Tag: Announces

  • “Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited Announces IPO Updates: Closure for Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad and Extension for Project-Affected Locals”

    “Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited Announces IPO Updates: Closure for Nepalese Citizens Working Abroad and Extension for Project-Affected Locals”


    Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited has provided updates regarding its initial public offering (IPO) of shares. The IPO is now closed to Nepalese citizens working abroad as of the 21st of Ashad, 2080. However, the deadline for project-affected locals in the Dailekh District has been extended until the 5th of Shrawan. The IPO process started on the 7th of Ashad, 2080.

    The company’s issued capital is Rs. 50.98 Crores, with 10% of the shares, worth Rs. 5.09 crores, allocated to project-affected locals in Dailekh District. Another 39% of the company’s issued capital, equivalent to 19,88,236 units, will be offered to the general public at a later date. Within the public issue, 10% of the shares, totaling 198,824 units, are reserved for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and the closing date for their participation is today.

    The minimum application quantity for both project-affected locals and Nepalese citizens working abroad is 10 units, while the maximum is 25,000 units.

    NIC Asia Capital Limited is the appointed issue manager, and after the IPO, the promoter-public share ratio will be 51:49.

    According to the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC), 23,846 applications have been received from Nepalese citizens working abroad, with a total of 585,570 units applied for so far.

    The Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited has been assigned a ‘CARE-NP BB- (Is)’ rating by Credit Rating Nepal Limited (CRNL), indicating a moderate risk of default regarding financial obligations in Nepal.

    Established as a private limited company on November 10, 2017, the Upper Lohore Hydropower Company Limited has since become a public limited company. The company’s main focus is the development of the Upper Lohore Hydropower Project in the Dailekh district, with a capacity of 4MW as a run-of-the-river type project.

  • “Last Day to Claim Dividend: Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) Announces 26.3158% Dividend for Shareholders at 28th AGM”

    “Last Day to Claim Dividend: Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) Announces 26.3158% Dividend for Shareholders at 28th AGM”


    Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has announced that today is the final day for shareholders to claim the proposed dividend.

    The company has scheduled its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 31st of Ashad, 2080. The meeting will take place at the company’s head office in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, commencing at 3 pm.

    Among the various agenda items, the AGM will approve a dividend of 26.3158% for the fiscal year 2078/79. This decision was made during a board of directors meeting on Baisakh 29. The proposed dividend includes 25% bonus shares and 1.3158% cash dividend (for tax purposes). The current paid-up capital of CIT is Rs 4,251,000,576. Additionally, the AGM will also involve the election of a director and the appointment of a representative to sign the decision book on behalf of the shareholders and directors.

    The book closure date for dividend entitlement is Ashad 19. Shareholders who hold shares until today are eligible to receive the dividend and can also participate in the AGM.

  • Upper Syange Hydropower Limited Announces IPO for General Public

    Upper Syange Hydropower Limited Announces IPO for General Public


    Upper Syange Hydropower Limited has released its offer letter, signaling its intention to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The company plans to issue 539,500 unit shares with a face value of Rs. 100 each, starting from the 10th of Ashad, 2080. The goal is to raise Rs. 5.39 crore through this IPO. The initial closing date for the subscription is the 13th of Ashad, with a possible extension until the 24th of Ashad, 2080, if the issue is not fully subscribed.

    Out of the total 650,000 units, 10% (65,000 units) has already been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 5% (32,500 units) has been set aside for mutual funds, and 2% (13,000 units) has been allocated for the company’s employees. The remaining 539,500 units are available for the general public. Following the IPO issuance, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 22 crores.

    Previously, the company had issued 2,20,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.2 crores to project-affected locals in Lamjung District and 65,000 unit shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad. The promoter-public share ratio will be 60.45:39.55 after the completion of this IPO.

    Siddhartha Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units.

    CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has reaffirmed the issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ for Upper Syange Hydropower Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default in meeting financial obligations in Nepal.

    Upper Syange Hydropower Limited, originally incorporated as Upper Syange Hydropower Private Limited on January 26, 2009, converted to a public limited company on March 30, 2017. The company is promoted by individual and institutional promoters from various backgrounds. It is currently working on the development of a 2.4 MW Run-of-River (RoR) Upper Syange Hydropower Project (USHP) in Lamjung district, following the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism.

