HPG in the top 50 of the most effective companies in Vietnam

On 28/06/2013 at HCMC, Nhip Cau Dau tu Magazine in collaboration with Thien Viet securities company held celebration to public "Top 50 of the most effective companies in Vietnam." For the consecutive second times, Hoa Phat Group JSC was ranked in this survey program.

The survey was carried out by two methods quantitative and qualitative, in order to properly evaluate the business performance of companies in many different industries which listed on Vietnam's stock market, based on four growth indicators including sales, profit, return on equity (ROE) and return on capital (ROC) 3-year average from 2010 to 2012. These indicators wered measured over 3 years (2010-2012) based on the financial statements of the listed company and constantly updated to the date of announcement.

During 3 years, Hoa Phat is one of the few diversified industrial manufacturers that have good growth and stability. In particular, the key segments such as Hoa Phat steel, steel pipes, furniture have been always in the leading group of market. In terms of ROE, ROC, Hoa Phat had a high proportion compared with the other industrial enterprises. Specifically, for the period 2010 - 2012, the Group's ROE reached around 12-20%, while the average level of other industrial enterprises is usually below 10%.

The survey for 50 of the most effective companies in Vietnam has been started in 2012. This is the assessment of the advisory council including financial analysts from Thien Viet Securities Company, Mckensey & Company Vietnam VIG Fund Management Company.

Nghi Trần