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  • Sabottam Cement IPO Allotment: Awaiting Lucky Winners through Friday’s Lottery System

    Sabottam Cement IPO Allotment: Awaiting Lucky Winners through Friday’s Lottery System


    The IPO allotment process for Sabottam Cement, a prominent cement company, is set to conclude on Friday. Lucky applicants who successfully secure shares will receive an allotment of 50 units each through a lottery system. This eagerly anticipated event marks a significant step in the company’s public offering, providing an opportunity for investors to become part of Sabottam Cement’s ownership. The lottery system ensures a fair and unbiased distribution of shares among eligible applicants, contributing to transparency in the IPO allotment process. Stakeholders and potential investors eagerly await the outcome, hoping to be among the fortunate individuals who secure shares in Sabottam Cement through this highly anticipated public offering.

  • ULBSL Informs Conclusion of Promoter Share Lock-in Period as per SEBON Guidelines

    ULBSL Informs Conclusion of Promoter Share Lock-in Period as per SEBON Guidelines


    Upakar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ULBSL) has issued a notice regarding the conclusion of the lock-in period for its promoter shareholders. The lock-in period, which began on Baishakh 19, 2079, and ended on Magh 16, 2080, has been formally communicated to investors and stakeholders in accordance with the recent guidelines from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

    ULBSL, listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), has a total of 1,061,482 units of shares. Among these, the promoter shareholders held 4,20,000 units, and this lock-in period for these shares officially expired on Magh 16, 2080. Additionally, the company issued 2,21,156 units of IPO shares to the general public.

    With a total paid-up capital of Rs. 10.61 crores, ULBSL has recently listed 6,89,964 units of promoter shares on NEPSE following the issuance of 61.75% bonus shares within a one-year period.

    It’s important to note that the shares held by the promoters, post lock-in period, will be traded in the promoter category and will have a distinct pricing mechanism separate from the public share price. This information is crucial for investors and stakeholders in understanding the market dynamics and classification of shares within ULBSL.

  • Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) Announces Conclusion of Lock-In Period for Mutual Fund Shares as per SEBON Directives

    Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) Announces Conclusion of Lock-In Period for Mutual Fund Shares as per SEBON Directives


    Three Star Hydropower Limited (TSHL) has officially notified its investors and stakeholders regarding the conclusion of the lock-in period for 36,938 unit shares held by Mutual Funds. This development aligns with the most recent directives issued by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). The lock-in period for these shares, which commenced on Ashadh 19, 2080, has officially expired as of Poush 18, 2080.

    TSHL, with a total of 4,925,000 units of shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), had allocated 5 percent of this, equivalent to 7,38,750 units, exclusively for Mutual Funds. Within this allocation, 36,938 units of shares were specifically subjected to the lock-in period in accordance with SEBON’s directives issued on Kartik 20. Investors and stakeholders are now formally informed that the lock-in period for these 36,938 unit shares has concluded as of the 18th of Poush.

  • Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower (KBSH) Ends Lock-In: 6,093 Mutual Fund Shares Unlocked

    Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower (KBSH) Ends Lock-In: 6,093 Mutual Fund Shares Unlocked


    Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) has notified its investors and stakeholders about the recent expiration of the lock-in period for 6,093 unit shares held by Mutual Funds. This lock-in period, as per the directives from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), had commenced on Kartik 20, 2080, and concluded on Magh 6, 2080.

    Among the 1,218,675 units of shares listed by KBSH on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), 5 percent, equivalent to 6,093 units, had been exclusively reserved for Mutual Funds. It is noteworthy that a portion of these shares, precisely 6,093 units, had been subjected to the lock-in period in accordance with SEBON’s directives issued on Kartik 20. Investors and stakeholders are now informed that the lock-in period for these 6,093 unit shares has officially concluded as of the 6th of Magh.

