Category: Ayala Land Inc

Ayala Land total earnings reached P14.8 B last year

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As a result of the strong performance of its property development and commercial operations, Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI) posted a net income of P14.8 billion in 2014, a 26% increase from the P11.7 billion posted in 2013. The Company’s consolidated revenues reached P95.2 billion, 17% higher year-on-year as it continues to seize opportunities for growth under market conditions that remain positive.

“We are pleased with the performance of each of our business lines in 2014 and their contributions to our overall growth,” said ALI president and CEO Bernard Vincent Dy. “Moving forward, we will continue to introduce new residential projects and scale-up our commercial leasing operations in support of our 2020 Vision.”

ALI launched four estates last year – Alviera Pampanga, Altaraza Bulacan, Arca South Taguig, and Atria Park District Iloilo which provides over 1,200 hectares of developable land.
“Opportunities that will allow us to build integrated sustainable developments will remain our top priority. Not only do these estates become great places to live and work, but they also provide business and job opportunities to many Filipinos.” Dy said.

On Property Development, which includes the sale of residential lots and units, office spaces, as well as Commercial and Industrial Lots, ALI reported revenues of P65.9 billion in 2014, 21% higher than the P54.5 billion reported in 2013.

Revenues from the residential segment reached P55.9 billion in 2014, 26% higher than 2013 results, driven by strong bookings and project completion across all residential brands.

In addition, ALI units Alveo and Avida, which ventured into office development, reported aggregated revenues totaling P5.3 billion from their new offices, a four-fold increase from 2013 that was driven by successful bookings in their developments, namely High Street South Corporate Plaza Towers, Park Triangle Corporate Plaza and One Park Drive in Bonifacio Global City.

Market acceptance remained high as ALI posted an 11% increase in sales take-up against the previous year. “Sales across our various residential brands continue to be good, and we thank our customers for their continued trust,” expressed Dy.

Similarly, total revenues from Commercial Leasing, which includes the Company’s Shopping Centers and Office Leasing as well as Hotels and Resorts operations, amounted to P21.2 billion in 2014, 18% higher than the P18.0 billion recorded in the same period last year. Moreover, revenues of the Hotels and Resorts business grew by 40% to P5.6 billion in 2014 from P4.0 billion in 2013, primarily driven by the improved performance of new hotels and resorts.

This year, the Company has allotted P100 billion for capital expenditures primarily earmarked for the completion of ongoing developments and launches of new residential and leasing projects which will help sustain the Company’s growth trajectory in the coming years. Among its plans for the year is the development of the Bacolod Capitol project which will kick-off with the groundbreaking of the residential, retail, office and hotel components of the estate. ALI will also start the development of the 11-hectare mixed-use project at Balintawak Quezon City. These, and more, as ALI completes its many estates with a diverse line of products – from homes, offices, and shopping centers, to hotels and resorts, and hospitals.

Sicogon stakeholders gather to celebrate gains

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Ryan Ybanez, ALI project development manager (far right), awarded a sari-sari store package sponsored by its partner Puregold, to members of the USWAG homeowner’s association, including (from left) Joe Hanz Miguel, Kagawad of Barangay Buay and livelihood committee of USWAG, Heber Magnate, Officer of USWAG, and Randy Bernal, President of USWAG

Barangay leaders, residents, and partners alike gathered in Sicogon Island recently to celebrate the Christmas season as well as the recent signing of a compromise agreement that paves the way for much needed community development in the area.

The event was organized by Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and Sicogon Development Corporation (SIDECO) and was attended by more than 1,000 households, including members of the Federation of Sicogon Island Farmers and Fisherfolk Association (FESIFFA). The event signified the various groups’ readiness to move forward with plans for a world-class eco-tourism development that will create livelihood and business opportunities for the people of Sicogon. Included in the plan is the allocation of ample housing sites for residents, especially those affected by Typhoon Yolanda, as well as an agricultural area to be used for conventional farming.

Cora Dizon, ALI Vice President and head of Sicogon project, handed over holiday food packs at the gathering for the Sicogon community

“This is a very meaningful event for the people of Sicogon, as all stakeholders have gathered together for the first time to celebrate the season as well as symbolize their common desire to bring about sustainable and inclusive progress in the area,” said Cora Dizon, ALI Vice President and head of the Sicogon project.

A Catholic mass was held to kick-off the event which featured fellowship, games and gift-giving. Noche Buena food packs sponsored by ALI’s partner Puregold were distributed to the community and three Sari-Sari store packages were awarded to community cooperatives.

