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Riding the IPO wave, carefully

Major IPOs are drawing heightened interest from investors, as equities reemerge as one of the most compelling investment avenues. With a renewed springtime for IPOs and companies actively seizing market opportunities, investors should remain vigilant to capitalize on this dynamic landscape. Are IPOs back in their prime? VPBank Securities Joint Stock Company (VPBankS) received written shareholder approval on September 3 for its initial public offering (IPO) plan. Under this plan, the company will issue up to 375 million shares between the third quarter of this year and the second quarter of next year—representing 25% of its outstanding shares. The offering aims to raise VPBankS’ charter capital from VND15 trillion to as much as VND18.75 trillion. Earlier, Techcom Securities Joint Stock Company (TCBS), one of Vietnam’s leading securities firms, scheduled its IPO for the period spanning the third quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026. The company plans to offer up to 231 million shares—equivalent to an 11% stake—to raise its charter capital from approximately VND20.8 trillion to over VND23.11 trillion. With an offering price set at VND46,800 per share, TCBS is projected to reach a valuation of around US$4.1 billion post-IPO, potentially marking the largest public offering in […]
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