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FPTS has applied for a VND 2.5 trillion loan from HDBank to supplement its operating capital for investing in and trading government bonds. The facility can be unsecured or secured using assets owned by FPTS or by a third party, in the form of negotiable instruments such as savings books, term deposits issued by HDBank, or bonds issued by HDBank or other credit institutions approved by HDBank.
The loan interest rate will be set at the time of disbursement based on HDBank’s announced lending rate, as stated in each disbursement request-cum-promissory note (or an equivalent document under HDBank’s regulations). FPTS plans to use its revenue, profits, and other income sources to repay both principal and interest as they fall due.
Separately, FPTS has released materials for its 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders, expected to be held on 31 March 2026 at Hall 11, 52 Lac Long Quan, Tay Ho District, Hanoi.
At the AGM, FPTS plans to propose issuing more than 34.6 million bonus shares to increase charter capital. The proposed rights issue ratio is 10:1, meaning shareholders holding 10 shares will receive 1 newly issued share. The shares are not subject to transfer restrictions.
The total issue value at par is nearly VND 346.5 billion. The issuance proceeds will be funded from retained earnings as of 31 December 2025, based on the audited 2025 financial statements. FPTS expects implementation in Q2–Q3 2026, after the State Securities Commission provides written notification.
FPTS will also present its 2026 business plan to the AGM, with expected revenue from operations and financial activities of VND 1,200 billion, down 9.21% from 2025 actual results. The company expects pre-tax profit of about VND 550 billion, down 10.9%.
In addition, FPTS will seek shareholder approval to distribute more than VND 173.2 billion in cash dividends for 2025, at a 5% rate (equivalent to VND 500 per share). The payout is expected in Q2 2026.
On personnel matters, the AGM will consider and approve the dismissal of Mr. Nguyen Van Dung, Chairman of the Board, and a board member for the 2023–2028 term. The meeting will also elect one new board member.
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