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AHPC Initiates Auction for Unclaimed Right Shares

Auction for the unclaimed portion of Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited’s (AHPC) right shares commences today, on the 10th of Baisakh, 2081, and will run until the 24th of Baisakh, 2081.

A total of 19,92,134 units of ordinary right shares will be up for auction, representing the unclaimed segment of the rights offering. AHPC had issued a 1:1 ratio right share from the 17th of Falgun to the 7th of Chaitra, 2080.

Among the total right shares issued, only 1,66,87,492 (89.34%) units were allotted to eligible shareholders, leaving 10.66% unclaimed by eligible investors. Consequently, the same 19,92,134 units of unsold right shares are now available for the general public starting today.

Both individuals and institutions are eligible to participate in the auction.

Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this right share offering. The minimum bid rate for the auction is set at Rs. 100, with a minimum bid quantity of 100 units. While bidders can bid for the entire issue, they must adhere to the regulatory board’s guidelines to ensure that the specified quantity of shares per entity is not exceeded.

April 22, 2024
AHPC Successfully Allots 1:1 Right Shares: Unclaimed Shares to be Auctioned Soon

Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) recently completed the allotment of its right shares at a 1:1 ratio on the 27th of Chaitra, 2080. Following the allotment process, shares were distributed to eligible applicants, while those who were not allotted shares will receive their refunds starting from the 30th of Chaitra, 2080.

During the issuance period, which ran from the 17th of Falgun to the 7th of Chaitra, 2080, a total of 1,86,79,626 units of right shares were made available. The company declared the book closure date for its rights offering on Magh 15, ensuring that investors who held shares before this date were eligible to apply for the additional shares.

Out of the total issuance, 1,66,87,492 shares were allotted to 33,714 valid applicants. However, there were 19,92,134 (10.66%) shares that remained unclaimed by eligible investors. These unclaimed shares will soon be auctioned off to the general public and institutions.

Overall, the completion of the right shares allotment signifies an important step for AHPC in its efforts to raise capital and further its hydropower development initiatives.

April 11, 2024
AHPC right issue 1:1 (100%) announced

Hi, what’s AHPC looking like? Will it be going up or down due to this news about 1:1 right issue?

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January 6, 2024
Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company (AHPC) Receives Final Approval for 1:1 Right Share Issuance

Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has received the final approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission to issue right shares to its shareholders at a ratio of 1:1. This decision was made during the Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Ashad 07, where 100% rights shares were endorsed for distribution among the shareholders. The proposal for issuing these right shares was initially put forward during the Board of Directors meeting held on Baisakh 06.

The approved plan entails issuing a total of 18,679,626 right shares with a par value of Rs. 100 each, amounting to a total value of Rs. 1.86 Arba. Out of this amount, AHPC intends to invest 50% of the issued right shares, equivalent to 9,339,813 unit right shares valued at Rs. 93.39 crore, in the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project (30 MW) developed by PK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. The remaining 9,339,813 unit shares, also valued at Rs. 93.39 crore, will be utilized to repay the loan obtained by AHPC for the Kabeli ‘B’-1 Cascade Hydropower Project in Panchthar.

It should be noted that the issuance of these right shares is subject to the approval of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). AHPC will proceed with issuing the right shares to its shareholders once the necessary approval is obtained. As of the time of writing, AHPC’s Last Traded Price (LTP) stands at Rs. 263.90.

July 13, 2023
AHPC Board Decisions: Special General Meeting and Right Share Issuance

The Board of Directors of Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) recently held a meeting at 3 PM, where they made significant decisions. One of the key resolutions reached during the meeting was to convene a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Ashad 07, 2080. The purpose of the SGM is to discuss and seek approval for various matters pertaining to the company.

The primary agenda on the table is the endorsement of the issuance of right shares in a 1:1 ratio. This means that AHPC plans to issue 18,679,626 right shares with a par value of Rs. 100, amounting to a total value of Rs. 1.86 Arba. The intention behind issuing these right shares is twofold and has specific targets for the allocated funds.

