AGM 2025: ESSENTIAL THINGS BUSINESSES MUST PREPARE

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025 is a pivotal event in corporate governance, enabling shareholders to evaluate performance and shape the company’s strategic direction. A well-prepared AGM strengthens investor confidence, enhances transparency and affirms management capability. So, what exactly should a business do to ensure a compliant, effective and successful AGM?

What is an AGM and what are its types?

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an official gathering of shareholders in a joint-stock company, where they discuss and make decisions on key business issues. In Vietnam, the AGM is governed under the Enterprise Law 2020, ensuring transparency and shareholder democracy.

There are two main types of AGMs:

• Annual General Meeting: Held annually, no later than four months after the end of the fiscal year. It typically covers the Board of Directors’ (BoD) report, audited financial statements, profit distribution and next-year plans.

• Extraordinary General Meeting: Convened to address significant matters such as charter amendments, mergers, changes in BoD members or at the request of shareholders holding 10% or more of shares for six consecutive months.

As companies prepare for the 2025 AGM season, many are finalizing legal documents, auditing financials, and issuing invitations to shareholders - highlighting the AGM’s role as a strategic checkpoint for post-financial-year recalibration.

Who attends the AGM?

All shareholders with voting rights on the record date published by the Vietnam Securities Depository (VSD) or the company itself are eligible. Both individuals and organizations may attend in person or via proxy, ensuring equal rights and fair representation.

Who chairs the AGM?

The AGM is usually chaired by the BoD’s Chairman or a delegated representative. A secretary team and vote-counting committee are elected during the session to guarantee transparency and legal compliance.

In reality, AGM facilitation requires not only legal knowledge but also strategic communication skills, as shareholders often raise critical questions, challenge figures and demand clear explanations about finances, governance and business strategies.

How does the AGM impact the market and stock prices?

One common investor concern: “Will the stock rise or fall after the AGM?” According to data from Vietstock and Cafef, over 60% of companies that announce positive business strategies at AGMs see immediate stock price increases - especially when paired with dividend declarations, capital raising or expansion plans.

However, negative disclosures such as profit decline, low dividends or major shareholder disputes can lead to price drops. The AGM directly affects investor sentiment and capital flows, shaping movements in the stock market.

Business appraisal: A strategic tool for financial reporting and agm success

An AGM isn’t just a formal event — it’s a strategic milestone where shareholders assess the company through financial reports, growth plans, and profit distribution strategies. In this context, business appraisal plays a critical role, ensuring transparent reporting and reflecting the company’s real performance.

Valuation helps answer core questions: What is the company’s true value? Are assets correctly reflected? Do stock prices match actual potential? These insights build trustworthy reports and support shareholder decision-making.

As Vietnam moves toward adopting IFRS, enterprise valuation becomes essential for standardized reporting and investor communications in the AGM setting.

SunValue (Indochina International Appraisal & Investment JSC) offers specialized business appraisal solutions to support businesses during AGM 2025 - from financial report preparation to governance support and AGM materials.

With a team of seasoned experts in finance, accounting, valuation and legal compliance, SunValue delivers reports aligned with Circular 28/2021/TT-BTC and compliant with both Vietnamese Accounting Standards (VAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Beyond valuing tangible and intangible assets, SunValue provides a holistic view of business appraisal, analyzing fixed assets, cash flows, intangible assets and financial indicators - equipping businesses with clear, logical and persuasive reports for shareholders.

⋙ Contact SunValue today to confidently prepare for a successful and breakthrough AGM.

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Conclusion

AGM 2025 is not just a year-end summary - it’s the launchpad for a new fiscal chapter. With SunValue’s in-depth business appraisal services, your business will be fully prepared for all voting scenarios, financial inquiries and capital calls. Don’t let unreliable numbers disrupt shareholder confidence - let SunValue support you in building accurate, transparent and investor-ready reports.