The current promoter of Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has initiated an auction process for 21,86,575 units of shares. This auction is exclusively available to existing promoter shareholders and commenced on the 7th of Jestha, 2080.
The auction specifically targets existing promoters, who have the opportunity to submit their bids within a period of 35 days starting from the publication date of the notice, which is also the 7th of Jestha. Shareholders interested in participating in the auction are required to submit their bids at the central office of the bank, situated in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.
In the event that no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the designated timeframe, the shares will be subsequently auctioned to the general public. This ensures that if the existing promoters do not partake in the auction, the opportunity to acquire the shares will be extended to a broader audience.
The auction process provides a mechanism for existing promoters of Himalayan Bank Limited to potentially increase their ownership stake in the bank. Additionally, it opens up the possibility for new shareholders, including the general public, to invest in the bank and participate in its growth and development.
Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (VLBS) has recently listed 6,40,000 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). During their 10th Annual General Meeting held on 28th Chaitra, the company approved a dividend of 21.0526%, totaling Rs. 6.73 Crores, for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors, in a meeting on Magh 10, decided to distribute this dividend based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 32 Crores. As part of the dividend, 20% bonus shares valued at Rs. 6.40 Crores and a 1.0526% cash dividend (for tax purposes) amounting to slightly over Rs. 33.68 lakhs were proposed. These bonus shares are now available for trading on the NEPSE. Yesterday, VLBS closed at a price of Rs. 647.
The application fee that was held during the IPO process of Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited will be returned once the investigation committee completes its report. Tej Prasad Devkota, the Deputy Executive Director and Information Officer of SEBON, confirmed that the committee was recently established to investigate the matter.
Nepal Republic Media Limited is conducting its IPO allotment on Monday, 11th Ashad, 2080. The allotment program will be held at Mega Capital Markets Limited in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, at 4 pm.
The company has issued a total capital of Rs. 96.75 crores. Out of this, 43,53,000 unit shares worth Rs. 43.53 crores were reserved for the general public, which accounts for 44.99% of the issued capital. Among the shares allocated to the public, 10% (4,35,300 units) were offered to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 4% (174,120 units) were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5% (217,650 units) were allocated to mutual funds. The remaining 35,25,930 units were made available to the general public.
Today, the NEPSE index, which represents the stock market performance in Nepal, closed at 2,055.53 points. It gained 4.75 points compared to the previous trading day, resulting in a 0.23% increase. Yesterday, the index had experienced a loss of 14.05 points.
The trading day started with the index opening at 2,054.62 points. Throughout the day, it reached its highest point at 2,074.38 and the lowest point at 2,042.28. Finally, it settled at 2,055.53 points when the trading session ended.
During the day, there were 276 different stocks traded, and these transactions amounted to 56,556 trades. In total, 8,008,246 shares were exchanged, with a total turnover amount of Rs. 3.44 Arba. However, this turnover was slightly lower than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 3.49 Arba.
Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited (KSBBL) has recently listed 13,85,876.4667 unit bonus shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The bank approved a dividend of 4.64% during its 16th Annual General Meeting. The dividend will be distributed from the bank’s paid-up capital of Rs. 3.14 Arba. They have proposed to distribute 4.41% bonus shares valued at Rs. 13.85 crores and 0.23% cash dividend worth Rs. 72.94 lakhs. These bonus shares are now available for trading on NEPSE. The Last Traded Price (LTP) of KSBBL shares is currently Rs. 322.60.
The merger between Gurans Life Insurance Company Ltd. (GLICL), Prime Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), and Union Life Insurance Company Limited (ULI) has resulted in the creation of Himalayan Life Insurance Limited (HLI). The merger agreement was signed on Ashad 29, 2079, with a swap ratio of 1:1:1. After the merger, a total of 80,203,837 shares of HLI have been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), making it the largest merger in the country’s life insurance sector. The individual shares of GLICL, ULI, and PLIC were 25,365,630 units, 23,428,550 units, and 31,409,657 units respectively.
The NEPSE index experienced a decline today, closing at 2,050.78 points, which reflects a loss of 14.05 points from the previous trading day. This translates to a decrease of 0.68% in the index value. Yesterday, the index had also experienced a decline of 26.56 points.
During today’s trading session, the index opened at 2,067.21 points and reached its highest point of the day at 2,082.97. However, it also dropped to a low of 2,043.84 before settling at the closing value of 2,050.78.
In terms of trading activity, there were 271 scrips (individual securities) exchanged through 59,813 transactions. The total number of shares traded was 8,651,164, amounting to a turnover of Rs. 3.49 Arba. It’s worth noting that today’s turnover is lower than the turnover of Rs. 4.11 Arba observed in the previous trading day.
Today, the NEPSE index finished at 2,064.83, dropping 26.56 points compared to the previous trading day’s close. This loss amounts to 1.27%. Yesterday, the index had lost 2.94 points. The index began today’s trading at 2,093.56 and reached its highest point of the day at 2,117.30. However, it also experienced a dip, hitting a low of 2,057.03 before settling at 2,064.83 for the closing.
Prabhu Life Insurance and Mahalaxmi Life Insurance have recently introduced the logo for the merged entity that will result from their ongoing merger process. This joint unveiling signifies an important step in the consolidation of these two life insurance companies. The logo will be utilized once the merger process is successfully completed.
The combined entity will have a strong presence in the market with a total of 167 branches spread across the nation. Additionally, the merged company will benefit from a dedicated workforce consisting of 449 employees. The consolidation aims to leverage the synergies and strengths of both companies to create a more robust and competitive entity in the insurance industry.
Upon completion of the merger, the combined paid-up capital of the merged entity is expected to reach Rs. 429.6 crore. This increased capital base will enhance the financial stability and capacity of the new company to better serve its customers.
Furthermore, the merged entity is also considering floating a Further Public Offering (FPO) with a target of raising Rs. 90 crore in premium collections. This initiative demonstrates the company’s intent to further strengthen its financial position and expand its operations.
The introduction of the logo and the plans for an FPO highlight the ambitious vision of Prabhu Life Insurance and Mahalaxmi Life Insurance in shaping the future of the merged entity. This merger aims to create a stronger and more competitive player in the insurance industry, with an enhanced ability to offer comprehensive insurance solutions to individuals and businesses across the nation.
The NEPSE index concluded the trading day at 2,091.39 points, experiencing a slight decline of 2.94 points from the previous day’s closing. This translates to a loss of 0.14%. In contrast, the index had recorded a significant gain of 52.26 points in the previous session.
At the start of the trading day, the index opened at 2,097.53 points and reached its highest point at 2,107.60. However, it also dipped to a low of 2,075.21 before ultimately settling at 2,091.39 at the closing bell.
A total of 276 different stocks were traded, with a considerable number of 69,168 transactions taking place. Throughout these trades, a significant volume of shares, totaling 12,975,168, were exchanged, resulting in a turnover amount of Rs. 4.74 Arba. This represents a decrease in turnover compared to the previous trading day, which recorded a turnover of Rs. 4.86 Arba.
SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) stood out with the highest turnover of Rs. 29.82 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 563.50 per share. The shares of HIDCLP also saw notable trading activity.
Six stocks experienced an upward trend and hit the positive circuit for the day, reflecting a significant increase in their market value. On the other hand, Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) witnessed a substantial loss of 10% during today’s trading.
Among the various sector indices, only five closed in the green, with the “Finance” sector showing the highest gain of 5.22%. However, the “Non-Life Insurance” sector recorded the highest loss of 2.48% for the day.