Tag: ERC

  • Barahi Hydropower Receives Final Approval for 1:1 Right Share Issuance to Fund Key Projects

    Barahi Hydropower Receives Final Approval for 1:1 Right Share Issuance to Fund Key Projects


    The final approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission has been granted to Barahi Hydropower Public Limited (BHPL) for the issuance of right shares in a 1:1 ratio for its shareholders. The hydropower company had proposed to issue 100% right shares based on its paid-up capital of Rs. 25 Crores. Following the adjustment of the proposed right shares, totaling 2,500,000 units, the company’s paid-up capital is set to double to Rs. 50 Crores.

    The primary purpose behind the issuance of these right shares is to fund the construction of two hydropower projects owned by BHPL – the Simkosh Khola Hydroelectric Project (3.45 MW) and Lower Theule Khola Hydropower Project (0.75 MW).

    It’s important to note that the company will proceed with the issuance of right shares to its shareholders only upon receiving approval from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). As of the latest update, BHPL closed at Rs. 479.00.

  • United Modi Hydropower Limited (UMHL) Proposes 100% Right Share Issuance for Project Investment

    United Modi Hydropower Limited (UMHL) Proposes 100% Right Share Issuance for Project Investment


    United Modi Hydropower Limited (UMHL) has announced its intention to issue right shares in the ratio of 1:1 or 100% right shares, as per the decision made during the recent Board of Directors meeting on Mangsir 13. The proposal aims to release 100% right shares on the existing paid-up capital of Rs. 1.23 Arba, with the objective of securing funds for investment in its ongoing hydropower projects. If approved, this issuance will lead to an additional 12,305,000 units of right shares, causing the company’s paid-up capital to surge to Rs. 2.46 Arba. However, the issuance is contingent upon obtaining approvals from regulatory bodies, specifically the Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), followed by endorsement at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company. UMHL’s closing stock price stood at Rs. 184 in the latest trading session.

  • “Liberty Energy (LEC) Gets ERC Approval for 50% Right Shares”

    “Liberty Energy (LEC) Gets ERC Approval for 50% Right Shares”


     

    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.

     

  • Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company (AHPC) Receives Final Approval for 1:1 Right Share Issuance

    Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company (AHPC) Receives Final Approval for 1:1 Right Share Issuance


    Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has received the final approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission to issue right shares to its shareholders at a ratio of 1:1. This decision was made during the Special General Meeting (SGM) held on Ashad 07, where 100% rights shares were endorsed for distribution among the shareholders. The proposal for issuing these right shares was initially put forward during the Board of Directors meeting held on Baisakh 06.

    The approved plan entails issuing a total of 18,679,626 right shares with a par value of Rs. 100 each, amounting to a total value of Rs. 1.86 Arba. Out of this amount, AHPC intends to invest 50% of the issued right shares, equivalent to 9,339,813 unit right shares valued at Rs. 93.39 crore, in the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project (30 MW) developed by PK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. The remaining 9,339,813 unit shares, also valued at Rs. 93.39 crore, will be utilized to repay the loan obtained by AHPC for the Kabeli ‘B’-1 Cascade Hydropower Project in Panchthar.

    It should be noted that the issuance of these right shares is subject to the approval of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON). AHPC will proceed with issuing the right shares to its shareholders once the necessary approval is obtained. As of the time of writing, AHPC’s Last Traded Price (LTP) stands at Rs. 263.90.

  • “Ngadi Group Power Limited Proposes 100% Rights Shares for Shareholders to Address Funding Requirements”

    “Ngadi Group Power Limited Proposes 100% Rights Shares for Shareholders to Address Funding Requirements”


    Ngadi Group Power Limited (NGPL) has proposed to offer 100% rights shares to its existing shareholders. The proposal was made during a recent Board of Directors meeting.

    NGPL’s Siurikhola Small Hydropower Project, located in Lamjung District, Gandaki Province, with a capacity of 4.95 MW, has been performing well due to regular maintenance. However, additional funds are needed to maintain existing projects, settle payments, invest in new projects, attract investments, create jobs, and increase national capital.

    To address this funding requirement, NGPL aims to issue rights shares in a 1:1 ratio to its current shareholders. This will increase the company’s paid-up capital from Rs. 1.85 Arba to Rs. 3.7 Arba.

    Approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission and subsequent endorsement at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) are necessary for the issuance of the rights shares.

    NGPL had previously issued 150% rights shares to its shareholders.

    As of July 02, NGPL shares were trading at Rs. 241.

  • Barun Hydropower Company Proposes 100% Right Shares; Approval Pending from ERC

    Barun Hydropower Company Proposes 100% Right Shares; Approval Pending from ERC


     

    Barun Hydropower Company Limited (BARUN) has decided in its recent Board of Directors meeting to issue 100% right shares, which means one additional share for every existing share. Currently, BARUN has 5,358,150 unit shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and a paid-up capital of Rs. 53.58 Crores. If the issuance of the right shares is approved by the regulatory bodies and endorsed at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM), the paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 1.07 Arba.

     

  • Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.

    Economic growth is expected to slow to 4.1% in 2023, with inflation remaining at 7.4%, according to the Asian Development Bank.


     

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts 4.1 percent economic growth in Nepal in 2023, with inflation at 7.4 percent.

    According to the April 2023 Asian Development Outlook (ADO), Nepal’s economic growth rate is expected to slow in 2023 compared to last year due to tight monetary policy, sluggish domestic demand, the unwinding of pandemic stimulus, and persistent global headwinds.

  • What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know

    What Rawa Energy Development Prospective Investors Should Know


     

    Rawa Energy Development Ltd is a public limited company that was founded as a private limited company on August 16, 2009 and later converted to a public limited company on June 28, 2019. It is promoted by businesspeople with extensive experience in hydropower and other sectors for the establishment of Hydroelectric Projects (HEP) in Nepal. In Khotang District, the company operates a 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP), which has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020. The project is being built using the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model.

  • Prabhu Capital has been appointed as the share registrar for Sagarmatha Jalvidhyut Company

    Prabhu Capital has been appointed as the share registrar for Sagarmatha Jalvidhyut Company


     

    Prabhu Capital has been appointed as the share registrar for Sagarmatha Jalvidhyut Company.

    According to the statement, the agreement was signed on Chaitra 20, 2079 by the chairman of the hydro company, Dr. Bhogendra Kumar Guragain, and the CEO of the Merchant bank, Mr. Aasis Gauchan.

  • The Shangrila Development Bank meets.

    The Shangrila Development Bank meets.


     

    Mr. Ujjwal Satyal, Mr. Sushil Kaji Baniya, and Mr. Sujan Siddhi Bajracharya from the promoter’s group were elected, as were Ms. Lisa Sherchan, Mr. Ganga Sagar Dhakal, and Mr. Naresh Dhungana from the public shareholder group.

    The bank’s network currently includes 112 branches and 30 ATM booths.

  • From the 21st Chaitra, Prime Commercial Bank will auction 9,00,000 units of promoter shares to the general public and institutions.

    From the 21st Chaitra, Prime Commercial Bank will auction 9,00,000 units of promoter shares to the general public and institutions.


    The existing promoters of Prime Commercial Bank Limited are auctioning off 9,00,000 units of promoter shares to the general public from the 21st Chaitra to the 29th Chaitra, 2079.

    A total of 9,00,000 promoter shares will be auctioned off. Individual investors, businesses, and institutions can all bid in an auction. The minimum bid is Rs. 130. The promoters’ shares have a minimum bid quantity of 1000 units. Although bidders may bid for the entire issue, they must follow the Nepal Rastra Bank’s rule of not exceeding the specified number of shares per entity.

     

  • For Fiscal Year 2078/79, Mahuli Laghubitta raises the dividend rate to 15%.

    For Fiscal Year 2078/79, Mahuli Laghubitta raises the dividend rate to 15%.


     

    Mahuli Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (MSLB) has reduced the dividend percentage from 25% to 15% for fiscal year 2078/79.

    On Poush 25, the board of directors decided to distribute 20% bonus shares and 5% cash dividend (including tax) from the paid-up capital of Rs. 28.21 Crores. The company proposed a Rs. 5.64 crore bonus dividend and a Rs. 1.41 crore cash dividend, for a total of Rs. 7.05 crores.