The IME Life Insurance Company Limited Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been added to SEBON’s IPO pipeline for approval.
The company intends to sell 12 million unit shares to the general public for Rs. 276 each (Rs 100 face value + Rs 176 premium price). The company will raise a total of Rs. 3.312 billion through the IPO.
The deadline for the sale of 2,96,000 units of promoter share has been extended till Chaitra 6, 2079, according to Kumari Bank Limited (KBL).
KBL’s existing promoters have started auctioning off their 2,96,000 unit promoter stake. The auction began on the 16th of Falgun and was scheduled to end tomorrow, on the 30th of Falgun, 2079. Nevertheless, because the auction organizer received insufficient applications, the sale has been extended until Chaitra 6.
Individual investors, businesses, and institutions can all bid in an auction. The minimum bid is Rs. 119. The promoters’ shares have a minimum bid quantity of 10,000 units. Although bidders may bid for the full issue, they must follow the Nepal Rastra Bank’s guideline not to bid more than once.
Chilime Hydro Power Company Limited (CHCL) has launched 50,63,846.01 Units Bonus Shares on NEPSE.
The board of directors suggested a 15% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79 during its 410th meeting on Mangsir 20. 7.5% bonus shares and 7.5% cash dividends of Rs. 50.63 crores each were proposed and delivered to shareholders. The current paid-up capital of the firm is Rs. 6.75 Arba. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
The company’s LTP is Rs. 475.30 as of this writing.
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.
According to the Nepal Rastra Bank, inflation remained at 7.88 percent year on year. During the mentioned period, the gross foreign exchange reserves stood at USD 10.50 billion, while total imports and exports decreased by 19.9 percent and 29 percent, respectively, and the trade deficit decreased by 18.7 percent.
The outstanding concessional loan was Rs.210.96 billion as of mid-February 2023, with 148,295 borrowers. For selected commercial agriculture and livestock businesses, Rs.142.56 billion has been extended to 61,335 borrowers. Similarly, 84,105 women entrepreneurs have received loans totaling Rs.65.19 billion. A total of 2,855 borrowers have received concessional loans in other specified sector
The NEPSE index ended the day at 1,975.89, down 26.80 points from the previous trading day’s close. This represents a 1.34% loss. Last Thursday, the index gained 50.04 points.
The index opened the day at 2,008.26 and reached an intraday high of 2,017.30. It fell as low as 1,970.67 before closing at 1,975.89.
Nabil Bank Limited (NABIL) has 42,240,881 unit bonus shares listed on NEPSE.
On 29th Poush, 2079, the bank held its 38th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors approved a 30% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. On Mangsir 25, the board of directors decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 22.83 Arba. There was a proposal for 18.50% bonus shares worth Rs 4.22 Arba and 11.5% cash dividend (including bonus shares for tax purposes) worth Rs 2.61 Arba. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
Sanima Middle Tamor Hydropower Limited will begin issuing 42,48,938 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 on February 26th, 2079. This IPO is expected to generate Rs 42.48 crore for the company. This issue’s early closing date is 30th Falgun, and if it is not fully subscribed, it can be extended until 10th Chaitra, 2079.
Out of the total 49,98,750 units, 10%, or 499,875 units, have already been issued and allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 5%, or 249,937 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 42,48,938 units will be available to the general public. Following the IPO, the company’s paid-up capital will be Rs. 3.33 Arba
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
Prime Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC) has listed 36,13,500.25 Units Bonus Shares on NEPSE.
For the fiscal year 2077/78, the board of directors proposed bonus shares worth Rs. 36,13,500.25 and a cash dividend worth Rs. 1,90,18,422 from the paid-up capital of Rs. 2.77 Arba at its 162nd meeting. NEPSE now lists the same bonus shares.
A final merger agreement has also been completed between three life insurance companies, Union Life Insurance Co Ltd (ULI), Gurans Life Insurance Co Ltd (GLICL), and Prime Life Insurance Co Ltd (PLIC). The merger agreement was signed by the companies in order to strengthen the company’s capital base at a swap ratio of 1:1:1.
The Nepal Bankers Association (NBA) has decided to lower the interest rate on savings while keeping the interest rate on fixed deposits unchanged.
The meeting was attended by the CEOs and representatives of all commercial banks to review the interest rate beginning on Chaitra 1. Savings interest rates currently range from 6.42 percent to 8.4 percent. It has been decided to keep the rates between 6% and 8%.
Himalayan Everest Insurance Limited (HEI) has scheduled its 29th annual general meeting for Chaitra 29, 2079. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. that day at the Baneshwor Banquet in Thapagaun.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 2.89% dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The 297th meeting of the board of directors, held on Poush 26, decided to distribute a dividend of Rs. 2.23 Arba on the paid-up capital. A cash dividend of 0.14% and 2.75% bonus shares have been proposed. Thus, the bonus shares are valued at Rs. 6.15 crores, while the cash dividend is valued at Rs. 32.42 lakhs.