Security Bank Capital bags multiple awards

MANILA, Philippines — Security Bank Corp.’s investment arm, SB Capital Investment Corp., was recently recognized by multiple award-giving bodies for its participation in various fund-raising activities led by Philippine companies for their refinancing and capital expenditure needs.

The investment house’s latest recognition came from Hong Kong based financial magazine The Asset, which awarded SB Capital with three deal accolades, namely the “Best Local Currency Green Bond Award” for serving as co-lead underwriter for Energy Development Corp.’s P5-billion dual-tranche ASEAN green bond offering, “Best IPO Award” for serving as domestic co-lead underwriter for Monde Nissin’s P48.6-billion IPO and the “Best REIT Award” for being a participating underwriter for Robinsons Land Corp.’s REIT P23.5-billion IPO.

SB Capital also received recognition at the 6th Investment House Association of the Philippines (IHAP) Awards for its participation as joint lead underwriter for AREIT Inc.’s P12.3-billion IPO, naming SB Capital’s participation as the “Deal of the Year” and “Best Equity Deal.” It also gave the investment house the “Best Advisory Deal” award for acting as financial advisor to Alliedbankers Insurance Corp. in its acquisition of PNB General Insurers Co. Inc.

“We’re honored to be recognized by many award-giving bodies for the work we have done for our clients. With companies venturing to capital markets to raise funds for their long-term expansion plans, we at SB Capital, stay true to our mission of distinct Better Banking service by addressing the diverse financial needs of our corporate and public sector clients. We also thank our various clients for the continued confidence bestowed on us” said Virgilio Chua, SB Capital president.

Leading financial capital markets magazine Alpha Southeast Asia also recognized the investment house at the 2021 Alpha Southeast Asia Awards for its participation in the Bureau of the Treasury’s $1.59-billion retail dollar bond offering. Alpha recognized SB Capital’s participation as joint issue manager as “Best Retail Dollar Bond Deal of the Year” and the “Best Sovereign Bond Deal of the Year.”

It recognized SB Capital’s participation as domestic co-lead underwriter for MREIT Inc’s $305.8 million IPO as the “Best Equity Deal of the Year in the Philippines.”

Security Bank, through its investment house, SB Capital has exhibited its expertise in both debt and equity capital markets as well as financial advisory services and continues to strongly position itself as a powerhouse group thorough its extensive knowledge and experience, and strategic alliances with companies across different industries.

“These recognitions are living proof of SB Capital’s commitment to provide Filipinos with access to top-notch investment options as it works with Security Bank Corporation to become the most customer-centric bank in the Philippines,” Chua said.