SM Investments sustains growth momentum
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PASAY CITY, Philippines, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
SM Investments Corporation reported a consolidated net income of PHP42.9
billion in January to September period, higher by 50% from PHP28.6 billion in
the same period last year.
Consolidated revenues rose 31% to PHP381.9 billion in the first nine months
from PHP292.6 billion in the same period last year.
"We continued to gain momentum in our growth this quarter, supported by
increased economic activity and strong consumer sentiment. With encouraging
results, we remain confident about sustained growth in the fourth quarter," SM
Investments President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio said.
"With the addition of Philippine Geothermal Production Company and profitable
performance across our invested companies, our portfolio investments have also
become a meaningful contributor to the group," Mr. DyBuncio added.
SM Investments received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission to
acquire the 81% stake of related parties in Allfirst Equity Holdings Inc. This
transaction brought SM Investments' ownership in PGPC to 100%.
Portfolio companies accounted for 13% of reported net earnings with banking at
45%, followed by property at 23%, and retail at 19%. Total assets were at
PHP1.5 trillion. Gearing ratio stood at 38% net debt to 62% equity.
SM Retail net income in the first nine months was at PHP11.5 billion from
PHP4.8 billion in the previous period, up 138% and surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic
levels.
With the resumption of face-to-face schooling, there was a pick-up in demand
for school essentials--shoes, bags and other supplies.
Retail revenues grew 26% to PHP258.1 billion from PHP204.9 billion in the
previous period.
Net income for specialty stores grew 139% and revenues were up 35% as
discretionary spending continued to be strong.
"Increasing employment and higher OFW remittances across the country helped
fuel spending and we anticipate continued momentum towards the fourth quarter
with the resumption of normalized holiday activities," Mr. DyBuncio said.
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. reported PHP22.0 billion in consolidated net income in
the first nine months, 41% higher than last year's PHP15.6 billion.
BOO Unibank, Inc. grew its net income to PHP40.0 billion in the first nine
months compared with PHP32.4 billion in the same period last year on solid
results across its core businesses.
China Banking Corporation reported a net income of PHP14.7 billion in the first
nine months, up 31% year-on-year, on higher top line revenues and core fee
income.
SOURCE: SM Investments Corporation
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