HDBank is the most favorite listed company among investors.

Along with other listed banks such as Vietinbank and MBBank, this award recognizes the right direction in the Bank's management strategy and outstanding effectiveness in investor relations of HDBank .

In the stock market over the past years, HDBank has also stood out with impressive business results, being one of the listed enterprises with the highest profit growth in the market in 2023 and the first 6 months of 2024. HDBank's return on equity (ROE) in the first half of this year reached 26.1%, the highest in the industry. The bank also maintains a high and stable dividend policy over the years, in which the 2023 dividend is up to 30%, including cash and shares. The 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders approved the dividend payment plan for 2024 (implemented in 2025) at a rate of up to 30%, in which the maximum cash dividend is up to 15%. Currently, HDBank's market capitalization has exceeded 78 trillion VND, ranking among the top enterprises in the VN30 and VNDiamond baskets.

Surpassing 708 listed companies on HOSE and HNX to be included in the nomination list, HDBank has affirmed its capacity through systematic and strategic practices in investor relations (IR). The Bank's continuous efforts in applying international standards on corporate governance, ensuring transparency and safety in operations have helped the capital market understand the intrinsic value of HDBank, while bringing maximum benefits to shareholders.

Focusing on IR activities, HDBank regularly organizes open dialogue events with domestic and foreign investors, with the participation of senior leaders. The Bank has applied modern technology to facilitate investors to contribute their opinions. IR activities are also a core part of HDBank's ESG (Environment, Society, Governance) strategy, aiming at international standards and building sustainable value for shareholders.

By developing ESG-oriented IR activities, HDBank not only attracts the trust of domestic investors but also attracts international capital flows. Speaking at the HDBank Annual General Meeting of Shareholders earlier this year, LeapFrog Investments (UK) representative - Ms. Fernanda Lima said that in the past time, the Fund has actively accompanied HDBank in implementing programs and plans such as ESG development, credit for female customers. In 2024, LeapFrog Fund commits to continue accompanying HDBank, especially in investing in green growth, agriculture and rural areas, female-owned businesses and community activities...

Also at the congress, Mr. Juenemann Marc Oliver - Representative of DEG Investment Fund (Development Finance Institution of KFW Reconstruction Bank of Germany) shared that DEG has invested in HDBank since 2020. With a special focus on ESG and governance issues, this is the key for HDBank to create value for shareholders and help organizations become stronger. That is also the focus for this Investment Fund to provide support, accompany HDBank, as well as support strong initiatives towards the future like at HDBank.

The interest and appreciation of foreign investment funds such as IFC, Proparco, PYN, Affinity, DEG, LeapFrog… is clear evidence that HDBank has affirmed its position in the international market, while opening up many strategic cooperation opportunities to help the bank continue to grow strongly in the future.

Before achieving this award, HDBank was continuously honored by the State Securities Commission, Stock Exchanges and prestigious organizations with many prestigious awards such as "Large-cap listed enterprise with the best General Meeting of Shareholders" and "Listed enterprise with the best annual report"... HDBank's Board of Directors was also voted by the Vietnam Institute of Directors (VIOD) as the Board of Directors of the year 2024.

Information about IR Awards 2024:

IR Awards is an annual program since 2011, honoring listed companies with excellent investor relations activities. Organized by Vietstock, the Vietnam Association of Financial Executives (VAFE), and the Finance and Life e-magazine (FiLi), the program aims to raise awareness of the importance of IR activities, while improving information transparency in the stock market.

Over 14 seasons, the IR Awards has become a trusted event, encouraging the best businesses in IR activities. At the IR Awards 2024, the program organized many activities such as publishing the IR Awards 2024 Magazine, conducting a comprehensive survey on information disclosure activities of 708 listed companies, and quantitatively assessing corporate governance and IR.

The 14th IR Awards Ceremony is the most anticipated moment of the year, with the participation of many senior leaders and prestigious agencies. Notably, the presence of Mr. Pham Quy Trong - Deputy Director, Deputy Head of the Southern Standing Agency, Central Propaganda Department; Mr. Le Nhi Nang - Director, Chief Representative of the State Securities Commission Office in Ho Chi Minh City; along with representatives of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, leaders of units in the Voting Council, and other typical enterprises. The presence of many press agencies further increased the stature and prestige of the event.

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