

Another set of adjustments are set to be applied during the second quarter of the year. Terminal<br />

expenses increased because of higher transshipment and outside service expenses. Cost of sales also<br />

increased from higher sale of goods. 2010 overhead and charter hire expenses includes those relating<br />

to the sold international ship charter business.<br />

The rise in expenses coupled by higher finance costs from higher debt contributed to a P228 million<br />

loss.<br />

Earnings per Share<br />

Earnings Per Share is computed by dividing Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent<br />

over weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year. Earnings per share for the<br />

first three months of 2011 stood at (P0.09)/share compared to (P0.06)/share last year.<br />

The figures above are in P’MM except otherwise indicated<br />

Other changes (+/-5% or more) in the financial statement not covered in the above discussion<br />

None.<br />

Balance Sheet<br />

Current assets reached close to P5.0 billion. Receivables of P2.7 billion posted an 8% increase<br />

brought about by higher other trade receivables. Property and equipment reduced by P299 million to<br />

total P5.8 billion largely due to depreciation.<br />

Interest bearing debt rose P1.3 billion to reach P5.3 billion in March 2011. P4.0 billion of short term<br />

debt was refinanced to long term. Accounts payable of P3.4 billion lowered by 22% as last year’s dry<br />

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docking costs of vessels are being settled. Total equity of P3.7 billion decreased by P248 million or 6%<br />

due to lower retained earnings brought about by losses incurred during the first quarter of 2011.<br />

The figures above are in P’MM except otherwise indicated<br />

Other changes (+/-5% or more) in the financial statement not covered in the above discussion<br />

None.<br />

Cashflow Statement<br />

ATS borrowed funds to pay down its payables. Total capital expenditures of P346 million is much lower<br />

versus P1.3 billion last year as most of the vessels in 2010 were on scheduled drydocking and<br />

maintenance and there were vessel acquisitions last year. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the<br />

period stood at P863.4 million.<br />

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Fiscal Year 2010 vs. 2009<br />

Consolidated Income Statement<br />

Aboitiz Transport System (ATSC) Corporation (ATS), for the most part of 2010, operated on limited<br />

capacity as most of its fleet was on scheduled dry-docking and maintenance.<br />

Consolidated revenues increased by P1.1 billion compared to the previous year to reach P11.6 billion.<br />

Revenue from supply chain solutions, specifically trading, contributed to higher revenues overall.<br />

Local freight business also registered an increase of 1%, contributing a total of P5.3 billon in 2010.<br />

The market was being served by chartering freighter vessels in the absence of its own vessels that<br />

were on drydock and maintenance. Freight utilization reached 94% on SuperFerry vessels.<br />

2GO has fully integrated its total supply chain solutions business, the objective of which is to provide a<br />

more seamless solution to clients. Both Zoom in Packages (ZIP) and Reefer Van Specialists (RVSI)<br />

have been merged with ATS. ZIP’s business focus is on full container load (FCL) and loose container<br />

load (LCL) cargo while RVSI focuses on the cold chain business, which involves the transport of frozen<br />

and perishable goods. Merging these companies is seen to result in cost efficiencies and better<br />

synergies and ultimately serving customers better.<br />

Passenger business, inclusive of auxiliary revenues, reduced by P59 million or 3% to register at P2.18<br />

billion revenues from P2.24 billion in 2009. It was able to however, maximize its limited operating<br />

capacity achieving load factors of 79%.<br />

Total cost and expenses reached P12.2 billion, 21% higher than 2009. This is largely brought about by<br />

higher fuel expense as a result of rising average fuel prices. Given the uncertain fuel price behavior,<br />

ATS continues to undertake various initiatives to mitigate its negative impact including the use of less<br />

expensive type of fuel. Terminal expenses increased due higher outside services costs. The<br />

expanding trading business also contributed to higher cost of sales.<br />

ATS registered a P808.7 million Net Loss Attributable to Holders of the Parent. ATS booked a onetime<br />

Impairment loss on ships in operation of P778.8 million. Finance costs of P228.8 million are<br />

substantially higher versus last year from increased interest bearing loans. ATS borrowed funds to<br />

finance the purchase of three roll-on roll-off passenger vessels and two fast crafts. ATS also<br />

benefited from deferred income tax of P472.7 million.<br />

In December 2010, ATS principal shareholders, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) and Aboitiz and<br />

Company (ACO), sold their combined shareholdings of 93.2% in ATS to Negros Navigation (NENACO)<br />

for a price of P1.8813 per share or a total of P4.3 billion. The sale however excluded the Aboitiz Jebsen<br />

group of companies, which includes international freight chartering, ship management and manpower<br />

businesses. The Company sold its 62.5% equity stake in each of Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport<br />

Corporation, Aboitiz Jebsen Manpower Solutions, Inc. and Jebsen Maritime Inc. to AEV for a total price<br />

of P 355.9 million. .It also sold its 50% equity stake in Jebsen Management (BVI) Limited to AEV for P<br />

44.0 million. Buyers AEV and ACO paid the full price last January 2011. ATS recognized a net gain of<br />

P213 million from this sale. During the period, ATS recorded P305.4 million in net income from<br />

discontinued operations generated from the Aboitiz Jebsen group.<br />

Earnings Per Share<br />

Earnings Per Share is computed by dividing Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent<br />

over weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year. Earnings per share for<br />

2010 stood at (P0.33)/share. This is lower versus 2010 because of the net loss generated.<br />

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The figures above are in P’MM except otherwise indicated<br />

Consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement<br />

As of December 31, 2010, consolidated assets of ATS amounted to P12.4 billion, posting a 17%<br />

increase from December 31, 2009 of P10.6 billion. Property plant & equipment registered a 27%<br />

increase from 4.8 billion to 6.1 billion from the acquisition of three ropax vessels and higher vessel<br />

refurbishments & improvements. Assets of the company were being re-fleeted and modernized to<br />

increase operating efficiencies. Higher deferred income taxes from 256 million to 717 million also<br />

contributed to the increase in overall assets or 181% and higher other non-current assets from 263<br />

million to 390 million or 48%.<br />

Total current assets reflected a 2% decrease from P4.8 billion to P4.7 billion as of December 31, 2010.<br />

The decrease was mainly attributed to lower cash and cash equivalents from 1.1 billion to 764 million.<br />

The P332M decrease was offset by higher freight receivables and non-trade receivables relating to the<br />

sale of the Aboitiz Jebsen group of companies. Receivables from service fees and insurance and other<br />

claims however reflected a decrease as of the period.<br />

Total liabilities amounted to P8.5 billion, a 55% increase from 2009. Total interest bearing loans stood<br />

at P4.1 billion. This is inclusive of the P2 billion five-year corporate fixed rate note facility issued last<br />

May to finance vessel acquisitions and maintenance. Trade and other payables also registered higher<br />

than last year bought about by higher accrued expenses and dividends payable. ATS declared special<br />

cash dividends equivalent to P0.15 per share to all stockholders on record as of December 15, 2010.<br />

The special cash dividend represents the sales proceeds of the Aboitiz Jebsen companies, net of taxes<br />

and other related costs. The dividend payment was made on January 12, 2011.<br />

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Stockholders’ Equity decreased by 24% to P3.9 billion from P5.2 billion as of December 31, 2009 mainly<br />

due to lower retained earnings brought about by the net loss for the period.<br />

Balance Sheet<br />

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Cashflow Statement<br />

Total capital expenditures reached P3.4 billion mainly because of vessel acquisitions and dry-docking<br />

of five vessels to ensure their future reliability. These expenditures were financed by long-term debt.<br />

