Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) has secured an “A-” foreign currency long-term issuer rating with a “Stable” outlook from the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR), a development that could strengthen the conglomerate’s access to global capital as it expands investments in renewable energy, LNG, and infrastructure.

In a disclosure filed on Tuesday, AEV said the rating reflects the strength of the Aboitiz Group’s diversified portfolio, stable cash flow generation, and disciplined capital allocation strategy. 

The Japanese credit rating agency cited the continued earnings strength of energy arm AboitizPower while also recognizing the growing contributions of Union Bank of the Philippines, Aboitiz InfraCapital, and Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines to the group’s broader earnings base. The report noted that non-power businesses accounted for 42% of AEV’s beneficial EBITDA in 2025. 

JCR said AEV’s ongoing investments in renewable energy and LNG support the company’s long-term growth strategy and are aligned with the Philippines’ energy transition roadmap. The agency also pointed to the group’s diversified operating platforms and long-term contracted power sales as key stabilizing factors for earnings. 

The rating agency further recognized AEV’s investments in airports, water infrastructure, and digital infrastructure, as well as the planned strategic partnership between Aboitiz InfraCapital and Global Infrastructure Partners. 

“This rating reflects the strength of our diversified portfolio, the resilience of our operating businesses, and the discipline of our long-term approach to growth,” said Aboitiz Group president and CEO Sabin M. Aboitiz.

“As we continue to scale our businesses, we remain focused on creating sustainable long-term value while maintaining financial prudence and operational discipline,” he added.

AEV said the investment-grade rating strengthens its position in global capital markets as it continues to expand its portfolio across energy, infrastructure, banking, food and beverage, and real estate. The company added that its conservative leverage strategy and sound liquidity profile were among the factors supporting the rating. 

Will stronger international credit ratings help accelerate funding for the Philippines’ renewable energy and infrastructure pipeline?

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