Abacus Capital & Investment Corporation

Organization

At present, ACIC is essentially comprised of two (2) key business segments: Corporate Finance and Treasury. The Corporate Finance team handles all financial advisory, underwriting, and investment banking-related activities of the Abacus Group. The Treasury team handles the origination, dealership, trading, and distribution of fixed income securities of the Company and the Group. Another product handled by Treasury is the operation of the Group’s Share Margin Financing business as a way of bolstering trading volume and in support of the trading activities of clients of Abacus Securities Corporation.

Our team

Paulino S. Soo

President

Mr. Soo oversees all activities of the Corporate Finance team and provides key business contacts for investment banking deals. He was previously connected with the Investment Banking Group of Citibank N. A.’s Manila and Hong Kong offices where most of his investment banking skills and expertise were obtained. Mr. Soo was also the Investment Banking Group Head of Citytrust Banking Corporation, a Citibank affiliate.

Corporate Finance

Pia Francesca D. Suganob

Vice President for Corporate Finance

Ms. Suganob handles and manages the project teams involved in investment banking deals. She is primarily responsible for structuring and executing deals secured by the Company. Having been in the Company for almost two (2) decades, Ms. Suganob handled various investment banking engagements such as financial advisory, equity underwriting, and private equity placements.

Treasury

Arlene V. Mendoza

Vice President for Treasury

Ms. Mendoza has 23 years of experience in the Treasury group and 30 years in the Financial Service industry. Ms. Mendoza has worked for the Company for the past 23 years.

Christine Y. Ramos

Manager

Ms. Ramos has 12 years of experience in the Treasury group and 14 years in the Financial Service industry. Ms. Ramos previously worked as a Trust Accountant Administration Assistant-Senior Supervisor at Philippine Commercial Capital Inc.

Corporate Finance

Since the start of its commercial operations, ACIC actively participated as an underwriter in a number of major initial public offerings (IPOs) such as, Pilipino Telephone Corporation, Ionics Circuits, Inc., C&P Homes, Inc., Fil-Estate Land, Inc., DMCI Holdings, Inc., Philippine National Bank’s Third Tranche Offering, and Fortune Cement Corporation, among others. During its maiden year, the Company participated in 10 out of the 16 major offerings in that year.

Below are the IPOs and other public offerings participation of the Company.

1995 - 2000

Joint Issue Manager and Joint Lead Underwriter for the IPO of Primetown Property Group, Inc.
Financial Adviser, Lead Underwriter, and Issue Manager for the 2nd tranche offering of the Philippine Bank of Communications

Co-Lead Underwriter for MUSIC Semiconductors Corporation, Asiatrust Development Bank, Inc., and for the SRO of A. Soriano Corporation.
Joint Lead Underwriter and Issue Manager for a novel issue involving the public offering of proprietary membership club shares of Universal Leisure Club, Inc.
Financial Adviser and Underwriter for the preferred share offering of Export & Industry Bank, Inc

2001 - 2005

Financial Adviser, Issue Manager, and Lead Underwriter for the IPO of Citystate Savings Bank

Issue Manager and Lead Underwriter for the IPOs of Makati Finance Corporation (MFC) and Cashrounds, Inc. (CASH)
Manager and Lead Underwriter for the IPO of Supercity Realty Development Corporation (SRDC)

2006 - 2010

Lead Underwriter, Issue Manager, and Financial Advisor for the IPO of Alliance Tuna International, Inc. (TUNA)

2011 - 2015

Financial Advisor for the SRO of Alliance Select Foods, Inc. (FOOD)
Underwriter and Issue Manager for the IPOs of Touch Solutions, Inc. (TSI) and Coal Asia Holdings Incorporated (COAL)

Lead Underwriter and Issue Manager for the IPOs of Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (TUGS), Discovery World Corporation (DWC), and Crown Asia Chemicals Corporation (CROWN)

2016 - 2020

Sole Underwriter and Issue Manager for the FOO of Global Ferronickel Holdings, Inc. (FNI)

Co-Lead Underwriter for the FOO of PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. (PHR)

2021 - Present

Joint Issue Manager and Joint Lead Underwriter for the SRO of Cirtek Holdings Philippines Corporation (TECH)
Placement Agent for the private placement of PH Resorts Group Holdings, Inc. (PHR)

Issue Manager and Lead Underwriter for the IPO of Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC)
Sole Issue Manager and Sole Underwriter for the SRO of Philippine Estates Corporation (PHES)
Joint Issue Manager, Joint Lead Underwriter, and Joint Bookrunner for the IPO of Figaro Coffee Group, Inc. (FCG)
Participating Underwriter for the IPO of VistaREIT, Inc. (VREIT)
Joint Issue Manager and Joint Lead Underwriter for the SRO of Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation (SPNEC)

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Financial Advisory

During the period of the Asian Financial Crisis that started in 1997, the Company was active in providing financial advisory services, such as financial restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity capital or direct investment fund-raising activities. The shift was in line with the resultant effects of the crisis on most Philippine corporations. In the field of mergers and acquisitions, ACIC has acted as adviser to either the Selling Party or the Acquiring Party.

