SM Investments Corporation Recognized Again as One of the World's Best Companies

SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being listed in TIME's prestigious "World's Best Companies 2025" for the second consecutive year. This accolade underscores its dedication to responsible business practices, encompassing strong financial outcomes, active employee engagement, and sustainable operational strategies.

In this year's ranking, SM Investments stood out as one of the ten Philippine companies acknowledged globally. It secured a commendable third place, which helps reinforce its position in the business landscape. Notably, China Banking Corporation (Chinabank), one of SM’s banking affiliates, also received recognition, enhancing the group’s overall prestige.

Frederic DyBuncio, President and CEO of SM Investments, expressed his gratitude for this recognition, stating, "This inspiration drives us to enhance our efforts in delivering value to our stakeholders and generating positive impacts in our communities." He further noted that the award reflects SM's balanced strategy for growth, enabling investors to achieve strong returns while simultaneously nurturing long-term value and resilience among employees, partners, and community members.

The TIME World's Best Companies list aims to honor the most distinguished organizations across various sectors worldwide. SM Investments also featured earlier this year in the TIME Asia-Pacific Best Companies 2025, building on its prior recognition in 2024’s World's Best Companies list.

The assessment process comprises three critical stages. Initially, companies must achieve a minimum revenue of USD 100 million in the previous fiscal year. Following this, they undergo evaluation based on their revenue growth over the past three years, coupled with comprehensive employer surveys that gauge employee satisfaction. Finally, both sustainability performance and transparency contribute to the overall score.

About SM Investments Corporation

SM Investments Corporation has solidified its status as a leading entity in the Philippines, with a diversified portfolio encompassing retail, banking, and property ventures. It's at the forefront of investments that tap into high-growth prospects within the emerging Philippine economy.

The company’s retail division stands as the largest in the Philippines, comprising a wide variety of grocery stores, department stores, and specialized retail outlets. Additionally, its property arm, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., is recognized as the nation's largest integrated property developer, with investments that extend to malls, residential spaces, office buildings, hotels, and convention centers, along with tourism-related property developments. Furthermore, SM’s financial services interests include BDO Unibank, Inc., the largest banking institution in the country, and Chinabank, which ranks as the fourth largest private domestic bank.

In conclusion, SM Investments Corporation's recent recognition places it among the elite companies globally, reflecting its sustained commitment to excellence and community-focused growth. As the company continues to innovate and expand its operations, it stands poised to contribute further to the Philippine economic landscape.

For more information about SM Investments Corporation, please visit www.sminvestments.com.