## Vietnam’s Banking Sector Distributes Healthy Dividends to Shareholders: ACB and SHB Shine
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Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB) finalizes its shareholder list on May 26, 2025, for a cash and stock dividend payout.
ACB offers a 10% cash dividend, amounting to VND 1,000 per share, totaling approximately VND 4,467 billion. Payments are scheduled for June 5. Additionally, the bank plans to issue nearly 670 million new shares as stock dividends, with a ratio of 100:15, expected to be completed by Q3 2025.
Mr. Tran Hung Huy, holding over 153 million ACB shares, is set to receive more than VND 153 billion in cash and nearly 23 million new shares. Ms. Dang Thu Thuy, Mr. Huy’s mother and a member of ACB’s Board of Directors, is expected to earn about VND 53.4 billion in cash and over 8 million shares.
Three companies associated with Mr. Huy, including Giang Sen Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company, Van Mon Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company, and Bach Thanh Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company, collectively own 180.6 million ACB shares. This group is estimated to receive around VND 180.6 billion in cash and over 27 million new shares. Thus, the total dividend value expected by Mr. Tran Hung Huy and related parties is approximately VND 387 billion in cash and over 58 million shares.
ACB targets a pre-tax profit of VND 23,000 billion for 2025, a 9.5% increase from 2024. Its total assets are projected to reach nearly VND 985,000 billion, a 14% surge, with non-performing loan ratios maintained below 2%.
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Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) announces a shareholder list finalization on June 10, 2025, for a 5% cash dividend distribution, equivalent to VND 500 per share.
With nearly 4.066 billion shares in circulation, SHB estimates a payout of approximately VND 2,033 billion, to be paid on June 20.
Mr. Do Quang Hien, Chairman of SHB’s Board of Directors and owner of nearly 110.8 million shares, is anticipated to collect nearly VND 55.4 billion in cash dividends. His son, Mr. Do Quang Vinh, SHB’s Vice Chairman, holding nearly 112.6 million shares, is expected to receive almost VND 56.3 billion.
Mr. Hien’s second son, Mr. Do Vinh Quang, currently possesses over 119.1 million SHB shares and is likely to earn nearly VND 59.5 billion. Mr. Quang’s wife, Ms. Do My Linh, holding over 8,300 shares, is expected to receive around VND 4 million.
In total, Mr. Do Quang Hien’s family may receive nearly VND 171.2 billion in cash dividends. Mr. Hien’s sister, Ms. Do Thi Thu Ha, owning nearly 82.6 million SHB shares, is set to earn almost VND 41.3 billion.
Two entities linked to Mr. Hien, T&T Group and SHS Securities Joint Stock Company, are expected to receive approximately VND 159.5 billion and VND 29.7 billion in cash dividends, respectively. In addition to the cash dividend, SHB also distributes stock dividends at a ratio of 100:13, further increasing the number of shares held by major shareholders.
SHB aims for a pre-tax profit of VND 14,500 billion in 2025, a 25% jump from the previous year. Its total assets are projected to surpass VND 832,000 billion, with non-performing loan ratios maintained below 2%. As of Q1 2025, SHB reported total assets of VND 790,742 billion, a 6% increase from 2024, credit balances of VND 575,777 billion, a 7.8% rise, and pre-tax profits of nearly VND 4,400 billion.
SHB’s stock trades around VND 13,500 per share, surging nearly 40% since the year’s start, making it one of the market’s most liquid stocks with an average trading volume of over 83 million units per session.
Wealthy Windfall for ACB Chairman, Tran Hung Huy
With ownership of over 153 million shares, Chairman Tran Hung Huy is set to receive a substantial cash dividend of more than VND 153 billion (before tax) and nearly 23 million new shares in ACB’s 2024 dividend payout.
“ACB to Roll Out Dividend Payout of 25% Next Week: Investors Must Buy Shares Before This Date to Claim Their Stake.”
ACB plans to dish out VND4.467 trillion in cash dividends to its shareholders, representing a 10% dividend payout ratio. In addition, the company will issue a maximum of nearly 670 million new shares as stock dividends, equivalent to a 15% dividend ratio.
“Malaysian Foreign Fund Owns Over 1% of Capital in ACB Bank”
The Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (HOSE: ACB) has released an updated list of shareholders owning over 1% of its charter capital as of May 21, 2025. The list now includes the addition of the Employees Provident Fund Board.
“SHB Announces Record Date for 2024 Cash Dividend Payout”
“Vietnam-based Saigon-Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) has announced a dividend payout for its shareholders. As per the latest update, SHB will be offering a 5% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2024. This announcement is in line with the resolutions passed during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in 2025, where the bank committed to distributing an impressive 18% total dividend, comprising a 5% cash dividend and a 13% stock dividend.”
The Highest Cash Dividend-Paying Bank of 2025 to Close Rights Issue Next Week
This bank plans to allocate an impressive 7.468 trillion VND as cash dividends. This generous allocation sets a new record for the Vietnamese banking system in 2025, boasting the highest rate and scale seen thus far.
