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Douglas Kim

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<li>VinFast Auto ("VinFast") is getting ready to complete its IPO on Nasdaq in January 2023.</li>
<li>We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year. </li>
<li>The fact that the company is trying to hurry up to complete this IPO in early 2023 suggests that there could be some bigger concerns about long-term financing of VinFast.</li>
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VinFast Auto ("VinFast") is getting ready to complete its IPO on Nasdaq in January 2023.
We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year. 
The fact that the company is trying to hurry up to complete this IPO in early 2023 suggests that there could be some bigger concerns about long-term financing of VinFast.


VinFast IPO Preview - Too Big to Fail In Vietnam

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">VinFast (1905332D VN)</a>  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.</li>
<li>VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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VinFast (1905332D VN)  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.
VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Negatives - ... But Starting Low

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">VinFast (1905332D VN)</a>, a Vietnamese EV (electric vehicle) manufacturer and a majority-owned affiliate of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vingroup-jsc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13213:1" rel="noopener">Vingroup Jsc (VIC VN)</a>, has filed for a US$1.0 billion IPO to list on Nasdaq.</li>
<li>VinFast is in the middle of a transition from an ICE to a pure-play EV manufacturer. VF 8, its second EV SUV, will be delivered in the US in 4Q22. </li>
<li>The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price ratios and total cost of ownership.</li>
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VinFast (1905332D VN), a Vietnamese EV (electric vehicle) manufacturer and a majority-owned affiliate of Vingroup Jsc (VIC VN), has filed for a US$1.0 billion IPO to list on Nasdaq.
VinFast is in the middle of a transition from an ICE to a pure-play EV manufacturer. VF 8, its second EV SUV, will be delivered in the US in 4Q22. 
The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price ratios and total cost of ownership.


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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">VinFast Auto (1905332D VN)</a>  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.</li>
<li>VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



VinFast Auto (1905332D VN)  is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO.
VinFast is a full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooters and electric buses.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Positives - Aiming High...

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<li>According to Bloomberg, VinFast is getting ready for an IPO in the US as soon as 1Q 2023.</li>
<li>Vinfast has secured approximately US$1.2 billion in incentives for its EV production facility in North Carolina which is expected to start production in 2024 (annual production of 150,000 vehicles).</li>
<li>Vinfast could raise more than US$1 billion in this IPO. If Vinfast is able to successfully complete this IPO, it would be one of the largest Asian IPOs in 2023.</li>
</ul>


According to Bloomberg, VinFast is getting ready for an IPO in the US as soon as 1Q 2023.
Vinfast has secured approximately US$1.2 billion in incentives for its EV production facility in North Carolina which is expected to start production in 2024 (annual production of 150,000 vehicles).
Vinfast could raise more than US$1 billion in this IPO. If Vinfast is able to successfully complete this IPO, it would be one of the largest Asian IPOs in 2023.


Vietnam

Vinfast Auto Ltd. operates electric vehicle intelligent platform. The Company offers full-scale mobility platform focused primarily on designing and manufacturing premium EVs, electric scooter, and electric buses. Vinfast Auto serves customers worldwide.

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VinFast IPO Preview - Too Big to Fail In Vietnam

We are cautious on the IPO of VinFast. Timing is awful and investors have slashed share prices of the company's comps in the past year.

Douglas Kim

VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Negatives - ... But Starting Low

VinFast is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

VinFast Auto IPO: The Bull Case

The key elements of the bull case rest on a credible EV roadmap, speed-to-market, solid consumer interest and models with attractive range-to-price...

Arun George

VinFast Auto Pre-IPO - The Positives - Aiming High...

VinFast Auto (1905332D VN) is looking to raise up to US$1bn in its upcoming US IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Initial Thoughts on the Vinfast IPO

According to Bloomberg, VinFast is getting ready for an IPO in the US as soon as 1Q 2023.Vinfast could raise more than US$1 billion in this IPO....

Douglas Kim

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