MBB released strong 9M 2018 consolidated results with the bottom line totalling VND4.8tn (USD205mn, +50.4% YoY), achieving 83% of our current FY2018 net income forecast. Annualized ROAA and ROAE were 2.1% and 21.8%, respectively. We do not anticipate any material change to our earnings forecasts or target price, pending a fuller review.