SM Investments tops Alpha Southeast Asia’s governance rankings for 10th year

SM Investments Corp., the holding firm of the SM Group, has been named the No. 1 Philippine company for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll by Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia magazine—its 10th win in this prestigious category.

“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

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