The first objective is to invest 50% of the total amount raised through the right shares, which corresponds to 9,339,813 unit right shares worth Rs. 93.39 crore, into the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project. This particular project, with a capacity of 30 MW, is being promoted by PK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. By allocating these shares, AHPC aims to support the development and implementation of the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project.

The second objective is to utilize the remaining 9,339,813 unit shares worth Rs. 93.39 crore to repay the loan taken by AHPC for the Kabeli ‘B’-1 Cascade Hydropower Project, located in Panchthar. The issuance of right shares will facilitate the company in meeting its financial obligations and reducing its debt burden.

These decisions, which include calling for an SGM and endorsing the issuance of right shares with specific allocations, will be presented during the Special General Meeting. It is during this meeting that AHPC’s shareholders will have the opportunity to discuss, deliberate, and ultimately vote on these matters. The outcomes of the SGM will shape the future actions and direction of Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited.

June 4, 2023
Arun Valley Hydropower Granted Approval to Issue 1:1 Right Shares for Shareholders

Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has received approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission to issue right shares to its shareholders on a 1:1 basis. This means that each existing shareholder will have the opportunity to purchase one additional share for every share they currently hold.

The decision to issue right shares was proposed during a board of directors meeting. AHPC plans to offer a total of 18,679,626 right shares, with a par value of Rs. 100 each, amounting to a value of Rs. 1.86 Arba. Out of this, half of the funds raised, approximately Rs. 93.39 crore, will be invested in the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project (30 MW) developed by PK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. The remaining amount will be used to repay a loan taken by AHPC for the Kabeli ‘B’-1 Cascade Hydropower Project in Panchthar.

However, it’s important to note that the issuance of the right shares is still pending final approval from the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), in addition to the endorsement received from the Electricity Regulatory Commission.

May 21, 2023
AHPC Distributes 8% Bonus Shares and Dividend Worth Rs. 21.11 Crores, Encourages Shareholders to Dematerialize Shares

Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has recently given out 8% bonus shares to its shareholders. The bonus shares were distributed directly to the DEMAT accounts of the shareholders. AHPC has also encouraged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares. Dematerialization refers to the process of converting physical shares into electronic format.

During the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 27th Magh for the fiscal year 2078/79, AHPC approved an 8.421% dividend worth Rs. 21.11 Crores. The board of directors of AHPC, in a meeting held on Mangsir 16, decided to distribute the dividend to its shareholders based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.72 Arba. The dividend comprised of 8% bonus shares worth Rs. 13,83,67,600 and 0.421% cash dividend (for tax purposes) worth Rs. 72,81,595. It is important to note that the bonus shares have already been listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).

In order to receive the bonus shares and the cash dividend, shareholders of AHPC will need to dematerialize their shares at Muktinath Capital Limited, which is located in Naxal, Kathmandu. This is because the bonus shares have already been issued in electronic form, so shareholders will need to have DEMAT accounts to receive them. The company has urged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares to ensure a smooth and efficient transfer of shares and dividends.

May 8, 2023
Trading of Vijaya Laghubitta (VLBS) Suspended as the Company Declares Dividend By Violating NEPSE Guidelines

The Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (VLBS) transaction has been halted, according to the official notice of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), since the business declared dividends to be given to shareholders without first receiving authorisation from NEPSE.

At 6:35 PM on Magh 25, after business hours, Nepal Stock Exchange received the letter from VLBS regarding the dividend declaration for the Fiscal Year 2078/79. However, on Magh 10 itself, Vijaya Laghubitta held a meeting to suggest dividends to the shareholders.

February 9, 2023
Reminder! Last Day to Claim TRH, RIDI, and AHPC Dividends

Today is the last day to grab the dividend proposed by Taragaon Regency Hotel Limited (TRH), Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI), and Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC).

Taragaon Regency Hotel Limited (TRH) has called its 26th AGM on 3rd Falgun, 2079. The meeting will be held in Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap, starting at 11 AM.

January 31, 2023
Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) – A Short Introduction

Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is the country’s sole stock exchange. It is located in Kathmandu, Nepal, at Singha Durbar Plaza.