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at P764.2 million.<br />

Fiscal Year 2009 versus 2008<br />

Consolidated Income Statement<br />

Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) ended the year 2009 with net income attributable to equity holders of<br />

parent of P546.1 million, a 559% improvement over just P82.8 million in 2008.<br />

Consolidated revenues increase P237 million, largely from the sale of goods and service fees.<br />

In September 2009, ATS lost a ship and the Maritime Industry Authority thereafter temporarily<br />

suspended the remainder of its fleet. This greatly affected freight and passenger business. All<br />

vessels ultimately passed the Maritime Industry Authority’s audit and inspection and were cleared for<br />

sailing shortly after the suspension. All ATS vessels, their cargo and passengers are fully insured to<br />

the extent mandated by law. Devastating typhoons, affecting overall operations although ATS<br />

responded with speed and resources, also plagued the last quarter of 2009.<br />

Local freight business contributed P5.2 billon in 2009, an 8% or P148 million decrease from the same<br />

period in 2008. Passenger business, inclusive of auxiliary revenues, reduced by P343 million or 13% to<br />

register at P2.2 billion revenues from P2.6 billion in 2008.<br />

On the other hand, ATS’ overall value added business, inclusive of supply chain, jumped P709 million to<br />

reach P2.5 billion in 2009. ATS continues to build on this business with bright industry prospects.<br />

Fuel costs and charter hire costs dropped in 2009 leading to a P353 million decline in operating<br />

expenses and 48% improvement in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization<br />

(EBITDA) to register at P1.4 billion in 2009.<br />

Earnings Per Share<br />

Earnings Per Share is computed by dividing Net Income Attributable to Equity Holders of the Parent<br />

over weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the year. Earnings per share for<br />

2009 stood at P0.22/share. This is higher versus 2008 because of higher net income.<br />

Consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement<br />

On April 30, 2009, the principal stockholders of ATS namely, Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Aboitiz and<br />

Company, received a firm and final advice from KGLI-NM Holdings, Inc., that the proposed acquisition<br />

of ATS shares will no longer proceed based on the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of<br />

Agreement signed on September 23, 2008. ATS and Negros Navigation however, agreed to continue to<br />

explore service and process improvements for better margins and cost benefits to both companies.<br />

As of December 31, 2009, consolidated assets of ATS amounted to P10.6 billion, posting a 13%<br />

increase from December 31, 2008 of P9.4 billion.<br />

Total current assets reflected a 15% increase from P4.2 billion to P4.8 billion as of December 31, 2009.<br />

The increase was mainly attributed to higher Non-trade receivables by P266.6 million directly related<br />

to the SuperFerry 9 incident and higher Inventories such as materials, parts and supplies by P164.8<br />

million.<br />

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ATS’ net Property and Equipment increased by P580.3 million. Assets of the company were being<br />

refleeted and modernized to increase operating efficiencies. Slowly, ATS is increasing its capacities<br />

after it sold vessels in the past to capitalize on high market rates. In 2009, internally generated funds<br />

were used to purchase two freighters, two fast crafts, and one roro-passenger vessel at very<br />

competitive rates. In addition to asset purchases, funds were also use for the regular maintenance of<br />

its assets, including drydocking and vessel improvements.<br />

Total liabilities amounted to P5.5 billion, a 13% increase from 2008. Total interest bearing debt was up<br />

by P100.1 million from P1.3 billion in 2008. ATS continued to be committed in gearing towards a more<br />

solid financial position and delivering positive cash flows.<br />

Trade and other payables showed a P177.5 million or 5% addition from 2008 mainly from the increase<br />

in trade payables.<br />

Stockholders’ Equity likewise increased by 12% to P5.2 billion from P4.6 billion as of December 31,<br />

2008 due to higher net income of December 31, 2009.<br />

Cash generated from operations amounted to P1.1 billion. Total capital expenditures for the period<br />

stood at P1.9 billion. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year was at P1.1 billion.<br />

Material Changes (+/-5% or more) in the financial statement<br />

Income Statement<br />

• 2% higher total revenues due to:<br />

o 20% increase in service fees from higher warehousing revenue.<br />

o 49% increase in sale of goods due to full year operation of Scanasia Overseas, Inc.,<br />

(Scanasia) a supply chain company acquired by Aboitiz One, Inc. in June 2008.<br />

• 2% lower costs and expenses as a result of:<br />

o 6% lower operating expense primarily due to 34% lower fuel price, 19% lower food and<br />

subsistence, 41% lower sales concessions and 32 percent lower commissions.<br />

o 27% lower terminal costs due to lower transshipment fees.<br />

Balance Sheet<br />

• 13% higher total assets due to:<br />

o 18% higher net receivable primarily due to increase in non-trade receivables.<br />

o 52% increase of inventories because of higher merchandise inventory and higher<br />

materials, parts and supplies of spare parts.<br />

o 11% higher prepaid expenses<br />

o 328% higher investment in associates from MCCP’s improved results of operations and<br />

additional investment with Kerry-Aboitiz Logistics Inc. (KALI), the joint venture with Kerry<br />

Logistics Network of Hong Kong or KLN.<br />

o 14% higher property and equipment from additional vessels purchased.<br />

• 68% higher loans payable from additional bank borrowings<br />

• 12% higher stockholders’ equity from higher retained earnings<br />

Fiscal Year 2008 versus 2007<br />

Consolidated Income Statement<br />

ATS ended the year 2008 with consolidated revenues of P12.9 billion, a 16% increase versus P11.1<br />

billion in 2007.<br />

Freight business contributed P7.6 billion in revenues in 2008, a 9% or P616.1 million increase from<br />

P7.0 billion in 2007. The Company’s freight rates per twenty-equivalent unit (TEU) rose 16% as freight<br />

capacity is being filled up with its own supply chain and value added business. ATS has been reducing<br />

its reliance on spot and market cargo which is more price driven. In 2008, capacity remained at the<br />

same level as last year with close to 250,000 TEUs, at 88% utilization rate.<br />

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Passage business reduced by P41.1 million to register at P2.99 billion revenues (inclusive of auxiliary<br />

income) from P3.03 billion in 2007. The average rate per passenger had gone down by 5% as it<br />

continued to offer year-round promotional rates to drive up demand and face stiff competition from<br />

the airlines. Similar to the freight business, ropax passage capacity remained at the same level as the<br />

previous year with over 3.3 million passengers but with a much higher utilization rate at 70%, the<br />

highest attained in 4 years.<br />

For the year 2008, much of the Company’s efforts were geared towards developing its value-added<br />

business where it believes much of its future will lie. Aboitiz One Distribution, Inc.’s new warehouse<br />

with 22,000 pallet positions located in Taguig City has been operational since the beginning of 2009. In<br />

addition, Aboitiz One, Inc. purchased in June of 2008, Scanasia, a company engaged in the business of<br />

sales, marketing, warehousing and transportation of temperature-controlled and ambient food<br />

products to its customers in the Philippines. These resulted in a 28% increase in service fees to P1.01<br />

billion and 418% increase in sale of goods to P1.2 billion in 2008.<br />

Total costs and expenses jumped 14% with fuel, its single biggest expense, being the highest<br />

contributor to the rise in costs. Average fuel price for the year jumped 43% from the previous year.<br />

ATS directed its efforts in minimizing the impact of rising fuel costs by using less expensive type of<br />

fuel, lowering volume consumption and increasing freight rates. Cost of sales directly related to the<br />

supply chain business also registered an increase with the acquisition of Scanasia.<br />

ATS’ other income totaling P190.4 million is much lower than last year’s of P842.8 million. In 2007,<br />

