Financial Data and Key Metrics - Q3 2024 net revenue was $512 million, a 42% quarter-over-quarter and 49% year-over-year increase [34] - Gross loss in Q3 2024 was $123 million, with a gross loss margin of -24%, a significant improvement from Q2 2024's gross loss of $226 million and gross margin of -62.7% [34] - EBITDA in Q3 2024 was -$232 million, with an EBITDA margin of -45.3%, improving from -$484 million and -134.4% in Q2 2024 [38] - Net loss for Q3 2024 narrowed to -$550 million, a 29% quarter-over-quarter and 15% year-over-year improvement [38] - CapEx in Q3 2024 was $132 million, a 21% increase quarter-over-quarter and a 33% decline year-over-year [39] Business Line Performance - EV deliveries in Q3 2024 reached 21,912 units, a 66% quarter-over-quarter and 115% year-over-year increase [11] - e-scooter deliveries in Q3 2024 were 18,894 units, a 44% sequential increase and a 33% year-on-year decrease (118% increase excluding GSM deliveries) [11] - B2C electric car sales grew 163% quarter-over-quarter and 497% year-over-year in Q3 2024 [11] - The accessible segment, including VF 3 and VF 5, accounted for 35% of Q3 2024 revenue [34] Market Performance - Vietnam retail sales grew 159% quarter-over-quarter and 504% year-over-year in Q3 2024, driven by VF 3 and VF 5 [12] - North America saw three consecutive months of growth in July, August, and September, with sales up 70% quarter-over-quarter [17] - International markets accounted for 9% of deliveries in Q3 2024, up from 3% a year ago [16] - Indonesia became an official market in Q3 2024, with the first deliveries of VF e34 and VF 5 [21] Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on balancing growth and profitability while responding to market opportunities [10] - VinFast is leveraging its home market success in Vietnam to drive overseas expansion and develop long-term expertise [15] - The company is introducing new models like VF 9 in North America and planning to launch VF 6 and VF 7 in 2025 [18][19] - VinFast is expanding its dealership network, with 173 showrooms globally as of October 31, 2024 [27] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company expects to achieve its 2024 delivery target of 80,000 vehicles, with strong momentum in October and November [31] - VinFast is preparing for a growth trajectory in 2025, with new market entries and product launches [43] - The company is committed to long-term competitiveness and sustainability in the EV industry [44] - VinFast is focusing on cost optimization and improving profitability while maintaining customer experience [33] Other Important Information - VinFast customers have access to over 1 million charging points globally, including VinFast-owned stations and third-party options [29] - The company recently announced a $3.5 billion capital injection, including $1.4 billion in loans from Vingroup and $2.1 billion in grants from VinFast Founder [31] - VinFast is planning its first-ever Investor Day in the first half of 2025 [105] Q&A Session Question: Confidence in hitting the full-year 2024 delivery target - The company is confident in achieving the 80,000 delivery target, with strong performance in October and November [47] Question: BOM optimization and its impact on EV architecture - VinFast is focusing on optimizing BOM costs, including ADAS features and sourcing components, while prioritizing safety [48][49] Question: Liquidity and cash runway following the $3.5 billion capital injection - The $3.5 billion capital injection will be deployed over two years, with funds allocated to CapEx, debt repayment, and R&D [53][54] Question: Gross margin improvement and path to positive gross margins - The company maintains its forecast for positive gross margins in 2025 and 2026, with more guidance expected at the end of the quarter [59] Question: Rationale for the new CKD facility in Vietnam - The new CKD facility is dedicated to meeting the growing demand for VF 3 and VF 5, which are best-selling models in Vietnam and other markets [65][66] Question: Contribution of the Vietnamese market to overall deliveries - Vietnam contributed around 90% of total deliveries in the first nine months of 2024, with significant growth in EV adoption [71] Question: ASP trends and focus on lower-priced models - ASP in Q3 2024 was $21,000 per unit, down 10% from Q2, driven by the introduction of VF 3. The company expects ASP to rise as EV adoption matures [74][75] Question: Dealer feedback on VF 9 in the U.S. - The VF 9 is expected to be a strong competitor in the U.S. market, targeting large families with its premium quality and value [76] Question: Deliveries to GSM and future guidance - GSM accounted for 22% of total volume in Q3 2024, down from 46% in Q1, as the company shifts focus to retail and B2B customers [79][80] Question: Ramp-up plans for 2025 in Indonesia and the U.S. - VinFast expects to continue growing in international markets, with a focus on balancing growth and profitability [87][88] Question: Charging solutions in new markets - VinFast is leveraging its V-Green network and partnerships to provide comprehensive charging solutions globally [97][98] Question: Key milestones for 2025 - Key milestones include diversifying product offerings in North America, launching GSM in Indonesia, and opening new CKD facilities in Indonesia and India [103][104]