In 2033 BS, the government established a security purchasing and trading center in Nepal. In 2050 BS, the same location became the Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE).

On January 13, 1994, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) inaugurated its trading floor (29 Poush, 2050). It is Nepal’s sole stock exchange. As of May 13, 2020, the total market capitalisation of the companies listed on NEPSE is around Rs 1.54 trillion.

Objectives of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

The primary function of the stock exchange is to facilitate the trading of listed securities. NEPSE has been trying to register publicly issued securities in the secondary market so that they can be traded easily. This is referred to as listing.

The Nepal Stock Exchange Limited (NEPSE) is a specialized government-owned entity governed by the Companies Act. It does business in compliance with the Securities Act. Its principal goal is to assist to the country’s economic development through capital formation and mobilization, as well as to stimulate investor interest by establishing a secondary market for the trading of securities issued by the Government of Nepal and organizations.

Nepse has been a prominent regulatory organization in terms of market operations, listed firms, and securities dealers, in keeping with its goal of trading shares, bonds, mutual fund units, and other securities through member brokers.

At the moment, the Nepal Stock Exchange offers general investors the ability to purchase and sell securities through 50 member brokers and 41 Remote Work Stations (RWS) in key cities both inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

The brokerage firm and its branches are spread across 21 different cities in Nepal.

Nepal’s capital market is in its early phases of development due to the size of the market, kind of company, financial instruments to be exchanged, laws and regulations, technology utilized for business, other physical infrastructure, manpower, and so on.

Similarly, Nepse is a founder member and current Executive Board Member of the South Asian Federation of Exchanges. It is also an Affiliate Member of the World Federation of Exchanges, with plans to become a full member soon.

Share Ownership In Nepal Stock Exchange

The Government of Nepal promotes the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The Nepalese government owns 58.65 percent of NEPSE.

The significant shareholders of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) are shown in the table below. It also includes a proportion of ownership.

S.No Shareholders Share Ownership (%)

1 Government of Nepal 58.65

2 Nepal Rastra Bank 34.6

3 Rastriya Banijya Bank 6.12

4 Members(Brokers) 0.62

Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange

According to the Securities Act of 2006, the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) is made up of members from various sectors. The BOD now consists of two members from the Nepal Government, one from Nepal Rastra Bank, and one from Rastriya Banijya Bank. Furthermore, the BOD will propose one member as a capital market expert. NEPSE’s General Manager will serve as a director on the BOD.

Nepse Index

NEPSE index is the market value weighted index. This index shows the aggregate growth in capitalization of companies listed in Nepal Stock Exchange.

Nepse Index reached its all-time high of 1881.45 on July 27, 2016.

Sensitive Index

Index calculated from the market capitalization of companies classified under group “A” is called sensitive index.

Sub Indices In Nepse

The sub-indices in Nepse include:

1. Banking
2. Development bank
3. Finance
4. Microfinace
5. Manufacturing And Processing
6. Hydro Power
7. Non Life Insurance
8. Life Insurance
9. Hotels
10. Mutual Fund
11. Other

Works Done By Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

Provides a market platform for buying and selling of secondary shares, debentures and bonds.

Develops and expands the secondary market in the capital market by supporting the policy and guidelines of the Government of Nepal.

Regulates listed companies, brokers and investors.

Spreads public awareness about capital markets.

Regulates and monitors the listed public limited companies.

Take membership with national and international capital market organizations.

List new companies to trade on the stock exchange, as well as OTC companies that are not listed or disbanded.

Development and expansion of the capital market by increase the number of institutions involved in the market.

Runs a clean, transparent, credible, fair market and works in the interest of investors.

January 3, 2023

S.No	Shareholders	Share Ownership (%)
1	Government of Nepal	58.65
2	Nepal Rastra Bank	34.6
3	Rastriya Banijya Bank	6.12
4	Members(Brokers)	0.62

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Objectives of Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)

Share Ownership In Nepal Stock Exchange

Board of Directors of Nepal Stock Exchange

Nepse Index

Sensitive Index

Sub Indices In Nepse

Works Done By Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE)