Aboitiz Equity Ventures recorded a consolidated net income for the first quarter of 2018 of PHP4.8 billion (bn), 3% higher than the PHP4.7 bn recorded for the same period last year. The company recognized non-recurring losses of PHP424 million mn, versus last year’s losses of PHP442 mn, representing net unrealized foreign exchange losses recognized on the restatement of consolidated dollar-denominated debts and money market placements. Without these one-off losses, AEV’s core net income for the quarter was 3% higher year-on-year (YoY), increasing from PHP5.1 bn to PHP5.2 bn. AEV also recorded an increase of 9% YoY in its consolidated earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), from PHP12.7 bn to PHP13.9 bn

Power accounted for 64% of total income contributions, followed by Banking and Financial Services (30%), Food (6%), Land (1%), and Infrastructure (-2%).

Our diversified portfolio gives us the resilience to sail through varying business cycles. The underlying strength of our core operations and a vibrant economy ​keep us optimistic on our long-term fundamentals.

-Erramon I. Aboitiz
President and Chief Executive Officer, Aboitiz Group

POWER

Aboitiz Power Corporation’s net income contribution to AEV decreased by 9% YoY, from PHP3.4 bn to PHP3.1 bn. On a stand-alone basis, however, AboitizPower recorded a 4% YoY increase in its core net income for the first quarter of 2018, from PHP5.0 bn to PHP5.2 bn. It recognized unrealized foreign exchange losses of PHP1.2 bn during the period (versus last year’s losses of PHP577 mn) on its dollar-denominated debts, triggered by the substantial weakening of the peso.

BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES

Meanwhile, Union Bank of the Philippines’ first-quarter income contribution to AEV increased by 32% YoY, from PHP1.1 billion to PHP1.4 billion, driven by higher revenues.

FOOD

Pilmico Foods Corporation and its subsidiaries reported a net income of PHP264 million for the first quarter of 2018, 10% lower than 2017’s PHP292 million, due mostly to the higher cost of raw materials and operating expenses.

LAND

Aboitiz Land, Inc. and other subsidiaries reported a net income of P59 million for the first quarter of 2018, down 18% YoY due to increased borrowing expenses for the funding of project developments.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Republic Cement and Building Materials posted income contribution to AEV dropped 140% YoY from a PHP202 million net income to a net loss of PHP82 million, mainly due to energy input costs, which were higher compared to the same period last year.