Delivering impressive growth in the early months of the year, Guotai Junan (Vietnam) Securities Joint Stock Company (“GTJA (Vietnam)”) has demonstrated strong momentum, with revenue rising by 65% and pre-tax profit surging by 163% in the first quarter of 2026 – marking the highest first-quarter growth since the Company’s establishment.

As of the end of March 2026, total revenue increased by 65% year-on-year. Brokerage revenue grew by 49%, margin lending income rose by 72%, and interest income from term deposits increased by 61%, while pre-tax profit jumped by 163%. Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh City Branch also recorded robust performance, with total revenue up 65%, pre-tax profit up 94%, margin lending income up 72%, and brokerage revenue up 26%. The simultaneous growth in both revenue and profit not only reflects the Company’s effectiveness in scaling up its operations but also highlights strong support from the Group in areas such as strategic planning, resource coordination, operational support, and corporate governance, laying a solid foundation for the Company’s business development.

Alongside its business performance, the Company’s financial position continued to strengthen. Total assets reached VND 1,625.3 billion, up 16% year-on-year, while equity and available capital remained at VND 1,185.7 billion, ensuring a stable financial base to support future growth plans.

This strong growth momentum has also been driven by the expansion of the client base and business scale. As of the end of March 2026, the total number of newly opened client accounts increased by 37.21% year-on-year, including a 62.50% rise in domestic clients and a 22.22% increase in foreign clients, reflecting the growing effectiveness of the Company’s client development strategies and marketing efforts.

At the same time, GTJA (Vietnam) has continued to enhance its product ecosystem and improve service quality. The Company has further streamlined trading processes and expanded partnerships to diversify investment solutions. Digital communications activities have also been strengthened, contributing to greater brand awareness and improved access to retail investors.

From an operational perspective, the acceleration of technology adoption and digital transformation across key processes has helped improve efficiency while enhancing the overall customer experience.

The record-breaking performance in Q1 2026 not only underscores GTJA (Vietnam)’s ability to capture market opportunities but also provides a solid foundation for achieving its full-year targets. Looking ahead, the Company plans to continue expanding its client base, strengthening its financial capacity, and further developing its core business segments, with the aim of sustaining growth momentum and reinforcing its market position.