The government has announced a public holiday on Thursday to celebrate Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha). The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a press release stating that in accordance with the information published in the Nepal gazette, the holiday is granted to observe Bakrid on Ashad 14, 2080. On this day, all public offices, including the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), will be closed.
India and Nepal have made a significant agreement for India to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from Nepal during the rainy season. The deal will last for five years and is seen as an important step in their long-term electricity trade. Unlike the previous method of selling electricity through a competitive market, this new agreement will provide a steady and reliable supply of power to India.
The current promoter of Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has initiated an auction process for 21,86,575 units of shares. This auction is exclusively available to existing promoter shareholders and commenced on the 7th of Jestha, 2080.
The auction specifically targets existing promoters, who have the opportunity to submit their bids within a period of 35 days starting from the publication date of the notice, which is also the 7th of Jestha. Shareholders interested in participating in the auction are required to submit their bids at the central office of the bank, situated in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.
In the event that no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the designated timeframe, the shares will be subsequently auctioned to the general public. This ensures that if the existing promoters do not partake in the auction, the opportunity to acquire the shares will be extended to a broader audience.
The auction process provides a mechanism for existing promoters of Himalayan Bank Limited to potentially increase their ownership stake in the bank. Additionally, it opens up the possibility for new shareholders, including the general public, to invest in the bank and participate in its growth and development.
The merger between Gurans Life Insurance Company Ltd. (GLICL), Prime Life Insurance Company Limited (PLIC), and Union Life Insurance Company Limited (ULI) has resulted in the creation of Himalayan Life Insurance Limited (HLI). The merger agreement was signed on Ashad 29, 2079, with a swap ratio of 1:1:1. After the merger, a total of 80,203,837 shares of HLI have been listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), making it the largest merger in the country’s life insurance sector. The individual shares of GLICL, ULI, and PLIC were 25,365,630 units, 23,428,550 units, and 31,409,657 units respectively.
Samudayik Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SLBSL) has scheduled its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on the 22nd of Ashad, 2080. The AGM will be held at The Dhulikhel Lodge Resort in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchowk, starting at 11 AM.
One of the key agenda items to be discussed and endorsed during the meeting is the distribution of a 15% dividend for the fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors has proposed to distribute the dividend based on the company’s paid-up capital of Rs. 13.20 crores. This includes 10% bonus shares worth Rs. 1.32 crores and a 5% cash dividend amounting to Rs. 66 lakhs. Additionally, the election of four directors from the promoter shareholding group and two directors from the public shareholding group will be conducted.
The AGM will also cover the endorsement of the auditor’s report, including profit and loss statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports. An auditor for the fiscal year 2079/80 will be appointed, and full authority will be granted to the Board of Directors or a designated person to carry out any necessary tasks related to mergers, acquisitions, and amendments to the Articles of Association.
It is important to note that the book closure date has been set for Ashad 14. Therefore, shareholders who are recorded before this date will be eligible for the dividend payout and are invited to attend the AGM.
Upper Syange Hydropower Limited has released its offer letter, signaling its intention to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The company plans to issue 539,500 unit shares with a face value of Rs. 100 each, starting from the 10th of Ashad, 2080. The goal is to raise Rs. 5.39 crore through this IPO. The initial closing date for the subscription is the 13th of Ashad, with a possible extension until the 24th of Ashad, 2080, if the issue is not fully subscribed.
Out of the total 650,000 units, 10% (65,000 units) has already been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 5% (32,500 units) has been set aside for mutual funds, and 2% (13,000 units) has been allocated for the company’s employees. The remaining 539,500 units are available for the general public. Following the IPO issuance, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 22 crores.
Previously, the company had issued 2,20,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.2 crores to project-affected locals in Lamjung District and 65,000 unit shares to Nepalese citizens working abroad. The promoter-public share ratio will be 60.45:39.55 after the completion of this IPO.
Siddhartha Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units.
CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has reaffirmed the issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ for Upper Syange Hydropower Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default in meeting financial obligations in Nepal.
Upper Syange Hydropower Limited, originally incorporated as Upper Syange Hydropower Private Limited on January 26, 2009, converted to a public limited company on March 30, 2017. The company is promoted by individual and institutional promoters from various backgrounds. It is currently working on the development of a 2.4 MW Run-of-River (RoR) Upper Syange Hydropower Project (USHP) in Lamjung district, following the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism.
Dobhan HydroPower Company has recently chosen Sanima Capital as the issue manager for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO). The agreement between the hydro company’s Managing Director, Mr. Puranjan Rai, and the merchant bank’s CEO, Mr. Bishm Raj Chalise, was formalized during a program, according to a media statement.
In the IPO, Dobhan HydroPower Company plans to offer 2.28 million unit shares to the general investors, amounting to a total value of Rs. 22.80 crore. The hydro company is presently involved in the construction of the Junbesi Khola hydro project in the Solukhumbu district, with 75% of the construction work already completed, as stated in the media release.
