Tag: Lumbini

  • End of Lock-in Period: VLUCL Notifies Investors Regarding Mutual Fund Shares

    End of Lock-in Period: VLUCL Notifies Investors Regarding Mutual Fund Shares


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited (VLUCL) has informed its investors and stakeholders about the impending end of the lock-in period for 95,625 unit shares held by Mutual Funds. This lock-in period, in accordance with the latest directives from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), is scheduled to expire on the 4th Jestha, 2081.

    VLUCL, with a total of 19,125,000 units of shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), reserved 5 percent of these shares exclusively for Mutual Funds. Consequently, 95,625 unit shares were issued and are currently under the lock-in period.

    In compliance with SEBON’s directives, these 95,625 units were subjected to a lock-in period, which is set to conclude on the 4th Jestha, 2081, as communicated to investors and stakeholders.

    As of the previous trading day, VLUCL closed at Rs. 507.00.

  • Kumari Bank Limited Auctions Promoter Shares of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited: Opportunity for Investors

    Kumari Bank Limited Auctions Promoter Shares of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited: Opportunity for Investors


    Kumari Bank Limited (KBL) has initiated the auction of promoter shares of Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO), commencing from today, 28th Chaitra, until 1st Jestha, 2080. This auction presents an opportunity for investors to acquire shares in SALICO, a prominent insurance company in Nepal.

    A total of 1,14,612 unit promoter shares of SALICO are being auctioned, with promoter shareholders eligible to participate in the bidding process. The minimum bid rate for SALICO’s auction is set at Rs. 275, with a minimum bid quantity of 1,000 units for promoter shares. While bidders have the option to bid for the entire issue, they must adhere to the regulations set by the Nepal Rastra Bank, ensuring that the specified quantity of shares per entity is not exceeded.

    The auction is managed by Kumari Capital, providing a transparent and efficient platform for investors to participate. As of the latest update, SALICO’s Last Traded Price (LTP) stands at Rs. 667.00, indicating the current market value of the company’s shares.

  • ALICO Proposes 5% Cash Dividend for FY 2079/80 Pending Regulatory Approva

    ALICO Proposes 5% Cash Dividend for FY 2079/80 Pending Regulatory Approva


    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) has put forward a proposal to issue a 5% cash dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80. The decision to distribute this dividend was made during the 18th meeting of the board of directors held on Falgun 14. The proposed cash dividend is based on the existing paid-up capital of SALICO, which stands at Rs. 2.62 Arba.

    It’s important to note that this dividend proposal is contingent upon approval from both the Nepal Insurance Authority and the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The regulatory approval and the endorsement from the shareholders at the AGM are necessary steps before the dividend can be officially declared.

    As of the latest available information, SALICO concluded its trading session at Rs. 658.00. This dividend announcement reflects the company’s intention to distribute a portion of its profits to its shareholders, providing them with a return on their investment in the form of cash dividends, pending the required approvals.

  • Lumbini Bikas Bank Calls 16th AGM, Proposes 8.5% Dividend for FY 2079/80

    Lumbini Bikas Bank Calls 16th AGM, Proposes 8.5% Dividend for FY 2079/80


    Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has announced its 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for the 26th of Poush, 2080. The meeting is set to take place at Amritbhog, Kalikasthan, Kathmandu, commencing at 11 am on the specified day.

    Among the key agendas to be addressed during the AGM, the endorsement of an 8.5% dividend for the fiscal year 2079/80 stands out. This proposal was put forth during the company’s 461st board meeting held on the 26th of Mangsir, 2080. The proposed dividend comprises 4% bonus shares amounting to Rs. 13.53 crores and a 4.5% cash dividend (inclusive of tax) worth Rs. 28.75 crores, derived from the paid-up capital of Rs. 3.38 Arba.

    Additionally, the AGM will encompass the endorsement of the auditor’s report, which includes Profit and Loss statements, financial reports, and cash flow reports. The appointment of an auditor for the fiscal year 2080/81 is also among the scheduled agendas.

    The book closure date for entitlement to the dividend payout and attendance at the AGM is set for the 17th of Poush. Shareholders who maintain their shares up to this date will be eligible for the dividend and can actively participate in the AGM proceedings.

     

  • Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Allotment: High Demand with Oversubscription of 6.54 Times

    Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Allotment: High Demand with Oversubscription of 6.54 Times


    The Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) allotment is scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday, the 5th of Mangsir, 2080. The allotment ceremony will take place at the premises of the issue manager, Muktinath Capital Limited, located in Kathmandu.

    Out of the total 2,400,410 units available, a portion has already been designated for specific groups. Specifically, 191,250 units have been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 95,625 units are earmarked for mutual funds, and 38,250 units are set aside for the company’s employees. The remaining 2,075,285 units are open for subscription by the general public at a par value of Rs. 100.

