On the morning of 27/10, KOS shares fell to the floor price of 4,380 dong with over 77 million shares in sell orders stuck at the floor. KOSY attributes the pressure to collateral disposals and margin loan adjustments by some securities firms, saying it could not raise cash in time and asking parties to defer or restructure its financial obligations. Chairman Nguyen Viet Cuong's stake was forcibly sold from 76.64 million shares (35.4%) to 71.6 million (33.09%) between 13 and 23 October, while forced sale attempts involving his wife and sister failed. Hoang Thi Yen, the wife of his younger brother, has registered to buy 8 million shares from 15 October to 13 November, and the Chairman's family group holds about 45%. KOS shares held by Cuong and related parties are also collateral for loans at three banks, with outstanding debt of about 260 billion VND.
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Original headline: Cổ phiếu KOS tiếp tục “dò đáy”, trắng bên mua, dư sàn hơn 77 triệu cổ phiếu, chuyện gì đang xảy ra với KOSY của Chủ tịch Nguyễn Việt Cường
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| Market | Vietnam stocks |
|---|---|
| Exchange | HOSE |
| Sector | Real Estate |
| Industry | Real Estate Holding & Development |
| Market cap | 1,093 bn VND |
| P/E | 39.8 |
| P/B | 0.47 |
| Close on 10/26/2026 | 4.70 |
| Change that session | -6.93% |
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