The IPO allotment of Rawa Energy Development Limited is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 30th Jestha, 2080. The allotment program will be conducted at the premises of Prabhu Capital Limited, located in Kamaladi, Kathmandu, at 4 pm. The company had offered 643,667 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 to the general public. Out of the total shares available, 56,000 units were specifically allocated to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 37,616 units were set aside for mutual funds. Additionally, 15,047 units were reserved for the company’s employees, leaving the remaining 643,667 units open for the general public.
According to data provided by CDSC (Central Depository System and Clearing Limited), the IPO received a significant response, with approximately 1,165,526 applications submitted, requesting a total of 12,761,480 units of shares by the closing day. This indicates that the IPO was oversubscribed by an impressive 19.82 times in terms of the number of units applied for by ordinary applicants.
Analyzing the data, it becomes evident that out of the numerous applications received, only 64,366 fortunate applicants will be granted ownership of the company through the IPO allotment process.
In terms of issuer ratings, CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has assigned an issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ to Rawa Energy Development Limited. This rating indicates that issuers with such a rating are considered to have a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations within Nepal
Rastra Utthan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RULB) has scheduled its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on the 16th of Ashad, 2080. The meeting will be held at Hotel Arniko in Dhulikhel, commencing at 1 PM.
Considering the ongoing acquisition of Rastra Utthan Laghubitta by Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ALBSL), both AGMs will pass a resolution to evaluate the Due Diligence Audit. Additionally, they will endorse a share swap ratio of 1:1 for the acquisition and approve the final agreement. The newly formed entity resulting from the acquisition will be named ‘Rastra Asha Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited’. The AGM will also address the amendment of the Articles of Association, granting full authority to the board of directors to modify various acquisition-related proceedings based on instructions from regulatory bodies.
Moreover, during the AGM, the approval of a 15% dividend worth Rs. 3.9 Crores for the fiscal year 2078/79 will be sought. In a previous meeting held on Baisakh 13, the board of directors had decided to distribute 14.25% bonus shares amounting to Rs. 3.7 crores and a 0.75% cash dividend worth Rs. 19.50 lakhs from the paid-up capital of Rs. 26 Crores.
To be eligible for the dividend payout and attendance at the AGM, shareholders must maintain their shares before the book closure date, which falls on Ashad 05.
A total of 468,845 units of the “8% Everest Bank Limited Debenture 2079” have been removed from trading on the NEPSE (Nepal Stock Exchange). This delisting indicates that the debenture has reached its maturity date, which was Jestha 28, 2079. Investors who held these debentures will now receive their principal investment amount along with the interest earned.
The “8% Everest Bank Limited Debenture 2079” offered a fixed annual return of 8% to its unitholders throughout its duration. Now that it has matured, Everest Bank Limited will initiate the process of refunding the initial investment amount and distributing the accrued interest to the debenture holders. To obtain more specific details about the refund process and interest distribution, unitholders are advised to contact or visit the nearest branches of Everest Bank Limited, located in Hatisar, Kathmandu, Nepal. These branch offices will provide comprehensive information and assistance to the concerned debenture holders.
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has initiated the process of formulating the monetary policy for the upcoming fiscal year 2080-81. In line with the financial budget announcement for the same fiscal year, the central bank has commenced its work on preparing the monetary policy.
To gather input and recommendations for the monetary policy formulation, the NRB has started accepting suggestions until Ashad 10 at the Department of Economic Research. This step reflects the bank’s intention to incorporate various perspectives and expertise into the policy-making process.
The recently unveiled budget, presented on Jestha 15, sets a target of achieving a six percent economic growth rate. In order to support the government’s goal, the central bank plays a crucial role by crafting an appropriate monetary policy that provides the necessary support and measures.
It has been revealed that the NRB plans to unveil the finalized monetary policy during the first week of Shrawan, 2080. The policy is anticipated to address the current economic challenges faced by the Nepali economy, which has been grappling with a recession. A flexible and adaptive monetary policy is expected to be designed to effectively tackle the prevailing economic issues and stimulate growth.
Ridi Power Company Limited (RIDI) has announced its plan to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on 8th Ashad, 2080. The meeting will take place at the Indreni Complex in Naya Baneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am.
One of the key proposals on the agenda is a rights offering of a 1:0.50 ratio, which means that existing shareholders will have the opportunity to purchase additional shares at a ratio of one share for every two shares held. The total number of rights shares being offered is 77,44,506 units, valued at Rs. 77.44 Crores. However, this issuance is subject to approval by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).
The rights shares will be issued based on the company’s paid-up capital, which currently stands at Rs. 1,54,89,01,200. If approved, the authorized, issued, and paid-up capital of the company will increase accordingly. To facilitate these changes, the meeting will also seek to amend the relevant sections of the Articles of Association and grant full authority to the Board of Directors (BoDs) to carry out the necessary amendments as guided by the regulatory board.
The book closure date for shareholders to be eligible to attend the SGM is Jestha 32. This means that shareholders who hold shares in the company on or before this date will have the right to participate in the meeting and have their voices heard.
The SGM serves as an important platform for shareholders to discuss and decide on crucial matters related to the company’s future direction and growth.