New Ayala Land estate raises Central Luzon potential

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Ayala Land, Inc. (ALI), together with Leonio Land, is exploring a new geography through Alviera, a 1,100-hectare masterplanned community in Porac, Pampanga. With an estimated investment of P75 billion over its project life, Alviera is envisioned to become the focused growth center of Central Luzon, a new hub for business and leisure in the region that will potentially drive national growth.

“With ALI’s rich legacy in developing integrated mixed-use communities, Porac will be transformed to a masterplanned township unlike any other in the province and in the whole of Central Luzon. Makati, Nuvali in Laguna, and Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, all stand as a testament to the kind of development the region can expect from Alviera,” said Meean Dy, Vice President and Strategic Landbank Management Group head of Ayala Land.

The first phase of Alviera, which will be launched this September, is comprised of the Alviera Industrial Park, three residential communities, two educational institutions, and the Alviera Country Club, which are all set for completion within two to five years and will involve a total investment of P8 billion.

The Alviera Industrial Park is a PEZA-registered development covering 30 hectares and catering to non-polluting light industries. For phase one, 16 industrial lots at 1 to 1.5 hectares in size will be for sale. The industrial park will also include standard-factory buildings in customizable sizes for lease. Local manufacturers with export products have already shown interest. Korean and Taiwanese manufacturers are also being attracted as locators.

“These lots are differentiated from most other industrial zones by the fact that locators are not limited to leasing the lots. They can own them. We will give preference to buyers with immediate development plans to help create job opportunities in the near future,” said Ms. Dy.

A wide range of residential options will also be offered in Alviera. The estate will showcase three ALI residential brands. Ayala Land Premier will create a new Forbes Park in Pampanga with 1,000 sqm lot cuts; Alveo Land will cater to the upwardly mobile young families with lots right beside a school, and Avida Land will offer highly affordable house and lot packages. More than 1,500 residential units will be developed for phase one, and will be up for sale by November.

Educational facilities are also major components of Alviera as it will have two key schools within the community. First is Pampanga’s largest university, Holy Angel University (HAU) that will serve all educational levels and will have more generous open spaces and sports facilities. HAU will be operational within seven years. Miriam College, located in Quezon City and recently in Nuvali, is set to have full coverage of Luzon with its third location in Alviera. The school will explore differentiated college offerings with special focus in the creative fields for its new campus.

Alviera Country Club will be established to bring the community together. The first facility of its kind in the province, it is envisioned to become the luxury destination in the region built over a 6-hectare parcel as designed by the award-winning Leandro V. Locsin Partners, Architects. It will offer a complete line of facilities for sports, games, relaxation, meetings and events plus three specialty restaurants. The club will start selling shares by October and will be operational by 2016.

To get to Alviera is very simple as the development is easily accessible via NLEX and SCTEX. The property is only five minutes from Clark, 25 minutes from Angeles, and 45 minutes from the Subic Freeport. It is only an hour and a half away from TriNoma in Quezon City. Upon completion of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), Alviera will be two hours away from La Union and 2.5 hours away from Baguio, which makes it accessible to Northern Luzon. Furthermore, being near to both an airport and seaport also opens it to local and international growth opportunities.

“We are known for large-scale, masterplanned, mixed-use and sustainable communities that become thriving economic centers in their respective regions. These growth centers serve as platforms for Ayala Land’s various product offerings, integrating into thriving communities that generate value over time,” added Ms. Dy.

ALI has established many northern developments including world-class malls TriNoma and Fairview Terraces, MarQuee Mall in Angeles, Pampanga, and Harbor Point in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. Residential communities such as MarQuee Place and MarQuee Residences, condo living in Vertis North, and Altaraza in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan all point to ALI’s vision of northern growth.

With Alviera, its first large-scale estate development in the region, ALI and Leonio Land, will bring an enhanced quality of living for even more people in the region.

FamilyMart woos potential franchisees

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FamilyMart opened its doors to potential franchisees in an event that displayed its value of “spirit of family and fun.” The event which was held at the Intercontinental Manila on September 23 brimmed with over 300 guests excitedly anticipating what the Family Mart franchise had to offer.

The guests were not disappointed. Aside from discovering more about what they could possibly earn by entering the business, they were treated to a delicious buffet that included FamilyMart favourites. Host David Celdran also kept the crowd cheerful with trivia contests and wonderful prizes.

The program formally kicked-off with brief welcome remarks by Anthony T. Huang, president of Philippine FamilyMart CVS, Inc. and Bernard Vincent O. Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land Inc. They both underscored the significant growth that FamilyMart has achieved since it was introduced in April 2013.

“We are pleased that FamilyMart’s upgraded convenience store experience was well-received by a market that’s becoming more sophisticated, and there is definitely room for expansion by partnering with franchisees,” said Bernard Vincent O. Dy.

