SM Investments Corporation, the holding company of the SM Group, has once again earned top honors for corporate governance. The company was named the leading Philippine firm for “Strongest Adherence to Corporate Governance” in the 15th Annual Institutional Investor Poll conducted by Hong Kong-based publication Alpha Southeast Asia.
This marks the 10th time SM Investments has secured the top spot in this prestigious category.
“We are honored to receive this recognition from the investor and analyst community through Alpha Southeast Asia,” said Frederic DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments. “This reflects our steadfast commitment to strong corporate governance, which is essential to driving long-term, sustainable, and inclusive growth.”
Beyond its top governance award, SM Investments was also acknowledged in multiple other categories:
- Most Organized Investor Relations — for the 14th consecutive year
- Best Senior Management IR Support
- Most Consistent Dividend Policy
- Most Improved Investor Relations
The Alpha Southeast Asia Institutional Investor Poll is considered one of the region’s most respected surveys based on investor perceptions. It evaluates publicly listed companies on financial performance, governance practices, integrated reporting, CSR efforts, and investor relations.
This year’s poll gathered responses from 612 investors and analysts across Southeast Asia. A total of 36 publicly listed companies were ranked. To ensure impartiality, corporate entities, their representatives, and PR agencies are excluded from participating.
An awards luncheon honoring the winners will be held on June 30, 2025, in Singapore.