    The official notice further specifies that, following the conclusion of the lock-in period, the shares held by the Board of Directors and employees in higher management positions will not be tradable. This aligns with the regulations set forth by SEBON regarding the tradability of shares held by specific entities after the expiration of the lock-in period.

  • Himalayan Reinsurance IPO Allotment Concluded: Oversubscribed 1.2 Times with Strong Investor Interest

    Himalayan Reinsurance IPO Allotment Concluded: Oversubscribed 1.2 Times with Strong Investor Interest


    The allocation of Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares for Himalayan Reinsurance Limited has been finalized at Taj Reception in Baluwatar, Kathmandu. The company had issued 2,49,00,000 units of IPO shares at a price of Rs. 206 per share (Rs. 100 face value + Rs. 106 premium) to the general public from Mangsir 27 to Poush 2, 2080.

    Out of the total 3,00,00,000 units offered, 10% (30,00,000 units) were issued from 4th to 18th Mangsir and allotted to Nepalese Citizens working abroad on 24th Mangsir. Additionally, 2% (6,00,000 units) were reserved for the company’s employees, and 5% (15,00,000 units) were set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 2,49,00,000 units were made available to the general public. NMB Capital Limited served as the issue manager for the IPO.

    The IPO garnered significant interest, with 15,64,564 valid applicants applying for a total of 2,99,97,720 units, resulting in oversubscription by more than 1.2 times. The allotment process included a lottery for applicants who applied up to 34,050 units, with 10 extra units allocated. Out of 96,538 lottery-eligible applicants, 29,021 were allotted the additional units.

    The IPO result and allotment details can be accessed through CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and NMB Capital Limited. ICRA Nepal has affirmed an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] A- for Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, indicating a satisfactory level of safety in meeting financial obligations.

    Himalayan Reinsurance Limited, established in 2021, is the second reinsurance company to issue an IPO in Nepal. It specializes in providing reinsurance support to both Life and Non-Life Insurance Companies within Nepal and internationally. The company’s prominent promoters include leading business conglomerates and financial institutions such as Golchha Group, Shanker Group, Infinity Holdings, Lucky Group, and others.

  • Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription

    Nepal Warehousing Company IPO Allotment Records Overwhelming Response and Substantial Oversubscription


    The IPO allotment for Nepal Warehousing Company Limited concluded today at the headquarters of the issue manager, Himalayan Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Nepal Warehousing Company Limited had issued 11,41,250 units of IPO shares at a par value of Rs. 100 to the general public from the 10th to the 13th of Mangsir, 2080. Out of the total 13,75,000 units offered, 10% (1,37,500 units) were allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2% (27,500 units) were set aside for the company’s employees, and 5% (68,750 units) were designated for mutual funds. The remaining 11,41,250 units were made available for the general public.

    The IPO garnered substantial interest, receiving applications from 11,91,988 valid applicants who collectively applied for 1,26,56,720 units. The oversubscription rate exceeded 11.09 times. In the allotment process, 1,14,125 applicants were allotted 10 units each through a lottery system, while the remaining 10,77,863 applicants did not receive any allotment. Mutual funds were allotted 68,750 units, and 27,500 units were allocated to the company’s employees. However, 3,661 applicants who applied for 48,730 units were disqualified.

    The IPO result can be accessed through platforms such as CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and Himalayan Capital Limited.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB- to Nepal Warehousing Company Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default concerning the timely servicing of financial obligations.

    Nepal Warehousing Company was established under the Company Act, 2063 of Nepal, with the primary objective of addressing the warehousing needs of farmers, traders, millers, and businessmen involved in grain trade for commercial and industrial purposes. The company aims to mitigate post-harvest losses, maintain product quality, and provide a suitable environment for long-term grain storage. To achieve this, the company has installed high-quality silos with a capacity of 55,000 MT at three different locations in provinces 1, 2, and Lumbini.

