Day: November 3, 2023

  • Nabil Bank Limited Reports Q1 2080/81 Financials: Resilience Amidst Net Profit Dip

    Nabil Bank Limited Reports Q1 2080/81 Financials: Resilience Amidst Net Profit Dip


    Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) has unveiled its comprehensive financial report for the initial quarter of the fiscal year 2080/81, offering valuable insights into the bank’s performance.

    During this quarterly review, the bank reported a 6.51% reduction in its net profit. Net profit decreased from NPR 1.57 Arba in the first quarter of FY 2079/80 to NPR 1.46 Arba in the corresponding quarter of FY 2080/81.

    Despite the decline in net profit, NABIL Bank showcased resilience and stability in various operational aspects. In the same quarter, the bank revealed a distributable profit of NPR 3.6 Arba after taking into account PL Appropriation and Regulatory Adjustments.

    NABIL Bank witnessed positive growth in customer deposits, with a notable increase of 4.54%, reaching NPR 4.14 Kharba compared to the previous year. Additionally, loans and advances to customers experienced a 6.27% growth, reaching NPR 3.53 Kharba in comparison to the previous year. The core business income, represented by Net Interest Income, exhibited significant growth, surging by 13.51% to NPR 4.17 Arba compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year. However, impairment charges increased by 11.90%.

    NABIL’s financial foundation remains robust, with a paid-up capital of NPR 27.05 Arba, accompanied by reserves and surplus totaling NPR 28.39 Arba. Nevertheless, the Non-Performing Loan (NPL) ratio increased to 3.69%, necessitating ongoing attention.

    Regarding per-share performance metrics, the bank reported an annualized earnings per share (EPS) of NPR 21.72, and the Net worth per share was NPR 218.27. Importantly, the company had a Price/Earnings (P/E) multiple of 26.34 times.

    Nabil Bank Limited’s financial performance in the first quarter reveals a mixed scenario, with positive growth in core business income but a decline in net profit. The bank aims to address challenges associated with the increase in Non-Performing Loans while continuing to strengthen its financial reserves and customer-focused services.

  • Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Reports Impressive Q1 2080/81 Profits with 33.47% Growth

    Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) Reports Impressive Q1 2080/81 Profits with 33.47% Growth


    Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited (NIMB) has recently unveiled its first-quarter report for the fiscal year 2080/81, demonstrating a remarkable 33.47% surge in its net profit. The bank’s profit soared to NPR 1.52 Arba during this period, indicating a positive trend in its financial performance.

    In terms of financial standing, the same period disclosed a total paid-up capital of NPR 34.12 Arba, along with reserves amounting to NPR 25.89 Arba. However, the bank’s retained earnings were in the negative, standing at NPR 85.23 Crores.

    NIMB’s first-quarter report revealed total deposits reaching NPR 3.61 Kharba, while loans and advances to customers amounted to NPR 3.04 Kharba. Notably, the bank experienced a significant 95.40% increase in Net Interest Income, reaching NPR 4.16 Arba. On the flip side, the bank reported personnel expenses of NPR 96.14 Crores and impairment charges of NPR 64.06 Crores.

    During the first quarter, the bank achieved an annualized Earnings Per Share (EPS) of NPR 17.84, and the net worth per share was recorded at NPR 173.37. However, the Non-Performing Loans (NPL) spiked up to 4.83%. It’s important to note that the bank reported a negative distributable profit of NPR 85.32 Crores.

  • Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. Seeks SEBON Approval for IPO, Plans to Raise NPR 98 Crores

    Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. Seeks SEBON Approval for IPO, Plans to Raise NPR 98 Crores


    The IPO (Initial Public Offering) of Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. is currently in the approval process within the IPO pipeline of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

    Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. has presented a proposal to the regulatory body of the capital market, seeking permission to issue 9,800,000 shares as part of their IPO. This issuance is expected to generate a total of Rs. 98 crores in capital for the company. The formal application for this IPO proposal was submitted on Kartik 15, 2080.

    In managing the IPO and ensuring its successful execution, NIC Asia Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager, taking on a pivotal role in the public offering process.

    It’s worth noting that CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has conducted a rating assessment for Hotel Forest Inn Private Limited’s long-term bank facilities, assigning a rating of ‘CARE-NP BB-‘ to these facilities. This rating provides insight into the creditworthiness and financial stability of the company as it enters the IPO process.

  • Auction of 100,000 Kumari Bank Limited Promoter Shares Commences for Existing Shareholders

    Auction of 100,000 Kumari Bank Limited Promoter Shares Commences for Existing Shareholders


    The current owner of Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) is initiating an auction for the sale of 100,000 units of shares exclusively to its existing promoter shareholders. Durga Prasad Pandey, a promoter of KBL, is the seller, and he is offering these 100,000 promoter shares for auction. Interested parties are invited to participate in this auction, and they have a 35-day window from the date of this notice’s publication, which falls on the 17th of Kartik.

    To participate, prospective investors must submit their bids at either of the following locations: the company’s central office situated at Kumari Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu-01, Naxal, Nagpokhari, or at Kumari Bank Limited itself. If no bids are received from the existing founder shareholders within the specified 35-day timeframe, the shares will be made available for auction to the general public at a later date.

    As of the most recent data available, Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) concluded trading at a share price of Rs. 155 on the previous trading day. In contrast, Kumari Bank Limited’s promoter shares (KBLPO) had a last traded price (LTP) of Rs. 101 on the 18th of October, 2023.