Company Background

Aboitiz & Company (ACO) was founded by Paulino Aboitiz in the late 1800s as an abaca trading and
general merchandise business in Ormoc, Leyte and later ventured into inter-island shipping to transport
its goods across the Visayas. It was formally incorporated in 1920 and serves as the private holding
company of the Aboitiz family today.

When Don Ramon Aboitiz, Paulino’s second son, took over management of the company, he established
a strong foundation of growth and expansion. From a small mercantile operation, ACO has grown and
diversified to various companies engaged in distinct services in key industries that are contributing to
nation-building.

The journey of ACO from a small family business to being one of the largest and most respected
business groups in the Philippines is a testament to its solid foundation built on trust, fairness,
integrity, and quality.

With five generations of family and professional management behind its business success, Aboitiz
echoes the time-honored philosophy of Don Ramon, the legacy of excellence nurtured and strengthened
over the past century.

As we look forward to our next 100 years, our path to growth is guided by our purpose and promise: to
drive change for a better world by advancing business and communities.

MISSION

Our mission is to create long-term value for all our stakeholders

Core Values

INTEGRITY

We believe in integrity. We deliver on what we promise, practice fair processes, are accountable for our
actions and their consequences.

TEAMWORK

We believe in teamwork. We apply a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve our business goals. We work
independently while promoting cooperation and mutual respect.

INNOVATION

We believe in innovation. We constantly look for better ways to provide efficient systems, quality service
and products.

RESPONSIBILITY

We believe in responsibility. We adhere to good corporate governance, advocate organizational and

environmental sustainability, and care for all our stakeholders.
Our Businesses

In 1994, ACO listed Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) on the Philippine Stock Exchange to fund emerging
growth opportunities. ACO’s other shareholdings in privately held companies are in construction and
shipbuilding. The company has since fully divested its shipping and transportation business.

ABOITIZ EQUITY VENTURES

AEV is the public holding company of the Aboitiz Group with major investments in power, banking and
financial services, food, infrastructure, and land. Staying focused on its mission to create long-term value
for all its stakeholders, AEV is recognized as one of the best-managed companies in the Philippines and
in the region.

ABOITIZ CONSTRUCTION

Aboitiz Construction (formerly Metaphil) specializes in project management and projects involving large
civil works, industrial piping works, electro-mechanical works, and steel fabrication.

TSUNEISHI

Aboitiz Construction (formerly Metaphil) specializes in project management and projects involving large
civil works, industrial piping works, electro-mechanical works, and steel fabrication.