Bầu Đức IPO his subsidiary in Laos: Commitment to share 50% of profits as cash dividends in 3 years, no ‘paper dividends’

At the Investment Roadshow in HCMC, Hoang Anh Gia Lai Group (HAGL) announced its plan to IPO the International Investment HAGL Company in Q2/2026. Chairman Doan Nguyen Duc committed to distributing 50% of after-tax profits as cash dividends for the first three years post-IPO, with a projected profit of 2.085 trillion VND in 2026, equating to over 1 trillion VND in dividends. HAGL manages a large agricultural land fund in Laos, totaling about 5,780 ha. The development strategy focuses on exporting fresh agricultural products, especially coffee, with 10,000 ha of land at elevations above 1,000m. HAGL has reduced its debt from 36 trillion VND to 6.441 trillion VND and signed a partnership agreement with the Orient Commercial Bank. Duc emphasized that a sustainable agricultural model is a vital direction for HAGL.