Market Summary
In September 2024, the Vietnamese market witnessed transactions totaling around USD615m. Notably, the Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, and Healthcare sectors were prominently involved:
The Consumer & Retail sector featured a notable transaction where Masan purchased USD200m of WinCommerce shares from SK Group.
Financial Services sector saw a large USD163m private placement in Vietcap Securities, signaling improved liquidity in financial market and confidence in macroeconomic prospects for the upcoming year.
The Healthcare sector featured public Taiwanese Lotus Pharmaceutical's USD50m acquisition of Alpha Choay® – an established and widely used treatment provided by Sanofi in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Aggregate Deals Value = c. USD615m
This month's top deals
Consumer & Retail
SK Group resold 7.1% stake in WinCommerce to Masan for USD200 million
According to the latest agreement, SK will transfer a 7.1% stake in WinCommerce to Masan for USD200 million, valuing the company at over USD2.8 billion. This partial stake sale enables SK to secure profits while extending its long-term investment in Masan through the continuation of the put option.
“WinCommerce is entering a new phase of profitability, and we anticipate this trend will accelerate through like-for-like growth, new store openings, and the ongoing development of Vietnam’s modern retail sector,” said Danny Le, CEO of Masan Group. “We appreciate SK Group’s collaborative approach, which has maximized shareholder value for all parties involved.”
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SK Group extends the put option for its long-term investment in Masan Group
Financial Services
Vietcap Securities Joint Stock Company announced a c. USD163 million private placement
Vietcap Securities Joint Stock Company announced a private placement to issue 143,630,000 shares at an issue price of VND28,000 per share for the gross proceeds of VND4,021,640,000,000 (c. USD163 million) on September 26, 2024, restricted to a hold period and will be implemented in Q4 of 2024 to Q1 of 2025 after being approved by the State Securities Commission of Vietnam.
This capital raising if successful can be viewed positively by the market, signaling growth prospects and confidence in the macroeconomy landscape.
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Vietcap Securities Joint Stock Company announced a c. USD163 million private placement
Healthcare & Life Science
Lotus acquires Alpha Choay® in Vietnam and Cambodia from Sanofi for USD50 million
Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd ("Lotus", Taiwan TWSE ticker: 1795), a multinational pharmaceutical company, has announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of the trademark, marketing authorization, and manufacturing expertise for Alpha Choay® in Vietnam and Cambodia from Sanofi. Upon closing the transaction, Lotus will assume control of the Alpha Choay® business in these markets.
This USD50 million acquisition signifies a strategic move that enhances Lotus' market position and operational capabilities in Vietnam and Cambodia. This transaction has the potential to create new growth opportunities while also presenting challenges related to integration and regulatory compliance. The overall impact will depend on Lotus's ability to effectively manage the acquisition and leverage the strengths of the Alpha Choay® brand in the market.
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Lotus acquires Alpha Choay® in Vietnam and Cambodia from Sanofi for USD50 million
Energy & Utilities
SUSI Partners buys 39 MW wind farm in Vietnam from Norway's Scatec for USD40 million
SUSI Partners, a Swiss investment manager, is acquiring the 39 MW Dam Nai wind farm in Vietnam from Scatec ASA, a Norwegian renewable energy company. This acquisition is part of SUSI’s Asia Energy Transition Fund (SAETF) and aims to support their expansion in Vietnam. The Dam Nai wind farm will become a key asset for SAETF’s renewable energy platform, Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets (SARA), and will help drive further renewable energy projects in the country.
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SUSI Partnerss buys 39 MW wind farm in Vietnam from Norway's Scatec for USD40 million
Note: Deal values include disclosed announced & closed deals with amounts restricted to the local scene i.e., amounts related to the Vietnam entity and/or business. Rumored deals are not included. Cross-posted deals are also adjusted to avoid double counting.
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