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  • NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports 58.93% Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/2080

    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports 58.93% Decline in Net Profit for Q3 FY 2079/2080


    NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has released its third-quarter report for FY 2079/2080, indicating a significant decline in net profit by 58.93%. According to the report, the net profit dropped to Rs. 23.24 crore, compared to Rs. 56.60 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.

    The company’s borrowings decreased by 12.91% to Rs. 14.14 Arba, down from Rs. 16.23 Arba in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Deposits also saw a decline of 14.80% to Rs. 2.85 arba, while loans and advances decreased by 7.30% to 19.58 Arba during this quarter.

    The core revenue, represented by net interest income, experienced a significant decrease of 34.96% to Rs. 77.67 Crores, compared to Rs. 1.19 Arba in the same quarter of the previous year.

    In terms of financial position, the paid-up capital of the company remained at Rs. 1.73 arba in this quarter, and its reserve and surplus stood at Rs. 1.28 arba.

    The company’s non-performing loans (NPL) increased from 1.46% to 4.91%.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for the company is reported as Rs. 17.82, while the net worth per share stands at Rs. 173.65. The company traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 33.22 times.

  • Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited Reports a 48.81% Decrease in Q3 Net Profit Due to Machinery Breakdown

    Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited Reports a 48.81% Decrease in Q3 Net Profit Due to Machinery Breakdown


    Bindhyabasini Hydropower Development Company Limited (BHDC) has published its Q3 report of FY 2079/80, reporting a 48.81% decrease in net profit. The company’s net profit has reached Rs. 6.41 crores in this quarter compared to Rs. 12.53 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue stood at Rs. 21.02 crores, with an increase in administrative expenses by 53.78% and a slight decrease in financial expenses.

    The paid-up capital of the company stood at Rs. 1.05 Arba, an increase of 40% compared to the previous fiscal year. However, the company suffered a significant decline in net profit due to machinery breakdown, resulting in a decrease in overall production and operations.

    Rudi Khola B Hydropower Project, one of the two projects operated by BHDC, had reported damages in the pipeline due to landslides experienced on Shrawan 18, 2079, while issues in the power transformer of the project had been reported on Falgun 01, 2079.

    According to the management analysis of the company, the decline in net profits was primarily due to machinery breakdown, resulting in adverse impacts on the company’s overall profitability. Despite the decline, the annualized earnings per share for BHDC stood at Rs. 8.15, while the net worth per share was Rs. 113.69.

    In conclusion, BHDC’s Q3 report highlights the adverse impact of machinery breakdown on the company’s overall operations and profitability, leading to a significant decline in net profit. The company is continuously working on resolving the issues that have caused the decline in its net profit and improving its operations to ensure stable growth in the coming quarters.

  • Last Day to be Eligible for Rights Offering of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited

    Last Day to be Eligible for Rights Offering of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited


    Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited (HDHPC) is currently offering 12,000,000 unit right shares at a par value of Rs. 100. The rights issue has been approved by the Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) and is being managed by Laxmi Capital Markets Limited.

    The current paid-up capital of the company is Rs. 1.60 Arba, and after the issue of the right share in the ratio of 1:0.75, the paid-up capital of the company will be increased to Rs. 2.8 Arba. The book closure date for the rights issue is Baisakh 27, and shareholders who have maintained shares until the last trading day before the book closure are eligible to apply for the right shares.

    Today is the last day for interested shareholders to become eligible for the rights offering. If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to apply for the right shares. As of writing, HDHPC’s last traded price (LTP) is Rs. 187.90.

    If you’re interested in investing in HDHPC, you can apply for the right shares through your stockbroker or by visiting the website of Laxmi Capital Markets Limited. It’s important to carefully consider the terms of the rights offering and do your research on the company before making an investment decision.

  • Garima Bikas Bank Distributes 13% Bonus Shares and Endorses 14.5% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79

    Garima Bikas Bank Distributes 13% Bonus Shares and Endorses 14.5% Dividend for Fiscal Year 2078/79


    Garima Bikas Bank Limited has distributed 13% bonus shares directly to the DEMAT account of its shareholders and has urged them to dematerialize their shares. This was announced after the bank’s 16th AGM where it also endorsed a 14.5% dividend worth Rs. 66.56 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors meeting held later decided to distribute a 14.5% dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 4.59 Arba.

    In addition to the bonus shares, 1.50% cash dividend worth Rs 6.88 Crores was proposed. The bonus shares were already listed in NEPSE. The bank has also requested its shareholders to pay the tax amount for the 16% bonus shares proposed for FY 2077/2078. The details of the tax amount that a shareholder has to pay can be found on the website of the share registrar NIBL Ace Capital Limited.

    The bank’s decision to distribute bonus shares and dividends is expected to benefit its shareholders. The distribution of bonus shares will increase their ownership in the bank, while the dividend payment will provide them with a direct cash payment. The bank has also encouraged its shareholders to dematerialize their shares. This will facilitate electronic trading of shares, making it easier for shareholders to trade them in the secondary market.

  • Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Significant Decline in Net Profit for Q3 2079/2080

    Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Reports Significant Decline in Net Profit for Q3 2079/2080


    Manakamana Smart Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MKLB) has published its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/2080, which shows a significant decline in net profit by 108.05% compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The net profit dropped to a negative of Rs. 42.52 lakhs from Rs. 5.28 crores.

    The company’s borrowings decreased by 29.92% to Rs. 37.6 crores, and deposits increased by 17.57% to Rs. 4.69 crores. Loans and advances also decreased by 13.91% to Rs. 93.49 crores during this quarter.

    MKLB’s net interest income (core revenue) decreased by 25.73% to Rs. 4.15 crores compared to Rs. 5.59 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s paid-up capital stood at Rs. 14.17 crores, and its reserve and surplus stood at Rs. 1.87 crores, showing a decrease of 41.98% in this quarter.

    The cost of funds slightly increased to 9.83% from 8.08% in the corresponding quarter, and the non-performing loans increased to 4.91%. The annualized earnings per share (EPS) for MKLB stand at Rs. -4, while the net worth per share is Rs. 113.2.

    In summary, MKLB’s third-quarter report showed a massive decline in net profit, a decrease in borrowings, an increase in deposits, and a decrease in loans and advances. Additionally, the company’s net interest income, reserve and surplus, and earnings per share have decreased, while the cost of funds and non-performing loans have slightly increased.

  • SEBON Approves Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB)

    SEBON Approves Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB)


    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has given approval for the Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) on Baisakh 21, 2080. UNLB will issue 379,425 units of FPO shares, which the general public can apply for at a par value of Rs. 100 per share, raising Rs. 37,942,500 for the company. After the issuance of these FPO shares, the paid-up capital of the company will increase from Rs. 110,632,500 to Rs. 14.85 crores.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager of the FPO, and the application was submitted to SEBON on Chaitra 17. Previously, Unique Nepal Laghubitta planned to issue an IPO for 2.70 lakh shares. However, after merging with Ghodighoda Laghubitta and commencing their joint operation on 30th Poush, 2078 under the name of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, the company will now issue an FPO instead to adjust its shareholding ratio. Ghodighoda Laghubitta was a publicly listed company, and the merged company’s promoter: public share structure is currently 94:6 ratios. After the FPO, this ratio will change to 70:30.

  • Modi Energy Limited’s IPO oversubscribed by 2.14 times; Issue to close today

    Modi Energy Limited’s IPO oversubscribed by 2.14 times; Issue to close today


    Modi Energy Limited is wrapping up its IPO issuance of 55,59,420 unit shares worth Rs. 100 each to the general public from today i.e. May 7, 2023. The issue was opened on May 1, 2023. However, the IPO issue is already oversubscribed by 2.14 times so far as 1,062,761 applicants have applied for a total of 11,915,310 units.

    The company had issued 29,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 29 crores to the project-affected locals of Parbat District out of which only 804,390 units or 27.73% were allotted to valid applicants. Thus, the remaining 20,95,610 units of unsubscribed shares of project-affected locals are added to 43,50,000 units reserved for the general public to make a total of 64,45,610 units for the general public.

    Sunrise Capital Limited is appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance. Applications can be placed for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units. The IPO shares are for the Hydroelectric Project (HEP) of the 20 MW run-of-river, Tallo Modi Khola Hydropower Project (TMKHP) constructed under the “BOOT” (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model in the Parbat district of Nepal. It came into operation on September 30, 2021.

    The company has been promoted by institutional promoters and individual businessmen with long experience in various sectors for setting up the hydroelectric project. Overall, 75% of shares are of the promoter shareholders in the company. CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has revised the Issuer Rating of Modi Energy Limited to “CARE-NP D (Is)” from “CARENP BB+ (Is)”. Issuers with this rating are considered to be in default or are expected to be in default soon.

    The IPO shares have already attracted significant interest from the public, and it remains to be seen how the company performs in the coming years.

  • IPO Offered by Upper Syange Hydropower Limited to Locals and Nepalese Citizens Abroad

    IPO Offered by Upper Syange Hydropower Limited to Locals and Nepalese Citizens Abroad


    Upper Syange Hydropower Limited is offering shares to project-affected locals of the Lamjung District and Nepalese citizens working abroad. The IPO will be open from 1st Jestha to 16th Jestha, 2080, and if the issue is not subscribed by the early closing date for locals of Lamjung District, it can be extended till the 30th Jestha. However, the issue will not be extended from the early closing date for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The company’s issued capital is Rs. 22 Crores, and 10% i.e. 2,20,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.2 crores have been allocated to project-affected locals of Lamjung District.

    29.55% of the company’s issued capital i.e. 650,000 unit shares will be issued later for the general public. Of this public issue, 10% of the shares totaling 65,000 units shares have been allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad. The minimum application quantity for the project-affected locals is 10 units, while the maximum quantity is 100,000 units. Meanwhile, for Nepalese citizens working abroad, the minimum application quantity is 10 units, while the maximum quantity is 50,000 units.

    Siddhartha Capital Limited is the issue manager, and the promoter-public share ratio will be 60.45: 39.55 after this IPO. The issuer rating of Upper Syange Hydropower Limited has been reaffirmed as ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ by CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL), indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations in Nepal.

