Citizens Bank has announced that its 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the fiscal year 2079-80 will take place on Ashoj 26, 2080. During this meeting, the bank plans to approve a cash dividend of 5.79%, equivalent to Rs 82.21 crore, for its shareholders. This dividend comes from the profits earned in the previous fiscal year, as mentioned in their official statement. Currently, the bank operates 188 branches, 148 ATM locations, and 97 branchless banking units within its network.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited has made the decision to extend the deadline for its rights offering. The company originally initiated its rights offering on the 18th of Bhadra, 2080, with the intention of closing the offering on the 7th of Ashwin. However, as per an official notice, the rights offering period has been extended, and it will now conclude on the 22nd of Ashwin, 2080.
This rights offering involves Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower issuing 100% right shares, totaling Rs. 10.59 Arba, through the issuance of 105,900,000 units of right shares to its existing shareholders. Following the adjustment for the proposed right shares, the company’s paid-up capital will see a substantial increase, reaching Rs. 21.18 Arba.
Sunrise Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager responsible for overseeing this rights issue, ensuring its smooth execution and adherence to regulatory procedures.
The book closure date for this rights offering had initially been set for the 26th of Shrawan, 2080. Consequently, shareholders who have maintained their holdings until this specified date will be considered eligible to participate in the rights offering, allowing them the opportunity to subscribe to additional shares in the company.
NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) has announced important dates and details regarding its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) and dividend distribution. The bank has set the book closure date for its 30.5% dividend from Ashwin 16 to Ashwin 28. Additionally, NICA has scheduled its 26th AGM for the 28th of Ashwin, 2080, to be conducted at the Army Officer’s Club in Sundhara, Kathmandu, commencing at 9 AM.
One of the primary agendas of this AGM is to seek approval for a 30.5% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80. This dividend distribution plan includes the issuance of 29% bonus shares and a 1.5% cash dividend, all derived from the bank’s paid-up capital of Rs. 11.56 Arba. Consequently, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 3.35 Arba, while the cash dividends amount to Rs 17.35 Crores.
To be eligible for the dividend payout and participation in the AGM, shareholders must be in possession of shares maintained in their name until the 15th of Ashwin. This ensures that those who have held shares up to this specified date are entitled to the proposed dividends and can exercise their voting rights at the upcoming AGM.
Siddhartha Capital Limited (SIDCL) has announced its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for the 25th of Ashwin, 2080 (October 12, 2023). The meeting will convene at Siddhartha Capital’s headquarters in Naxal, Kathmandu, commencing at 4 pm on that day.
The AGM will address several key agendas, including the endorsement of financial reports for the fiscal year 2079/80. Additionally, the meeting will seek approval for the auditor’s report, which encompasses Profit and Loss (PL) statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports for the same fiscal year. Furthermore, the appointment of an auditor for the upcoming fiscal year 2080/81 will be presented for endorsement.
One of the significant matters to be discussed and approved during the AGM is the declaration of a 25% cash dividend, which includes taxes and amounts to a total of Rs. 5 crores. This dividend distribution represents an important decision that will impact the company’s shareholders.
Chhimek Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (CBBL) has recently issued a notice directed at its shareholders who have not yet received their rightful dividend payments. It has come to the company’s attention that even after a span of five years since the initial dividend distribution, some shareholders have not collected the dividends owed to them. To address this matter, CBBL is urging these investors to take action.
To claim their outstanding dividends, shareholders who have not yet done so are required to present their share certificates and provide proof of their identity to the company’s share department. Additionally, they should submit copies of any necessary supporting documents. This procedure is essential for the shareholders to access their overdue dividend payments.
Failing to comply with this request and neglecting to claim the dividends within the stipulated timeframe may result in legal consequences. In accordance with section 183 of the Companies Act, 2063, any uncollected dividends will be placed into the “Investor Protection Fund.” Therefore, it is in the best interest of the shareholders to promptly follow the outlined process and ensure they receive the dividends rightfully owed to them.
Nesdo Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, known as NESDO, has scheduled its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 26th of Ashwin, 2080. This important meeting will take place at the Royal Kushma Resort, situated in Kusma, Parvat, commencing at 11 AM on the specified day.
One of the key items on the AGM’s agenda is the endorsement of a 17.9342% cash dividend amounting to Rs. 4.57 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. Interestingly, during the 78th company meeting held on Chaita 10, 2079, a dividend of 73.6842% was proposed, including both bonus shares and cash dividends (inclusive of tax). This was based on the accumulated profits of the organization for the financial year 2078/79. However, subsequently, on Baisakh 04, 2080, the Nepal Rastra Bank approved a reduced dividend percentage of 17.9342%. It’s important to note that the current paid-up capital of the company stands at Rs. 25.50 Crores.
Additionally, the AGM will cover other critical topics such as the approval of the auditor’s report, which includes the Profit and Loss statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports for FY 2078/79. Furthermore, the appointment of an auditor for the fiscal year 2079/80 will be discussed. The meeting will also seek to grant the Board of Directors authority to oversee any merger or acquisition activities related to the company.
