“Vietnam’s Banking Sector: LPBank and ACB Lead in Cash Dividend Payouts”
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According to disclosed information, the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Lucky Development (LPBank – Code: LPB) will finalize its shareholder list on May 20, 2025, to pay cash dividends at a rate of 25% (one share receives VND 2,500). The ex-dividend date is May 19, 2025.
Therefore, to be eligible to receive cash dividends, investors must purchase LPB shares before May 19.
With an expected dividend payout of over VND 7,468 billion, LPBank is the highest cash dividend-paying bank in the Vietnamese banking system in 2025, considering both payout ratio and payout scale. Dividends will be paid on May 28.
Following LPBank, Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB – Code: ACB) will finalize its shareholder list on May 26, 2025, to pay dividends in cash and shares. The ex-dividend date is May 23, 2025.
Accordingly, ACB shareholders will receive cash dividends at a rate of 10% (one share receives VND 1,000). The amount ACB expects to distribute as dividends is VND 4,467 billion. Dividends will be paid on June 5, 2025.
Regarding the share dividend component, ACB plans to pay at a rate of 15% (for every 100 shares held, an investor will receive 15 new shares). The timing of the share dividend payment has not been announced.
Thus far, nine banks have planned to pay cash dividends in 2025, including TPBank, VIB, ACB, VPBank, Techcombank, LPBank, SHB, OCB, and MB. Among them, TPBank, VIB, and VPBank have finalized their shareholder lists.
Week 19-23/05: Riding the Dividend Wave
Another week, another deluge of dividends for investors as companies continue to shower their shareholders with cash. From May 19 to 23, a staggering 48 businesses will be finalising their dividend payouts, with rates as high as 100% (10,000 VND per share). And that’s not all; numerous entities are also offering dividends with rates exceeding 60%. It’s a bonanza for investors as they reap the rewards of their investments.
The 2025 Annual General Meeting Season: When Dividends, Transparency, and Tech Reign Supreme.
April marked the peak season for the annual 2025 General Shareholders’ Meeting, with hundreds of listed companies convening. This year’s assembly season witnessed notable trends, including a focus on cash dividend distributions, enhanced transparency, and the adoption of digital transformation technologies.
The Stock Market’s “Royal” Attractions
The stock market witnessed a surge in numerous stocks that demonstrated robust momentum and witnessed a boom in trading volume. This rally was further fueled by substantial net buying from foreign investors, indicating their confidence in the potential of these stocks.
“ACB Receives Approval for Capital Increase to Nearly VND 51,367 Billion”
The Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: ACB) has received approval from the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) for a substantial capital increase of up to VND 6.7 trillion.
“VPBank Shareholders to Receive Cash Dividends on May 23”
“VPBank, one of Vietnam’s leading joint-stock commercial banks, has announced that May 15th will be the ex-dividend date for cash dividend eligibility. Shareholders on the bank’s registry as of that date will be entitled to receive the dividend payout, which is scheduled to be paid out on May 23rd. This distribution reflects VPBank’s strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to its investors.”
