The Evident Growth of Financing in the Philippines

More businesses seek the service of lending and financing firms to fund their growth and development. This is apparent in the growth of Global Dominion, a financing company, in the recent years which demonstrated robust financials amidst a challenging economic landscape, staying steadfast in its commitment to supporting SMEs. According to its Finance officer-in-charge, Tom Laderas, its revenue surged by an impressive 23 percent compared to the previous year, reaching a record-breaking 2.62 billion pesos. This phenomenal growth was fueled by strategic initiatives focused on expanding customer base, breaking into new markets, and enriching product portfolio.

Global Dominion invested in talent acquisition, increasing presence through branches expansions, and intensifying marketing efforts, which contributed to its sustained healthy profitability throughout the recent years. This was reflected in an operating profit margin of 22 percent, leading to a net operating income of 518 million pesos.

Its cash flow remained sturdy, enabling it to support growth initiatives and drive further expansion. Its non-performing loans accounted for only 0.9 percent of total net loan receivables, showcasing the financial strength and timely payment capabilities of its clients. Global Dominion’s expected credit loss (ECL) percentage decreased from 1.7 percent in the previous year to 1.12 percent in 2023, underscoring its commitment to prudent risk management. With debt-to-equity ratios remaining below financial covenants at 3.19 times, the financing firm maintains the flexibility to pursue additional external funding opportunities.

In line with Global Dominion’s vision, it allocated 391 million pesos towards salaries and employee benefits. Furthermore, the company demonstrated its unwavering commitment to regulatory compliance and community support by paying a total of 488 million pesos in national and local taxes.

“Looking ahead, we are optimistic about the future of our operations, with a remarkable double-digit growth in net income in the first quarter of 2024 and new loan bookings totaling 2.337 billion pesos from January to April 2024,” Laderas stated.

Global Dominion president and managing director Patricia Poco-Palacios said, “Through disciplined execution, strategic investments, and a steadfast focus on delivering value to our customers, employees, and shareholders, we are well-positioned to achieve sustained growth and success in the years to come.”

Global Dominion has been lending and financing since 2003 and has expanded to more than 100 locations nationwide. Its purpose is to ignite and accelerate growth of people and organizations to transform lives for the better. Visit gdfi.com.ph for more information.