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.
Liberty Energy Company Limited (LEC) has released its third-quarter report for the fiscal year 2079/80, revealing a net loss of Rs. 7.99 crores. In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, the company had incurred a loss of Rs. 1.99 crores.
The financial expense for LEC amounted to Rs. 14.17 crores, which the company attributed to various force majeure events occurring during the construction period. These events have adversely affected the company’s profitability.
On the positive side, LEC generated revenue of Rs. 13.11 crores from the sale of electricity. Additionally, the company’s administrative and other operating expenses have significantly decreased by 65.23%, reducing to Rs. 57.05 lakhs up to the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
LEC maintains a paid-up capital of Rs. 1.50 Arba. However, the company’s financial performance is reflected in its negative earnings per share (EPS) ratio of -5.33 and a below-average net worth per share of Rs. 83.03.
At the end of the third quarter of FY 2079/2080, the closing price of LEC’s shares stood at Rs. 270.
The Upper Dordi “A” Hydropower Project, owned by LEC and located in Lamjung district, has been in continuous operation during the third quarter. As per the implementation of Nepal Financial Reporting Standards (NFRS), all overhead costs not directly attributable to the project or its construction have been transferred to the profit or loss account, resulting in a negative EPS. The commercial operation of the project began in Mangsir, 2079.
LEC has also completed the feasibility study and Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) for other projects, namely the Badigad Khola Hydropower Project (24.6 MW) in Baglung and the Lodo Hydropower Project (1.6 MW) in Lamjung. The company has applied for the generation license at the Department of Electricity Development (DOED) for these projects.
During the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Baisakh 25, 2080, under the leadership of Mr. Kush Kumar Joshi, the chairman of the company, LEC’s proposal to issue 50% of right shares worth Rs. 75 crores to existing shareholders was approved.
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.
Liberty Energy Company Limited (LEC) has scheduled its 11th, 12th, and 13th Annual General Meetings on the 25th of Baisakh, 2080. The meeting would begin at 11 a.m. that day at Amritbhog Caterings in Kalikasthan, Kathmandu.