“AgriS (SBT): Shareholders Unite to Maintain 100% Foreign Ownership, Accelerating Global Partnerships.”

In a recent announcement on June 25, 2025, AgriS’s shareholders officially approved two key agenda items: adjusting business lines to maintain 100% foreign ownership, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) issuance plan.

The approved adjustments to the business lines will help AgriS maintain 100% foreign ownership amid evolving legal and regulatory changes. The company’s management stated that they proactively reviewed and removed technical barriers that could impact foreign investors as specialized regulations are amended. This strategic move also aims to attract more high-quality capital from international financial institutions as Vietnam’s stock market is expected to be upgraded this year.

Shareholders also agreed on the ESOP issuance plan, involving the allocation of 40,727,251 shares, equivalent to 4.87% of charter capital. This program aims to foster long-term motivation, enhance employee engagement, and build a solid human resource foundation to execute the company’s 2025-2030 development strategy.

AgriS Accelerates International Integration with Robust Stock Performance Ahead of Market Upgrade

Vietnam’s stock market is at a pivotal juncture, on the cusp of being upgraded from a frontier to an emerging market. Renowned organizations like FTSE Russell and MSCI have acknowledged the country’s significant progress in transparency, liquidity, and institutional reforms. Notably, an upgrade by FTSE is anticipated for September 2025.

In this context, AgriS has been a frontrunner in international cooperation and foreign capital facilitation, implementing a long-term strategy to seize opportunities presented by the market upgrade. Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairman of the Board of Directors, shared: “In our 2025-2030 development strategy, AgriS will vigorously pursue international expansion, not only in terms of market reach but also by focusing on the application of agricultural science and technology in production processes abroad. This reflects our vision to become a globally integrated agricultural enterprise, proactively transferring technology, enhancing product value, and solidifying AgriS’s position in the international agricultural value chain.”

Ms. Dang Huynh Uc My, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AgriS, shares insights on the strategy to elevate Vietnamese agriculture in the global value chain during 2025-2030.

Over the past year, AgriS has been actively pursuing international integration across various domains, from attracting high-quality capital to technology transfer and sustainable development. On May 7, 2025, BHC, a subsidiary of AgriS, successfully secured a 12% equity investment from UOB Venture Management (Singapore). Additionally, in May, AgriS established green credit relationships with Mizuho Bank (Japan) and First Bank (Taiwan) and collaborated with IFC to implement an environmental and social management system, targeting net-zero emissions by 2035.

In terms of scientific and technological advancement and market expansion, AgriS is partnering with Austrade (Australia), Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), and Sungai Budi Group (Indonesia) to establish R&D centers and deploy advanced circular agriculture models in production regions and factories, enhancing the value of the international agricultural supply chain.

BHC, a subsidiary of AgriS, successfully attracts investment from UOB Venture Management Pte Ltd., marking a significant step in expanding the agricultural – clean food value chain in Vietnam and the region.

As of the end of May 2025, foreign ownership in AgriS surpassed 21%, nearly doubling compared to the same period last year. SBT shares have continued their impressive growth trajectory, attracting interest from investors. On June 24, 2025, SBT closed at VND 19,100 per share, reflecting a remarkable increase of over 60% since the beginning of 2025 and reaching its highest level in more than three years since March 8, 2022.

Trading chart of SBT shares from January 2025 to June 2025

AgriS’s proactive efforts in legal compliance and international expansion, coupled with its recent focus on sustainable development, demonstrate a strategic approach to embracing the market upgrade trend. As the Vietnamese market undergoes this transformation, AgriS is expected to be one of the leading listed companies, effectively leveraging new capital opportunities and sustainably enhancing shareholder value.