2026-04-16
Hanoi Re (PRE) reports strong profit growth, maintains 17% dividend in its 15th year of operations
Hanoi, April 16, 2026 – Hanoi Reinsurance Joint Stock Corporation (Hanoi Re – ticker: PRE) successfully held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, with the highest level of shareholder consensus, following a year of strong business performance in 2025 that significantly exceeded its targets.
Sustaining its growth momentum, Hanoi Re reaffirmed its commitment to shareholders by maintaining a 17% dividend payout, extending its track record of an attractive and stable dividend policy.
The AGMS report highlighted that 2025 was one of the most outstanding years for Hanoi Re:
• Total revenue reached VND 3,691 billion, achieving 112% of the plan
• Pre-tax profit reached VND 301.4 billion, exceeding 123% of the plan
These results reflect the Company’s disciplined underwriting strategy, prudent risk management, and optimized investment efficiency.
Maintaining 17% dividend: a key highlight for shareholders
One of the key topics of interest at the AGMS was the profit distribution plan.
Hanoi Re declared a 17% dividend payout for 2025, which remains high compared to market averages, particularly amid increasing competition.
Looking ahead to 2026, Hanoi Re presented its business plan with the following targets:
• Total revenue: VND 3,968 billion
• Pre-tax profit: VND 296 billion
• Expected dividend: 17%
Hanoi Re will continue to focus on enhancing portfolio quality, selectively expanding its international footprint, while maintaining disciplined underwriting and optimizing investment performance to strengthen its financial foundation and support long-term growth.
The AGMS approved all key resolutions with 100% of attending voting shares in favor, reaffirming strong shareholder confidence in Hanoi Re’s long-term strategy.
The AGMS also elected two members to the Board of Directors for the 2026–2027 term. Accordingly, Mr. Tran Duy Cuong was re-elected as a Member of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Trinh Van Luong was re-elected as an Independent Member of the Board of Directors, both receiving approximately 100% approval from attending shareholders.
| A consistent and attractive dividend policy Over the past decade, Hanoi Re has maintained a stable and high dividend policy, with 16% dividends for eight consecutive years, before increasing to 17% from 2025 and continuing in 2026. This positions Hanoi Re among companies offering attractive shareholder returns, reflecting its consistent commitment to delivering value to shareholders. Notably, on March 19, 2026, Hanoi Re was upgraded by AM Best, with its Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) raised from “bbb” to “bbb+” (Good). This upgrade provides a solid foundation for Hanoi Re to progressively pursue its objective of improving its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A- in the coming years. |