For shareholders interested in attending and being eligible for dividend payouts, it’s crucial to be aware of the book closure dates, which are from Ashwin 18 to Ashwin 26. Shareholders who maintain their status as of Ashwin 18 will be entitled to participate in this AGM and receive their dividends.
During its 629th board meeting convened on Bhadra 28, 2080, NIC ASIA Bank unveiled a proposition to grant its shareholders a dividend package consisting of 29% bonus shares and 1.5% cash dividend. This allocation of dividends is a reflection of the bank’s profits accrued in the previous fiscal year. The aggregate dividend sum totals Rs 3.53 arba and will be distributed to the shareholders subsequent to receiving approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank and upon the culmination of the bank’s forthcoming 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM), according to an official statement from the bank.
As of now, NIC ASIA Bank boasts an extensive presence across the nation, encompassing 360 branches, 608 ATM outlets, 109 extension counters, and 61 branchless banking units, demonstrating its widespread reach in the financial sector.
Prabhu Capital Limited (PRABHU) has convened its 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 19th of Ashwin, 2080. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Aranya Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, located on Nagpokhari Marga in Kathmandu, and is set to commence at 1:00 PM on that day.
One of the primary items on the AGM’s agenda is the endorsement of dividends. The company’s board has proposed the distribution of cash dividends, amounting to 6.3158% inclusive of tax, derived from the profits of the fiscal year 2079/80.
Additionally, the AGM will address several other important matters, including the approval of financial reports for the fiscal year 2079/80, the endorsement of the auditor’s report containing Profit and Loss statements, Balance Sheet, Financial reports, and cash flow reports for the same fiscal year. The meeting will also consider the appointment of auditors and the determination of their remuneration for the fiscal year 2080/81.
Furthermore, there will be discussions and decisions regarding the appointment of new Directors to the company’s board. These various agenda items reflect the company’s commitment to transparency, financial accountability, and effective corporate governance, ensuring the interests of its shareholders and stakeholders are duly considered and addressed.
NIC Asia Bank Limited (NICA) has made an important financial announcement by declaring a dividend for its investors. The decision was reached during a meeting of the bank’s board of directors on Thursday, the 28th of Bhadra. The dividend distribution plan is based on the profits generated during the financial year 79/80.
Under the proposed dividend plan, NIC Asia Bank intends to allocate a substantial 30.5% of its total paid-up capital to shareholders. This allocation will consist of 29% in the form of bonus shares and 1.5% as cash dividends, which serves the purpose of covering tax obligations.
This announcement marks a significant change in the bank’s dividend distribution policy. NIC Asia Bank had not distributed dividends to its investors for the past two years. Now, they are proposing a 30.5% dividend distribution, demonstrating their commitment to providing returns to their shareholders.
It’s important to note that the actual distribution of the dividend is subject to regulatory approval by the Nepal Rastra Bank and will require ratification at the upcoming general meeting of the company. NIC Asia Bank’s decision to declare dividends aligns with similar moves made by other commercial banks like Machhapuchhre, Everest, and Sanima Bank, all of which have also announced proposed dividends based on the profits of the financial year 79/80.
Everest Bank Limited (EBL) has proposed a 20.53% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80. In their 357th Board of Directors (BODs) meeting on Bhadra 27, they decided to distribute this dividend as a 10.53% cash dividend and a 10% bonus share from their paid-up capital, which is currently at Rs. 10.69 Arba. It’s important to note that the cash dividend already includes the tax amount for the bonus shares. However, this decision is pending approval from the NRB (Nepal Rastra Bank), and it will be finalized in the upcoming AGM (Annual General Meeting) of the bank.
Synergy Power Development Limited (SPDL) has decided to extend the deadline for its rights offering. The rights offering commenced on the 3rd of Bhadra, 2080, and was initially set to conclude on the 24th of Bhadra. However, the company has now extended the deadline to the 31st of Bhadra, 2080.
In this rights offering, SPDL is issuing 50% right shares, valued at Rs. 40.32 Crores, by issuing 4,032,875 units of right shares to its existing shareholders. Currently, the company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 80,65,75,000. Following the adjustment of the proposed right shares, the paid-up capital of the company will increase to Rs. 120.98 crores.
Sanima Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this right share offering.
Earlier, SPDL had announced the book closure date for the rights offering, which was Shrawan 12. Shareholders who held shares before that date are eligible to apply for the rights offering.
Nepal Finance Limited (NFS) recently added 40,245 units of right shares to the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). NFS had initially offered its existing shareholders a 1:0.70 ratio of right shares between the 6th to 26th Jestha, 2079. However, a substantial portion of these shares, totaling 11,36,716.187 units, remained unsold. To address this, NFS conducted an auction for the unsold shares from the 7th to the 24th Ashad, 2079. Unfortunately, only 40,245 units found buyers in the auction, and these are the shares that are now available for trading on NEPSE. As of the latest trading price (LTP), NFS shares are valued at Rs. 288 each.