BED

Da Nang Books and School Equipment (HNX: BED) approved a 40% cash dividend advance for 2026, paying 4,000 VND per share with a record date of October 19, 2026. The payout equals roughly 16.95% of the 23,600 VND reference price and extends a cash dividend record to 17 consecutive years, though first-half profit reached only about 18% of the full-year target.