GMA Network, Inc. is engaged in the radio and broadcasting business.

The company also involves in film

GMA Network was founded by Robert La Rue Stewart in 1950 as Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) with
flagship AM radio station DZBB. RBS ventured into television in 1961 and began broadcasting on Channel
7 in the Greater Manila Area.
In 1974, the triumvirate of Felipe L. Gozon, Menardo R. Jimenez and Gilberto M. Duavit took over the
management of RBS. In 1996, RBS was renamed GMA Network, Inc.
Today, GMA Network, Inc. is the leading broadcasting company in the Philippines which produces the
most innovative, most trusted, and top rating TV programs. It operates a network of 47 VHF and 41 UHF
TV stations, as well as 25 radio stations throughout the country.
Apart from its television and radio businesses, GMA also owns a wide array of media-related entities
engaged in program syndication, film production, music publishing and distribution, set design and
implementation, audio-visual production, and new media.
GMA Network, Inc. was officially listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2007. GMA is set to launch its
Digital TV Transmission (DTT) project in 2017.

GMA Network, Inc. is a Philippines-based media broadcasting company. The Company is engaged in television and radio broadcasting, the
production of programs for domestic and international audiences, and other related businesses. The Company operates in three segments:
television and radio, international subscription and other businesses. The Company's television and radio segment is engaged in television
and radio broadcasting activities, and the sale of national and regional advertising time. The Company's international subscription segment is
engaged in subscription arrangements with international cable companies. The Company's other businesses segment includes movie
production, consumer products and other services. The Company is involved in film production, and other information and entertainment-
related businesses. The Company has approximately 50 very high frequency (VHF) and approximately 40 ultra-high frequency (UHF)
television stations throughout the Philippines.

GMA Network, Inc. (GMA7) is engaged in television and radio broadcasting, and news media
services. GMA7 provides a variety of programs such as news and public affairs, sitcoms, dramas,
and variety shows. The company's main channel is Channel 7 in Metro Manila. GMA7 also operates
another channel, Qtv 11, in partnership with Zoe Broadcasting Network, Inc. Qtv 11 is especially
catered for middle to upper class female viewers. Moreover, GMA7 reaches Filipinos abroad via its
subscription-based international channel, GMA Pinoy TV. The company also broadcasts radio
across the country via its wholly-owned owned network of radio stations and one minority-owned
radio station. The company was incorporated in 1950 and has its office located in Quezon City.
GMA Network Inc. operates in the Television broadcasting stations sector. In addition to historical
fundamental analyses, the complete report available to purchase compares GMA Network Inc. with
three other radio and television broadcasters in Asia: Media Prima Bhd of Malaysia (2017 sales of
1.20 billion Malaysian Ringgits [US$289.02 million] of which 41% was Television Network), PT Surya
Citra Media Tbk of Indonesia (4.45 trillion Indonesian Rupiahs [US$308.21 million] of which 100%
was Advertising), and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd. which is based in Japan (33.85 billion
Japanese Yen [US$310.74 million] of which 91% was Broadcasting-Related Businesses).

Sales Analysis. GMA Network Inc. reported sales of 15.34 billion Philippine Pesos (US$292.63
million) for the year ending December of 2017. This represents a decrease of 8.0% versus 2016, when
the company's sales were 16.67 billion Philippine Pesos. Contributing to the drop in overall sales was
the 10.0% decline in Television and Radio Airtime, from 15.13 billion Philippine Pesos to 13.61 billion
Philippine Pesos. . However, these declines were partially offset by the increase in sales of
International Subscription (up 9.0% to 1.25 billion Philippine Pesos) and Other Business (up 22.4% to
483.05 million Philippine Pesos) .

GMA NETWORK, INC. is one of the largest broadcast companies in the Philippines. It operates a
network of 47 Very High Frequency (VHF) stations, including 32 Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
television stations and 21 radio stations throughout the country. The Network was founded by
Robert La Rue Stewart in 1950 as Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) with flagship AM radio station
DZBB operating from the Calvo Building in Escolta, Manila. RBS ventured into television in 1961 and
began broadcasting on Channel 7 in the Greater Manila Area. In 1975, the triumvirate of Felipe L.
Gozon, Menardo R. Jimenez and Gilberto M. Duavit took over management of RBS from the Stewarts
and renamed it GMA 7. The original meaning of the acronym "GMA" was Greater Manila Area,
referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As GMA's reach widened, the meaning of its
acronym was changed to Global Media Arts. Today, its corporate name is simply, GMA Network, Inc.
GMA also owns a wide array of media-related businesses apart from its television and radio
networks, including film production, record publishing and distribution, program acquisition and
syndication, international channel operation, production design, talent development and
management, marketing and promotions, audio-visual production and new media. GMA is the most-
awarded television network in the country. By far, it is the only Philippine media company to have
won the coveted Peabody Awards for excellence in journalism (1999, 2010, 2013 and 2014) and the
Best Terrestrial Television Station of the Year (2005) from the Asian Television Awards. GMA reaches
out to millions of Filipinos across the globe through its international channels GMA Pinoy TV, GMA
Life TV and GMA News TV International.
GMA Network, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, primarily engages in radio and television (TV)
broadcasting, production of programs, and other related businesses in the Philippines and internationally.
The company is also involved in the production of TV entertainment programs; film production; music
recording, publishing, and video distribution; design, construction, maintenance, and storage of sets for
TV, stage plays, and concerts; events management; sales implementation; and provision of film and
program syndication, transportation and manpower, pre-and post-production, and traffic and monitoring
services, as well as marketing and sale arm of airtime. In addition, it engages in the crafting, planning,
and handling advertising and other forms of promotions, including multi-media productions. Further, the
company is involved in converging technology projects in various platforms, such as Web, mobile, digital
television, and others. It operates through a network of 47 VHF and 41 UHF TV stations; and 25 radio
stations. GMA Network, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is based in Quezon City, the Philippines.

GMA Network Inc., engaged in television and radio broadcasting, the production of programs for
domestic and international audiences, and other related businesses. Before, the network named as
Republic Broadcasting System (RBS) with flagship AM radio station DZBB operating from the Calvo
Building in Escolta, Manila. It was founded by Robert La Rue Stewart in 1950. October 29, 1961, RBS
ventured into television and began its first television broadcasting on Channel 7 in the Greater Manila
Area.

The triumvirate of Felipe L. Gozon, Menardo R. Jimenez and Gilberto M. Duavit took over the
management of RBS by 1974. In 1996, RBS was renamed GMA Network, Inc. GMA was originally named
Greater Manila Area referring to the initial coverage area of the station. As the network expanded it
changed into Global Media Arts.
Today, GMA Network, Inc. is the leading broadcasting company in the Philippines which produces the
most innovative, most trusted, and top rating TV programs. It operates a network of 47 VHF and 41 UHF
TV stations, as well as 25 radio stations throughout the country.
Apart from its television and radio businesses, GMA also owns a wide array of media-related entities
engaged in program syndication, film production, music publishing and distribution, set design and
implementation, audio-visual production, and new media.
GMA Network, Inc. was officially listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange in 2007. GMA is set to launch its
Digital TV Transmission (DTT) project in 2017.