  • Three Star Hydropower Limited Announces IPO Offering to the General Public, Seeking Rs 6.13 Crore

    Three Star Hydropower Limited Announces IPO Offering to the General Public, Seeking Rs 6.13 Crore


    Three Star Hydropower Limited has recently released an offer letter announcing its Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The company plans to issue 613,162 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 each, starting from the 5th of Ashad, 2080. The objective is to raise Rs 6.13 crore through this IPO. The early closing date for the issue is set for the 8th of Ashad, with a possibility of extension until the 19th of Ashad, 2080 if the issue is not fully subscribed.

    Among the total 738,750 units, 10% (73,875 units) have already been issued and allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 5% (36,938 units) have been reserved for mutual funds, and 2% (14,775 units) have been set aside for the employees of the company. The remaining 613,162 units are available for the general public. Following the IPO issuance, the paid-up capital of Three Star Hydropower Limited will reach Rs. 49.25 Crores.

    Previously, the company had issued 492,500 unit shares worth Rs. 4.92 crores to project-affected locals of Khotang District and 73,875 unit shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad. Overall, promoter shareholders hold 75% of the company’s shares.

    Himalayan Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance. Interested individuals can submit applications for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 50,000 units.

    ICRA Nepal has assigned an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] B- (pronounced ICRA NP issuer rating B minus) to Three Star Hydropower Limited. This rating suggests a high risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations for issuers in this category.

  • “Prabhu Life Insurance Company’s 5th AGM Approves Dividend, Elects New BoDs, and Announces Merger with Mahalaxmi Life Insurance”

    “Prabhu Life Insurance Company’s 5th AGM Approves Dividend, Elects New BoDs, and Announces Merger with Mahalaxmi Life Insurance”


    Prabhu Life Insurance Company recently held its 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the chairmanship of Mr. Subhash Amatya on Jestha 26, 2080.

    During the AGM, the financial reports for the previous fiscal year were approved. In addition, the meeting decided to distribute 9.80% bonus shares and 0.51% cash dividends to the shareholders. These dividends serve as a return on their investment in the company. Moreover, the AGM elected new members to the Board of Directors, including Ms. Shikshya Bhattachan, Ms. Mijas Bhattachan, Mr. Shyam Krishna Shrestha, and Mr. Sushan Sherchan from the promoter shareholder group, as stated in the media statement.

    Furthermore, the AGM endorsed the proposal for a merger with Mahalaxmi Life Insurance. The merger will be conducted using a share swap ratio of 100%, resulting in the formation of a new entity named Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance. According to the media statement, the joint operations of the merged entity are expected to commence by the end of Asar, 2080.

    Overall, the AGM marked important decisions regarding dividend distribution, Board of Directors’ composition, and the merger with Mahalaxmi Life Insurance, leading to the formation of Prabhu Mahalaxmi Life Insurance.

  • Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Announces FPO for Public Shareholders

    Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Announces FPO for Public Shareholders


    Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) is opening its Further Public Offering (FPO) of 3,79,425 unit shares to the general public. The FPO aims to adjust the shareholding ratio and meet regulatory requirements. The company plans to raise Rs. 3.79 crore through this issuance. Muktinath Capital Limited is the appointed issue manager for the FPO. UNLB’s issuer rating has been revised to CARE-NP B+ (Is) by CARE Ratings Nepal Limited.

  • National Life Insurance Company Limited Announces Last Day for Dividend

    National Life Insurance Company Limited Announces Last Day for Dividend


    Today is the final day to receive the dividend announced by National Life Insurance Company Limited (NLICL). The company has scheduled its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the 22nd of Jestha, 2080. The AGM will take place at the company’s headquarters in Lazimpat, Kathmandu, starting at 10:30 AM on that day.

    One of the items on the AGM’s agenda is the approval of a 14.5% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. During the 495th board of directors meeting held on Chaitra 30, it was decided to distribute this dividend based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 4.64 Arba. The proposed dividend consists of 8% bonus shares valued at slightly over Rs. 37.12 crores and 6.5% cash dividend (including tax) amounting to Rs. 30.16 crores.

    The book closure date has been set for Jestha 11. Consequently, only shareholders who are still registered as of today will be eligible for the dividend payment and are welcome to attend the AGM.

  • Rawa Energy Development Limited Announces Initial Public Offering (IPO) for General Public

    Rawa Energy Development Limited Announces Initial Public Offering (IPO) for General Public


    Rawa Energy Development Limited has recently announced its plan to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The company aims to issue 6,43,667 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100, starting from 18th Jestha, 2080. The goal of this IPO is to raise Rs 6.43 crore. The closing date for the IPO is initially set for 22nd Jestha, with the possibility of extension until 32nd Jestha, 2080 if the issue is not fully subscribed.