1995 - 2005

From 1995 to 2005, ACIC served as a financial advisor in diverse transactions, including the successful acquisition of a local cement company, evaluation of an engineering college acquisition, corporate valuations for power distribution and computer hardware companies, guidance in canned food manufacturing IPO, and transaction management for a biscuit manufacturer's sale.

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2008 - 2010

ACIC offered comprehensive financial advisory services to their clients from 2008 to 2010, providing assistance with acquisition transactions both domestically and internationally. The Company facilitated planned acquisitions in the food and beverage sectors in Thailand, China, and Vietnam, conducting due diligence reviews and structuring investments. Furthermore, ACIC supported the establishment of Philippine-based entities for Berjaya Corporation of Malaysia.

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2016 - Present

ACIC provided financial advisory services for multiple transactions, including potential acquisition of a strategic stake in a listed food-processing company and the sale of an unlisted remittance company. The Company also offered their expertise in financial advisory services to an unlisted security agency group of companies.

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Financial Adviser to a multinational cement company in its successful acquisition of local cement company from one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines in 1998
Financial Adviser of an investor consortium that evaluated the acquisition of one of the country's major engineering and technical college
Adviser to the principal shareholders of a power distribution company in the Negros region, and a computer hardware reseller/maintenance company for the conduct of corporate valuations of their respective companies
Adviser in one of the largest contract manufacturers of canned food exports in the Philippines in connection with their interim capital-raising transactions, corporate restructuring, and the said group's eventual IPO
Adviser and Transaction Manager for the sale of one of the leading biscuits and related products manufacturer in the Philippines

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From 2008 to 2010, ACIC was busy with acquisition transactions in the Philippines and abroad for its various clients.
Financial advisory services to companies undertaking planned acquisition of food and beverage projects in Thailand, China, and Vietnam which included the conduction of business due diligence review, assessment of reasonableness of proposed sale price, and structuring of the actual investment in the target companies.
Financial advisory services to Berjaya Corporation of Malaysia to set up companies here in the Philippines namely, Berjaya Pizza Philippines, Inc., Perdana Hotel Philippines, Inc., and Berjaya Auto Philippines, Inc

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Financial advisory services to a possible acquisition of a strategic stake in a listed food-processing company as well as for the sale of an unlisted remittance company.
Financial advisory services to an unlisted security agency group of companies.

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Services

Equity Underwriting

Equity Placements

Financial Advisory

Treasury Sales

Other Services

At ACIC, we are committed to providing exceptional financial services that meet the unique requirements of our clients. Our team of experts combines industry expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver tailored solutions and support their financial growth and success.

Abacus Capital & Investment Corporation offers a wide range of financial services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. One of our core offerings is Equity Underwriting Transactions, which encompasses various services to support companies in raising capital. ACIC specializes in handling Initial Public Offerings, Follow-On Offerings, and Stock Rights Offerings, providing expert guidance and assistance throughout the process

In addition to underwriting and placements, ACIC offers comprehensive Financial Advisory services. ACIC's experienced advisors provide strategic guidance in areas such as Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Valuations, Financial/Capital Structuring, and Company Start-Up. ACIC works closely with their clients to identify opportunities, assess risks, and develop effective financial strategies to achieve their goals.

Another key service that ACIC provides is Equity Placements for Listed and Unlisted Companies. ACIC assists their clients in securing equity investments from potential investors, helping them optimize their capital structure and enhance their financial position. Whether it's a listed company looking to expand or an unlisted company seeking growth opportunities, our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering tailored solutions.

ACIC's Treasury Sales services cater to clients' funding and investment needs. ACIC offers a range of treasury products, including Long-Term and Short-Term Commercial Papers, Preferred Notes, Promissory Notes, and Money Market Placements. With ACIC's in-depth market knowledge and strong relationships, they assist clients in managing their cash flow, optimizing returns on investments, and mitigating financial risks.

Lastly, ACIC also performs other services such as Tender Offer Agent for a public unlisted company in 2023.