  • IPO Allotment Details for Muktinath Krishi Company Limited: Oversubscribed Offering and Issuer Rating

    IPO Allotment Details for Muktinath Krishi Company Limited: Oversubscribed Offering and Issuer Rating


    The IPO allotment for Muktinath Krishi Company Limited is scheduled for this Tuesday, on the 19th of Mangsir, 2080. The allotment event will be conducted at the premises of the issue manager, NIMB Ace Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Out of the total 14 lakh units offered, 10% (1,40,000 units) has already been assigned to Nepalese citizens working abroad. Additionally, 3% (42,000 units) was reserved for the company’s employees, and 5% of the total offered shares (70,000 units) were allocated to mutual funds. The remaining 11,48,000 units were made available to the general public at a par value of Rs. 100.

    According to the Central Depository and Clearing Company (CDSC), a substantial 10,57,828 applicants applied for a total of 1,15,23,150 units, equivalent to Rs. 1.15 Arba, by the closing day. This indicates an oversubscription rate of 10.03 times the offering.

    Analyzing the data, it becomes evident that only 1,14,800 fortunate applicants will be granted ownership of the company. ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of Muktinath Krishi Company Limited at [ICRANP-IR] BB- (pronounced ICRA NP Issuer Rating Double B minus). This rating suggests that issuers with this designation are deemed to carry a moderate risk of default in terms of fulfilling their financial obligations in a timely manner.

  • Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Allotment: High Demand with Oversubscription of 6.54 Times

    Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Allotment: High Demand with Oversubscription of 6.54 Times


    The Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) allotment is scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday, the 5th of Mangsir, 2080. The allotment ceremony will take place at the premises of the issue manager, Muktinath Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Out of the total 2,400,410 units available, a portion has already been designated for specific groups. Specifically, 191,250 units have been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 95,625 units are earmarked for mutual funds, and 38,250 units are set aside for the company’s employees. The remaining 2,075,285 units are open for subscription by the general public at a par value of Rs. 100.

    As reported by the Central Depository and Clearing Company (CDSC), a substantial response was received, with 1,194,820 applicants applying for a total of 135,761,60 units, amounting to Rs. 1.35 Arba as of the closing day. This indicates an oversubscription of 6.54 times the available units. Consequently, only 207,528 fortunate applicants will be successful in acquiring ownership stakes in the company.

    In terms of credit ratings, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited’s long-term rating at [ICRANP] LBB- (pronounced ICRA NP L double B minus) for its long-term loan limits. Additionally, the short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4 (pronounced ICRA NP A four) has been reaffirmed for its short-term loan limits.

  • Chirkhwa Hydro Power Limited Successfully Allots IPO Shares to Strong Demand, Achieving Oversubscription

    Chirkhwa Hydro Power Limited Successfully Allots IPO Shares to Strong Demand, Achieving Oversubscription


    The IPO allotment of Chirkhwa Hydro Power Limited has been successfully concluded at the offices of the issue manager, RBB Merchant Banking Limited in Kathmandu.

    Chirkhwa Hydro Power Limited had initially issued 8,59,300 unit IPO shares at a par value of Rs 100 for the general public from the 23rd to the 26th of Ashwin, 2080. Previously, the company had allocated 4,00,000 unit shares, equivalent to 10% of the issued capital, to project-affected locals in the Bhojpur District. However, only 2,04,700 units were allotted to valid applicants, leaving 1,95,300 unsubscribed units. These unsubscribed shares have now been combined with the 8,00,000 units (20% of the issued capital reserved for the general public), resulting in a total of 9,95,300 units available for the general public.

    Out of the 9,95,300 units, 80,000 units were already issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 40,000 units were designated for mutual funds, and 16,000 units were set aside for company employees. The remaining 8,59,300 units were open for the general public.

    The IPO received a remarkable response, with 11,31,936 valid applicants applying for a total of 1,21,36,760 units, oversubscribing the offering by more than 14.12 times. The allotment process involved 85,930 applicants being allocated 10 units each through a lottery system, while the remaining 10,46,006 applicants were not allotted any shares. Additionally, 40,000 units were allotted to mutual funds, and 16,000 units were designated for company employees.