Financial Performance - VinFast delivered 21,912 vehicles in Q3 2024, a 115% year-over-year increase and a 66% increase compared to Q2 2024 [1][3] - Revenue reached US$511.6 million in Q3 2024, up 49.3% year-over-year and 42.2% compared to Q2 2024 [1][4] - Gross loss decreased by 45.6% to US$122.8 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024 [4] - Gross margin improved to negative 24.0% in Q3 2024 from negative 27.0% in Q3 2023 and negative 62.7% in Q2 2024 [5] - Net loss decreased by 14.8% year-over-year and 29.4% quarter-over-quarter to US$550.0 million in Q3 2024 [5] Market Performance - VinFast became the top-selling automotive brand in Vietnam for September, October, and the first ten months of 2024 [1][6][8] - The company delivered over 11,000 EVs in Vietnam in October 2024, a 21% increase from September, bringing total deliveries in Vietnam to over 51,000 EVs from January to October 2024 [7][8] - VinFast achieved record-breaking sales in North America in September 2024, driven by a growing dealer network [11] Global Expansion - VinFast had 173 EV showrooms and 160 e-scooter showrooms globally as of October 31, 2024 [10] - The company initiated deliveries of right-hand drive VF e34 and VF 5 in Indonesia, with 17 dealerships across 15 cities as of October 31, 2024 [12] - VinFast opened reservations for three models in the Philippines and had eight dealer stores in six cities as of October 31, 2024 [12] - The company launched its brand in the Middle East in October 2024, opening its first dealership in Dubai [13] Manufacturing and Production - VinFast plans to add a new CKD factory in Ha Tinh, Vietnam, targeting a maximum capacity of 300,000 EVs per year, with construction starting in December 2024 and operations expected to commence in 2025 [8][9] - The Indian plant, with an annual capacity of 50,000 EVs, is gearing up for equipment installation and is scheduled to begin operations in 2025 [13] - The Subang plant in Indonesia is also scheduled to commence operations in 2025 [12] Funding and Financial Support - VinFast's Founder and CEO, along with associated companies, intend to provide up to US$2.1 billion in free grants to the company and its subsidiaries through the end of 2026 [14] - Vingroup plans to provide up to US$1.5 billion in loans to VinFast's subsidiaries in Vietnam through the end of 2026 [15] - Vingroup approved the conversion of up to US$3.3 billion of loans to VFTP into preference shares, supporting VinFast's EV manufacturing business in Vietnam [16] Strategic Outlook - VinFast is optimistic about Q4 2024 performance and reiterates its annual delivery target of 80,000 vehicles [17] - The company remains committed to balancing revenue growth and cost optimization while expanding its global footprint [1][18]

Exhibit 99.1 AST VinFast Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Quarterly Revenues reached VND12,326,537 million (US$511.6 million) Quarterly EV Deliveries were 21,912 units Singapore, November 26, 2024 – VinFast Auto Ltd. ("VinFast" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VFS), a pure-play electric vehicle ("EV") manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Operating Highlights for the ...

VinFast has some good news for investors looking to fund its expansion plans.For investors, VinFast Auto (VFS 0.54%) has been an intriguing option from the get-go. The company switched to fully producing electric vehicles (EVs), has a deep pocketed founder and state-of-the-art production facilities, completely dominates its home Vietnamese market, and has ambitions to expand overseas.On the last note, there's a little bit of good news recently. Here are the details.What's going on?There are actually two bit ...

Core Insights - VinFast's electric vehicles are experiencing significant demand, leading to a notable increase in share price following the announcement of delivery figures [1] - The company reported a total of 21,912 EV deliveries in Q3, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 116% and a quarter-over-quarter increase of 66% [2] - VinFast achieved a milestone by becoming the top-performing EV maker in Vietnam, surpassing all international competitors in September with over 9,300 vehicle deliveries [2] Delivery Performance - The total EV deliveries for VinFast in Q3 reached 21,912 units, marking a substantial year-over-year growth of 116% [2] - The quarter-over-quarter improvement was recorded at 66%, indicating strong momentum in the company's sales [2] - In September alone, VinFast delivered more than 9,300 vehicles in Vietnam, achieving the No. 1 position among EV makers [2] Market Reaction - Following the delivery announcement, VinFast's stock price surged nearly 12%, outperforming the S&P 500 index, which remained relatively flat [1] - The positive market response suggests renewed investor interest in VinFast after a period of cooling due to previous financial losses [3] - The upcoming financial results announcement on November 6 is anticipated to further influence investor sentiment [2]

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The hype has worn off VinFast, with its stock spiraling lower since its IPO a little over a year ago. But why have investors been backing off recently? VinFast Auto (VFS -7.58%) was an intriguing investment from the get-go. At a time when investors are flipping over every rock to find the next Tesla, VinFast dominated its home Vietnam market, offered compelling cost advantages, and had state-of-the-art production facilities, and a very wealthy backer and founder. The electric vehicle (EV) maker also had ext ...

SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast Auto Ltd. ("VinFast" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, and Vietnam's only pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. VinFast VF 8VinFast VF 8 VinFast delivered 13,172 EVs in Q2, up by 44% QoQ and 43% YoY, bringing its delivery total for the first half of 2024 to 22,348 vehicles, a 101% increase compared to the same period last year. The Comp ...

VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:VFS) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 20, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Nhi Nguyen - Investor Relations Le Thi Thu Thuy - Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Lan Anh - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andres Sheppard - Cantor Fitzgerald Steven Wahrhaftig - Wedbush Securities Tyler DiMatteo - BTIG Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the VinFast Auto Limited Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time all participants are in a listen ...

Further, despite its recent sales gains, the company sees that it set its goals too high and has since backed off its original 100,000 delivery estimate and trimmed it down to 80,000 EVs for 2024 -- still roughly 2.3x year-overyear growth. Another speed bump for investors is its delayed North Carolina plant, which pushes back VinFast's strategy in what it hoped to be a lucrative U.S. market. Originally, it planned to open the North Carolina plant in 2024. That was pushed back to early 2025, and just recentl ...