Category: Ayala Land

Ayala Land marks first venture in ASEAN region

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Ayala Land Incorporated marked its first investment in Southeast Asia with the acquisition of a 9.16% interest in Malaysian company GW Plastics Holdings Berhad, to be renamed MCT Berhad.

Through a private placement of $43 million (P1.91 billion), Ayala Land will have one board seat in MCT.

The company is very keen on expanding within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, which is one of the fastest growing in the world, Ayala Land President and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Vincent Dy said.

“One of those countries that is experiencing fairly good growth rates, not only this year but also in the previous two to three decades, is Malaysia,” Dy said.

By partnering with a company such as MCT Berhad, Ayala Land will be expanding its footprint in Southeast Asia in line with its diversification goals and sets the platform for growth in Malaysia.

This also allows Ayala Land to enter the Malaysian market with an experienced team; benefit from synergies of the partnership; and add value to MCT over the long-term to enable it to be a key player in the Malaysian real estate market.

“We feel Malaysia is a market that shows a lot of opportunities for us to participate in,” he added.

Setting the stage

Founded in 1999 as a construction company, MCT is a property development company specializing in mixed-use projects that include retail, office, hotel, and mid-range to affordable residential properties.

MCT, listed with under the main market of Bursa Malaysia, has several ongoing projects in One City Subang Jaya and Cyberjaya, as well as a land bank in Dengkil, 1.5 kilometers away south of Cyberjaya, all located in Malaysia’s Klang Valley region.

Apart from Malaysia, Ayala Land is also looking at investment opportunities in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Ayala Land Chief Finance Officer Jaime Ysmael said the company is raising P7 billion ($157.49 million) from the issuance of 7-year retail bonds by the end of April.

The property firm hired BPI Capital Corporation, PNB Capital, ChinaBank and Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) as the underwriters for the offering.

Proceeds from this fund raising activity will be used to partially finance the company’s P100 billion ($2.25 billion) planned capital spending for 2015.

 

Arca South: Invest in a lifetime of ease

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You spent the best years of your life raising your kids and building your family, but now that they have their own lives to live, you might feel a bit lonely and lost. Seeing your children start their independent lives doesn’t mean yours has to stop. There are still a lot of things in store for you, you just have to know what those are and where to best spend the rest of it.

If you don’t have a clue yet, then this one’s for you. Elizabeth Fontanoza, Education Director of Save the Children organization, shares her top four when it comes to looking for the ideal place to retire.

1. Clean community
Who doesn’t want to live in a place where you can relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard earned money? This may be something that’s not in your 5-year plan, but you’ll be thanking yourself later for saving up on a home in a pollution-free community. “My ideal place is somewhere where the air is fresh and cool, and there’s a lot of trees,” says Elizabeth.

2. Safe and secured residence and community.
“The family should be secured and safe, and that’s the most important,” tells Elizabeth. Aside from the physical security (i.e. security guards, city wide CCTV cameras), you should also consider if the place you’ll invest to will address your need for good maintenance. It’s going to be the place where you’ll be spending the rest of your life, so you have to be sure everything’s working the way should be.

3. Convenience.
Above all else, things should be easier for you. “Aside from having adequate supply of safe water and electricity, I’d like to have cable and Internet connections as well,” tells Elizabeth.

4. Easy access to basic services and amenities.
Let’s admit it, by the time you retire, your body won’t be as cooperative as it was before. Considering this, it would be nice if you can have easy access to basic services (hospitals, commercial centers, etc.) and other facilities (like parks or gyms) that will not only promote a more active and healthier lifestyle, but will basically make your life easier.

Simply put, what Elizabeth wants is a “community that is accessible enough to basic services.” And where else can we find such a place? The answer is simple – find a residential space within a mixed-use development like Ayala Land’s Arca South in Taguig City.

There are so many reason why this one-of-a-kind master planned community is a perfect place for you to consider retiring.

There are many choices of condominium units with Arbor Lanes, The Veranda, and Avida Towers One Union Place soon rising, and everything is going to be equipped to make your stay a lifetime of ease. Aside from the basic services such as elevators, friendly and helpful staff, and security services, the estate offers features that are specially planned for future Arca South residents. Get fast and reliable information through the Digital Information Boards that will be installed throughout the city. Wi-Fi connections will also be available in the common areas.

Ayala Land’s vision for a greener future is also present in Arca South. Recycling rain water with the use of water impounding systems and organizing Monthly Recyclables Fair are just a few of the environmental initiatives Arca South will soon have.

There will be no need to go far when you need to have your regular check-ups, QualiMed Hospital will be accessible to Arca South residents, office employees and visitors.

For the first phase of the lifestyle mall in Arca South, you will have a 5-level mall complex that will be available at your disposal. It will house about 350 stores of your preferred fashion brands, popular dining destinations and home-grown food concepts, supermarket, and cinemas so you don’t need to go so far, and make life more convenient for you.

Envisioned to be a campus-type of development, Arca South will provide opportunities for convergence and leisure. This will be perfect for your morning runs or strolls at the park.

Though it is located at the heart of a thriving area, you won’t feel the congested vibe of the metro. The low to mid–rise buildings and the integrated basement parking system prevents traffic chaos. With no vehicles parked at street level, Arca South will be pedestrian-friendly.

