EVS Securities Names Nguyen Tran Minh Quan Acting CEO After Resignation
This Aveluro analysis covers EVS on HNX in the Financial Services sector. The classified event type is leadership change, with neutral sentiment and a deterministic market-impact score of 5.0/10. Source coverage came from CafeF - Thị trường chứng khoán, classified as a primary/top-tier source.
Key Facts
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Overview
EVS Securities (HNX: EVS) has appointed Nguyen Tran Minh Quan as Acting CEO, effective September 1, 2026, after Nguyen Thanh Hai resigned for health reasons. The change follows a period of exceptional financial performance, with Q2 2026 pre-tax profit surging to nearly VND 243 billion.
Key Facts
- Nguyen Tran Minh Quan was appointed Deputy CEO on August 11, 2026, and Acting CEO from September 1, 2026.
- Nguyen Thanh Hai resigned as CEO and legal representative, effective August 31, 2026, citing health issues.
- EVS reported Q2 2026 pre-tax profit of nearly VND 243 billion, versus a loss of nearly VND 9 billion in Q2 2025.
- Operating revenue in Q2 2026 reached over VND 281 billion, more than 9 times the year-ago figure.
- H1 2026 operating revenue was nearly VND 290 billion, up 2.5 times year-on-year; after-tax profit exceeded VND 37 billion.
- Proprietary trading portfolio grew from over VND 914 billion to nearly VND 1,530 billion as of June 30, 2026, accounting for 66% of total assets.
- Receivables halved to over VND 574 billion from over VND 1,144 billion.
What Happened
EVS Securities announced the appointment of Nguyen Tran Minh Quan as Deputy CEO on August 11, 2026, and subsequently as Acting CEO from September 1, 2026, following the resignation of Nguyen Thanh Hai. Hai submitted his resignation on August 6, 2026, citing health reasons that required him to focus on treatment, and his resignation was effective August 31, 2026.
Nguyen Thanh Hai, born 1975, had been CEO since January 2025 and joined the board in April 2025. He also holds leadership roles at other companies, including International Investment and Consulting JSC (IIC) and Nam Hoa Trading and Production JSC (NHT). The company’s board accepted his resignation and transferred leadership to Quan.
Market Context
EVS shares closed at VND 5,700 on August 10, 2026, on the HNX. The leadership transition comes amid a strong earnings rebound: Q2 2026 pre-tax profit of nearly VND 243 billion, driven by proprietary trading gains, contrasts sharply with the year-earlier loss. The company’s aggressive expansion of its proprietary portfolio, now 66% of total assets, underscores a shift toward higher-risk trading activities.
Strategic Significance
The appointment of a new acting CEO signals continuity in EVS’s strategic direction, particularly its focus on proprietary trading, which has driven recent profitability. The company has already surpassed its full-year 2026 targets (VND 123 billion revenue, VND 6 billion after-tax profit) in the first half, suggesting that the new leadership will inherit a strong financial position. However, the reliance on trading gains raises questions about sustainability, and the new CEO’s approach to risk management will be critical.
What to Watch
- EVS’s Q3 2026 earnings report to see if proprietary trading gains persist.
- Any strategic announcements from Acting CEO Nguyen Tran Minh Quan regarding business direction.
- Regulatory filings on the formal appointment of a permanent CEO.
- Changes in the proprietary trading portfolio size and composition in upcoming quarterly reports.
- Market reaction to the leadership change, including any impact on EVS’s stock price on HNX.