SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, continues to reinforce its leadership in the Philippine market with significant growth across retail, banking, and integrated property sectors. This expansion highlights the company’s commitment to responsible and inclusive development, further solidifying its position as one of the Philippines’ most reputable and financially strong enterprises.
Recently, SM Investments received the Best Bond for Corporate in the Philippines award at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Finance Awards 2025. This recognition was attributed to the company’s record-breaking USD00 million bond offering in 2024, the largest-ever five-year issuance by a Philippine corporation. The deal also achieved the tightest-ever five-year issue spread by an unrated corporate in Southeast Asia, reflecting strong investor confidence and SM Investments’ robust credit profile.
Erwin G. Pato, executive vice president for treasury, finance, and planning at SM Investments, commented, “This recognition affirms the strength of our financial position and our unwavering commitment to growth.” The successful bond offering, which attracted USD1.6 billion in orders from 103 accounts, signals SM Investments’ resilience and ability to lead in the capital markets.
The company’s bond offering underlines the increasing demand for Philippine corporate debt and strengthens its standing within the country’s growing capital markets. With SM Investments’ track record in retail, banking, and real estate, the company remains a key driver of the Philippine economy, delivering lasting value for stakeholders and contributing to the nation’s economic progress.
Now in its 25th year, The Asset Triple A Awards continue to recognize the region’s most transformative deals, companies, and leaders, with SM Investments’ success exemplifying the global confidence in the Philippines’ corporate sector.
