The accolade comes on the heels of SM Investments' 20th Listing Anniversary, which it marked on March 24, 2025. Since its initial listing in March 2005, the conglomerate has achieved a 770-percent increase in market capitalization, soaring from P127 billion to P1.1 trillion by the end of 2024.
Among Asia’s best
Conducted annually, FinanceAsia’s Best Companies Poll is now in its 25th year and gauges the performance and governance standards of Asian companies through the votes of Asia’s leading investors and financial analysts.
“Being recognized as one of Asia’s best companies by investors and analysts who see our commitment to creating long-term and shared value for our shareholders is a reflection of our ongoing growth journey. We are grateful for this citation,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments.
SM Investments also received high marks in the Conglomerates and Investor Relations categories and was named among the companies Most Committed to ESG (environmental, social, governance) — underscoring its consistent push for corporate responsibility and sustainability.
Multiple honors for SM Group
Within the wider SM Group, key subsidiaries were also recognized:
BDO Unibank earned praise in the Financials category.
SM Prime Holdings was distinguished in Best Large Cap, Real Estate, and Investor Relations categories.
John Nai Peng Ong of SM Prime received Gold in the Best Chief Finance Officer category.
Teresita Sy-Coson, SM Investments vice chair and BDO chair, and Jeffrey Lim, SM Prime president, were both named among Asia’s Best CEOs.
The poll results reaffirm SM Group's leadership across industries and its enduring reputation among investors as a cornerstone of the Philippine business landscape. — Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