Strategically located near NAIA, Bonifacio Global City, and Makati, this well-connected city will have an intermodal transport terminal and direct connection to Skyway, C-5, and C6 to give you a more convenient way to travel and easier access when your kids and grandchildren will come to visit over the weekends.

 

Ayala Land sees steady growth in building sustainable communities

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At the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting, Ayala Land Inc. underscored the successful completion of its five-year growth target and highlighted new growth plans until 2020.

The property development compnay reported a net income of P14.8 billion in 2014 as a result of positive performance across its residential, shopping centers, offices, hotels and resorts, construction, and property management businesses. It also announced a capex of P100 billion to support its “2020-40 Plan,” with the objective to earn a net income of P40 billion by 2020, at an annual growth rate of 20 percent.

“As we pursue this bold growth aspiration, we also remain committed to our broad sustainability goals. Sustainability will continue to be embedded in the way we do things, contributing to the holistic development of growth centers,” said Ayala Land Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala.

Focusing on the theme, “Let’s build sustainable communities”, President and CEO Bernard Vincent Dy said that the company aims to make a difference by building large-scale, integrated, and mixed-use communities that are resilient, pedestrian and transit friendly, and eco-efficient, and create local employment.

 

Amaia Land celebrates 5th year of providing quality homes to more Filipinos

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Aiming to help hardworking Filipino families have a house they can call their own, Amaia Land continues making those dreams come true as the company celebrates its 5th year in the industry.

Amaia was borne out of the vision of its mother company, Ayala Land (ALI), to broaden its residential product line to cater to the wider Philippine population. In 2010, this came into fruition with the incorporation of Amaia Land and its subsequent launch of the first Amaia Scapes economic housing project, thereby reinforcing ALI’s thrust of “enhancing land, enriching lives for more people.”

The company’s maiden project, Amaia Scapes Laguna established Amaia as a competitive brand in the real estate industry. Amaia’s “Scapes” house-and-lot product line, which now consists of 16 communities, has revolutionized the economic housing segment. Some features that homeowners love about the community are its cluster type development, patio greens and full complement of shared amenities. Meanwhile, housing units are sought after for their attractive facades, modern design and efficient space planning.

In 2011, Amaia launched its condominium product lines: the mid-rise Amaia “Steps” and high-rise Amaia “Skies”. Amaia Steps now boasts a total of nine communities. These homes are ideal for those who aspire for bigger living spaces within city limits. Meanwhile, there are now four Amaia Skies developments, which offer private abodes for urban dwellers and on-the-go working individuals desiring a balanced work-play lifestyle.

Last year, Amaia introduced Amaia “Series”, a pure townhouse development designed for families with growing need for space, and Amaia “Square”, shop houses made for entrepreneurs who want their home and store in one convenient address.

So far, Amaia has served over 12,000 families across the country. The brand is present in key locations in North Luzon (Bulacan, Pampanga, Tarlac, Urdaneta), Metro Manila (Quezon City, Paranaque, Manila, Caloocan, Pasig, Mandaluyong and soon Las Pinas), South Luzon (Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Quezon and soon Bicol) and the Visayas (Bacolod, Cebu and soon Iloilo). This year, it will venture to CDO, Mindanao. Homes are made affordable by easy-on-the-pocket paying options such as cash, deferred, bank financing, Pag-ibig and in-house financing.

The company opened a significant numer of jobs for Filipinos including a 17,000-man sales force in 18 growth centers and sales offices nationwide. Its online followers has soared and includes over 500,000 facebook fans, propelling the brand’s dominance in the digital platform.

“Our fifth year anniversary marks Amaia’s success over the years and the company’s mission in the years to come,” says Amaia Land president Ricky Celis. “We will continue to contribute to nation building by serving thousands of families with quality yet affordable homes in more locations nationwide.”

Ayala Land ranks # 1 in FinanceAsia’s Best CFO and Best Investor Relations polls

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FinanceAsia, a leading financial publishing company, has named Ayala Corporation as the best managed public company in the Philippines for the second year in a row. Ayala was a runaway winner in this category scoring a high of 41 points, followed by 2nd place by Ayala Land, which scored 21, and Globe Telecom ranking 4th with 14.

On the corporate governance front, Ayala held onto the top spot for the fourth straight year, while Ayala Land and Globe ranked 2nd and 7th, respectively.

The same strong scores were also noted for the Ayala group in the best investor relations and commitment to good dividends categories. Ayala Land, Ayala, and Globe filled the higher ranks of the investor relations poll, placing 1st, 2nd, and 4th place, respectively. Meanwhile, Globe, Ayala Land, Ayala, and Manila water were recognized for their dividends payments policies.

The publication also named the three Best CEOs and CFOs, with Ayala execs winning the prized plums. Ayala Land’s Jaime Ysmael was named top CFO, a repeat of last year’s performance, while AYala’s Delfin C. Gonzalez, Jr. followed in 3rd place. Globe’s Ernest Cu ranked 2nd in the CEO category.

The poll respondents include over 250 managers and buy-side analysts from around the world, running mandates that include, or were dedicated to, Asian listed companies.