ATS reflected a P748.9 million gain on disposal of property and equipment generated mainly from the<br />

sale of three vessels.<br />

Despite the rising costs, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)<br />

increased to 4% or P36 million versus December 31, 2007.<br />

ATS registered P99.4 million in net income from continuing operations. ATS ended the year with net<br />

income attributable to equity holders of parent of P82.8 million. This is lower compared to P420.0<br />

million in 2007 since ATS registered after tax gain on disposal of three vessels of P405.0 million.<br />

Earnings Per Share<br />

Earnings per share for 2008 stood at P0.03/share. This is lower versus 2007 because of lower net<br />

income.<br />

Consolidated Balance Sheet and Cash Flow<br />

Consolidated assets as of December 31, 2008, amounted to P9.4 billion. Its receivables of P2.0 billion<br />

increased by 6% as a result of higher trade receivables by P113.6 million from last year. Property and<br />

equipment is maintained at P4.2 billion. During the period in review, Goodwill of P256.5 million was<br />

reflected in the books from the purchase of SOI.<br />

Total liabilities reached P4.8 billion, 17% higher compared to 2007. The increase was a result of<br />

higher Interest bearing debt amounted to P1.3 billion in 2008 versus P570.2 million in 2007. The funds<br />

were utilized for the expansion of its supply-chain business, the purchase of a vessel under its Cebu<br />

Ferries brand and fuel-efficient fast craft vessels under its SuperCat brand.<br />

Stockholders’ Equity stood at P4.6 billion, a slight 2% increase over the previous year.<br />

Cash generated from operations amounted to P1.1 billion. Total capital expenditures for the period<br />

stood at P1.1 billion. The bulk of the capital expenditures were accounted for by the purchase of a<br />

vessel under its Cebu Ferries brand and fuel-efficient fast craft vessels under its SuperCat brand.<br />

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year was at P1.1 billion.<br />

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Material changes (+/- 5% or more) in the financial statements<br />

Income Statement<br />

• 9% increase in freight revenues is largely due to higher average freight rates and increased<br />

revenues from its subsidiary companies Zoom in Packages and Aboitiz One, Inc.<br />

• 4% decrease in passage revenues is due to lower volume and average passenger rates<br />

• 418% higher revenues from sale of goods generated by its value added businesses, Scanasia, a<br />

company purchased by Aboitiz One, Inc. in June 2008 and Aboitiz One Distribution, Inc.<br />

• 28% higher service fees revenues from logistics, warehousing and sales merchandise.<br />

• 37% increase in other revenues is due to overall higher passage auxiliary revenues.<br />

• 25% increase in total revenues largely from the increase in freight revenues.<br />

• 8% increase in operating expenses primarily due to 28% rise in fuel costs<br />

• 20% increase in terminal expenses largely due to the 125% increase in transportation and<br />

delivery costs which comprises the bulk of the company’s terminal expenses.<br />

• 414% increase in cost of sales because of Scanasia, a company acquired in June 2008.<br />

• 88% reduction on gain on disposal of property and equipment primarily because of the sale of<br />

three vessels in 2007.<br />

• 18% lower net finance costs due to lower interest bearing debt for the year.<br />

• 141% lower net foreign exchange gain is due to the weakening of the peso against the dollar<br />

throughout the year.<br />

• 1963% higher equity in net losses of associates is due to the Company’s share in MCC<br />

Philippines’ net loss.<br />

• 42% higher other income is largely attributable to management fee income rendered to third<br />

party entities.<br />

• 74% lower income tax principally because of lower taxable income.<br />

• 80% lower net income attributable to equity holders of parent largely because of vessel sales in<br />

2007.<br />

Balance Sheet<br />

• 6% higher net receivables due to higher trade receivables<br />

• 39% higher inventories because of higher materials, parts and supplies and higher fuel<br />

inventory.<br />

• 220% increase in loans payable mainly to finance the expansion of its supply-chain business<br />

• 5% higher accounts payable and other current liabilities largely due to higher trade payables<br />

All of these material changes were explained in detail in the management’s discussion and<br />

analysis of financial condition and results of operations stated above.<br />

Other Information<br />

Other material events and uncertainties known to management that would address the past and would<br />

have an impact on ATS’ future operations are discussed below.<br />

i. Total fuel/lubes expense is a major component of ATS’ total cost and expenses. Fuel<br />

prices continue to rise amidst turmoil in the Middle East and Africa. Fuel oil MTD May<br />

2011 is US$105/barrel. ATS is constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption to<br />

lessen the impact of the increasing fuel prices on the bottom line.<br />

ii.<br />

Except as disclosed in the management discussion and notes to the financial statements,<br />

there are no other known events that will trigger direct or contingent financial obligation<br />

that is material to ATS, including any default or acceleration of an obligation. There are<br />

also no other known trends, events or uncertainties that have had or that are reasonably<br />

expected to have a material favorable or unfavorable impact on revenues or income from<br />

operations.<br />

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iii.<br />

iv.<br />

All significant elements of income or loss from continuing operations are already<br />

discussed in the management discussion and notes to financial statements. Likewise any<br />

significant elements of income or loss that did not arise from ATS’ continuing operations<br />

are disclosed either in the management discussion or notes to financial statements.<br />

There is no material off-balance sheet transaction, arrangement, obligation, and other<br />

relationships of ATS with unconsolidated entities or other persons created during the<br />

reporting period.<br />

v. Seasonal aspects of the business are considered in ATS’ financial forecast.<br />

vi.<br />

ATS does not expect any liquidity or cash problem within the next twelve months. Capital<br />

expenditures are funded through cash generated from operations and additional<br />

borrowings.<br />

Outlook<br />

With its full fleet now in operation, focus will be on maximizing earnings. We aim to continue providing<br />

value added services at the lowest cost. Super Ferry vessels, with lower cost per slot can command<br />

higher service margins from its frequency, speed, reliability and overall better service. The<br />

strengthening of the Peso will help keep the company competitive. We are experiencing a thriving<br />

economy, with freight and passenger market growing at 9% and 14% respectively during the period in<br />

review. With no scheduled dry-docking in 2011, ATS is poised and ready to capitalize on the growth.<br />

Furthermore, ATS, jointly with NENACO, is expected to be a better and stronger company, creating<br />

greater value to shareholders.<br />

IV.<br />

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE GENERAL NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE BUSINESS OF THE<br />

REGISTRANT AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES<br />

ATS is the only integrated transport solutions provider in the country. Its principal business units are<br />

engaged in the movement of people operating under brand names ‘SuperFerry’, ‘SuperCat’, and ‘Cebu<br />

Ferries’ and the movement of cargos operating under the brand name ‘2GO’. ATS’ array of services<br />

geared towards cargo movements includes containerization, RoRo services, logistics and supply chain<br />

solutions. As of December 31, 2010, ATS has a total fleet of 23 operating vessels, of which 19 are<br />

company-owned ships.<br />

ATS’ was formed and organized in May 26, 1949 under the corporate name William Lines, Inc. It is<br />

majority owned by NENACO, one of the oldest domestic shipping companies in the Philippines.<br />

Many companies work together to bring the brands of ATS to life. They enable us to deliver on our<br />

brand promises. There are instances when two or more companies work together to provide the<br />

products and service offered by a single brand, such as the case of 2GO, which has evolved into a total<br />

supply chain solutions provider.<br />

In 2010, ATS has 9 operating subsidiaries and affiliates, Aboitiz One, Inc. (AONE), Supercat Fast Ferry<br />

Corp. (SFFC), Zoom in Packages, Inc. (ZIP), Reefer Van Specialists, Inc., Aboitiz Jebsen Bulk Transport<br />

