Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia magazine extolled SM Group’s parent company, SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), as the top Philippine company in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll.

The magazine named SM Investments the No. 1 Philippine company for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, marking its 10th win in the prestigious category for its excellence in corporate governance

With this, SM Investments President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio said they are grateful for the recognition from investors and the analyst community organized by the Alpha Southeast Asia magazine.

“This reflects our continued commitment to corporate governance excellence, as we understand and value its significance in achieving sustainable and inclusive growth,” said SM Investments President and CEO Frederic DyBuncio.

Apart from this, SM Investments was also recognized in several other key categories, including the Most Organized Investor Relations, a distinction it has received for the 14th consecutive year; Best Senior Management IR Support; Most Consistent Dividend Policy; and Most Improved Investor Relations.

For 15 years now, the Alpha Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Poll has been widely considered the region’s leading perceptions-based survey, evaluating public companies based on their performance in financial management, adherence to corporate governance, integrated reporting, corporate social responsibility, and investor relations.

The 2025 poll results were based on responses from 612 investors and analysts with investment interests across Southeast Asia. A total of 36 publicly listed companies were ranked.

Notably, the poll maintains impartiality by excluding participation from corporations, their representatives, and agencies.

SM Investments will be bestowed with the said award during a regional awards luncheon on 30 June 2025 in Singapore.