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This week, nine companies will pay cash dividends, with the highest rate at 39% and the lowest at 8%. Statistics also show that 11 companies announced ex-dividend dates for the week of 20–23 April.
PMS (code PMS) announced that 24 April will be the final registration date to receive the 2025 cash dividend at 39% (3,900 VND per share). The ex-right date is 23/04, and the payout is expected to occur from 15/5.
With more than 7.2 million shares outstanding, the company plans to allocate about 28 billion VND for this dividend tranche. PMS has paid cash dividends regularly since 2005, and the 39% rate is the highest in its history, surpassing the previous record of 33% in 2016.
Safoco Food (HNX: SAF) set 24 April as the final registration date to receive the 2025 cash dividend, with the ex-right date on 23/4. The company plans to pay a 30% dividend (3,000 VND per share), totaling more than 36 billion VND. The payout is expected on 8/5.
At a closing price of 54,300 VND per share on 14/4, the dividend yield is about 5.5%. As of 31/12/2025, Southern Food Company – CTCP (VSF) holds 51.3% of SAF’s charter capital and is expected to receive more than 18.5 billion VND in dividends.
Saigon Western Beer (WSB) will close the shareholder list to pay the final 2025 cash dividend on 24/4. The payout rate is 30% (3,000 VND per share), with payment scheduled for 22/5/2026.
With over 14.5 million outstanding shares, WSB is expected to pay around 43.5 billion VND in cash.
Phú Nhuận Jewelry (PNJ – HOSE) will close the shareholder list on 24/4 to issue bonus shares from equity. PNJ plans to issue nearly 170.6 million bonus shares to current shareholders at a 2:1 ratio, and fractional shares will be canceled.
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