Ayala Corporation has earned international praise after clinching the Most Innovative Treasury Initiative award at the 2025 CorporateTreasurer Awards, a recognition that highlights the company’s forward-thinking approach to financing and its commitment to sustainable development.
The accolade covers two breakthrough transactions: a $200-million yen-denominated term loan secured with Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), and a $100-million blended-finance deal with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia (CANPA). Both deals were crafted to push long-term growth while supporting the country’s shift toward cleaner, future-ready industries.
Ayala’s Samurai loan, finalized in March 2025, followed the group’s inaugural Foreign Currency Long-Term Issuer Rating of A- from the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR). Backed by Ayala’s strong credit standing, the company secured highly competitive rates and opened new access to deep Japanese capital markets through its first yen-denominated long-term facility.
Meanwhile, the ADB-CANPA blended-finance deal, completed in January 2025, is designed to accelerate the Philippines’ electric mobility transition. This landmark transaction was recently named Transport Deal of the Year at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Awards, underscoring its impact on the country’s push for greener transportation solutions.
Ayala Corporation Executive Director and Treasurer Estelito C. Biacora expressed gratitude for the global recognition, saying the company remains committed to embedding innovation into every financial strategy. He noted that these financing structures not only strengthen Ayala’s balance sheet but also help deliver sustainable value to customers and shareholders.
Administered annually by the independent publication CorporateTreasurer, the awards honor leading organizations across Asia Pacific and the Middle East that demonstrate excellence in financial innovation, strategic solutions, collaboration, and effective risk management.
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