PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES, 23 May 2025 — SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group, has been recognized once again for its excellence in corporate governance, emerging as the top Philippine company in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll conducted by Hong Kong-based Alpha Southeast Asia magazine.
SM Investments was named the No. 1 Philippine company for Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance, marking its 10th win in this prestigious category.
“We are grateful for this recognition from investors and 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.
In addition to its top corporate governance accolade, SM Investments was also recognized in several other key categories. These include Most Organized Investor Relations (IR), a distinction it has received for the 14th consecutive year; Best Senior Management IR Support; Most Consistent Dividend Policy; and Most Improved Investor Relations.
The Alpha Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Poll is 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.
This year’s 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 disallowing participation from corporates, their representatives, or agencies.
A regional awards luncheon is set on June 30, 2025, in Singapore.