Hong Kong-based financial magazine The Asset feted the investment arm of Security Bank Corporation led by Sanjiv Vohra for its participation in various fund-raising activities of Philippine companies and their refinancing and capital expenditure needs..
SB Capital Investment Corporation (SB Capital) was awarded with three transaction accolades, namely the “Best Local Currency Green Bond Award” for serving as co-lead underwriter for Energy Development Corporation’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 Corporation’s REIT P23.5 billion initial public offering (IPO).
Likewise, SB Capital 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 Corporation in its acquisition of PNB General Insurers Co. Inc.
SB Capital President Virgilio Chua said the investment house is honored to be cited by many award -giving bodies for the work done for 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 BetterBanking 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” Chua said.
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 Treasury’s $1.59 billion retail dollar bond offering. Alpha recognized SB Capital’s participation as joint issue manager as the “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”.
“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 added.
