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25 PSE firms still below minimum public ownership level

With just three weeks remaining until the deadline set by the Philippine Stock Exchange, twenty-five (25) publicly-listed firms remain in danger of being delisted from the local bourse for failing to meet the rule on minimum public ownership.

Back in June 2012, at least 27 companies have been reported to have not met the 10% public float requirement and were given until December 31, 2012 to comply. (See: PSE to delist 27 firms if 10% Public Float rule not met)

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Socioeconomic classes (SEC) ABCDE explained

Market researchers and brand marketers usually use five socioeconomic classes — Class A, B, C, D, E — when describing income segments of a population.

In the Philippines, it’s tough to describe who really comprise these segments and how big the segments are due to lack of credible and substantive researches.

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