“We are grateful for this recognition from the investor and analyst community organized by Alpha Southeast Asia magazine,” said Frederic DyBuncio, president and CEO of SM Investments. “This reflects our continued commitment to corporate governance excellence, as we understand and value its significance in achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.”
Apart from topping the corporate governance category, SM Investments also earned accolades in several other key areas:
Most Organized Investor Relations (IR) – for the 14th consecutive year
Best Senior Management IR Support
Most Consistent Dividend Policy
Most Improved Investor Relations
The Alpha Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Poll is considered one of the region’s most credible perception-based surveys. It assesses listed firms across Southeast Asia based on financial performance, governance, CSR, investor relations, and integrated reporting.
This year’s rankings were determined from responses by 612 investors and analysts with active interests in the region.
An awards luncheon will be held on June 30, 2025, in Singapore to honor the winners. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma