AS BDO Capital & Investment Corp. (BDO Capital) celebrates its 25th anniversary, its focus remains on driving business growth, generating employment and contributing to the country’s economic progress. From a small player to becoming a leading investment bank, BDO Capital continues to help in shaping the Philippine financial landscape, enabling enterprises to expand and thrive.
Growth through the years
BDO Capital has evolved alongside the Philippine economy, advancing its capabilities to meet the changing needs of businesses. Since the early 2000, it has facilitated a total transaction volume of P12.5 trillion, averaging P500 billion in deals annually. These transactions, spanning equity, debt and advisory services, reflect the company’s dedication to providing businesses access to capital to flourish.
Adapting to a dynamic market
From plain vanilla loans to complex structured financing, BDO Capital has been innovative to meet the demands of ever-changing capital markets. Beyond funding requirements, businesses need strategic solutions tailored to their industries, cash flow needs, long-term goals and prevailing market conditions.
Through its affiliation with BDO Unibank Inc., BDO Capital leverages the group’s strong balance sheet, nationwide branch network, diverse financial products and extensive customer base. This synergy enables BDO Capital to underwrite and arrange various forms of financing as well as provide advisory services, reinforcing its position as a trusted partner of clients and industry stakeholders.
Navigating market challenges with strategic financial solutions
Despite market fluctuations, BDO Capital remains a reliable partner of its clients. In 2022, as the world emerged from the pandemic, BDO Capital facilitated its largest transaction volume to date, reaching P1.4 trillion. Ironically, market volatility and rising interest rates created opportunities for issuers to tap the debt capital markets with larger offerings, securing long-term financing amid economic uncertainty.
While equity markets slowed due to elevated interest rates, BDO Capital guided clients through these challenges by creating customized solutions. In 2023 and 2024, BDO Capital sustained strong performance, facilitating transaction volumes of P837 billion and P832 billion, respectively.
Powering Philippine businesses in nation-building
Beyond corporate finance, BDO Capital plays a vital role in fostering national development. It has supported infrastructure projects, has facilitated mergers and acquisitions that drive industry growth, and has created opportunities for businesses to expand locally and internationally.
In recent years, the high-interest rate environment has prompted capital-intensive industries, such as utilities, to optimize their financial structures. BDO Capital has helped these companies streamline balance sheets through innovative funding mechanisms such as sale-and-leaseback transactions, unlocking liquidity while maintaining operational stability.
Looking ahead: A stronger future for Philippine enterprises
As BDO Capital enters its next chapter, it remains committed to delivering financial solutions that empower businesses.
“Our growth is a reflection of the trust our clients place in us,” says Eduardo Francisco, president of BDO Capital.
Francisco continues, “We will continue to strengthen partnerships and apply financial solutions specific to each customer’s needs to be able to attain and support economic development as well as promote a sustainable business environment.”