    Notably, a total of 2,381 applicants who had applied for 32,700 units were disqualified. The IPO results are available through various channels, including CDSC IPO Result, MeroShare, and RBB Merchant Banking Limited.

    Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited, established in January 2009, is actively engaged in the development of a 4.7 MW Upper Chirkhwa Khola Hydropower Project in the Bhojpur district, Province-1 of Nepal. This project is categorized as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type and is being developed at a 40% probability of exceedance. The project’s budgeted cost is NPR 910 million, with funding in a 60:40 debt-equity ratio. The debt component of NPR 545 million is secured with Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited. The project has achieved approximately 90-95% progress as of mid-January 2023. Furthermore, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited’s issuer rating at [ICRANP-IR] BB-, signifying a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations.

  • Chirkhwa Hydro Power IPO Allotment Sees Overwhelming Demand, 11.14 Times Oversubscribed

    Chirkhwa Hydro Power IPO Allotment Sees Overwhelming Demand, 11.14 Times Oversubscribed


    The initial public offering (IPO) allotment for Chirkhwa Hydro Power Limited is scheduled for this Thursday, falling on the 16th of Kartik, 2080, in accordance with the Nepali calendar. The allotment event will take place at the premises of the issue manager, RBB Merchant Banking Limited, located in Kathmandu, commencing at 1 PM.

    Out of the total offering of 9,95,300 units, 80,000 units have already been assigned to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 40,000 units were specifically reserved for mutual funds, and an additional 16,000 units were set aside for the company’s employees. The remaining 8,59,300 units were made available to the general public at a par value of Rs. 100.

    Data from the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC) reveals that 873,180 applicants submitted applications for a combined total of 95,68,430 units, equivalent to a value of Rs. 95.69 Crores, as of the closing day. Consequently, the IPO has been oversubscribed by a remarkable 11.14 times.

    Analyzing the data, it is evident that only 85,930 fortunate applicants will secure ownership of the company.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed the issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB- (pronounced ICRA NP issuer rating double B minus) for Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited. Companies with this rating are assessed to carry a moderate risk of default when it comes to meeting their financial obligations promptly.

  • Mirmire Laghubitta FPO Allotment Set for Thursday with Overwhelming Demand

    Mirmire Laghubitta FPO Allotment Set for Thursday with Overwhelming Demand


    The FPO (Follow-on Public Offering) allotment for Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MMFDB) is scheduled for this Thursday, which falls on the 16th of Kartik, 2080, as per the Nepali calendar. The allocation event will take place at the premises of Nepal SBI Merchant Banking Limited in Hattisar, Kathmandu, beginning at 8:30 AM.

    As of the present, the company’s paid-up capital amounts to Rs. 65.33 crores. Within this, 71% of the shares, equivalent to 4,639,019 units, are held by the promoter shareholders, while the remaining 29%, totaling 1,894,810 units, are in the hands of public shareholders. According to the regulations of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2073 and the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), a minimum of 30% of the issued capital must be retained by public shareholders. Consequently, the company issued 1,23,816.45 units of FPO shares to the general public. This issuance will bring about a shift in the promoter-public share structure from the existing 71:29 ratio to a 70:30 ratio.

    Based on data from the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC), the FPO received approximately 12,12,109 applications, amounting to a total of 1,38,83,730 units of shares applied for until the closing day. Consequently, the FPO was oversubscribed by a staggering 112.13 times in terms of the number of units applied for by ordinary applicants.

    Examining the data, it becomes evident that only 12,381 fortunate applicants will secure ownership of the company.

    CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has assigned a rating of CARE-NP BB- (Is) to Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited. Companies with this rating are deemed to present a moderate risk of default in terms of meeting their financial obligations in Nepal.