Tag: Ashad

  • 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.

  • “Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) Calls AGM for Acquisition Approval and Dividend Declaration”

    “Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) Calls AGM for Acquisition Approval and Dividend Declaration”


    Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) has scheduled its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on the 16th of Ashad, 2080. The meeting will be held at Hotel Arniko in Dhulikhel, commencing at 1 PM.

    Considering the ongoing acquisition of Rastra Utthan Laghubitta by Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ALBSL), both AGMs will pass a resolution to evaluate the Due Diligence Audit. Additionally, they will endorse a share swap ratio of 1:1 for the acquisition and approve the final agreement. The newly formed entity resulting from the acquisition will be named ‘Rastra Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’. The AGM will also address the amendment of the Articles of Association, granting full authority to the board of directors to modify various acquisition-related proceedings based on instructions from regulatory bodies.

    Moreover, during the AGM, the approval of a 15% dividend worth Rs. 3.9 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79 will be sought. In a previous meeting held on Baisakh 13, the board of directors had decided to distribute 14.25% bonus shares amounting to Rs. 3.7 crores and a 0.75% cash dividend worth Rs. 19.50 lakhs from the paid-up capital of Rs. 26 Crores.

    To be eligible for the dividend payout and attendance at the AGM, shareholders must maintain their shares before the book closure date, which falls on Ashad 05.

  • Exciting Opportunities Await: Ridi Power Company Calls Special General Meeting for Lucrative Rights Offering and Capital Amendment

    Exciting Opportunities Await: Ridi Power Company Calls Special General Meeting for Lucrative Rights Offering and Capital Amendment


    Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) has announced its plan to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 8th Ashad, 2080. The meeting will take place at the Indreni Complex in Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am.

    One of the key proposals on the agenda is a rights offering of a 1:0.50 ratio, which means that existing shareholders will have the opportunity to purchase additional shares at a ratio of one share for every two shares held. The total number of rights shares being offered is 77,44,506 units, valued at Rs. 77.44 Crores. However, this issuance is subject to approval by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

    The rights shares will be issued based on the company’s paid-up capital, which currently stands at Rs. 1,54,89,01,200. If approved, the authorized, issued, and paid-up capital of the company will increase accordingly. To facilitate these changes, the meeting will also seek to amend the relevant sections of the Articles of Association and grant full authority to the Board of Directors (BoDs) to carry out the necessary amendments as guided by the regulatory board.

    The book closure date for shareholders to be eligible to attend the SGM is Jestha 32. This means that shareholders who hold shares in the company on or before this date will have the right to participate in the meeting and have their voices heard.

    The SGM serves as an important platform for shareholders to discuss and decide on crucial matters related to the company’s future direction and growth.

  • AHPC Board Decisions: Special General Meeting and Right Share Issuance

    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.

  • The deadline for life and non-life insurance companies to raise capital to Rs 5 billion has passed.

    The deadline for life and non-life insurance companies to raise capital to Rs 5 billion has passed.


    On the 10th of Chaitra 2078, the Nepal Insurance Authority directed that life insurance businesses have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs. 5 Arba. The Insurance Board also encouraged non-life insurance companies to increase their paid-up capital to Rs. 2.5 Arba by the end of Chaitra 2079.

     

     

  • Siddhartha Premier Insurance’s 2.8 crore unit shares have been listed for trading on the NEPSE.

    Siddhartha Premier Insurance’s 2.8 crore unit shares have been listed for trading on the NEPSE.


    After a successful merger between Siddhartha Insurance Limited (SIL) and Premier Insurance Company (Nepal) Limited (PIC), 28,065,499 shares of Siddhartha Premier Insurance Limited (SPIL) were listed on NEPSE.

    On the 27th of Ashad, 2079, SIL and PIC inked a merger agreement. The corporation had agreed to a merger with a swap ratio of 1:1. SIL’s paid-up capital was Rs. 1,403,920,000. PIC’s paid-up capital was Rs. 1,402,629,900 at the time. The newly combined firm “Siddhartha Premier Insurance Ltd” has a total paid-up capital of Rs. 2.8 Arba.Following a successful merger, SIL and PIC began the joint transaction as Siddhartha Premier Insurance Limited (SPIL) on Falgun 17, 2079. As a result, the listed shares will begin trading under the ticker “SPIL.”

  • Following the merger with BOKL, 11.26 crore units of Global IME Bank’s .

    Following the merger with BOKL, 11.26 crore units of Global IME Bank’s .


    Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) has added 112,614,336 new shares to the NEPSE.

    On 2nd Ashad, 2079, Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME) and Bank of Kathmandu Limited (BOKL) signed a merger agreement and agreed to a 1: 1 share swap ratio for the merger. As a result of the merger, the additional shares are now listed in NEPSE. After the merger, GBIME’s total listed shares were 245,096,261 and BOKL’s were 112,614,337.17, for a total of 357,710,597 unit shares.