Daily TribuneSM Investments, which recently marked its 20th Listing Anniversary on 24 March 2025, grew its market capitalization by 770 percent to P1.1 trillion by the end of last year from P127 billion in 2005 after listing in March of the same year
SM Investments Corp. (SM Investments), the flagship of the SM group, was named the Best Large Cap Company in the Philippines, Hong Kong-based publication FinanceAsia stated.
Named as one of the best CEOs were SM Investments vice chairperson and BDO chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson and SM Prime president Jeffrey Lim.
SM Investments, which recently marked its 20th Listing Anniversary on 24 March 2025, grew its market capitalization by 770 percent to P1.1 trillion by the end of last year from P127 billion in 2005 after listing in March of the same year.
Nominated by Asia’s active community of influential investors and financial analysts, the Asia’s Best Companies Poll evaluates the corporate behavior and performance of Asian companies over the past 12 months.
“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,” SM Investments President and CEO Frederic C. DyBuncio said.
Excelling in their respective industries, SM Investments received accolades in the Conglomerates and Investor Relations categories. Consistent in its efforts in excellent corporate governance, SM Investments was also named as one of the companies’ Most Committed to ESG (environmental, social, governance).
BDO Unibank was cited in the Financials category, while SM Prime was recognized in the Best Large Cap, real estate and Investor Relations categories.
John Nai Peng Ong of SM Prime, meanwhile, received Gold in the Best Chief Finance Officer category.
FinanceAsia is the leading capital markets publication covering Asia’s economic landscape providing in-depth coverage in business, sustainability, technology and market movements. FinanceAsia’s publication of Asia’s Best Companies is in its 25th year.
