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Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), the exclusive licensor of 7‑Eleven in the Philippines, closed 2025 with its highest system‑wide sales on record, highlighting both resilience and momentum in a competitive retail landscape. The company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting showcased another year of strong financial results, driven by disciplined operations and robust consumer demand, alongside the expansion of its nationwide store network that further solidified its position as the country’s largest convenience store chain. PSC also accelerated its digital transformation initiatives, investing in platforms and data‑driven solutions that enhanced customer engagement and operational efficiency. These combined achievements—financial strength, geographic growth, and digital innovation—mark a pivotal leadership transition and lay the groundwork for PSC’s next phase of sustainable growth, ensuring 7‑Eleven remains the trusted choice for everyday convenience across the Philippines.
Another Year of Strong Financial Performance
PSC delivered another year of strong results in 2025. System-wide sales grew to a record Php 99.4 billion, up 6.4% from Php 93.5 billion in 2024, driven by higher customer traffic, larger basket sizes, and continued store expansion. Revenues rose 7.2% to Php 95.1 billion from Php 88.7 billion the year before.
Net income remained strong at Php 3.6 billion, demonstrating the resilience of the business despite a more challenging consumer and operating environment. The Company also strengthened its balance sheet, growing total assets by 10.5% to Php 47.8 billion and stockholders’ equity by 23% to Php 11.2 billion. Return on equity improved by 41 basis points to a record 35.61%, with debt-to-equity properly managed at 3.28x, giving PSC the flexibility to fund future investments and continued expansion.
“We delivered another solid year in a demanding environment,” said Richard Lee, President of Philippine Seven Corporation. “Our priority was continuity, keeping the momentum going while strengthening the business for what comes next. We stayed disciplined in how we grow and kept investing in the capabilities that serve our customers and shareholders over the long term.”
A New Chapter Under New Leadership
2025 was a year of transition and continuity for PSC. In July 2025, Mr. Richard Lee assumed the Presidency of the Company, while Mr. Jose Victor Paterno moved into the role of Chairman of the Board. The handover marked a new chapter for PSC while preserving the continuity of its long-term growth strategy, with the Company staying focused on sustainable expansion, operational excellence, and innovation, and keeping the creation of long-term shareholder value at the center of every decision.
Highlighting the company’s strategic direction, Philippine Seven Corporation Board Chairman Jose Victor Paterno noted that the past year represented a pivotal transition period.
“I am confident in the leadership now guiding the Company day to day,” Paterno said. “Richard brings a deep understanding of our operations and a disciplined approach to growth. As the Board, our focus remains on sustaining that momentum and creating lasting value for our shareholders and the communities we serve.”
Strengthened Market Leadership Through Expansion
PSC continued to grow its nationwide 7-Eleven network in 2025, ending the year with 4,491 stores from 4,130 the previous year, an addition of 423 new stores that brought everyday convenience closer to more Filipino communities. Of the total network, 53.42% are company-owned and 46.58% are franchised. The Company expanded its footprint in key growth markets and reinforced its leadership in the Philippine convenience retail sector, while enhancing store formats and the overall customer experience to keep pace with evolving consumer needs. Strong performance from fresh food and PSC’s proprietary foodservice brands further supported growth across the network.
Investing for the Future
PSC continued to invest in the capabilities that will power its next phase of growth, directing resources into store modernization, technology, supply chain, and operational efficiency. The Company accelerated its digital transformation to make everyday shopping more convenient for customers and its operations more responsive.
A key milestone was the expansion of cashless payment acceptance across the network. Cashless payment acceptance was successfully rolled out to more than 1,000 stores by the end of 2025, and has since built on that momentum, expanding to cover over 4,000 stores by the end of May 2026. Customers can now pay using credit cards, debit cards, QR Ph, e-wallets, and other cashless methods, making transactions faster and more convenient. These investments position the business for long-term, sustainable growth built on continued innovation.
“We enter the next chapter with confidence,” Lee added. “Our focus now is on execution, opening the right stores, deepening how we serve customers, and scaling the digital and payment capabilities we built this year. That is how we keep 7-Eleven the most convenient choice for Filipinos wherever they are.”
