The Aboitiz Group is recalibrating how it grows in a business landscape where scale alone is no longer enough. Shifting toward a more deliberate, diversified model, the group reflects the changing demands of industries and everyday life. Through Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), it is strengthening its portfolio with a focus on resilience and integration to create long-term value for its businesses and stakeholders.
The approach is beginning to show in its numbers. In 2025, AEV recorded a 14% increase in consolidated EBITDA to PHP95.4 billion, supported by steady contributions across its core businesses. While power continues to anchor earnings, newer and expanding segments are starting to shape a more balanced foundation.
Broadening the base of growth
Power remains the group’s largest contributor, accounting for 76% of total EBITDA. Yet the momentum seen in infrastructure and food and beverage—growing by 89% and 20%, respectively—signals a shift toward a wider earnings mix.
“AEV continues to transform into an active portfolio manager. From UnionBank’s shift into a consumer bank, to our expansion into food and beverages, to the integration of our real estate platform, and AP’s evolution into a more modern, technology-enabled power company. We are becoming more focused, agile, and better prepared for the future,” said Sabin M. Aboitiz, President and CEO of the Aboitiz Group.
This repositioning reflects a broader effort to align the group’s businesses with sectors that intersect more directly with daily life—from banking and mobility to food production and energy access.
Strengthening core industries
Within its energy arm, AboitizPower continues to play a central role in supporting the country’s power requirements. The addition of the 789-megawatt Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan Hydropower Complex enhances grid stability while providing large-scale energy storage capacity for Luzon. The group has also entered the liquefied natural gas space through a 40% stake in Chromite Gas Holdings, expanding its energy platform.
At the same time, infrastructure investments are reshaping how people and goods move. Aboitiz InfraCapital has expanded its aviation portfolio to include Laguindingan and Bohol-Panglao airports, collectively serving more than 16 million passengers, while its digital infrastructure network continues to grow across the country.
Financial services and consumer-facing businesses are also gaining traction. UnionBank’s retail expansion has pushed its customer base to nearly 19 million, while the food and beverage segment reported PHP7.6 billion in income, buoyed by strong market performance.
Real estate as an enabler of growth
Beyond its traditional sectors, the group’s real estate platform is quietly reinforcing its long-term strategy. Aboitiz Land posted PHP637 million in net income in 2025, while Aboitiz Economic Estates continues to attract investment and generate employment, with PHP167 billion in cumulative foreign direct investments and over 100,000 jobs supported nationwide.
The development of industrial estates, including new facilities within TARI Estate, highlights how real estate is being positioned not just as a standalone business but as a backbone for industrial expansion and partnerships.
Building with technology and governance in mind
Underlying these efforts is a shift toward becoming what the group describes as a “techglomerate,” integrating data and analytics across its operations to improve efficiency and decision-making. This transformation is paired with a continued emphasis on governance, with the group maintaining an MSCI ESG Rating of “A.”
Looking ahead, AEV has earmarked PHP88.5 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, targeting key sectors across its portfolio. The investment signals a steady, measured approach that prioritizes long-term stability while adapting to the evolving demands of a more interconnected economy.
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