Corporation (ABOJEB), Aboitiz Jebsen Manpower Solutions, Inc. (AJMSI), Jebsen Maritime Inc. (JMI),<br />

Jebsen Management (BVI) Limited and MCC Transport Philippines, Inc (MCCP).<br />

However, ZIP and RVSI were merged into ATS by way of a statutory merger in July and September<br />

2010, respectively.<br />

Further, in December of the same period, the Board of ATS approved to sell its 62.5% equity stake in<br />

ABOJEB, AJMSI and JMI to AEV. The Board also approved the sale 50% ownership in JMBVI to ACO.<br />

Both sales were a result of the implementation of the terms and conditions for the acquisition by<br />

NENACO of AEV’s and ACO’s shares in ATS.<br />

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Significant Operating Subsidiaries of ATS<br />

Aboitiz One , Inc.<br />

Business Development<br />

AONE was incorporated on July 20, 1978. It is 100% owned by ATS. It is in the business of offering<br />

supply chain solutions in accordance with customers’ needs. A-One’s operation is supported by a<br />

logistical backbone which comprises delivery vans, motorcycles, trucks and vans, refrigerated trucks<br />

and vans, prime movers and trailers. The company has more than 237 retail outlets and agents at<br />

various strategic locations nationwide, providing customers easy access and convenience.<br />

Through AONE’s subsidiaries, it offers a whole range of 2GO supply chain solutions. Supply chain<br />

solutions include warehousing services, transport and logistics, sales and merchandising and trade<br />

marketing.<br />

AONE Subsidiaries<br />

Hapag-Lloyd Philippines, Inc. (HLP)<br />

HLP was incorporated on April 23, 1992. It is 85% owned by AONE.<br />

It is in the business of acting as an agent of Hapag-Lloyd AG, a global shipping container line<br />

engaged in global door-to-door container transport. Hapag-Lloyd AG provides global shipping<br />

services to major trade lanes such as Europe, Asia, North America, Canada, the Middle East<br />

and the South American East Coast.<br />

Aboitiz Projects T.S. Corporation (APTSC)<br />

APTSC was incorporated on August 5, 1996. It is 50% owned by AONE.<br />

It is in the business of project cargo transportation and management, which involves the<br />

haulage and transportation of heavy and bulk-sized equipment such as those used in mining,<br />

power plants and telecommunication infrastructure.<br />

It is a joint venture between AONE and Hansameyer Global Transport Pte. Ltd., a<br />

transportation company headquartered in Germany specializing in project transport logistics<br />

and engineering project management consultancy.<br />

Aboitiz One Distribution Inc. (AODI)<br />

AODI was incorporated last January 15, 2007. It is 100% owned by AONE.<br />

It is in business of providing complete supply chain management.<br />

Scanasia Overseas Inc. (Scanasia)<br />

The 100%-purchase of Scanasia in June 2008 completes AONE’s portfolio for a full supply<br />

chain solutions provider.<br />

Scanasia was incorporated on September 13, 1985. It is in the business of sales, marketing,<br />

warehousing and transportation of temperature-controlled and ambient food products to its<br />

customers in the Philippines. It is the Philippines’ premier chilled distributor carrying<br />

approximately 80% of the products in the chiller section in any supermarket today. It currently<br />

represents 19 international principals carrying 46 brands and 4 domestic/local principals<br />

carrying 39 brands. Scanasia has nationwide coverage for both retail and foodservice<br />

segments. Scanasia is considered as brand builders versus regular trading companies.<br />

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Kerry – Aboitiz Logistics Inc. (KALI)<br />

KALI was incorporated in March 30, 2009. It is effectively 51% owned by AONE.<br />

It is engaged in the business that aims to offer innovative, cost effective and reliable services<br />

on international air and sea freight and cargo forwarding, cargo consolidation, as a project<br />

cargo and break bulk agent, warehousing and distribution, trucking and door-to-door delivery.<br />

With the global clout of Kerry Logistics and the domestic dominance of ATS, KALI is poised to<br />

provide better service to its clients<br />

Supercat Fast Ferry Corporation<br />

SFFC was incorporated on June 20, 2001. It is 100% owned by ATS.<br />

It is in the business of providing fast craft passenger services under the SuperCat brand name. At<br />

present, SFFC operates six fast craft vessels with a total gross weight of 1,355 tons and a total<br />

passage capacity of 1,484 passengers. Its vessels service the ports of Cebu, Ormoc, Tagbilaran,<br />

Batangas and Calapan.<br />

MCC Transport Philippines, Inc.<br />

MCCP was incorporated on May 11, 2007. It is 33% owned by ATS.<br />

It is in the business of providing containerized services in the Philippines.<br />

Vessel Fleet<br />

As of December 31, 2010, ATS has a total fleet of 19 company-owned operating vessels. The fleet<br />

consists of 7 fast crafts under the brand name ‘SuperCat’, 10 RoRo/Pax vessels including 6 under the<br />

‘SuperFerry’ brand, 4 vessels under ‘Cebu Ferries’ brand, and 2 freighters under the ‘2GO’ brand. ATS<br />

vessel fleet has a combined Gross Registered Tonnage of approximately 98,849 metric tons, total<br />

passenger capacity of approximately 14,164 passengers and aggregate cargo capacity (including those<br />

under MCCP, a joint venture of the registrant) of approximately 4,168 twenty-foot equivalent units<br />

(TEUs).<br />

Land, Buildings and Warehouses<br />

The Company owns several pieces of land and a number of buildings and warehouses. These are used<br />

in the normal course of business. Details of said properties are attached to the Company’s SEC Form<br />

17-A under Schedules E.1 and E.2.<br />

Ports of call<br />

ATS’ extensive presence throughout the country is carried out through its branch operations and<br />

agency networks. These are located primarily in Bacolod, Batangas, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro,<br />

Calapan, Cebu, Cotabato, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Manila, Nasipit, Ormoc,<br />

Ozamis, Surigao, and Zamboanga.<br />

Market Share<br />

As of December 31, 2010, ATS continues to dominate the Philippine Sea Travel with 63% market share<br />

in the passage service specifically in ports that they serve. Freight market share is estimated at 44%.<br />

Legal Proceedings<br />

There are certain legal cases filed against ATS and its subsidiaries in the normal course of business.<br />

Management and its legal counsel believe that they have substantial legal and factual bases for their<br />

position and are of the opinion that losses arising from these cases, if any, will not have material<br />

adverse impact on the consolidated financial statements.<br />

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V. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT<br />

The Names and Business Background of the registrant’s directors and executive officers are<br />

discussed in the information statement on page nos. 5-8.<br />

VI.<br />

MARKET PRICE OF AND DIVIDENDS ON REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED<br />

STOCKHOLDER MATTERS<br />

A. Market Information<br />

The Common Stock of the Corporation is listed at the Philippine Stock Exchange. As of latest market<br />

date, April 30, 2011, the market price of the Company’s common stock is P1.92 per share.<br />

