Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) is opening its Further Public Offering (FPO) of 3,79,425 unit shares to the general public. The FPO aims to adjust the shareholding ratio and meet regulatory requirements. The company plans to raise Rs. 3.79 crore through this issuance. Muktinath Capital Limited is the appointed issue manager for the FPO. UNLB’s issuer rating has been revised to CARE-NP B+ (Is) by CARE Ratings Nepal Limited.
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Chhyangdi Hydropower Appoints BoK Capital Market as Issue Manager for Right Share Issuance
Chhyangdi Hydropower has chosen BoK Capital Market as the issue manager for its upcoming issuance of right shares. The company plans to offer existing shareholders the opportunity to purchase additional shares in a 1:1 ratio, totaling approximately Rs 38.69 crore. This move aims to strengthen shareholder ownership and support the company’s growth in the hydropower sector.
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Rawa Energy Development Limited Announces Initial Public Offering (IPO) for General Public
Rawa Energy Development Limited has recently announced its plan to issue an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the general public. The company aims to issue 6,43,667 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100, starting from 18th Jestha, 2080. The goal of this IPO is to raise Rs 6.43 crore. The closing date for the IPO is initially set for 22nd Jestha, with the possibility of extension until 32nd Jestha, 2080 if the issue is not fully subscribed.
Previously, the company had issued 2,80,000 unit shares worth Rs. 2.8 crores to project-affected locals in Khotang District. However, only 31.2% of these shares were allotted to valid applicants, leaving 192,330 unsubscribed shares. These unsubscribed shares, along with 560,000 units (20% of the issued capital reserved for the general public), make a total of 752,330 units available for the general public to apply for.
Out of the total 752,330 units, 56,000 units have already been issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 37,616 units have been set aside for mutual funds, and 15,047 units have been reserved for employees of the company. The remaining 643,667 units are open for application by the general public.
The majority of shares, 70% to be precise, are held by the promoter shareholders of Rawa Energy Development Limited. Prabhu Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance, and interested investors can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 10,000 units.
CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has assigned an issuer rating of ‘CARE-NP BB (Is)’ to Rawa Energy Development Limited, indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations in Nepal.
Rawa Energy Development Ltd is a public limited company that was originally incorporated as a private limited company on August 16, 2009, and later converted to a public limited company on June 28, 2019. The company is promoted by individuals with extensive experience in the hydropower sector and aims to establish hydroelectric projects in Nepal. Their existing project, the 3 MW Upper Rawa Khola Small Hydropower Project (URKHP) located in Khotang District, has been in commercial operation since September 20, 2020. The project was developed under the BOOT (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) mechanism.
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LBBL Announces 11% Debenture Issuance for Public and Institutions
Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has announced its plan to issue 10,00,000 units of “11% LBBL Debenture 2089” to the general public and institutions. The debenture has a maturity period of 10 years and offers an 11% coupon rate. The application period for the debenture will be open from 16th Jestha to 19th Jestha, 2080, with a possible extension to Jestha 30, 2080, if the issue is not fully subscribed.
The debenture will be issued at a par value of Rs. 1000 per unit, totaling 10 lakh units. Of these, 60% (6 lakh units) will be subscribed through private placement, while the remaining 4 lakh units worth Rs. 40 Crores will be available for the public to apply, with 5% allocated for mutual funds. The issuance aims to raise a total of Rs. 1 Arba.
Nabil Investment Banking Limited will act as the issue manager for this debenture issuance. Interested investors can apply for a minimum of 25 units and a maximum of 1,00,000 units.
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Arun Valley Hydropower Granted Approval to Issue 1:1 Right Shares for Shareholders
Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has received approval from the Electricity Regulatory Commission to issue right shares to its shareholders on a 1:1 basis. This means that each existing shareholder will have the opportunity to purchase one additional share for every share they currently hold.
The decision to issue right shares was proposed during a board of directors meeting. AHPC plans to offer a total of 18,679,626 right shares, with a par value of Rs. 100 each, amounting to a value of Rs. 1.86 Arba. Out of this, half of the funds raised, approximately Rs. 93.39 crore, will be invested in the Likhu Khola Hydropower Project (30 MW) developed by PK Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. The remaining amount will be used to repay a loan taken by AHPC for the Kabeli ‘B’-1 Cascade Hydropower Project in Panchthar.
However, it’s important to note that the issuance of the right shares is still pending final approval from the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), in addition to the endorsement received from the Electricity Regulatory Commission.