FamilyMart was introduced in the Philippines on April 7, 2013. In less than two years, it now boasts of 65 stores in Metro Manila and aims to open up to 100 stores by the end of 2014.

“It has rapidly become a recognizable name that has garnered the attention of a huge working and student populace because of its unique offering – a new and unrivalled kind of convenience and lifestyle,” said Anton Huang.

“At the franchise event, Ed Paredes, General Manager of FamilyMart responded to questions posed by the guests. Below are 10 key points derived from the Q&A. Note that these are good to know as employees so we can likewise respond when friends ask. (Per current ALI/PFM policy, employees of ALI and subsidiaries, as well as their relatives, are not allowed to own a FamilyMart franchise). :

  1. Franchise Fee: P600,000
  2. Total Franchise investment: P4,400,000 (franchise fee, leasehold improvement, merchandise inventory, contingency deposit)
  3. Areas with BPOs have high traffic potential
  4. Ideally, FamilyMart stores should have a floor area of 100-140 square meters.
  5. Payback is about 4-5 years
  6. A period of 2-3 months is allotted for the processing of the franchise application. This includes the application process of assessment, store construction/improvement, and even training of the store crew.
  7. Exclusivity rules do not apply for Metro Manila stores but may be applied to provincial stores.
  8. Assessment is currently ongoing to determine the viability of bringing FamilyMart in other growth centers.
  9. FamilyMart partnered with BPI Family Savings Bank to provide financing support to interested franchisees.

FamilyMart is setting a new standard in the convenience store operations. Notwithstanding its strong global brand, its selection of products, and the way these are priced are just right on the target for the way people live nowadays. It is convenient and practical yet extraordinary in terms of product offering and hospitality.

Backed by a solid brand and a supportive franchise company, FamilyMart franchisees can expect significant returns on their investment. They can count on the growing market of FamilyMart fans who consider the store an essential part of their daily lives.

FamilyMart woos potential franchisees

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FamilyMart opened its doors to potential franchisees in an event that displayed its value of “spirit of family and fun.” The event which was held at the Intercontinental Manila on September 23 brimmed with over 300 guests excitedly anticipating what the Family Mart franchise had to offer.

The guests were not disappointed. Aside from discovering more about what they could possibly earn by entering the business, they were treated to a delicious buffet that included FamilyMart favourites. Host David Celdran also kept the crowd cheerful with trivia contests and wonderful prizes.

The program formally kicked-off with brief welcome remarks by Anthony T. Huang, president of Philippine FamilyMart CVS, Inc. and Bernard Vincent O. Dy, president and CEO of Ayala Land Inc. They both underscored the significant growth that FamilyMart has achieved since it was introduced in April 2013.

“We are pleased that FamilyMart’s upgraded convenience store experience was well-received by a market that’s becoming more sophisticated, and there is definitely room for expansion by partnering with franchisees,” said Bernard Vincent O. Dy.

FamilyMart was introduced in the Philippines on April 7, 2013. In less than two years, it now boasts of 65 stores in Metro Manila and aims to open up to 100 stores by the end of 2014.

“It has rapidly become a recognizable name that has garnered the attention of a huge working and student populace because of its unique offering – a new and unrivalled kind of convenience and lifestyle,” said Anton Huang.

“At the franchise event, Ed Paredes, General Manager of FamilyMart responded to questions posed by the guests. Below are 10 key points derived from the Q&A. Note that these are good to know as employees so we can likewise respond when friends ask. (Per current ALI/PFM policy, employees of ALI and subsidiaries, as well as their relatives, are not allowed to own a FamilyMart franchise). :

  1. Franchise Fee: P600,000
  2. Total Franchise investment: P4,400,000 (franchise fee, leasehold improvement, merchandise inventory, contingency deposit)
  3. Areas with BPOs have high traffic potential
  4. Ideally, FamilyMart stores should have a floor area of 100-140 square meters.
  5. Payback is about 4-5 years
  6. A period of 2-3 months is allotted for the processing of the franchise application. This includes the application process of assessment, store construction/improvement, and even training of the store crew.
  7. Exclusivity rules do not apply for Metro Manila stores but may be applied to provincial stores.
  8. Assessment is currently ongoing to determine the viability of bringing FamilyMart in other growth centers.
  9. FamilyMart partnered with BPI Family Savings Bank to provide financing support to interested franchisees.

FamilyMart is setting a new standard in the convenience store operations. Notwithstanding its strong global brand, its selection of products, and the way these are priced are just right on the target for the way people live nowadays. It is convenient and practical yet extraordinary in terms of product offering and hospitality.

Backed by a solid brand and a supportive franchise company, FamilyMart franchisees can expect significant returns on their investment. They can count on the growing market of FamilyMart fans who consider the store an essential part of their daily lives.