Below is the range of high and low bid information for the Company’s common equity for each quarter<br />

within the last two fiscal years and any subsequent interim period:<br />

2011<br />

First Quarter<br />

2010<br />

First Quarter<br />

Second Quarter<br />

Third Quarter<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

2009<br />

First Quarter<br />

Second Quarter<br />

Third Quarter<br />

Fourth Quarter<br />

High<br />

P= 1.95<br />

P= 1.20<br />

1.18<br />

1.24<br />

2.14<br />

P= 1.62<br />

1.66<br />

1.34<br />

1.22<br />

Low<br />

P= 1.77<br />

P= 1.02<br />

1.02<br />

1.09<br />

1.09<br />

P= 1.42<br />

1.20<br />

1.16<br />

1.12<br />

B. Stockholders<br />

The number of common shareholders of record as of April 30, 2011 was 1,994.<br />

stockholders as of April 30, 2011 are as follows:<br />

The top 20 common<br />

Name<br />

No. of Shares Held<br />

% to total<br />

1. Negros Navigation Co., Inc. 2,400,141,995 98.12<br />

2. PCD Nominee Corporation (Filipino) 10,285,114 0.42<br />

3. Francis C. Zosa, Jr. 7,200,000 0.29<br />

4. Union Properties, Inc. 1,578,125 0.06<br />

5. Abacus Securities Corporation 1,530,000 0.06<br />

6. Santiago Tanchan III 1,262,500 0.05<br />

7. Constantine Tanchan 1,262,500 0.05<br />

8. PCD Nominee Corporation (Foreign)<br />

9. Harrison Abella Ong<br />

1,199,243<br />

890,062<br />

0.05<br />

0.04<br />

10. Ramon Rivero<br />

11. Fast Cargo Transport Corp.<br />

757,500<br />

744,875<br />

0.03<br />

0.03<br />

12. Union Bank of the Philippines 744,875 0.03<br />

13. Philips Multiemployer Retirement Plan 631,250 0.03<br />

14. Prudential Guarantee & Ass Inc. 458,287 0.02<br />

15. AMA Rural Bank of Mandaluyong, Inc. 441,875 0.02<br />

16. Alexander J. Tanchan<br />

17. Ramon R. Rivero<br />

18. Elizabeth Chiu<br />

430,260<br />

404,000<br />

378,750<br />

0.02<br />

0.02<br />

0.02<br />

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19. Iker Aboitiz<br />

20. Francisco Benedicto<br />

C. Dividends Declaration<br />

372,389<br />

349,125<br />

0.02<br />

0.01<br />

In December 01, 2010, the Board approved the declaration of a special cash dividend equivalent to<br />

P0.15 per share to all ATS stockholders of record as of December 15, 2010. The special cash dividend<br />

represents the sales proceeds of the Aboitiz Jebsen companies net of taxes and other related costs.<br />

Dividends were paid last January 12, 2011.<br />

Further, there were no dividends declared during the period 2008, 2009 and the 1 st quarter of 2011.<br />

VII.<br />

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE<br />

There have been studies relating managerial behaviour and organizational performance to good<br />

corporate governance. While academic research and institutional studies have very limited<br />

explanatory power to draw substantive conclusions about the impact of corporate governance on<br />

corporate performance, there is plenty of hard evidence to show that investors pay more for wellgoverned<br />

companies. There is also widespread recognition on the importance of transparency and<br />

accountability both in government and in the business community.<br />

As businesses continue to open up to the global market and liberalization happens, the decisionmaking<br />

process becomes more diffused. This brings up the level of accountability of corporate leaders<br />

to all their stakeholders, including employees, customers and in particular, their shareholders.<br />

In ATS, no less than the Board of Directors, at the top of the company’s corporate governance<br />

structure, who takes the lead. It is the Board who is tasked to strike a balance between conformance<br />

and performance; long-term strategy and day-to-day operations; form and substance.<br />

The Board is the key to the success of any corporate governance directive.<br />

BOARD STRUCTURE<br />

They say that the Board is only as good as the people who form it. Up until the ATS buyout in December<br />

28, 2010, the ATS Board was composed of nine (9) members, two (2) of which are independent<br />

directors highly respected in the industry.<br />

Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz, Chairman<br />

Bob D. Gothong<br />

Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Erramon I. Abotiz<br />

Roberto E. Aboitiz / Mikel A. Aboitiz<br />

Justo A. Ortiz<br />

Sabin M. Aboitiz<br />

Washington Z. Sycip, Independent Director<br />

Emily A. Abrera, Independent Director<br />

Roberto E. Aboitiz was officially replaced by Mikel A. Aboitiz as Director during the Board meeting held<br />

May 27, 2010.<br />

A new board was formed upon the completion of the ATS sale to NENACO.<br />

Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz, Chairman<br />

Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr.<br />

Jeremias E. Cruzabra<br />

Mark E. Williams<br />

Michelle Lu<br />

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Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Bob D. Gothong<br />

Francis Chua, Independent Director<br />

Amb. Raul C. Rabe, Independent Director<br />

BOARD MEETINGS<br />

In the January 27, 2011 report to the SEC, the ATS Corporate Secretary’s Certification on Directors’<br />

Attendance in Board Meetings summarized the attendance record of the members of the Board of<br />

Directors of the corporation for the period January 1, 2010 to December 28, 2010.<br />

Meetings Held in 2010<br />

Director<br />

Jan Feb Feb Mar May Jul Sep Nov Dec Dec<br />

21 10 26 25 27 29 14 11 01 28<br />

P/M<br />

Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz P X P P P P P P X P 8/10<br />

Bob D. Gothong P P X P P P X P P P 8/10<br />

Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr, P P P P P P P P X P 9/10<br />

Erramon I. Aboitiz P P P P X P X P X P 7/10<br />

Roberto E. Aboitiz P X P P NA NA NA NA NA NA 3/4<br />

Justo A. Ortiz P X P P P P P P P X 8/10<br />

Sabin M. Aboitiz P P P P P P P P P P 10/10<br />

Washington Z. Sycip P X P X X P P P P X 6/10<br />

Emily A. Abrera P P P P P P P P P X 9/10<br />

Mikel A. Aboitiz NA NA NA NA NA P X P X P 3/5<br />

Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P 1/1<br />

Jeremias E. Cruzabra NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P 1/1<br />

Raul C. Rabe NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P 1/1<br />

Michelle Lu NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P 1/1<br />

Mark E. Williams NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA P 1/1<br />

William Moses NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA X 0/1<br />

P = Present<br />

X = Absent<br />

M = Maximum Number of Meetings that the relevant Board Member could have attended during the<br />

period January 1 to December 28, 2010<br />

NA = “Not Applicable” because the Board Member was not a member of the Board during the relevant<br />

meeting date.<br />

BOARD COMMITTEES<br />

The Board has three (3) committees—the Nomination and Compensation Committee, the Audit and<br />

Corporate Governance Committee, and the Risk Management Committee. The Board and its<br />

committees oversee and advise management in developing the company’s financial and business<br />

goals, oversee its public disclosures and the processes behind them, and evaluate management's<br />

performance in pursuing and achieving those goals.<br />

NOMINATION AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE<br />

The Nomination and Compensation Committee is mainly responsible for<br />

• Establishing the criteria for the selection of directors and senior management and<br />

recommend Board nominees and committee membership.<br />

• Establishing the overall compensation philosophy of the company including directors and<br />

employee compensation, benefits and incentive plans.<br />

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This committee is likewise is responsible in reviewing the management development and succession<br />

policies.<br />

In 2010, the committee membership was as follows:<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Jon Ramon M. Aboitiz<br />

: Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Emily. A. Abrera, Independent Director<br />

Xavier Jose Aboitiz, Ex-Officio member<br />

Lilian P. Cariaso, Ex-Officio member<br />

Mr. Xavier Jose Aboitiz is the Senior Vice President for Human Resources of Aboitiz Equity Ventures,<br />

Inc. (AEV). Ms. Lilian P. Cariaso is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief<br />

Resource Officer of ATS.<br />

Starting January 2011, the appointed members of the committee are as follows:<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Sulficio O. Tagud, Jr.<br />

