Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws with respect to the proposed transaction between
VinFast Auto Ltd. (the Company) and Black Spade Acquisition Co (Black Spade), including statements regarding the benefits of the transaction, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the Company or Black Spades
expectations concerning the outlook for the Companys business, productivity, plans and goals for product launches, deliveries and future operational improvements and capital investments, operational performance, future market conditions or
economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, as well as any information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company. These forward-looking
statements generally are identified by the words believe, project, expect, anticipate, estimate, intend, strategy, future, opportunity,
plan, may, should, will, would, will be, will continue, will likely result, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are their
managements current predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions available to the Company and Black Spade, and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this document, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the proposed transaction may not be completed within the prescribed time frame,
which may adversely affect the price of Black Spades securities, (ii) the risk that investors of the Company may not receive the same benefits as an investor in an underwritten public offering, (iii) the risk that the Black Spade securities
may experience a material price decline after the proposed transaction, (iv) the adverse impact of any shareholder litigation and regulatory inquiries and investigations on the Companys business, (v) a reduction of trust account proceeds and
the per share redemption amount received by shareholders as a result of third-party claims, (vi) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by Black Spades business combination deadline and extension period, (vii) the risk that
distributions from trust account may be subject to claw back if Black Spade is deemed to be insolvent, (viii) the ability of the Company to get approval for listing of its ordinary shares and warrants and comply with the continued listing standards
of the Nasdaq, (ix) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, certain of which are outside of Black Spade or the Companys control, (x) the ability of the Company to achieve profitability, positive cash flows
from operating activities and a net working capital surplus, (xi) the ability of the Company to fund its capital requirements through additional debt and equity financing under commercially reasonable terms and the risk of shareholding dilution as a
result of additional capital raising, if applicable, (xii) risks associated with being a new entrant in the EV industry, (xiii) the risks that the Companys brand, reputation, public credibility and consumer confidence in its business being
harmed by negative publicity, (xiv) the Companys ability to successfully introduce and market new products and services, (xv) competition in the automotive industry, (xvi) the Companys ability to adequately control the costs associated
with its operations, (xvii) the ability of the Company to obtain components and raw materials according to schedule at acceptable prices, quality and volumes acceptable from its suppliers, (xviii) the Companys ability to maintain relationships
with existing suppliers who are critical and necessary to the output and production of its vehicles and to create relationships with new suppliers, (xix) the Companys ability to establish manufacturing facilities outside of Vietnam and expand
capacity within Vietnam timely and within budget, (xx) the risk that the Companys actual vehicle sales and revenue could differ materially from expected levels based on the number of reservations received, (xxi) the demand for, and
consumers willingness to adopt EVs, (xxii) the availability and accessibility of EV charging stations or related infrastructure, (xxiii) the unavailability, reduction or elimination of government and economic incentives or government policies
which are favorable for EV manufacturers and buyers, (xxiv) failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and to accurately and timely report the Companys financial condition, results of operations or
cash flows, (xxv) battery packs failures in the Company or its competitors EVs, (xxvi) failure of the Companys business partners to deliver their services, (xxvii) errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, design defects or other issues related to
technology used or involved in the Companys EVs or operations, (xxviii) the risk that the Companys research and development efforts may not yield expected results, (xxix) risks associated with autonomous driving technologies, (xxx)
product recalls that the Company may be required to make, (xxxi) the ability of the Companys controlling shareholder to control and exert significant influence on the Company, (xxxii) the Companys reliance on financial and other support
from Vingroup and its affiliates and the close association between the Company and Vingroup and its affiliates and (xxxiii) conflicts of interests with or any events impacting the reputations of Vingroup affiliates or unfavorable market conditions
or adverse business operation of Vingroup and Vingroup affiliates. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the
other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors section of the Companys registration statement on Form F-4 filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), Black Spades
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 10, 2023, Black Spades Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three-months ended March 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on May 15,
2023, and other documents filed by the Company and/or Black Spade from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and all forward-looking statements in this document are
qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company and Black Spade assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Neither the
Company nor Black Spade gives any assurance that either the Company or Black Spade will achieve its expectations. The inclusion of any statement in this communication does not constitute an admission by the Company or Black Spade or any other person
that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material.