Nesdo Sambridha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NESDO) has suggested a 15% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. In their 78th meeting on Chaita 10, 2079, the company proposed a dividend of 73.6842%, combining bonus and cash dividends (including tax), using the accumulated profit from the previous financial year. However, Nepal Rastra Bank later approved a dividend of 17.9342% on Baisakh 04, 2080.
In today’s trading, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index closed at 2,051.47 points, showing a loss of 38.37 points or 1.83% from the previous day’s close. The session started at 2,095.43 and reached a high of 2,101.90, but later dipped to a low of 2,041.69 before ending at 2,051.47.
Today, the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has approved three additional companies to become eligible securities firms, allowing them to conduct operations in the securities market. In the latest phase, Nabil Securities Ltd, Machhapuchhre Securities Ltd, and Mega Stock Markets Limited have been granted brokerage licenses.
Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ALBSL) has successfully acquired Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) and listed an additional 2,600,000 shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). This acquisition was based on a 1:1 swap ratio, and the companies finalized the deal with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 29, 2079. Before the acquisition, RULB had 2,600,000 listed shares, while ALBSL had 3,816,161 shares. The combined entity now has a total of 6,416,161 shares, equivalent to Rs 64.16 Crores in paid-up capital.
Sanima Bank Limited (SANIMA) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, showcasing an impressive 25 percent rise in Net Profits. By the end of FY 2079-80, the bank achieved a significant milestone, earning Rs. 2.61 Arba, a substantial increase compared to the Rs. 1.24 Arba earned in the same quarter of FY 2078-79.
The bank has seen remarkable growth in both Net Interest Income and Operating Profits, experiencing a substantial 39.50 percent and 27.96 percent increase, respectively. In the final quarter of FY 2079-80, Sanima Bank generated Rs. 6.48 Arba in core business revenue and Rs. 3.78 Arba in operating profit.
Manakamana Engineering Hydropower Limited is set to release 2,276,620 IPO shares with a face value of Rs 100 each, starting from the 28th of Shrawan, 2080. The initial closing date for the IPO is on the 31st of Shrawan, and if the shares aren’t fully subscribed by then, the deadline could be extended until the 10th of Bhadra, 2080.
Earlier, the company had offered 800,000 unit shares valued at Rs. 8 crores to locals affected by the project in Dolakha District. However, only 183,380 units (22.92%) found valid takers. Consequently, the remaining 616,620 unsubscribed units from the project-affected locals are combined with 2,000,000 units (25% of the total issued capital, earmarked for the general public), resulting in a total of 2,616,620 units available for the general public.
Siddhartha Bank Limited (SBL) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a steady growth in its Net Profits, increasing by nearly 10 percent. In the last quarter of FY 2079-80, the bank’s profits reached Rs. 3.19 billion, a rise from the previous year’s Rs. 2.90 billion in the same period.
The bank has also seen positive developments in its Net Interest Income and Operating profits, which have increased by 23.97 percent and 9.83 percent, respectively. The core business revenue for the bank in the last quarter of FY 2079-80 reached Rs. 8.17 billion, compared to the previous Rs. 4.68 billion.
Kumari Bank Limited’s current owners are selling 757,699 units of their shares through an auction, starting from the 19th of Shrawan to the 1st of Bhadra, 2080. Anyone who qualifies can participate, including the general public and institutions. The minimum bid price is Rs. 105 per share, and the smallest bid amount is 1000 units of shares. While bidders can bid for all the shares, they must follow Nepal Rastra Bank’s rule and not exceed a specific quantity of shares per entity.
Best Finance Company Limited (BFC) has released its fourth-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079-80, revealing a significant 76.87 percent decrease in its Net Profits compared to the same period last year. In the last quarter of FY 2079-80, the company’s earnings were only Rs. 3.86 crores, a sharp drop from the Rs. 16.72 crores earned in the corresponding quarter of FY 2078-79.
While there’s a slight improvement in the Net Interest Income, which is the company’s core revenue, it amounts to Rs. 13.09 crores for the final quarter of FY 2079-80. On the other hand, the company’s Operating Profit has seen a substantial decline of 73.34 percent, reaching a total of Rs. 5.58 crores by the end of FY 2079-80.
The National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) is concluding the issuance of its ongoing 10:5 ratio right shares today, 18th Shrawan, 2080. The issue was open since 29th Ashad. Eligible investors are reminded to apply for the right shares before the end of banking hours today. After the issuance of 82,21,459.7178 units of right shares, which accounts for 50% of the current paid-up capital of Rs. 1.64 Arba, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 2.46 Arba.
NHathway Investment Nepal Limited is concluding the issuance of 292,500 unit IPO shares exclusively to Nepalese citizens working abroad today, which falls on the 18th of Shrawan. The IPO offering commenced on the 4th of Shrawan, 2080. The company’s total issued capital amounts to Rs. 1.17 Arba, with 12.5% (29,25,000 unit shares) being made available to the public, including Nepalese citizens abroad and the general public. Notably, 10% of this total issue, which is 292,500 unit shares, has been specifically allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and the subscription for these shares will conclude today.
“IME Life Insurance (ILI) IPO Shares to Be Listed on Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The agreement for listing 4 crore unit shares with a face value of Rs. 100 each has been finalized today. Civil Capital Market Limited will be the issue and sales manager for the IPO issuance.”