: Michelle Lu<br />

Mark E. Williams<br />

AUDIT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE<br />

The Board Audit and Corporate Governance Committee has oversight function over the audit activities<br />

performed by the company’s internal auditors and the nominated external auditor for the year. The<br />

committee oversees internal and disclosure controls and procedures.<br />

The committee also takes the lead in promulgating and overseeing the principles of corporate<br />

governance by reviewing committee charters, directors’ independence as well as code of ethics for<br />

executives, employees and directors.<br />

Composition<br />

The Board Audit and Corporate Governance Committee is composed of three (3) board members, one<br />

(1) of which is an independent director and two (2) ex-officio members.<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Washington Z. Sycip, Independent Director<br />

: Justo A. Ortiz<br />

Sabin M. Aboitiz<br />

Stephen G. Paradies, Ex-Officio member<br />

Lilian P. Cariaso, Ex-Officio member<br />

Stephen G. Paradies is Senior Vice President and Chief Finance Officer of AEV.<br />

For 2011, the new Board Audit and Corporate Governance Committee is as follows:<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Francis C. Chua, Independent Director<br />

: Michelle Lu<br />

Mark E. Williams<br />

Geoffrey Seeto, Ex-Officio member<br />

Evan C. McBride, Ex-Officio member<br />

Committee Meetings<br />

The Audit and Corporate Governance Committee met three (3) times in 2010. All three meetings were<br />

duly attended by the committee members.<br />

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In its meetings, the committee tables for discussion the audit master plan for the year; the highlights<br />

of internal audit results and the corresponding action plans; the performance of the internal audit<br />

team; the selection and approval of the external auditor for the year and their audit timetable; and the<br />

presentation and endorsement for Board approval of the prior year’s audited financial statements.<br />

In the presentation of the audit master plan for the year, the committee reviews and assesses the<br />

robustness of the audit risk assessment methodology used by internal audit as this becomes the basis<br />

in allocating its limited manpower resources to auditable units that are rated to be comparatively<br />

riskier than others.<br />

A detailed Audit Committee Report for 2010 is presented in a subsequent section.<br />

RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE<br />

The ultimate accountability over risk oversight and risk management in the organization rests with the<br />

Board. However, the Risk Management Committee, as a Board subcommittee, is responsible in<br />

leading the organization’s strategic direction in the management of material business risks such that<br />

leaders are able to make informed decisions. The committee also provides oversight for the<br />

establishment, implementation, and effectiveness review and assessment of the company’s risk<br />

management framework.<br />

The ATS Risk Management Committee in 2010 was composed of the following:<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Bob D. Gothong<br />

: Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Mikel A. Aboitiz<br />

Washington Z. Sycip, Independent Director<br />

Rolando C. Cabrera, Ex-Officio member<br />

Lilian P. Cariaso, Ex-Officio member<br />

Annacel A. Natividad, Ex-Officio member<br />

For 2011, the composition of the Risk Management Committee has been nominated as follows:<br />

Chairman<br />

Members<br />

: Amb. Raul C. Rabe, Independent Director<br />

: Enrique M. Aboitiz, Jr.<br />

Michelle Lu<br />

Geoffrey Seeto, Ex-Officio member<br />

Evan C. McBride, Ex-Officio member<br />

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY<br />

Meritocracy based. This is the corporate compensation philosophy for executive remuneration in ATS.<br />

Commensurate compensation is given based on the annual performance evaluation of its executives.<br />

Any change in compensation is subject to full discussion and concurrence by the Board upon the<br />

review and recommendation of its Board Nomination and Compensation Committee.<br />

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT<br />

The table of the monthly fixed allowance and per diem per meeting attendance of the ATS Board of<br />

Directors in 2010 is shown below.<br />

Compensation Director Chairman of the<br />

Board<br />

Monthly Fixed Allowance P80,000 P120,000<br />

Board Meeting Per Diem P30,000 P45,000<br />

Committee Meeting Per Diem P30,000<br />

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Total compensation paid/accrued for services in all capacities provided by the Directors and ATS<br />

Senior Management during the year ended December 31, 2010 amounted to P65.3 million. This covers<br />

basic salary, the statutory 13th month pay and the performance bonus.<br />

BOARD SELF-ASSESSMENT<br />

In 2009, ATS adopted another corporate governance measure—the Board Self-Assessment Survey.<br />

The goal of the self-assessment survey is to further enhance board performance and thereby<br />

strengthen corporate management. The survey allows the Board and its committees to assess their<br />

effectiveness in governance both as individuals and as a group. The self-assessment also helps the<br />

Board to meet standards and expectations imposed on them by the people they are supposed to<br />

serve—investors, shareholders—as well as regulatory bodies.<br />

In 2010, the same survey was conducted. The results are as follows.<br />

Individual<br />

Assessment<br />

Group<br />

Assessment<br />

Directors who Participated in the Survey (9 of 9) 9 9<br />

% Participation 100% 100%<br />

The results of the Individual Assessment survey revealed, among others, that all board members have<br />

formally attended the corporate governance seminar and each ensure that principles of good<br />

corporate governance are complied at all times. The board members act in the best interest of the<br />

company and its stakeholders in a manner characterized by transparency, accountability and fairness.<br />

They also keep themselves informed of industry developments and business trends. Each member<br />

thinks they have contributed in formulating the overall strategic direction of the company but believes<br />

it can be further improved.<br />

The results of the Board Performance Assessment survey showed overall satisfaction in board<br />

performance. The board has been described to have an open atmosphere, with members always<br />

willing to discuss any issue that comes up. Within its satisfaction are frequency of board meetings,<br />

relevancy of the agenda and discussion points and the well-prepared, clear, concise and accurate<br />

materials that members receive five days before the scheduled meeting.<br />

Most members of the board have shown preference in a yearly evaluation of the Board, CEO and<br />

officers. They also wish to visit company facilities and encourage managers and line leaders (vs<br />

management executives) to present to the Board for additional insight.<br />

Moving forward, the Board's time and attention should be more focused on the sustainability of each<br />

subsidiary and the Group. This includes cost effectiveness and future profitability, strengthening of<br />

balance sheet and lowering debt as well as the competitive advantages of both the company and the<br />

various industry segments it operates. Discussion should also be centered on risk management,<br />

overall strategic direction and corporate social responsibility.<br />

PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AND ANALYSTS MEETING<br />

The Company’s financial results are presented to its investors and other interested parties during the<br />

Annual General Stockholders Meeting, the last of which was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in<br />

Makati City on May 27, 2010.<br />

Also, the ATS Investor Relations Office together with selected finance leaders hold Quarterly Briefings<br />

with analysts from various financial institutions to keep them abreast on the performance of the<br />

company.<br />

Advance announcements for both these meetings are done through a regulatory release as well as<br />

through the web.<br />

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The ATS website www.atsc.com.ph serves as the venue to release the results of business operations<br />

that include the Annual Financial Report, Quarterly Analysts Briefing, SEC filings and PSE disclosures.<br />

Information in the web provides equal access opportunity to all ATS stakeholders and the general<br />

public.<br />

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY<br />

In the pursuit of the mission to become more responsible corporate citizens, efforts of ATS on<br />

corporate social responsibility programs for 2010 were geared towards three (3) main areas:<br />

education, social advocacy and environmental protection and rehabilitation.<br />

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT<br />

The ATS Code of Business Conduct serves to guide employees actions aligned with the Company’s<br />

corporate values. The Code consists of policies relating to ethical and legal standards of behaviour<br />

that ATS expects of its employees. Its applicability extends to all the business units in the<br />

organization. The Code explicitly states the corresponding disciplinary actions that include suspension<br />

and termination for violations committed against company policies and the Code.<br />

