Setting the Standard in Corporate Storytelling

Clear, credible, and consistent communication is no longer optional in today’s business world—it is a responsibility. This belief was affirmed when SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, was named Best Annual Report at the IR Impact Awards – Southeast Asia in December 2025. The recognition highlights how the company has elevated reporting from a compliance exercise into a meaningful narrative of value, responsibility, and long-term vision.

The award honored SM Investments’ integrated report for presenting a complete picture of the business—bringing together strategy, financial and non-financial performance, governance, and sustainability into a single, coherent story. More than numbers and charts, the report shows how the company creates value not only for shareholders, but also for employees, communities, partners, and the wider economy.

For SM Investments, strong reporting is rooted in trust. According to President and Chief Executive Officer Frederic C. DyBuncio, the recognition reflects the company’s continuous effort to uphold transparency, responsible disclosure, and active engagement with shareholders. These principles guide how SM communicates its performance, risks, and opportunities—ensuring that stakeholders are informed, confident, and connected to the company’s direction.

This latest honor builds on earlier distinctions from the same organization, including awards for its investor relations website. Together, these recognitions show that SM Investments does not treat communication as a side function, but as a core part of leadership and governance.

The IR Impact Awards are organized by IR Impact, a London-based business media group formerly known as IR Magazine. Established in 1988 under the IR Media Group, IR Impact has long been a respected, independent voice in the global investor relations community. Through data-driven analysis, benchmarking, and industry insights, it helps companies measure their performance and improve how they engage with investors.

For SM Investments, the award is more than a trophy—it is proof that clarity, honesty, and purpose in reporting matter. In an age where stakeholders demand not just profits but principles, SM’s recognition shows that good business begins with good communication, and that telling the story right is as important as building the story itself.