WINNING | SMIC sharpens transparency play for investors

Insider Spotlight

• SM Investments reinforces its push for clearer, more integrated corporate reporting
• Strong disclosure practices are becoming a competitive edge with global investors
• The company’s latest recognition builds on a broader IR track record
  
  

SM Investments Corp. is doubling down on transparency as it positions itself for long-term investor confidence, at a time when global markets are placing greater weight on governance, disclosure, and narrative clarity in corporate reporting.

Why it matters

For conglomerates with diverse portfolios, integrated reporting has become a strategic tool — not just a compliance exercise — helping investors understand how strategy, performance, and sustainability tie together over time.

The big picture

The Pasay City-based holding firm has steadily refined how it communicates with shareholders and stakeholders, aligning financial performance with governance and long-term value creation across retail, banking, and property.

In December 2025, that approach was recognized when SM Investments was cited for Best Annual Report at the IR Impact Awards – Southeast Asia. 

The citation highlighted the company’s integrated report for its clear articulation of strategy, performance, governance, and long-term value creation.

What they’re saying

“This recognition reflects our continued commitment to high standards of transparency, disclosure, and engagement with our shareholders,” said Frederic C. DyBuncio, president and chief executive officer of SM Investments.

Between the lines

The acknowledgment comes as investor relations teams across Asia face rising expectations from both institutional and retail investors. 

In the middle of this effort, SM Investments said the information on the recognition was shared through a press release, underscoring the company’s practice of timely and consistent disclosure.

By the numbers

The award adds to a growing list of recognitions from the same organization, including Best IR Website, reinforcing SM Investments’ reputation for strong communication platforms and investor engagement.

Context

IR Impact, formerly known as IR Magazine, is a London-based business media organization and an independent source of information for the global investor relations community. 

Established in 1988 under the IR Media Group, it provides data-driven insights and benchmarking that help shape best practices in investor relations worldwide.

What’s next

As disclosure standards continue to evolve, SM Investments is expected to further integrate sustainability, governance, and financial storytelling — a move that could strengthen investor trust and differentiate the group in regional capital markets.

The bottom line

Clear reporting isn’t just about winning accolades. For SM Investments, it’s part of a broader strategy to communicate long-term value in a way global investors increasingly demand. — Princess Daisy C. Ominga | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma