Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-274475
Prospectus Supplement No. 8
(To Prospectus dated October 2, 2023)
VinFast Auto Ltd.
75,757,650 Ordinary Shares
This prospectus supplement amends and supplements the prospectus dated October 2, 2023 (the “Prospectus”), which forms a part of our Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration Statement No. 333-274475). The Prospectus relates to: (i) the offer and sale, from time to time, by the selling securityholders named therein, or their pledgees, donees, transferees, or other successors in interest, of an aggregate of 72,084,942 ordinary shares of VinFast Auto Ltd., a public company incorporated under the laws of Singapore (Company Registration No: 201501874G), no par value (“ordinary shares”), and (ii) the issuance from time to time by us of up to 3,672,708 ordinary shares issuable upon the exercise of up to 3,672,708 warrants. Each warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per ordinary share.
This prospectus supplement is being filed to update and supplement the information included in the Prospectus with the information contained herein. This prospectus supplement is not complete without, and may not be delivered or utilized except in combination with, the Prospectus, including any amendments or supplements thereto. This prospectus supplement should be read in conjunction with the Prospectus and if there is any inconsistency between the information in the Prospectus and this prospectus supplement, you should rely on the information in this prospectus supplement.
Our ordinary shares and warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols, “VFS” and “VFSWW.” On February 21, 2024, the last reported sale price of our ordinary shares and warrants as reported on Nasdaq was $5.26 per ordinary share and $0.8555 per warrant, respectively.
Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 26 of the Prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if the Prospectus or this prospectus supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus supplement is February 22, 2024.
Part I – Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of and for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2023
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| | As of December 31, 2022 | | As of December 31, 2023 | | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | VND million | | VND million | | USD | |
| | (Audited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 4,271,442 | | 4,002,272 | | 167,697,645 | |
Trade receivables | | 652,922 | | 412,926 | | 17,301,852 | |
Advances to suppliers | | 8,968,752 | | 4,544,011 | | 190,396,841 | |
Inventories, net | | 21,607,277 | | 28,662,793 | | 1,200,988,561 | |
Short-term prepayments and other receivables | | 6,457,169 | | 7,309,198 | | 306,259,868 | |
Short-term derivative assets | | 532,718 | | 548,010 | | 22,961,954 | |
Current net investment in sales-type lease | | 5,448 | | 54,061 | | 2,265,189 | |
Short-term investments | | 3,902 | | 4,105 | | 172,002 | |
Short-term amounts due from related parties | | 1,978,097 | | 3,169,213 | | 132,791,963 | |
Assets classified as held for sale | | 360,893 | | - | | - | |
Total current assets | | 44,838,620 | | 48,706,589 | | 2,040,835,875 | |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Trade receivables | | - | | 28,656 | | 1,200,704 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 57,188,667 | | 67,916,328 | | 2,845,735,691 | |
Intangible assets, net | | 1,461,071 | | 1,295,303 | | 54,273,988 | |
Goodwill | | 272,203 | | - | | - | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | 4,558,983 | | 6,736,622 | | 282,268,583 | |
Long-term derivative assets | | 696,332 | | 66,124 | | 2,770,636 | |
Long-term advances to suppliers | | 29,082 | | - | | - | |
Long-term prepayments | | 7,611 | | 193,429 | | 8,104,793 | |
Non-current net investment in sales-type lease | | 82,062 | | 517,456 | | 21,681,723 | |
Long-term amounts due from related parties | | 44,533 | | 47,443 | | 1,987,891 | |
Other non-current assets | | 4,426,135 | | 5,464,562 | | 228,968,491 | |
Total non-current assets | | 68,766,679 | | 82,265,923 | | 3,446,992,500 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | 113,605,299 | | 130,972,512 | | 5,487,828,375 | |
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
| | As of December 31, 2022 | | As of December 31, 2023 | | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | VND million | | VND million | | USD | |
| | (Audited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Short-term and current portion of long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings | | 14,579,553 | | 39,894,782 | | 1,671,615,771 | |
Short-term derivative liabilities | | - | | 18,258,063 | | 765,024,009 | |
Debenture Note | | - | | 1,190,475 | | 49,881,631 | |
Trade payables | | 16,636,820 | | 10,937,631 | | 458,293,430 | |
Deposits and down-payment from customers | | 1,572,537 | | 780,266 | | 32,693,623 | |
Short-term deferred revenue | | 107,448 | | 169,329 | | 7,094,989 | |
Short-term accruals | | 11,056,666 | | 11,312,799 | | 474,013,199 | |
Other current liabilities | | 4,177,978 | | 10,306,456 | | 431,846,811 | |
Current operating lease liabilities | | 768,883 | | 1,410,444 | | 59,098,466 | |
Amounts due to related parties | | 17,325,317 | | 44,265,557 | | 1,854,753,918 | |
Total current liabilities | | 66,225,202 | | 138,525,802 | | 5,804,315,847 | |
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
Long-term interest-bearing loans and borrowings | | 41,624,960 | | 30,170,149 | | 1,264,147,700 | |
Long-term derivative liabilities | | 15,180,723 | | 137,057 | | 5,742,772 | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 606,429 | | 1,910,709 | | 80,059,876 | |
Non-current operating lease liabilities | | 3,256,351 | | 5,192,481 | | 217,568,130 | |
Long-term deferred revenue | | 499,395 | | 1,701,340 | | 71,287,187 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | 947,981 | | 911,272 | | 38,182,854 | |
Long-term accruals | | 16,007 | | 123,867 | | 5,190,103 | |
Amounts due to related parties | | 21,918,710 | | 18,116,587 | | 759,096,078 | |
Total non-current liabilities | | 84,050,556 | | 58,263,462 | | 2,441,274,700 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | |
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EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares (2,299,999,998 and 2,337,788,498 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively) | | 871,021 | | 9,847,536 | | 412,617,783 | |
Accumulated losses | | (127,188,455 | ) | (184,292,753 | ) | (7,721,979,092 | ) |
Additional paid-in capital | | 12,311,667 | | 31,748,427 | | 1,330,278,513 | |
Other comprehensive loss | | (104,065 | ) | (487,421 | ) | (20,423,238 | ) |
Deficit attributable to equity holders of the parent | | (114,109,832 | ) | (143,184,211 | ) | (5,999,506,034 | ) |
Non-controlling interests | | 77,439,373 | | 77,367,459 | | 3,241,743,862 | |
Total deficit | | (36,670,459 | ) | (65,816,752 | ) | (2,757,762,172 | ) |
TOTAL DEFICIT AND LIABILITIES | | 113,605,299 | | 130,972,512 | | 5,487,828,375 | |
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
| | For the three months ended December 31, | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | |
| | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | | | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sales of vehicles | | | 3,611,844 | | | | 9,456,934 | | | | 396,251,320 | | | | 12,391,500 | | | | 26,179,028 | | | | 1,096,917,288 | |
Sales of merchandise | | | 65,792 | | | | 98,557 | | | | 4,129,599 | | | | 112,206 | | | | 151,482 | | | | 6,347,188 | |
Sales of spare parts and components | | | 609,014 | | | | 282,864 | | | | 11,852,175 | | | | 2,072,628 | | | | 870,622 | | | | 36,479,594 | |
Rendering of services | | | 62,950 | | | | 158,147 | | | | 6,626,456 | | | | 222,732 | | | | 458,193 | | | | 19,198,567 | |
Rental income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue from leasing activities | | | 115,519 | | | | 421,256 | | | | 17,650,884 | | | | 166,525 | | | | 936,896 | | | | 39,256,516 | |
Revenues | | | 4,465,119 | | | | 10,417,758 | | | | 436,510,433 | | | | 14,965,591 | | | | 28,596,221 | | | | 1,198,199,154 | |
Cost of vehicles sold | | | (7,175,037 | ) | | | (13,627,696 | ) | | | (571,008,799 | ) | | | (24,660,149 | ) | | | (39,110,839 | ) | | | (1,638,768,080 | ) |
Cost of merchandise sold | | | (105,108 | ) | | | (102,595 | ) | | | (4,298,793 | ) | | | (151,353 | ) | | | (155,959 | ) | | | (6,534,778 | ) |
Cost of spare parts and components sold | | | (558,966 | ) | | | (253,307 | ) | | | (10,613,718 | ) | | | (1,869,084 | ) | | | (619,098 | ) | | | (25,940,585 | ) |
Cost of rendering services | | | (196,179 | ) | | | (349,861 | ) | | | (14,659,390 | ) | | | (389,635 | ) | | | (1,032,905 | ) | | | (43,279,351 | ) |
Cost of leasing activities | | | (119,426 | ) | | | (258,603 | ) | | | (10,835,624 | ) | | | (162,275 | ) | | | (842,777 | ) | | | (35,312,872 | ) |
Cost of sales | | | (8,154,716 | ) | | | (14,592,062 | ) | | | (611,416,324 | ) | | | (27,232,496 | ) | | | (41,761,578 | ) | | | (1,749,835,666 | ) |
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Gross loss | | | (3,689,597 | ) | | | (4,174,304 | ) | | | (174,905,891 | ) | | | (12,266,905 | ) | | | (13,165,357 | ) | | | (551,636,512 | ) |
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Operating expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development costs | | | (5,898,324 | ) | | | (2,746,461 | ) | | | (115,078,396 | ) | | | (19,939,898 | ) | | | (14,534,291 | ) | | | (608,995,684 | ) |
Selling and distribution costs | | | (1,852,529 | ) | | | (1,438,143 | ) | | | (60,259,071 | ) | | | (5,213,739 | ) | | | (5,469,520 | ) | | | (229,176,234 | ) |
Administrative expenses | | | (2,028,829 | ) | | | (1,459,275 | ) | | | (61,144,515 | ) | | | (4,010,012 | ) | | | (5,321,336 | ) | | | (222,967,234 | ) |
Net other operating expenses | | | 649,441 | | | | (1,117,567 | ) | | | (46,826,741 | ) | | | (825,810 | ) | | | (1,740,396 | ) | | | (72,923,657 | ) |
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Operating loss | | | (12,819,838 | ) | | | (10,935,750 | ) | | | (458,214,615 | ) | | | (42,256,364 | ) | | | (40,230,900 | ) | | | (1,685,699,321 | ) |
Finance income | | | (3,801 | ) | | | 16,202 | | | | 678,874 | | | | 88,060 | | | | 82,672 | | | | 3,464,007 | |
Finance costs | | | (2,505,046 | ) | | | (3,474,164 | ) | | | (145,569,597 | ) | | | (7,959,840 | ) | | | (12,073,433 | ) | | | (505,884,229 | ) |
Net (loss)/gain on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | | | (51,284 | ) | | | (1,039,328 | ) | | | (43,548,479 | ) | | | 1,226,012 | | | | (4,879,833 | ) | | | (204,467,988 | ) |
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Loss before income tax expense | | | (15,379,969 | ) | | | (15,433,040 | ) | | | (646,653,817 | ) | | | (48,902,132 | ) | | | (57,101,494 | ) | | | (2,392,587,530 | ) |
Tax income/(expense) | | | 66,516 | | | | (83,300 | ) | | | (3,490,321 | ) | | | (946,738 | ) | | | (74,718 | ) | | | (3,130,730 | ) |
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Net loss for the period | | | (15,313,453 | ) | | | (15,516,340 | ) | | | (650,144,138 | ) | | | (49,848,870 | ) | | | (57,176,212 | ) | | | (2,395,718,260 | ) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (27,715 | ) | | | (8,181 | ) | | | (342,789 | ) | | | (65,075 | ) | | | (74,671 | ) | | | (3,128,761 | ) |
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Net loss attributable to controlling interest | | | (15,285,738 | ) | | | (15,508,159 | ) | | | (649,801,349 | ) | | | (49,783,795 | ) | | | (57,101,541 | ) | | | (2,392,589,500 | ) |
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
| | For the three months ended December 31, | | | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | |
| | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | | | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Audited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
Net loss for the period | | | (15,313,453 | ) | | | (15,516,340 | ) | | | (650,144,138 | ) | | | (49,848,870 | ) | | | (57,176,212 | ) | | | (2,395,718,260 | ) |
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Other comprehensive (loss)/income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other comprehensive (loss)/income that will be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods (net of tax): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | | | (48,453 | ) | | | (386,021 | ) | | | (16,174,516 | ) | | | (40,571 | ) | | | (383,356 | ) | | | (16,062,851 | ) |
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Net other comprehensive (loss)/income that will be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods | | | (48,453 | ) | | | (386,021 | ) | | | (16,174,516 | ) | | | (40,571 | ) | | | (383,356 | ) | | | (16,062,851 | ) |
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Total comprehensive loss for the period, net of tax | | | (15,361,906 | ) | | | (15,902,361 | ) | | | (666,318,654 | ) | | | (49,889,441 | ) | | | (57,559,568 | ) | | | (2,411,781,111 | ) |
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | | | (27,715 | ) | | | (8,181 | ) | | | (342,789 | ) | | | (65,075 | ) | | | (74,671 | ) | | | (3,128,761 | ) |
Comprehensive loss attributable to controlling interest | | | (15,334,191 | ) | | | (15,894,180 | ) | | | (665,975,865 | ) | | | (49,824,366 | ) | | | (57,484,897 | ) | | | (2,408,652,351 | ) |
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Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders | | | VND | | | | VND | | | | USD | | | | VND | | | | VND | | | | USD | |
Basic and diluted | | | (6,648 | ) | | | (6,642 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (21,654 | ) | | | (24,710 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
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Weighted average number of shares used in loss per share computation | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic and diluted | | | 2,299,143,522 | | | | 2,334,761,397 | | | | 2,334,761,397 | | | | 2,299,008,659 | | | | 2,310,823,009 | | | | 2,310,823,009 | |
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | |
| | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | |
| | (Audited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss for the year | | | (49,848,870 | ) | | | (57,176,212 | ) | | | (2,395,718,260 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | | | 3,924,658 | | | | 5,827,511 | | | | 244,176,276 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 2,341,850 | | | | 466,454 | | | | 19,544,708 | |
Impairment of goodwill, assets and changes in fair value of held for sale assets | | | 1,133,743 | | | | 1,024,215 | | | | 42,915,235 | |
Changes in operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 448,651 | | | | 1,107,894 | | | | 46,421,436 | |
Provision related to compensation expenses, assurance-type warranties and net realizable value of inventories | | | 5,988,521 | | | | 8,570,494 | | | | 359,108,942 | |
Allowance against receivable | | | 172,571 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Deferred income tax expenses | | | 946,738 | | | | 74,718 | | | | 3,130,730 | |
Unrealized foreign exchange losses | | | 744,989 | | | | 774,137 | | | | 32,436,814 | |
Investment loss | | | 18,962 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Net (gain)/loss on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss | | | (1,226,012 | ) | | | 4,879,833 | | | | 204,467,988 | |
Change in amortized costs of financial instruments measured at amortized cost | | | 1,999,914 | | | | 2,798,691 | | | | 117,266,865 | |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | - | | | | 84,829 | | | | 3,554,387 | |
Share-based compensation expenses | | | - | | | | 144,083 | | | | 6,037,166 | |
Change in working capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade receivables, advance to suppliers | | | 622,707 | | | | 531,268 | | | | 22,260,454 | |
Inventories | | | (20,241,698 | ) | | | (12,329,479 | ) | | | (516,612,713 | ) |
Trade payables, deferred revenues and other payables | | | 17,792,820 | | | | (9,761,303 | ) | | | (409,004,567 | ) |
Operating lease liabilities | | | (420,877 | ) | | | (707,841 | ) | | | (29,658,971 | ) |
Prepayments, other receivables and other assets | | | (27,080 | ) | | | (120,203 | ) | | | (5,036,579 | ) |
Net cash flows used in operating activities | | | (35,628,413 | ) | | | (53,810,911 | ) | | | (2,254,710,090 | ) |
VinFast Auto Ltd.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
| | For the year ended December 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2023 | | | 2023 | |
| | VND million | | | VND million | | | USD | |
| | (Audited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets | | | (17,681,672 | ) | | | (25,100,932 | ) | | | (1,051,744,406 | ) |
Repayment under a business investment and cooperation contract | | | (968,773 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Deposit received under a business investment and cooperation contract | | | 170,017 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | | | 1,412,976 | | | | 1,003,506 | | | | 42,047,515 | |
Disbursement of bank deposit | | | (3,902 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Collection of loans | | | 1,034,648 | | | | 545,400 | | | | 22,852,594 | |
Payment for acquisition of subsidiary (net of cash held by entity being acquired) | | | - | | | | (6,900 | ) | | | (289,114 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of equity investment (net of cash held by entity being disposed) | | | (2,240 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Receipt from government grant | | | - | | | | 393,934 | | | | 16,506,076 | |
Net cash flows used in investing activities | | | (16,038,946 | ) | | | (23,164,992 | ) | | | (970,627,336 | ) |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital contribution from owners | | | 6,317,129 | | | | 4,759,291 | | | | 199,417,204 | |
Deemed contribution from owners | | | 646,655 | | | | 20,647,786 | | | | 865,154,865 | |
Additional amount paid up to convert warrants to capital | | | - | | | | 1,421,444 | | | | 59,559,373 | |
Payment for initial public offering costs | | | (41,649 | ) | | | - | | | | - | |
Proceeds from borrowings and convertible debenture | | | 87,660,103 | | | | 101,393,847 | | | | 4,248,464,217 | |
Repayment of borrowings | | | (41,637,135 | ) | | | (50,801,704 | ) | | | (2,128,622,475 | ) |
Net cash flows from financing activities | | | 52,945,103 | | | | 77,420,664 | | | | 3,243,973,184 | |
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Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | 1,277,744 | | | | 444,761 | | | | 18,635,758 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at January 1 | | | 3,024,916 | | | | 4,271,442 | | | | 178,976,033 | |
Net foreign exchange difference | | | (31,218 | ) | | | (204 | ) | | | (8,548 | ) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at December 31 | | | 4,271,442 | | | | 4,715,999 | | | | 197,603,243 | |
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Supplement disclosures of non-cash activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt conversion to equity | | | 71,515,874 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Non-cash property, plant and equipment additions | | | 13,349,412 | | | | 9,319,831 | | | | 390,506,620 | |
Establishment of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities at commencement dates and lease modification | | | 2,772,465 | | | | 3,285,532 | | | | 137,665,801 | |
Interest payable conversion to debt | | | 2,625,845 | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Supplemental Disclosure | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid, net of capitalized interest | | | 4,378,839 | | | | 7,341,014 | | | | 307,592,977 | |
Income tax paid | | | 22,618 | | | | - | | | | - | |
Part II – Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results and Business Update
Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2023
Revenues
| · | Total revenues were VND10,417,758 million (US$436.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 133.3% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 26.2% from the third quarter of 2023. Total revenues are primarily comprised of revenue from EV sales. |
| · | Vehicle sales were VND9,456,934 million (US$396.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 161.8% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 22.9% from the third quarter of 2023. Revenue growth was driven by an increase in EV sale volumes in the fourth quarter of 2023 and an improved product mix which led to a higher average selling price. The increase over the fourth quarter of 2022 was also attributed to an increase in sales volume of e-scooters, including the Feliz and Evo, and was partially offset by a decrease in ICE vehicle sales due to our full transition into an EV-only maker. The increase in vehicle sales over the third quarter of 2023 was partially offset by a slight decrease in sales volumes of e-scooters |
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
| · | Cost of sales was VND14,592,062 million (US$611.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 78.9% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 36.1% from the third quarter of 2023. The increase over the fourth quarter of 2022 and third quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase in the cost of vehicles sold as the Company delivered more EVs to customers in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase over the third quarter of 2023 was partially offset by a decrease in the cost of e-scooters sold due to decrease in sale volume of e-scooters. The increase over the fourth quarter of 2022 was also due to an increase in the cost of e-scooters sold, partially offset by a decrease in the total cost of ICE vehicles sold, due to the decrease in ICE vehicle sales volume due to our full transition into an EV-only maker. |
| · | Gross loss was VND4,174,304 million (US$174.9million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 13.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 69.2% from the third quarter of 2023. |
| · | Gross margin was negative (40.1%) in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to negative (82.6%) in the fourth quarter of 2022 and negative (29.9%) in the third quarter of 2023. The improvement of gross margin over the fourth quarter of 2022 was mainly attributed to a strong increase in sales volume of EVs which had a higher gross margin The decrease over the third quarter of 2023 was mainly attributed to the increase in charges to write down the carrying value of inventories |
Operating Expenses
| · | Research and development (R&D) costs were VND2,746,461 million (US$115.1million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 53.4% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 13.3% from the third quarter of 2023. The decrease over the fourth quarter of 2022 and third quarter of 2023 is in line with four of our EV models, the VF 8, VF 9, VF 5 and VF6, progressing from the development stage to commercial production in the last four quarters. |
| · | Selling, general and administrative expenses were VND2,897,418 million (US$121.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of 25.4% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 4.9% from the third quarter of 2023. The decrease over the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to a decrease in impairment charges for batteries leasing activities and a decrease in marketing costs across almost markets, which was partially offset against an increase in labor costs and external service renders. The increase over the third quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to an increase in labor costs as a result of our efforts to scale up our sales and administrative operations in overseas markets. |
| · | Net other operating expenses were VND1,117,567 million (US$46.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase in net expenses of 272.1% from the net income of the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 113.2% from the third quarter of 2023. The increase in net expenses was mainly due to an increase in expenses in connection with discontinued projects and foreign exchange losses. |
Loss from Operations
| · | Loss from operations was VND10,935,750 million (US$458.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023 representing a decrease of 14.7% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 22.6% from the third quarter of 2023. |
Net Loss and Net Loss Per Share
| · | Net loss on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss was VND1,039,328 million (US$43.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 1,926.6% from net loss of the fourth quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 59.4% from net loss of the third quarter of 2023. The increase over net loss of the fourth quarter of 2022 and decrease over net loss of the third quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to changes in the fair value of currency interest rate swaps contracts, financial liabilities in respect of dividend preference shares, and warrants. |
| · | Net loss was VND15,516,340 million (US$650.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 1.3% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 3.4% from the third quarter of 2023. |
| · | Net loss attributable to controlling interest was VND15,508,159 million (US$649.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of 1.5% from the fourth quarter of 2022 and an increase of 3.5% from the third quarter of 2023. |
| · | Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both VND6,642 (US$0.28) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with VND6,648 (US$0.28) in the fourth quarter of 2022 and VND6,491 (US$0.27) in the third quarter of 2023. |
Balance Sheet
| · | Cash and cash equivalents were VND4,002,272 million (US$ 167.7 million) as of December 31, 2023. |
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023
Revenues
| · | Total revenues were VND28,596,221 million (US$1,198.2 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 91.1% from 2022. Total revenues in 2023 are primarily comprised of revenue from EV sales. |
| · | Vehicle sales were VND26,179,028 million (US$1,096.9 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 111.3% from 2022. Revenue growth was driven by an increase in EV and e-scooter sales volume in 2023, including the VF e34, VF 8, VF 5, VF6, VF 9 EV models, and the Feliz and Evo e-scooter models and an improved product mix which led to a higher average selling price. The majority of these sales were in Vietnam, complemented by sales of the VF 8 model in the North America market, which represented the beginning of our international rollout. The increase in vehicle sales revenue over 2022 was partially offset by a decrease of ICE vehicle sales due to our full transition into an EV-only maker. |
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
| · | Cost of sales was VND41,761,578 million (US$1,749.8 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 53.4% from 2022. The increase over 2022 was primarily attributable to increases in the cost of vehicles sold as the Company delivered more EVs and e-scooters to customers in 2023. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in the total cost of ICE vehicles sold, due to the decrease in ICE vehicle sales volume as we fully transformed into an EV-only maker. |
| · | Gross loss was VND13,165,357 million (US$551.6 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 7.3% from 2022. |
| · | Gross margin was negative (46.0%) in 2023, as compared to negative (82.0%) in 2022. The improvement of gross margin over 2022 was mainly attributed to a strong increase in sales volume of EVs which had a higher gross margin and a decrease in accelerated amortization and depreciation expenses due to our ICE vehicle production phase out. |
Operating Expenses
| · | Research and development (R&D) costs were VND14,534,291 million (US$609.0 million) in 2023, representing a decrease of 27.1% from 2022. The decrease was in line with four of our EV models, the VF 8, VF 9, VF 5 and VF 6 models, progressing from the development stage to commercial production in 2023. |
| · | Selling, general and administrative expenses were VND10,790,856 million (US$452.1 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 17.0% from 2022. The increase over 2022 was primarily attributable to an increase in labor costs and rental costs, as a result of our efforts to scale up our sales and administrative operations in overseas markets. The increase was partially offset against a decrease in extended warranties for ICE vehicles in line with our cessation of ICE vehicle production in 2023. |
| · | Net other operating expenses were VND1,740,396 million (US$72.9 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 110.8% from 2022. The increase in net expenses was mainly due to an increase in expenses in connection with discontinued projects and was partially offset against a decrease in foreign exchange losses. |
Loss from Operations
| · | Loss from operations was VND40,230,900 million (US$1,685.7million) in 2023, representing a decrease of 4.8% from 2022. |
Net Loss and Earnings Per Share
| · | Net loss on financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss was VND4,879,833 million (US$204.5 million) in 2023, representing a decrease of 498.0% from net gain of VND1,226,012 million in 2022]. The decrease over the net gain in 2022 was mainly attributable to changes in the fair value of currency interest rate swaps contracts, financial liabilities in respect of Dividend Preferred Shares, and warrants. |
| · | Net loss was VND57,176,212 million (US$2,395.7 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 14.7% from 2022. |
| · | Net loss attributable to controlling interest was VND57,101,541 million (US$2,392.6 million) in 2023, representing an increase of 14.7% from 2022. |
| · | Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share were both VND24,710 (US$1.04) in 2023, compared with VND21,654 (US$0.91) in 2022. |
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Business Updates
| | FY 2023 | | | 4Q2023 | | | 3Q2023 | |
EV Deliveries1 | | | 34,855 | | | | 13,513 | | | | 10,027 | |
E-scooters Deliveries | | | 72,468 | | | | 24,309 | | | | 28,220 | |
| · | EV deliveries were 13,513 in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing an increase of approximately 35% from the third quarter of 2023. For the full year 2023, EV deliveries were 34,855, representing an increase of approximately 374% from 2022. |
| · | E-scooter deliveries were 24,309 in the fourth quarter of 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 14% from the third quarter of 2023 and an increase of approximately 48% from the fourth quarter of 2022. For the full year 2023, E-scooters deliveries were 72,468, representing an increase of approximately 21% from 2022. |
| · | As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 123 showrooms globally for EVs and 246 showrooms and service workshops for e-scooters, including VinFast showrooms and dealer showrooms. |
New Product Launches
| · | In December 2023, VinFast opened orders in Vietnam for the VF 7, its C-segment EV model |
| · | Designed by Torino Design, the VF 7 is offered in two trims (Base and Plus) at a starting price of VND850 million (approximately US$35,616) for the Base trim and VND999 million (approximately US$41,900) for the Plus trim, excluding the battery. The expected WLTP driving range is 233 miles and 268 miles for the Base and Plus trims, respectively. |
| · | At the 2024 CES in January, we announced the global launch of the VF 3, a 4-seat mini eSUV, and unveiled the concept of a mid-size pickup truck, the VF Wild. |
1 Includes VF e34, VF 5, VF 6, VF 8, VF 9 and e-bus
Dealership in the US
| · | We signed agreements with six dealers in five states – New York, Texas, Kansas, Florida and North Carolina. Including those, we have received 75 applications from the dealer groups. |
| · | These dealers will initially begin selling the VF 8 model, with plans to add the VF9, then the VF 6 and VF 7 models when these are launched in the North America market. |
New market expansion
| · | In India, we signed an MoU with the State of Tamil Nadu to establish an integrated EV manufacturing facility with an intended commitment of up to US$500 million for phase 1 of the project. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for February 25, 2024. |
| · | In Indonesia, at the Indonesia International Motor Show 2024 (“IIMS”), we announced the launch of our right-hand drive versions of the VF 5, VF e34, VF 6, and VF 7 models and the signings of letters of intent with five dealers in February 2024. |
| · | Also during the IIMS, we signed memoranda of understanding with three Jakarta-based companies, PT. Energi Mandiri Bumi Pertiwi, PT. Sumber Amarta Jaya, and PT. Teknologi Karya Digital Nusa Tbk, for the intended purchase of approximately 600 VinFast EVs. |
Leadership transition
| · | In January 2024, Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong transitioned from his role as Chairman to assume the executive position of CEO to facilitate VinFast’s next phase of global expansion. |
| · | Madame Thuy transitioned to the role of Chairwoman of VinFast’s Board to focus on fund raising and expanding international and strategic relations. |
| · | Ms. Lan Anh Nguyen was appointed to the position of VinFast Chief Financial Officer, replacing Mr. David Mansfield. |
VinES Acquisition
| · | In October 2023, VinFast announced the acquisition of VinES Energy Solutions Joint Stock Company (“VinES”), one of our key EV battery suppliers, from Mr. Pham Nhat Vuong. |
| · | The acquisition of VinES closed in January 2024. |
Related Party Transactions
| · | Out of 34,855 EVs delivered in 2023, 72% were to related parties of the Company (mainly to Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (“GSM”)). |
| · | Out of 72,468 E-scooters delivered in 2023, 46% were to related parties of the Company (mainly to GSM). |