    Previously, the company had issued 2,80,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.8 crores to project-affected locals in Khotang District. However, only 31.2% of these shares were allotted to valid applicants, leaving 192,330 unsubscribed shares. These unsubscribed shares, along with 560,000 units (20% of the issued capital reserved for the general public), make a total of 752,330 units available for the general public to apply for.

    Out of the total 752,330 units, 56,000 units have already been issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 37,616 units have been set aside for mutual funds, and 15,047 units have been reserved for employees of the company. The remaining 643,667 units are open for application by the general public.

    The majority of shares, 70% to be precise, are held by the promoter shareholders of Rawa Energy Development Limited. Prabhu Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance, and interested investors can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 10,000 units.

    CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has assigned an issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ to Rawa Energy Development Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations in Nepal.

    Rawa Energy Development Ltd is a public limited company that was originally incorporated as a private limited company on August 16, 2009, and later converted to a public limited company on June 28, 2019. The company is promoted by individuals with extensive experience in the hydropower sector and aims to establish hydroelectric projects in Nepal. Their existing project, the 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP) located in Khotang District, has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020. The project was developed under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism.

  • LBBL Announces 11% Debenture Issuance for Public and Institutions

    LBBL Announces 11% Debenture Issuance for Public and Institutions


    Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has announced its plan to issue 10,00,000 units of “11% LBBL Debenture 2089” to the general public and institutions. The debenture has a maturity period of 10 years and offers an 11% coupon rate. The application period for the debenture will be open from 16th Jestha to 19th Jestha, 2080, with a possible extension to Jestha 30, 2080, if the issue is not fully subscribed.

    The debenture will be issued at a par value of Rs. 1000 per unit, totaling 10 lakh units. Of these, 60% (6 lakh units) will be subscribed through private placement, while the remaining 4 lakh units worth Rs. 40 Crores will be available for the public to apply, with 5% allocated for mutual funds. The issuance aims to raise a total of Rs. 1 Arba.

    Nabil Investment Banking Limited will act as the issue manager for this debenture issuance. Interested investors can apply for a minimum of 25 units and a maximum of 1,00,000 units.

  • Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Announces Follow on Public Offer (FPO) to Adjust Shareholding Ratio

    Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Announces Follow on Public Offer (FPO) to Adjust Shareholding Ratio


    Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) has recently announced its plan to issue a Follow on Public Offer (FPO) to the general public. The company aims to release 3,79,425 unit shares with a face value of Rs. 100 starting from the 11th of Jestha, 2080. The objective of this FPO is to collect Rs. 3.79 crore. The offer will be open until the 16th of Jestha, and if not fully subscribed, it may be extended until the 25th of Jestha, 2080.

    Currently, the company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 11.06 crores, with 94.01% of shares (10,40,025 units) held by the promoters and 5.99% (66,300 units) held by the public shareholders. However, as per the regulations of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2073 and the NRB, at least 30% of the issued capital must be retained by the public shareholders. To comply with this requirement, the company plans to issue 3,79,425 units of FPO shares to the general public. Following the FPO, the promoter-to-public share structure will change from 94:6 to 70:30.

    It is worth noting that Unique Nepal Laghubitta had initially intended to issue an IPO for 2.70 lakh shares. However, due to a successful merger with Ghodighoda Laghubitta, the two companies commenced their joint operation on the 30th of Poush, 2078, under the name of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited. Since Ghodighoda Laghubitta was already a publicly listed company, the merged entity has opted to issue an FPO to adjust its shareholding ratio.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the FPO issuance. Interested individuals can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 1000 units. Following the issuance of the mentioned FPO shares, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 14.85 crores.

  • “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”

    “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”


    In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.

    NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.

    NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.

    NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.

     

  • NIC Asia Laghubitta Announces Book Closure Date for its 14.75% Cash Dividend; Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 10

    NIC Asia Laghubitta Announces Book Closure Date for its 14.75% Cash Dividend; Holds Annual General Meeting on Baisakh 10


    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has scheduled its 5th Annual General Meeting for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. that day in Hotel Gajur Palace – Hotel in Dharan, Sunsari.

    Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 14.75% cash dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided to pay out the entire dividend in cash at their meeting on Falgun 21. Because the company’s paid-up capital is Rs. 1,73,94,40,000, the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25,65,67,400.