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Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited Announces Follow on Public Offer (FPO) to Adjust Shareholding Ratio
Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) has recently announced its plan to issue a Follow on Public Offer (FPO) to the general public. The company aims to release 3,79,425 unit shares with a face value of Rs. 100 starting from the 11th of Jestha, 2080. The objective of this FPO is to collect Rs. 3.79 crore. The offer will be open until the 16th of Jestha, and if not fully subscribed, it may be extended until the 25th of Jestha, 2080.
Currently, the company’s paid-up capital stands at Rs. 11.06 crores, with 94.01% of shares (10,40,025 units) held by the promoters and 5.99% (66,300 units) held by the public shareholders. However, as per the regulations of the Banks and Financial Institutions Act of 2073 and the NRB, at least 30% of the issued capital must be retained by the public shareholders. To comply with this requirement, the company plans to issue 3,79,425 units of FPO shares to the general public. Following the FPO, the promoter-to-public share structure will change from 94:6 to 70:30.
It is worth noting that Unique Nepal Laghubitta had initially intended to issue an IPO for 2.70 lakh shares. However, due to a successful merger with Ghodighoda Laghubitta, the two companies commenced their joint operation on the 30th of Poush, 2078, under the name of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited. Since Ghodighoda Laghubitta was already a publicly listed company, the merged entity has opted to issue an FPO to adjust its shareholding ratio.
Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the FPO issuance. Interested individuals can apply for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 1000 units. Following the issuance of the mentioned FPO shares, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 14.85 crores.
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Balephi Hydropower’s Challenging Q3: Net Losses, Administrative Expenses Surge, and Strategies for Financial Recovery
Balephi Hydropower Limited (BHL) has released its third-quarter report for the current fiscal year, revealing a significant net loss of Rs. 23.72 crores. In comparison, during the third quarter of the previous fiscal year 2078/79, the company had reported a net loss of Rs. 6.06 lakhs.
During the third quarter of the current fiscal year, BHL experienced a substantial increase in administrative expenses, reaching Rs. 25.59 lakhs. Additionally, the company had to bear financial costs amounting to Rs. 31.19 crores up to the third quarter of FY 079/80.
With an Earnings per Share (EPS) of Rs. -17.30 and a below-average net worth of Rs. 81.93, BHL faces financial challenges. However, the company managed to generate revenue of Rs. 35.93 crores from the sale of power until the end of the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year.
According to the management analysis, BHL incurred significant penalties from the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) for surpassing the Required Commercial Operation Date (RCOD) as outlined in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
BHL is optimistic that once the RCOD issue is resolved, the company will generate sufficient cash revenue to meet its financial and operational obligations. To improve its cash flow, the company plans to issue right shares.
In a meeting held on Falgun 12, 2079, the board of directors of BHL decided to propose the issuance of rights shares in a ratio of 1:0.5 in the next annual general meeting. The proposal aims to utilize the then-paid-up capital of Rs. 1.827 Arba, resulting in an enhanced paid-up capital of Rs. 2.74 Arba after the 50% right issue.
At the end of the third quarter of this fiscal year, BHL’s closing share price stood at Rs. 321. Additionally, the company successfully increased its paid-up capital by 10.50%, amounting to Rs. 1.82 Arba.
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RBB Merchant Banking Closes RBB Mutual Fund 2 Issue to General Public
RBB Merchant Banking Limited has concluded the public offering of its mutual fund scheme, “RBB Mutual Fund 2,” on the specified date of 31st Baisakh. The offering, which initially opened on the 17th Baisakh and was intended to close on the 21st Baisakh, had been extended due to an insufficient number of applications.
Out of a total of 12 crore unit shares, the fund sponsor, Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited, has been allocated 15% or 1.80 crore units worth Rs. 18 crores. The remaining 10.20 crore units were made available to the general public.
As reported by CDSC (Central Depository System and Clearing Ltd.), as of 5 PM last Friday, a total of 15,651 applicants have applied for 46,046,424 units worth Rs. 46.04 crores.
“RBB Mutual Fund 2” is a closed-end fund that will be traded on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and has a maturity period of 10 years. Interested applicants were able to apply for a minimum of 100 units up to a maximum of 12,000,000 units.
RBB Merchant Banking Limited currently manages another closed-end fund, RBB Mutual Fund 1 (RMF1), in the market.
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Liberty Energy Company approves right shares and elects new board members during 13th AGM
Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting on April 8th, 2023, with Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi as the chair. During the meeting, all financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The meeting also endorsed a proposal to offer 50% of right shares, equivalent to Rs 75 crore, to existing shareholders. Additionally, the election of new board members was approved, including Dr. Aatma Ram Ghimire, Mr. Shyam Bahadur Khadka, Mr. Rajendra Wasti, Mr. Puruswotam Ghimire, and Ms. Kabita Pokharel from the promoter group. Mr. Lochan Koirala from the public group and Ms. Anugya Sapkota were elected as independent board directors.
