Security Bank’s Corp.’s (SBC) investment arm, SB Capital Investment Corp. (SB Capital), was recently recognized by The Asset and FinanceAsia Awards for its participation as lead arranger, bookrunner, and underwriter in key initial public offering (IPO) and finance deals in the Philippines and Southeast Asia this 2020.
The Asset Awards recognized SB Capital alongside three other banks as mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners for HC Consumer Finance’s 8-billion-peso senior secured term loan facility. The term loan facility won as the 2020 Best Structured Finance Deal in the Philippines.
With its partnership with HC Consumer Finance Philippines Inc, a part of Home Credit Group, SB Capital reaches more Filipinos by providing affordable products to underserved borrowers and rearing efficient projects for the consumers.
“The recognition given by The Asset and FinanceAsia is a testament to the continued trust of Filipinos towards SB Capital. These citations not only encourage us to deliver BetterBanking experiences but also allows us to explore innovative financial avenues and solutions for clients and investors,” said Virgilio Chua, SB Capital president.
FinanceAsia Awards also acknowledged SB Capital as a top-performing lead underwriter together with two other investment banks for the country’s first REIT offering, AREIT, a P12.3 billion IPO by Ayala Land. The IPO won this year’s Best Finance Deal in Southeast Asia in FinanceAsia and the Best IPO in the Philippines in the Asset.
SB Capital has been extending high-quality strategic advice and innovative financial solutions to investors through its participation in initial public offerings (IPO). With its successful IPOs, Security Bank helps companies raise capital from public investors, gaining advantages and benefits for both parties.
The Asset and FinanceAsia are both international financial magazines that annually awards corporations that excel in their respective industries, acknowledging best-in-class organizations and what they offer to their clients.