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Boosting digital business, HDbank (HDB) reported profit exceeding VND12,650 billion 

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AsemconnectVietnam - Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank - Stock code: HDB) announced its 9-month business results with pre-tax profit reaching VND12,655 billion, up 46.6% over the same period. ROE ratio 26.7%, bad debt ratio (according to regulations of the State Bank) is low at only 1.46%. The bank is implementing stock dividend payment at a rate of 20%.

This positive business result once again affirms HDBank's position in the top multi-functional retail banks with a solid foundation, healthy financial health, the ability to maintain strong and continuous growth for many consecutive years, and good profitability. This bank has a sustainable development strategy, a strong digital transformation process towards high-quality retail customers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in urban areas of type 2 and rural areas in potential value chains.
Credit growth of 16.6%.
According to the financial report, HDBank's pre-tax profit in the third quarter reached VND4,490 billion, up 42.7% compared to the third quarter of 2023 and accumulated 9 months of VND12,655 billion, up 46.6% and completed 79.8% of the annual profit plan. ROE reached 26.7%, ROA reached 2.2% in the leading group of the whole industry.
The consumer finance segment at HD SAISON continued to recover strongly with outstanding loans increasing by 15% over the same period. Pre-tax profit reached VND906 billion, up 126% over the same period, ROE 22.9%, being the leading efficient consumer finance company in the industry. The company currently owns nearly 26,000 financial transaction points in 63 provinces and cities, serving over 13 million customers.
As of September 30, 2024, total consolidated assets were VND629 trillion, up 23.9% over the same period. Capital mobilization was VND559 trillion, up 24.8% over the same period. Outstanding credit reached VND412 trillion, up 16.6% over the beginning of the year.
Digital Banking and Sustainable Development Strategy Drive Growth
HDBank directs capital flows to sectors that are drivers of economic growth, such as rural agriculture, small and medium enterprises, chain finance, business households, small traders, green credit, etc. The bad debt ratio as prescribed by the State Bank is only 1.46%, lower than the industry average; Capital Adequacy (CAR) according to Basel II standards is up to 14.8%. Other operational safety indicators are all at a good level in the sustainable development strategy that fully integrates ESG factors into operations.
In addition, digital business activities continue to be vibrant and active. By September 30, 2024, 95% of individual customer transactions were conducted on digital platforms. Digital channels also contributed to 77% of the number of new customers. The number of transactions and deposit balances on digital channels have grown exponentially. At the same time, the digitalization of customer journeys, operating processes, big data analysis, application of robots, AI in customer service has been promoted, helping to improve productivity and optimize costs. As a result, the operating cost/income ratio has decreased to 34.3%, lower than the same period.
Implementing 30% dividend payment, proactively implementing social responsibility
Continuing the tradition of regular annual dividend payment, in the third quarter, HDBank implemented 2023 dividend payment with a total rate of 30%, of which the cash dividend of 10% was paid in July. The bank is urgently completing the procedures for paying stock dividends at a rate of 20%.
In parallel with business activities, HDBank proactively implements social responsibility with activities to support customers to recover production and business after storm No. 3 through a preferential credit package of VND 12,000 billion. The bank also supports people in post-disaster reconstruction in the northern provinces and cities. Recently, HDBank and its member units also contributed VND80 billion to the program to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses nationwide, launched by the Prime Minister.
HDBank's sustainable development strategy is highly appreciated with prestigious awards. In particular, the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE) recently continued to select HDBank for the Vietnam Sustainability Index (VNSI), for the 5th consecutive year. VNSI includes 20 listed companies with the highest sustainability scores selected from the 100 largest listed enterprises and is comprehensively evaluated on 3 aspects of ESG. At The Asian Banker Vietnam Excellence Awards, HDBank received the award for "Best Green Credit Financing Bank".
With positive results after 9 months, HDBank is once again in the leading group of the banking industry, with the capacity to maintain high and continuous growth, ready to complete the plan of the General Meeting of Shareholders.
N.Nga
Source: VITIC/Tinnhanhchungkhoan
 

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