Liberty Energy Company currently operates three projects, which are Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi, as stated in the media statement.
Liberty Energy Company held its 13th Annual General Meeting, where financial reports from the previous fiscal year were approved. The company also approved the proposal to offer 50% of right shares worth Rs 75 crore to existing shareholders. Moreover, the meeting elected new board members, including five members from the promoter group and two independent board directors.
Lastly, the media statement indicated that Liberty Energy Company is operating three projects: Upper Dordi A and Lodo Khola in Lamjung and Badighad Khola in Gulmi.
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SEBON Approves Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB)
The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has given approval for the Further Public Offering (FPO) of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (UNLB) on Baisakh 21, 2080. UNLB will issue 379,425 units of FPO shares, which the general public can apply for at a par value of Rs. 100 per share, raising Rs. 37,942,500 for the company. After the issuance of these FPO shares, the paid-up capital of the company will increase from Rs. 110,632,500 to Rs. 14.85 crores.
Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager of the FPO, and the application was submitted to SEBON on Chaitra 17. Previously, Unique Nepal Laghubitta planned to issue an IPO for 2.70 lakh shares. However, after merging with Ghodighoda Laghubitta and commencing their joint operation on 30th Poush, 2078 under the name of Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited, the company will now issue an FPO instead to adjust its shareholding ratio. Ghodighoda Laghubitta was a publicly listed company, and the merged company’s promoter: public share structure is currently 94:6 ratios. After the FPO, this ratio will change to 70:30.
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Modi Energy Limited’s IPO oversubscribed by 2.14 times; Issue to close today
Modi Energy Limited is wrapping up its IPO issuance of 55,59,420 unit shares worth Rs. 100 each to the general public from today i.e. May 7, 2023. The issue was opened on May 1, 2023. However, the IPO issue is already oversubscribed by 2.14 times so far as 1,062,761 applicants have applied for a total of 11,915,310 units.
The company had issued 29,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 29 crores to the project-affected locals of Parbat District out of which only 804,390 units or 27.73% were allotted to valid applicants. Thus, the remaining 20,95,610 units of unsubscribed shares of project-affected locals are added to 43,50,000 units reserved for the general public to make a total of 64,45,610 units for the general public.
Sunrise Capital Limited is appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance. Applications can be placed for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units. The IPO shares are for the Hydroelectric Project (HEP) of the 20 MW run-of-river, Tallo Modi Khola Hydropower Project (TMKHP) constructed under the “BOOT” (Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer) model in the Parbat district of Nepal. It came into operation on September 30, 2021.
The company has been promoted by institutional promoters and individual businessmen with long experience in various sectors for setting up the hydroelectric project. Overall, 75% of shares are of the promoter shareholders in the company. CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has revised the Issuer Rating of Modi Energy Limited to “CARE-NP D (Is)” from “CARENP BB+ (Is)”. Issuers with this rating are considered to be in default or are expected to be in default soon.
The IPO shares have already attracted significant interest from the public, and it remains to be seen how the company performs in the coming years.
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Nepal Investment Mega Bank to issue Rs 4 arba worth Debenture with 10% interest rate
Nepal Investment Mega Bank has decided to issue debentures worth Rs. 4 arba, and they have chosen Prabhu Capital as the issue manager for this process. The debentures will be offered to the general public as well as institutional investors. The duration of the debenture is for ten years and it will provide a 10% interest rate annually.
The bank’s Senior Deputy CEO, Mr. Mahesh Sharma Dhakal, and CEO of Prabhu Capital, Mr. Asish Gauchan, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a program held for this purpose. The appointment of Prabhu Capital as the issue manager and the signing of the MoU have been communicated to the public via a media statement.
By offering debentures to the public, Nepal Investment Mega Bank is essentially offering a fixed interest rate investment option to the investors for the next ten years. The interest rate of 10% is expected to provide an attractive return to the investors, while also helping the bank raise funds for its operations and future investments.
Prabhu Capital, as the issue manager, will be responsible for overseeing the entire debenture issuance process, including the marketing and distribution of the debentures to potential investors. As a merchant bank, Prabhu Capital has experience in managing and underwriting various types of securities, and its involvement is expected to ensure a smooth and successful debenture issuance process.
Overall, the appointment of Prabhu Capital as the issue manager for Nepal Investment Mega Bank’s debenture issuance is a positive development for both the bank and potential investors. It provides investors with an attractive investment option, while also enabling the bank to raise funds for its operations and growth.