WHISTLEBLOWING<br />

For several years now, ATS has given its employees the opportunity to access in good faith, thru its<br />

intranet-based Bureaucracy site, key leaders in management when they observe unethical and<br />

improper practices or any wrongful conduct in the organization.<br />

Unethical and improper practices shall mean any act or manner of behaviour that does not conform to<br />

the approved standard of social and professional behaviour covered in the company’s Code of Conduct.<br />

Confidentiality of the whistleblower is maintained to the greatest extent possible to ensure, not just<br />

the integrity of the employee and but of the intranet site as well.<br />

A separate channel is open to employees who want to report observations related to unlawful and/or<br />

criminal acts as well as health and safety violations that pose a threat to the well-being of an<br />

employee or to the security and reputation of the business. T his channel is also available in the<br />

corporate intranet as the Security, Safety and Compliance Office Incident Report System (IRS).<br />

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE SCORECARD<br />

While companies are not expressly mandated to comply with recommended best practices on<br />

corporate governance, the “comply-or-explain” approach employed by the SEC and PSE through its<br />

Corporate Governance scorecard and disclosures definitely exerted pressure for companies to comply.<br />

For the past 4 years, ATS has participated in the assessment of corporate governance standards and<br />

practices of publicly listed companies. This is an annual appraisal conducted by the Institute of<br />

Corporate Directors in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission.<br />

ATS corporate governance scorecard has improved from its 70% rating in 2007 to 90.3% in 2009 or<br />

from a second quartile ranking up to the Silver Category. The company is waiting for its 2010<br />

scorecard.<br />

The improvement is a testimony of the company’s unwavering pursuit of systemic corporate<br />

governance reforms within the organization.<br />

OUTLOOK<br />

For any company, more so for publicly listed companies such as ATS, the practice of good corporate<br />

governance is believed to bring about added shareholder value. Thus, there is a willingness to pay a<br />

premium for well-governed companies.<br />

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Under the new management, there is assurance to uphold the same level of commitment to the<br />

standards and principles of good corporate governance. The direction is to lead the business to a<br />

healthy and robust future as businesses become more complex and as markets become more open<br />

and global.<br />

FURTHER INFORMATION<br />

The following are available on www.atsc.com.ph/IR/governance<br />

• ATS Corporate Governance<br />

• ATS Articles of Incorporation<br />

• ATS Code of Business Conduct<br />

• ATS By-Laws<br />

• ATS Anti-Money Laundering Statement of Policies & Procedures<br />

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE<br />

As the business environment becomes more challenging, IT has to stay relevant in order to support<br />

the strategy and the requirements of the business.<br />

Cost Management<br />

In 2010, ATS IT continued with its efforts to optimize investments and reduce cost without sacrificing<br />

existing capabilities. Even as the IT team posted budget savings, they were able to deliver 88 projects<br />

that made business processes more efficient, improved the maturity level of IT processes, and helped<br />

reduce costs.<br />

Some of the cost reduction initiatives were:<br />

a) Virtualization which is a means of maximizing the existing servers by running more applications<br />

in them.<br />

b) Adoption of Open source technologies resulting in savings in license costs.<br />

c) Network rationalization which aims to reduce network bandwidth costs.<br />

The next wave of IT cost management strategies includes looking at more opportunities to use Public<br />

Cloud Computing, Software-as-a-Service (Saas), and simplifying the systems in ATS.<br />

The ongoing integration in 2GO gave opportunity to the development of a new IT architecture roadmap,<br />

which was aptly called One<strong>2Go</strong>. The end objective of the One<strong>2Go</strong> project is to improve customer<br />

service, help key users make better decisions, and reduce overall operational cost. All these can be<br />

made possible through better information management and reporting, and simplifying the IT<br />

architecture.<br />

There is a similar roadmap for the passage business’ main system called Nexus. Part of the roadmap<br />

is the Ticket-less project which is targeted to be completed in 2011. The project is good for the<br />

environment by using less paper. It also makes ticket purchase more convenient for our customers.<br />

Technology obsolescence will always be an issue in any organization and it needs to be addressed<br />

responsibly. If not done, it may affect the availability and reliability of our critical systems that are<br />

used to serve our customers. The strategy of ATS for the past years has been to replace old servers<br />

gradually. It also started upgrading its Oracle databases and application server software to more<br />

recent versions. This is just one of the many initiatives in support of our Enterprise Risk Management<br />

program.<br />

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Governance<br />

As part of the IT Governance program, the Company undertook major initiatives to address audit and<br />

risk management issues. First, we engaged a consultant for the enhancement of IT’s Disaster<br />

Recovery Plan (DRP). Second, the Company went into the documentation of Policy Standards<br />

Procedure Guidelines (PSPG) of IT process improvements, including Project Management<br />

methodology and Software Development LifeCycle (SDLC). And finally, the Company introduced the IT<br />

Balanced Scorecard that will serve as feedback mechanism on IT’s overall performance.<br />

Since the key to all these accomplishments is the many talents in ATS IT, the Company maintains an<br />

environment of continuous learning, attractive compensation, and practice of meritocracy in the<br />

Company’s IT team. This resulted in a manageable 7.7% attrition rate in IT in 2010.<br />

Innovation<br />

The role of IT in ATS has slowly evolved to include new capabilities that help the business units find<br />

ways to innovate. With approval from top management, the newly-created IT Innovation Team has<br />

launched a project that will support 2GO’s retail business. This state-of-the-art technology will serve<br />

as a vehicle in forging new partnership prospects with other companies, partnerships that will soon<br />

deliver new and exciting services to every Filipino and bring in additional revenues for ATS.<br />

The Information Technology of ATS continuously adapts to the changing business landscape and will<br />

endlessly introduce and foster the use of IT and technology-enabled innovations that are of strategic<br />

value to the business as the Company transforms into a new and better organization.<br />

ENTERPRISE WIDE RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM<br />

With the objective of keeping the focus on raising Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) awareness<br />

throughout the whole organization, ATS Risk Management Team started the development of Strategic<br />

Risk Management. Strategic risk management encompasses all activities intended to identify risks,<br />

solve problems, adapt to change, and successfully execute plans.<br />

Risk is now viewed not merely on losses and damages but more importantly becoming a tool in<br />

achieving the corporate objectives, realizing opportunities present in identified risks and shifting focus<br />

from preventive activities to more pro-active approach supporting frontlines on its objectives.<br />

With the integration of several subsidiary companies into ATS, operational risks were also reviewed -<br />

there were risks which were downgraded as a result of the implementation of the action plans to<br />

mitigate the identified risks. Each business unit has appointed a Risk Management champion and they<br />

are monitoring their own respective identified risks, ensuring that risk actions were properly<br />

implemented.<br />

There are two major programs under ERM that is being held annually in ATS, focusing on vessel<br />

operations and training of vessel officers and crew. First is the Vessel Performance System (VPS). It is<br />

a “Friendly” competition between vessel crew, both technical and hotel management, in search of the<br />

best over all managed vessel in the ATS Fleet. The objective of VPS is to improve overall performance<br />

of vessels on 4 major areas: Vessel Maintenance Vessel, Crew and Passenger Safety, Security and<br />

Passenger Satisfaction. Insurers have shown favorable interest on this. The winner in 2010 is<br />

SuperFerry 1.<br />

The other program is the Vessel Officers Conference. It is an annual gathering of vessel officers, with<br />

focus on strengthening Vessel Officers’ expertise on handling our vessels. It also provides updates on<br />

vessel operations and management, since this event is also attended by representatives from Freight,<br />

