SHS Honored for the 6th Time Among VLCA’s Top 10 Best Annual Reports

For the sixth consecutive year, SHS has been honored in this category, solidifying its relentless efforts in enhancing governance standards, standardizing information systems, and bolstering transparency to meet the escalating expectations of shareholders and the market.

Mr. Nguyễn Chí Thành, CEO of SHS, accepts the Best Annual Report Award on behalf of the company, as recognized by VLCA 2025.

The ceremony was attended by leaders from the State Securities Commission, Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, Hanoi Stock Exchange, VSDC, and over 300 representatives from listed companies and financial institutions. This underscores the growing prestige of VLCA as Vietnam’s stock market officially enters the emerging market group.

2025 marks a pivotal transformation for the entire market, with continuous enhancements to the legal framework in line with international standards. Disclosure requirements have become more stringent, and investor expectations for corporate governance have risen significantly. In this context, the Listed Company Awards (VLCA) remains a trusted benchmark for identifying companies leading the way in transparency.

Following a nearly six-month independent evaluation involving Stock Exchanges, organizers, and experts from Big 4 auditing firms, SHS emerged victorious among hundreds of listed companies across both exchanges. This recognition in the Annual Report category further cements SHS’s leadership in transparent operations and accountability.

The Listed Company Awards (VLCA) reinforces its role as a trusted benchmark for elevating disclosure standards.

The 2025 Annual Report category was evaluated through a rigorous professional process, involving Stock Exchanges, organizers, and representatives from Big 4 auditing firms. This year, the criteria and evaluation process were more comprehensive and stringent, with input from Big 4 experts, guiding companies to shift from “compliance” to “disclosure for building trust.”

Three key criteria were emphasized: the usefulness and transparency of report content; clear alignment between Strategy, Operations, and Financial Results; and Accountability to Shareholders and the Market. Only companies meeting comprehensive standards in structure, quality, and disclosure practices advanced to the final round.

Over the years, SHS has consistently built a modern governance foundation by standardizing reporting processes, adopting real-time data technology, and strengthening internal controls. These efforts have not only enhanced disclosure quality but also laid a robust foundation for long-term growth, bringing SHS closer to international governance standards.

SHS aims to build a professional, modern, and trusted financial institution, partnering with shareholders and clients.

The nine-month 2025 results vividly demonstrate the strategy’s effectiveness: Operating revenue and pre-tax profit surged, enabling SHS to exceed its annual plan by 100% as early as Q3. Total assets grew by 57% year-on-year, highlighting SHS’s financial resilience and robust growth foundation.

Notably, in August 2025, SHS’s market capitalization surpassed $1 billion for the first time. Additionally, VIS Rating assigned SHS an A rating with a Stable Outlook in its inaugural assessment. These milestones reflect market confidence in SHS’s long-term strategy of growth coupled with disciplined governance, transparency, and compliance.

As SHS enters a new development phase, it aims to accelerate digital transformation in governance and reporting, elevating transparency to new heights. The company strives to establish itself as a professional, modern, and trusted financial institution, fostering sustainable partnerships with shareholders, clients, and Vietnam’s stock market.