    Upper Syange Hydropower is a Public Limited company that is setting up a 2.4 MW Run-of-River (RoR), Upper Syange Hydropower Project (USHP) in BOOT (Build, own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism. It was incorporated on January 26, 2009, as Upper Syange Hydropower Private Limited and converted to Public limited on March 30, 2017. The project is located in the Lamjung district of Nepal and is promoted by both individual and institutional promoters from different backgrounds.

  • Gold Price Breaks All-Time High Record Again, Silver Also Up

    Gold Price Breaks All-Time High Record Again, Silver Also Up


    The price of gold in Nepal has broken an all-time high record once again, gaining Rs. 1200 in a single day. As per the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 111,800 per tola, while Tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 111,250. This is a significant increase from yesterday’s rate of Rs. 110,600 and Rs. 110,050 per tola for fine gold and Tejabi gold, respectively.

    This recent surge in the price of gold follows the previous all-time high recorded on April 5th, 2023, when fine gold was traded at Rs. 111,000 per tola and Tejabi gold at Rs. 110,450 per tola. Silver has also seen a rise in its price, with a gain of Rs. 20 per tola. The white metal is currently being traded at Rs. 1,445 per tola in the local market, up from yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,425 per tola.

    In the international market, gold was traded at around $2,015.60 per ounce as of yesterday. However, the current rate of gold in the international market has reached USD $2,044.50 per ounce, while silver is being traded at $25.69 per ounce. It is worth noting that gold had reached an all-time high of $2074.88 in August 2020.

  • Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80

    Citizen Investment Trust reports 26.15% increase in net profit for Q3 FY 2079/80


    Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) has released its unaudited report for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2079-2080, showing a significant increase in net profit. The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 77.79 crores, marking a 26.15% increase from the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

    During this quarter, CIT made investments amounting to Rs. 2.12 Kharba, which is a 13.02% increase compared to the relevant quarter of the previous year. According to the report published by the company, the paid-up capital currently stands at Rs. 4.25 Arba. However, the share premium of the company decreased by 77.56% and now stands at Rs. 28.38 crores.

    The earnings per share (EPS) for CIT during this quarter was Rs. 24.40 on an annualized basis. Additionally, the company reported a Return on Investment (ROI) of 9.67% and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 85.65 times for the third quarter of FY 2079/80. Overall, this unaudited report suggests that CIT has performed well in this quarter, with notable growth in net profit and investments.

  • Citizens Capital Limited Closes “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund” Issue to General Public

    Citizens Capital Limited Closes “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund” Issue to General Public


    Citizens Capital Limited has announced the closure of its mutual fund scheme, “Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund”, to the general public from 20th Baisakh, 2080. The issue was opened on the 6th of Baisakh and was supposed to close on the 10th of Baisakh, 2080. However, as the issue manager didn’t receive enough applications, the issue was extended until the 20th of Baisakh.

    Out of a total of 10 crore unit shares, 1.50 crore units worth Rs. 15 crores have been allocated to the fund promoter, Citizens Bank International Limited, while the remaining 8.5 crore units are for the general public. The fund will be traded in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and has a maturity period of 10 years. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 100 units and a maximum of 10,000,000 units.

    According to the CDSC, a total of 15,683 applicants have applied for 47,295,800 units worth Rs. 47.29 crore so far. This indicates a good response to the scheme, even though the issue was extended due to insufficient applications.

    Citizens Capital Limited currently manages two closed-end funds in the market, Citizens Mutual Fund-1 (CMF1) and Citizens Mutual Fund-2 (CMF2). The closure of the Citizens Super 30 Mutual Fund scheme is expected to be beneficial for investors looking to invest in a diversified portfolio and achieve long-term financial goals.

  • Gold Prices Reach Near All-Time High in Nepalese Market

    Gold Prices Reach Near All-Time High in Nepalese Market


    Gold prices are on the rise in the Nepalese market once again. Today, fine gold gained Rs. 1800 per tola while tejabi gold rose by Rs. 1750 per tola from yesterday’s price. According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association’s official website, fine gold is being traded today at Rs. 110,600 per tola, while tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 110,050 per tola.

    This increase in gold prices comes after the precious metal reached an all-time high in the Nepalese market on 5th April 2023, with fine gold trading at Rs. 111,000 per tola and tejabi gold trading at Rs. 110,450 per tola. Currently, the international price of gold is at USD $2,015.60 per ounce, with silver being traded at $25.24 per ounce.

    On the other hand, silver prices have also risen in the Nepalese market, gaining Rs. 20 per tola. The white metal is being traded today at Rs. 1,425 per tola compared to yesterday’s closing rate of Rs. 1,405 per tola.

    The increase in gold prices can be attributed to various global factors such as inflation fears, economic uncertainties, and geopolitical tensions. In August 2020, gold reached an all-time high of $2074.88 per ounce in the international market, further highlighting its significance as a safe-haven asset. Despite the fluctuation in gold prices, it remains an attractive investment option for many people, especially during times of economic volatility.