29 October 2025, Makati, Philippines – Security Bank Corporation (SECB) returns to the capital market for the issuance of another 5-year tenor fixed rate bonds.

Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corp. (PDEx) President, Stephanie Marie Zulueta in her welcome remarks highlighted the bank’s strong financial status and good governance initiatives. – “This year, the Bank was once again honoured by Corporate Governance Asia, receiving six awards at the 15th Asian Excellence Awards, a testament to its steadfast pursuit of transparency, accountability, and sustainability. Complementing these, are the bank’s financial achievements were also evident this year, with solid gains in the first half, with an 8% increase in net income, and a 23% increase in revenue.”

Zulueta further mentioned the robust activities of the primary and secondary markets, surpassing last year’s figures – “we are drawing closer to the PHP 400-billion mark as we have recorded PHP 391.8 billion in total listings and enrollments for the year, higher than 2024’ total annual listing of 362 billion. The financial sector remains an important part contributing a significant 61.38% to the overall figures. The secondary market likewise remains active, maintaining an average monthly trading volume of about PHP 1 trillion.”

Security Bank Corporation (SECB) Executive Vice President and Financial Markets Segment Head, Price Edward “Jim” Yap emphasized the importance of this issuance and reflects market investors’ confidence in Security Bank. – “This transaction reflects the market’s continued confidence in Security Bank. More importantly, it plays a key role in allowing us to better manage our balance sheet and support the sustained growth of our asset base.”

Yap also expressed his gratitude to all who were involved in this latest issuance – “We are especially grateful to our clients and investors for their trust and support. Their participation affirms their trust in Security Bank’s long-term strategy and financial strength.”

This twentieth admission for 2025 brings the year-to-date total of new listings and enrollments to PHP 391.77 billion and the total level of tradable corporate debt instruments to PHP 1.3 trillion issued by 42 companies, comprised of 161 securities.