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Passage and Shipmanagement. It is also an avenue for discussion of vessel-related issues and<br />

eventually providing solutions. In 2010, carrying the theme “Developing Resilient Vessel Officers<br />

through Fostering Accountability”, ATS Vessel Officers Conference succeeded in getting the<br />

commitment of vessel officers to be more accountable in their actions and be better prepared to face<br />

future challenges.<br />

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT<br />

The Board Audit Committee (AudCom) is an independent operating body directly reporting to the Board<br />

of Directors. It assists the Board in the carrying out its functions by providing an oversight role in<br />

ensuring the integrity of the company’s financial reports, its compliance with regulatory requirements,<br />

and the performance of the company’s internal audit function.<br />

The AudCom maintains an effective working relationship with the Board by providing them information<br />

necessary in making good governance and audit-related decisions.<br />

Membership<br />

The Board Audit Committee is composed of three (3) Directors and two (2) Ex-Officio members. Prior<br />

to the ATS buyout by NENACO on December 28, 2010, the Board AudCom members are as follows:<br />

Washington Z. Sycip, Chairman, Independent Director<br />

Sabin M. Aboitiz, Director<br />

Justo A. Ortiz, Director<br />

Stephen G. Paradies, Ex-Officio<br />

Lilian P. Cariaso, Ex-Officio<br />

Under the new ownership, the Board AudCom for 2011 has been appointed and named as follows:<br />

Meetings<br />

Francis C. Chua, Chairman, Independent Director<br />

Michelle Lu, Director<br />

Mark Williams, Director<br />

Geoffrey Seeto, Ex-Officio<br />

Evan McBride, Ex-Officio<br />

The Board AudCom held three (3) meetings in 2010. All meetings were attended by the AudCom<br />

members.<br />

Committee Member Feb 25 July 29 Nov 25<br />

Washington Z. Sycip <br />

Sabin M. Aboitiz <br />

Justo A. Ortiz <br />

In its first meeting for the year, the AudCom reviews, discusses and endorses for Board approval the<br />

previous year’s Audited Financial Statements of ATS presented by the company’s external auditing<br />

firm. The following are likewise presented to the AudCom in February—the general assessment of the<br />

company’s internal control system and the internal audit plans and programs for the year.<br />

In subsequent meetings, internal audit reports are presented and discussed extensively. For 2010,<br />

discussion highlights were focused in the areas of vessel and passenger safety and security as well as<br />

new systems-related audits particularly the implementation of SAP in its supply chain businesses.<br />

The selection and approval of the external auditor for the year is agreed upon and endorsed to the<br />

Board during the AudCom’s midyear meeting.<br />

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General Assessment of Internal Controls<br />

The framework of control, risk management and governance processes are generally sound, adequate<br />

and working effectively within the ATS group of companies.<br />

The culture of accountability is apparent with the general adherence of employees to management<br />

policies and directives in order to achieve company objectives.<br />

The internal control system is effectively designed to safeguard assets; to secure the relevance,<br />

reliability and integrity of information and as far as possible the completeness and accuracy of<br />

records; and to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.<br />

For 2010, while most business units posted increases in their audit ratings compared to the previous<br />

year, the less-than-satisfactory results of the supply chain finance and SAP systems audits pulled<br />

down the total group average rating.<br />

Various measures are being undertaken by management including organizational restructuring across<br />

all business units to allow streamlining of functions for the effective execution of responsibilities.<br />

Continuous enhancement of performance metrics, strict implementation of KPI monitoring, and<br />

speedy resolution of audit issues raised are likewise given focus to assure company objectives are<br />

met.<br />

Moving forward, ATS management is responsible in maintaining the internal control system and<br />

ensuring that resources are properly applied in the manner and to the activities intended.<br />

The AudCom is pleased to note that the business units have been proactive in addressing<br />

recommendations with regards to the enhancement of the internal control environment.<br />

Risk Management<br />

Risk management is fast becoming an ingrained concept and way-of-life in the organization. However,<br />

the establishment of a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan remains a major area that needs top<br />

management support and directive to see it to completion.<br />

Corporate Governance<br />

Good corporate governance is practiced not because it is required by law but because it promotes ATS<br />

core values of transparency, openness, and accountability. For ATS, corporate governance and a<br />

value-oriented management are pillars of business resilience.<br />

ATS’ adherence to good business practices is evidenced by the results of the annual nationwide<br />

corporate governance scorecard conducted by the Institute of Corporate Directors. From a 70% rating<br />

in 2007, the ATS score has improved to 90.3% (Silver Category).<br />

External Audit<br />

In July 2010, the AudCom endorsed for Board approval the renewal of SGV as the company’s external<br />

auditor for the year 2010.<br />

SGV and Co, the external auditor of ATS, provided an overview of the audit work to be conducted for the<br />

2010 statutory audit during the November AudCom meeting. The audit work focused mainly on audits<br />

of internal controls and how these safeguard the financial reporting including the financial statements<br />

of the company.<br />

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Noteworthy, in compliance with corporate governance policy, SGV reported during the November 2010<br />

meeting, that it will be replacing its Lead Financial Audit Partner, Ladislao Z. Avila, in 2011 as it is his<br />

fifth year as SGV partner assigned to ATS.<br />

2010 Financial Results<br />

During the period covered by this report, the new Board AudCom concurred with the opinions<br />

expressed by ATS’ external Auditor, SGV and Company, on the overall presentation of the financial<br />

statements of the company.<br />

The audit also included an evaluation of the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the<br />

reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management.<br />

The audit concluded that the balance sheets and the related statement of income and expenses, cash<br />

flows, changes in capital and reserves present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of<br />

ATS.<br />

Based on the judgment about quality of accounting principles, SGV disclosed that the accounting<br />

principles used by ATS are in compliance with the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards.<br />

Significant accounting principles are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, as required by<br />

the standards.<br />

Internal Audit<br />

In accordance with established Standards and Code of Ethics of the profession, the Internal Audit<br />

Department (IAD) continually strives to improve the proficiency, effectiveness and quality of the<br />

Internal Audit activities.<br />

The IAD reported to the Board AudCom, in its meeting held March 02, 2011, the annual general<br />

assessment of the company’s compliance and procedures. Highlights on the validation of the<br />

operational effectiveness of key activities and controls within these policies and procedures were<br />

likewise presented. The assessment focused on policies and procedures relating to processes in<br />

finance, operations, and IT systems. A summary update on management action plans for audit issues<br />

raised requiring follow-up was also presented.<br />

The accomplishments realized by IAD in 2010 were not without difficulties. There were a number of<br />

constraints and limiting factors such as unfilled manpower plantilla and underestimated number of<br />

man days to cover engagements for first-time audits and new auditable units.<br />

Despite above operational challenges and with available resources at hand, IAD continued to deliver its<br />

value-adding services to help improve operations; to serve the shareholders and management of ATS;<br />

to partner with the business units in enhancing current performance and future competitiveness, and<br />

to supply a source of future management talent and be an active participant in the improvement of<br />

ATS.<br />

Approval<br />

Approved by the ATS Board Audit Committee and signed on its behalf by:<br />

Mr. Washington Z. Sycip<br />

Chairman, ATS Board Audit Committee<br />

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Name and Address – Request for SEC Form 17-A Annual Report<br />

Any Stockholder, upon request, will be provided with a copy of the Company’s Annual Report in SEC<br />

Form 17-A without charge. The name and address of the person whom such written request is to be<br />

directed is as follows:<br />

LILIAN P. CARIASO<br />

CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER<br />

ABOITIZ TRANSPORT SYSTEM (ATSC) CORPORATION<br />

ORATION<br />

12/F TIMES PLAZA BUILDING<br />

U.N. COR TAFT AVE., ERMITA, MANILA<br />

This Information Statement and the Annual Report in SEC Form 17-A will be posted at ATS’ website:<br />

http://www.atsc.com.ph<br />

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