Sabaiko Laghubitta held its 6th AGM on Falgun 26, 2079, led by company chair Mr. Narayan Prasad Joshi.
According to the media statement, the AGM decided to approve 18% bonus shares and 0.95% cash dividends to its shareholders, as well as authorize the board to conduct any merger/acquisition work with suitable institutions.
Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (USLB) has announced that it will not pay dividends in fiscal year 2078/79.
The Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’s balance sheet for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved at the 195th meeting of the board of directors held on Falgun 25, 2079 at 5:00 PM. The financial statements for 2078/79, including the profit and loss account and cash flow statement, are also reviewed and submitted for approval to Nepal Rastra Ban
The deadline for claiming dividends proposed by Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DDBL) and Support Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBS) is today (SMB).
The 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Deprosc Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (DDBL) has been scheduled for Falgun 30, 2079. The meeting will take place at the Hotel Seven Stars in Sauraha, Chitwan.
Siddhartha Insurance Limited (SIL) has launched 11,59,200 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
On Poush 29, 2079, the firm had its 21st Annual General Meeting, at which the 9.4737% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79 was approved. A 9% bonus share and 0.4737% cash dividend (for tax purposes) from the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.28 Arba were recommended at the board of directors meeting on Poush 7. As a result, the proposal included bonus shares worth Rs. 11.59 crores and cash dividends of Rs. 61.01 lakh.
The same bonus shares are now on the NEPSE list. Last week, SIL finished at Rs. 611.
AGM approval of the merger with Sagarmatha Insurance and the proposal of 6.99% bonus shares and 0.3679% cash dividend for taxation purposes are both mentioned in the media release in addition to the usual financial reporting.
According to the press release, the AGM authorized the board to carry out all merger-related responsibilities and approved the merged company’s name, Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company.
The business reportedly recognized its employees who have worked there for more than ten years in a statement to the media.
Radhi Bidyut Company Limited (RADHI) has launched 7,59,990.842 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
The company’s AGM, held on Poush 28, 2079, approved a 5% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors of the firm met on the 5th of Poush 2079 and suggested a 5% dividend from the paid-up capital. The firm has a paid-up capital of Rs. 1.59 Arba. A cash dividend of 0.25% (including tax) and 4.75% bonus shares were proposed. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
Yesterday, RADHI closed at Rs. 262.10.
Similarly, Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has launched 1,03,74,980.58 unit bonus shares on NEPSE.
The company’s 30th AGM, held on Poush 28, 2079, approved a 19.11% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Poush 05, the 427th board of directors meeting resolved to disburse the dividend on paid-up capital. Bonus shares worth 11.11% and cash dividends of 8% were suggested.
NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares. HBL’s LTP is Rs. 285.
Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) and Civil Bank Limited (CBL) have finalized their merger, and the combined operation will commence on Falgun 12 under the name “Himalayan Bank Limited.” The business signed a merger agreement with a swap ratio of 100: 80.28.
Sabaiko Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SABSL) has scheduled its 6th Annual General Meeting on the 26th of Falgun, 2079. The conference would begin at 10 a.m. that day at the Marsyangdi River View Resort in Bandipur.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve an 18.95% dividend of Rs. 5.11 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. On March 11, the board of directors resolved to disburse the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 27 crores. Tax-free bonus shares of 18% and a cash dividend of 0.95% have been suggested. Thus, the bonus shares are worth little more than Rs. 4.86 crores, and the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25.57 lakhs.
There is also a plan to approve the auditor’s report containing PL statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports for fiscal year 2078/79 and select an auditor for fiscal year 2079/80. During the meeting, the proposal to provide the Board of Directors authority to monitor any company-related merger or acquisition procedures will be adopted.
The book will be closed on February 14th. As a result, shareholders who held shares prior to that date are entitled to dividends and are welcome to attend this AGM.
For the fiscal year 2078/79, Janautthan Samudayic Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JSLBB) has proposed a 15.7895% dividend worth Rs. 2.33 Crores.
The board of directors decided on March 29 to distribute a 15.7895% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79, with 15% bonus shares and a 0.7895% cash dividend proposed from the paid-up capital of Rs. 14.79 Crores. As a result, the bonus shares are worth slightly more than Rs. 2.21 crore, and the cash dividends are worth Rs. 11.67 lakhs.
Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) reported a 95.81% decrease in net profit in the second quarter (Q2) of the current fiscal year 2079/80. Profit declined to Rs. 1.96 crores in this quarter from Rs. 46.98 crores in the previous year’s equivalent quarter.
In this quarter, the firm recorded total income of Rs. 18.92 crores, a 71.94% reduction from the previous year’s similar period.
According to management, there has been no substantial change in the organization’s balance, income, or liquidity during this quarter. The operations are carried out in accordance with the company’s business plan. During this quarter period, as the company’s interest climbed, the income decreased, and it is projected that the profit will improve when the interest expenditure reduces in the future days, and the income will improve from the following quarter.
It has a reserve resource of Rs. 50.25 crores and a share capital of Rs 1.10 Arba. For Fiscal Year 2078/79, the corporation additionally proposed 40% bonus shares worth Rs. 44,25,43,200 and a 2.10% cash dividend (including tax) of Rs 2,32,33,518. The firm has capitalized these extra dividends, resulting in an increased paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.
Furthermore, the business intends to issue 77,44,506 rights shares (1: 0.50 ratio right shares) to shareholders. Following SEBON clearance, this will be given from the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.54 Arba.
Its annualized earnings per share are Rs 3.56, its net value per share is Rs 145.43, and its P/E ratio is 153.94.
Today is the last day to grab dividends proposed by Sagarmatha Insurance Company Limited (SIC), Lumbini General Insurance Limited (LGIL), and Jyoti Bikas Bank Limited (JBBL).
The Vijaya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (VLBS) transaction has been halted, according to the official notice of the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), since the business declared dividends to be given to shareholders without first receiving authorisation from NEPSE.
At 6:35 PM on Magh 25, after business hours, Nepal Stock Exchange received the letter from VLBS regarding the dividend declaration for the Fiscal Year 2078/79. However, on Magh 10 itself, Vijaya Laghubitta held a meeting to suggest dividends to the shareholders.
A share is essentially a fraction of a company’s ownership. Purchasing or selling shares entails acquiring or disposing of a portion of the company’s ownership. The stock market, also known as the share market, is a place where you can buy and sell stocks. In order to raise money, public corporations usually sell shares to the public, but the stock market often trades other instruments such as debentures, bonds, and mutual funds.
Dividends are a way for you to get a piece of those companies’ earnings as a shareholder. While share trading is an exciting way to earn money both actively and passively, it is also risky since investors can have to bear the loss if the company fails. As a result, as a novice, it is important that you gain a thorough understanding of the market before investing your money in stocks.
Here is a brief introduction of how you can participate in the game of stock trading.
Opening a dematerialized (DEMAT) account at one of the Depositary Participant (DP) licensed by the Central Depository System and Clearing Limited (CDSC) is a prerequisite to participate in both primary and secondary market. Most commercial banks, merchant bankers and stockbrokers provide such services. If you already own some stocks in your name, then you can give your DP to dematerialize your physical share certificates into dematerialized shares. The DEMAT account is similar to a bank account which debits and credits the shares you sell or purchase. Most DP’s also provide clients with facilities to check their DEMAT account status online as well.
To get started in the stock market, it is essential to first understand how the market functions. Securities Board of Nepal (www.sebon.gov.np); the sole regulator of the capital market is a useful source for primary information. Its website provides information on various securities laws, investor education, and upcoming public issues amongst others. Similarly, the Nepal Stock Exchange (www.nepalstock.com) the sole secondary market; and its mobile-based application is a great source to get hands-on information. There are many other popular websites that provide constant updates about the capital market such as; Share Sansar and Mero Lagani. Furthermore daily national newspapers, websites of merchant bankers and credit rating agency – icranepal.com – also provide good information.
One of the best opportunities to participate in the capital market is to apply for primary offers in the primary market such as; Initial Public Offering (IPO) or Further Public Offering (FPO). Most companies offer primary issues to the general public at face value of NPR 100 per stock, or at a premium based on their valuations. The risk is lower when you purchase in the primary market as you get an opportunity to buy shares at a lower cost as compared to purchasing those shares in the secondary market once they are listed. Also, look out for opportunities to participate in the primary offering of mutual fund schemes which can be a beginning point.
News about primary issues generally comes out in national newspapers and are widely announced on other media platforms. Once you know the primary issues are out, you can read their prospectus to see their detail information such as; past and projected performance, & management amongst others. You can also look at their credit rating provided by a licensed credit rating agency before making the decision to invest.
All the stocks offered via the primary market are listed in the secondary market i.e. Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE); currently, there are 231 companies listed in the stock exchange. The secondary market provides the platform to sell the shares you hold or purchase new shares from the market. The share price of these listed companies and the value of NEPSE Index changes every day based on total demand and supply of shares in the market.
If you wish to get involved in the secondary market, you will need to open a transaction account at a stock broker’s office. There are currently 50 stockbrokers licensed by NEPSE while there are a few stock broker offices outside Kathmandu. Once you open an account with a stockbroker, they will provide you with a unique ID code via which all the transactions in your name will be executed.
To make a purchase or sale order you will simply have to call your stock brokers or visit their office to place an order, make sure you have the shares in your DMAT account before you place a sell order to your stockbroker. The stockbroker charges some commission as a brokerage fee for each transaction while you have also have to pay a capital gain tax of 5% if applicable while making sales.
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All in all, as the stock market is constantly evolving and getting technical, retail investors are highly advised to seek professional advice and avoid making investments on herd mentality – invest wisely!