The company has a portfolio of diverse business interests, including investments in retail, education, real estate, banking, telecommunications, water infrastructure, renewable energy, electronics, information technology, automotive, healthcare, management, and business process outsourcing.
In 1934, Domingo Roxas and Antonio de Ayala founded Casa Roxas, the origin of Ayala, investing most of their fortune in a distillery, considered the country’s first industry. By 1876, Ayala y CompañÃa was founded on the previous foundation of Casa Roxas.
In 1888, the company introduced the first tramcar service in the Philippines and participated in the construction of the Ayala Bridge over the Pasig River in Manila. Ayala y CompañÃa moved from partnership to corporation with the creation of the Ayala Group in 1968 and became a public Company in 1976. In 1974, Ayala invested in Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corporation, which was the company’s first foray into telecommunications.
In 1980, Ayala ventured into the electronics manufacturing services industry through Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. In 1988, Ayala Land was separated to develop real estate business. In 1990, Ayala started investing in auto dealerships, starting with Honda passenger cars, followed by Isuzu in 1995.
In 1993, Ayala partnered with Singtel to pursue network modernization and provide high-speed internet access. In 2011, Ayala Corporation began to expand its renewable energy portfolio, starting with joint venture with Mitsubishi in solar energy, Sta. Clara Power on river hydroelectric power and purchased the iconic Northwind farm for wind power.
In 2012, AC Infra, in cooperation with the national government, began to develop the transport and highway infrastructure system. AC Education was founded to provide affordable, quality private education. By 2015, AC Health was established and started with an investment in Generika pharmacies and FamilyDOC primary care clinic.
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