The Electricity Regulatory Commission has given final approval to Liberty Energy Company Limited (LEC) to issue 1 right share for every 2 existing shares held by its shareholders. In its 11th, 12th, and 13th AGM held on 25th Baisakh, the company agreed to provide its shareholders with 50% right shares. The total value of these shares is Rs. 75 Crores, and this issuance will increase the company’s paid-up capital from Rs. 1.50 Arba to Rs. 2.25 Arba.
Synergy Power Development Limited (SPDL) has announced the issuance of its right shares through a public offer letter. The company will be offering existing shareholders the opportunity to apply for additional shares in the ratio of 2:1 (or, 1:0.5). This means for every two shares held, shareholders can apply for one additional share. The application period for these right shares will be from the 25th of Shrawan to the 13th of Bhadra, 2080. SPDL aims to issue 4,032,875 units of right shares, amounting to 50% of the company’s total value, which is Rs. 40.32 Crores.
Nabil Equity Fund (NEF) has released its monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) report for the month of Ashad. The latest NAV is Rs. 10.82, showing an increase from the previous month’s Rs. 10.37. The fund, which started with a size of Rs. 1.25 Arba, has allocated Rs. 75.86 crores in shares of listed companies and Rs. 1.4 crores in non-listed shares. Additionally, it has invested Rs. 37.5 crore in fixed deposit schemes and Rs. 11.02 crore in debentures. NEF also holds Rs. 8.37 crores in bank balance.
Laxmi Capital Market Limited has announced that it will distribute dividends to its mutual fund scheme, Laxmi Unnati Kosh (LUK), for the financial year 2079-80. The company’s Board of Directors decided to provide a 9.5 percent cash dividend to the unit holders, which includes taxes.
Upper Tamakoshi Hydropower Limited (UPPER) will be offering 100% right shares to its existing shareholders. The company will issue 105,900,000 units of right shares at a 1:1 ratio. Shareholders who hold shares until Shrawan 25 will be eligible for the rights offering. The company’s paid-up capital, currently at Rs. 10.59 Arba, will double to Rs. 21.18 Arba after the issuance of the proposed right shares.
NIBL Pragati Fund (NIBLPF), a 7-year closed-end mutual fund scheme, has reported an increase in its Net Asset Value (NAV) for the month of Ashad.
The financial report reveals that the NAV of the mutual fund scheme has risen to Rs. 10.68 at the end of Ashad, 2080, compared to Rs. 10.28 in the previous month. The scheme began with a total fund of Rs. 75 crore and made investments of Rs. 49.40 crore in listed shares and Rs. 14.46 crore in public issues, right shares, and bonus shares. It also holds Rs. 15.35 crores in its bank balance.
The NMB Saral Bachat Fund – E (NMBSBF) recently released its NAV report. This mutual fund operates as an open-ended fund with no maturity period, allowing the fund manager to increase its size as needed. As of Ashad, the fund size has grown to Rs. 1.24 Arba from Rs. 1.17 Arba in the previous month. The Net Asset Value (NAV) in Ashad is Rs. 9.52, showing an increase from Rs. 9.25 in the previous month. The fund’s investments include Rs. 80.74 crore in listed shares, Rs. 63.58 lakhs in public issues, and Rs. 16.05 crore in fixed deposits. Moreover, the fund has Rs. 14.22 crores in the bank and holds bond/debentures worth Rs. 6.76 crores.
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) has recently made changes to its right share ratio, increasing it from 50% to 100%. In a board of directors meeting held on Shrawan 02, 2080, it was decided that the company will issue 100% right shares based on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.82 Arba. As a result of this issuance, the company’s paid-up capital will rise to Rs. 3.64 Arba.
Previously, during a board meeting on Falgun 12, BHL had planned to propose the issuance of rights shares in the ratio of 1:0.50. However, it was later reconsidered due to the realization that the amount generated from 50% right shares would not be sufficient to repay the loans obtained from banks. Consequently, the new proposal suggests the issuance of right shares in the ratio of 1:1.
It is important to note that the right shares will only be issued after receiving approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and obtaining endorsement during the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). These regulatory steps are essential to ensure compliance with the necessary legal procedures and protect the interests of shareholders and investors.
A total of 18,55,211 unit bonus shares of Arun Kabeli Power Limited (AKPL) have recently been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The listing comes after the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the 30th of Kartik, where a dividend of 10.5263% for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved. The board of directors, during a meeting on Kartik 06, decided to distribute this dividend based on the paid-up capital, which stands at Rs. 1.85 Arba.
The proposed dividend consists of 10% bonus shares valued at Rs. 18.55 Crores and a cash dividend of 0.5263% amounting to Rs. 1.05 Crores. These bonus shares are now officially listed on the NEPSE, making them available for trading.
As of the current writing, the Last Traded Price (LTP) of AKPL stands at Rs. 227.50. Investors and shareholders will be able to trade the newly listed bonus shares on the exchange, reflecting the company’s distribution of profits among its shareholders for the specified fiscal year.
The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has included the right shares of Himalaya Urja Bikas Company (HURJA) in its pipeline, subject to preliminary review. HURJA, a hydropower company, plans to issue 100% right shares valued at Rs. 99 Crores. This will involve the issuance of 9,900,000 (1:1) units of right shares to its existing shareholders. Currently, the company has a paid-up capital of Rs. 99 Crores. Upon the successful adjustment of the proposed right shares, the company’s paid-up capital will rise to Rs. 1.98 Arba.
To oversee the right share issuance, Nabil Investment Banking Limited has been appointed as the issue manager. The application for the right shares was submitted to the board on Ashad 31, 2080.
In summary, Himalaya Urja Bikas Company’s right shares have been included in the SEBON pipeline for preliminary review. The company intends to issue 9,900,000 units of right shares worth Rs. 99 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will result in an increased paid-up capital of Rs. 1.98 Arba. Nabil Investment Banking Limited has been entrusted with the responsibility of managing the right share issuance process.
Barun Hydropower Company Limited (BARUN) has announced its plans to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on the 14th of Shrawan, 2080. The meeting is scheduled to take place at Lord Party Venue in Dhumbarahi and will commence at 1 pm.
During the SGM, BARUN will propose a 1:1 ratio rights offering, equivalent to 100% of the company’s paid-up capital, which currently stands at Rs. 53.58 Crores. It is important to note that the issuance of these right shares is subject to approval from the regulatory bodies. If approved, the issuance will result in an increase in the company’s paid-up capital to Rs. 1.07 Arba.
Considering the potential increase in the company’s capital after the issuance of the right shares, the SGM will also address the need for amending relevant sections of the Articles of Association. The purpose of these amendments is to align the Articles of Association with the updated capital structure. Furthermore, the shareholders will be asked to grant full authority to the Board of Directors (BoDs) to carry out the necessary work related to the amendments, as guided by the regulatory board.
It should be noted that the book closure date for the SGM is set for Shrawan 05. Shareholders who maintain their ownership before this date will be eligible to attend the meeting and participate in the decision-making process.
Ngadi Group Power Limited (NGPL) has scheduled a Special General Meeting (SGM) to take place on the 14th of Shrawan, 2080. The meeting will be held at Lord Party Venue in Dhumbarahi and is set to commence at 10 am on that day.
The SGM will address several important agendas, including the endorsement of 100% right shares based on the company’s current paid-up capital of Rs. 1.85 Arba. Another item on the agenda is the proposed change in the company’s location, which will require amending the Articles of Association subsequent to the issuance of the right shares. The shareholders will be asked to grant full authority to the Board of Directors (BoDs) to execute the necessary actions related to these amendments in accordance with the guidance provided by the regulatory board. Additionally, the meeting will discuss the repayment of debt incurred by the company.
It is important to note that the book closure date is set for Shrawan 04. Shareholders who maintain their ownership before this date will be eligible to attend the SGM.