Uni-President EC-Off first receives China Credit Rating with 'Stable' outlook

Uni-President EC-Off (2912-TW), the leading chain convenience store operator, has received its first credit rating from Taiwan Ratings Corporation, a subsidiary of S&P Global Ratings, securing a long-term credit rating of 'twAA+'—the second highest—and a short-term rating of 'twA-1+', with the outlook assessed as 'Stable'.

According to Taiwan Ratings, Uni-President EC-Off holds a leading position in the convenience store retail channel in both Taiwan and the Philippines. Leveraging over 40 years of industry experience, the company has expanded into other retail sectors and combines strong product marketing, supply chain procurement, and logistics distribution systems to maintain robust competitive advantages, market standing, and continuous improvements in operational efficiency.

Taiwan Ratings believes that Uni-President EC-Off will continue to generate stable operating cash flows and maintain solid profitability over the coming years, with EBITDA margins remaining at healthy levels. These financial strengths will support the company’s ongoing capital expenditure plans, including store expansions and logistics center developments, while prudent risk management ensures adequate liquidity.

Uni-President EC-Off stated that the rating outcome fully recognizes its long-term stable operations, strong market position, consistent profitability, and prudent risk management practices.

The company emphasized that its 7-ELEVEN stores across Taiwan continue to exert channel influence at all times, offering more than just products and services—they provide reliable, convenient, and stable support for daily life. In response to evolving consumer markets and the transformation needs of the retail industry, the company will continue deepening retail innovation, digital transformation, and logistics infrastructure development through the integrated advancement of physical stores, digital connectivity, and lifestyle service platforms.

Uni-President EC-Off also stressed its commitment to enhancing sustainability impact, creating greater value for stakeholders, and driving sustainable corporate growth.

The company has been selected for seven consecutive years as a constituent of the 'Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJ BIC World)' and the 'FTSE4Good Index Series'. It has also received accolades such as the 'Asian CSR Award (AREA)' and the 'TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award', earning recognition and endorsement from domestic and international institutions across all ESG dimensions.