Edison Investment Research Limited
London, UK, 12 April 2024
Edison issues update on VietNam Holding (VNH): Introducing redeemable shares VietNam Holding (VNH) posted a solid net asset value (NAV) per share total return (TR) in 2023 of 15.8% (22.4% in US dollar terms), outperforming the Vietnam All Share index (VNAS), which posted an 11.7% return, and its direct peers. The investment manager remains confident that 2024 will be strong for Vietnamese equities, underpinned by average 20% y-o-y expected earnings per share (EPS) growth. VNH recently introduced a share redemption facility (on top of regular share buybacks), which allows shareholders to redeem their shares at NAV each September. We believe that this has contributed to the recent narrowing of VNH's share discount to NAV to 3.0% compared to its three-year average of 14.1%. VNH's portfolio had a good start to 2024, posting a 10.5% NAV TR in the first two months (VNAS at 9.2%), continuing its long-term outperformance with an average annual return of 13.2% (five-year) compared to the index's 8.9%. The shareholders' return is higher, given recent narrowing of the discount following the announcement of the share redemption facility. Redemption for long-time holders (over two years) will be free of charge, while shares held for less than two years will be subject to a 2-3% redemption fee paid to the fund, benefiting the remaining shareholders. Shares held for less than six months will not be eligible for redemption. Click here to view the full report. All reports published by Edison are available to download free of charge from its website www.edisongroup.com About Edison: As a content-led investor-relations business, Edison helps companies stand out and meet the right shareholders. Edison's integrated investor relations solution combines expert analyst content, digital targeting and active investor engagement. This drives liquidity and valuations by building bigger, better informed and more engaged investor audiences globally. Edison has a proven history of increasing liquidity and valuations for its clients. Edison's content can be viewed by all investors, anywhere in the world. Edison is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Edison is not an adviser or broker-dealer and does not provide investment advice. Edison's reports are not solicitations to buy or sell any securities. For more information, please contact Edison: Milosz Papst +44 (0)20 3077 5700 investmenttrusts@edisongroup.com Michal Mordel +44 (0)20 3077 5700 investmenttrusts@edisongroup.com Learn more at www.edisongroup.com and connect with Edison on: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/edison-group-/ Xwww.twitter.com/Edison_Inv_Res YouTube http://www.youtube.com/edisonitv Dissemination of a CORPORATE NEWS, transmitted by EQS Group. |
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