    As reported by the Central Depository and Clearing Company (CDSC), a substantial response was received, with 1,194,820 applicants applying for a total of 135,761,60 units, amounting to Rs. 1.35 Arba as of the closing day. This indicates an oversubscription of 6.54 times the available units. Consequently, only 207,528 fortunate applicants will be successful in acquiring ownership stakes in the company.

    In terms of credit ratings, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited’s long-term rating at [ICRANP] LBB- (pronounced ICRA NP L double B minus) for its long-term loan limits. Additionally, the short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4 (pronounced ICRA NP A four) has been reaffirmed for its short-term loan limits.

  • Lumbini Bikas Bank Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to General Public and Institutions

    Lumbini Bikas Bank Initiates Auction of Promoter Shares to General Public and Institutions


    The current promoter of Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) has initiated an auction of 2,00,639 units of shares, making them available for interested members of the general public and institutions starting today. Bil Bahadur Gurung and Bindu Kumar Thapa, the promoters of LBBL, are selling 1,46,748 units and 53,891 units of their promoter shares to interested parties from the general public and institutions. The initial notice had been previously published to the existing promoter shareholders, but since no applications were received from these shareholders within the specified timeframe, the shares are now accessible for auction to the general public and institutions.

    Potential investors are requested to submit their bids for the auction within 15 days from the publication date of this notice, which is the 21st of Kartik. Bidders should provide their offers at the central office of the company, located in Dillibazar, Kathmandu. As of the most recent available data, LBBL closed at Rs. 371.00 in its last trading session, with LBBLPO having an LTP (Last Traded Price) of Rs. 182 as of the 4th of June, 2023.

  • Last Day to Apply for IPO of Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited: Issue Oversubscribed by 4.76 Times

    Last Day to Apply for IPO of Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited: Issue Oversubscribed by 4.76 Times


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is in the process of concluding its initial public offering (IPO) of 20,75,285 units of shares with a par value of Rs. 100. The IPO began on the 16th of Kartik, 2080, and is set to close on the 20th of Kartik.

    Previously, the company had issued 19,12,500 units of shares to locals affected by the project in Kaski District, out of which only 14,24,590 units were allocated to eligible applicants. Consequently, the remaining 4,87,910 units of unsubscribed shares from project-affected locals were combined with the initial 19,12,500 units, resulting in a total of 24,00,410 units made available for the general public.

    Out of these 24,00,410 units, 191,250 units have already been allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, while 95,625 units have been designated for mutual funds. An additional 38,250 units have been reserved for the company’s employees. The remaining 20,75,285 units are now open for the general public to subscribe to.

    Muktinath Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for this IPO. Interested applicants can apply for a minimum of 10 units, with a maximum limit of 380,000 units.

    Remarkably, according to CDSC (Central Depository and Clearing Limited), a total of 8,47,770 applicants have submitted applications for 98,80,430 units, indicating that the IPO has been oversubscribed by 4.76 times as of 5 PM the previous evening.

    Additionally, ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed its ratings for Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited, with a long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBB- and a short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4. These ratings pertain to the company’s loan limits.

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is actively involved in the development of the 25-MW Seti Nadi Hydroelectric Project in the Machhapuchchhre rural municipality of Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. The project is classified as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type and is being developed with a 44.5% probability of exceedance.

  • Lumbini Bikas Bank Promoter Initiates Auction for 37,319 Shares to Existing Shareholders

    Lumbini Bikas Bank Promoter Initiates Auction for 37,319 Shares to Existing Shareholders


    The current promoter of Lumbini Bikas Bank Limited (LBBL) is initiating an auction for 37,319 units of shares to be exclusively offered to existing promoter shareholders, starting from today. Manlaxmi Thapa, a promoter of LBBL, is overseeing the sale of these 37,319 units of promoter shares to fellow existing promoter shareholders. Interested individuals are invited to participate in this auction, and they have a 35-day window from the date of this notice’s publication, which falls on the 15th of Kartik.

    Potential investors who wish to take part in this auction should submit their bids at the bank’s central office, located in Dillibazar, Kathmandu. In the event that no bids are received from the current founder shareholders within the specified timeframe, these shares will subsequently become available for auction to the general public.

    As of the most recent trading day, LBBL had closed at a share price of Rs. 372.70. Conversely, the last traded price (LTP) for LBBL Promoter Share Auction (LBBLPO) was reported at Rs. 182.00 as of the 4th of June, 2023. This LTP represents the price at which these shares were most recently traded before the initiation of this auction.

  • Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Shares Allocated to Kaski Locals, Future Public Offering Planned

    Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Shares Allocated to Kaski Locals, Future Public Offering Planned


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited has completed the allocation of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) shares to project-affected individuals in Kaski District. The distribution took place on Wednesday, 1st Kartik, at the office of Muktinath Capital Limited, the appointed issue manager for the IPO.

    The company’s total issued capital is Rs. 1.91 Arba, out of which 10% or 19,12,500 unit shares valued at Rs. 19.12 Crores were reserved for project-affected locals in Kaski District. An additional 10% of the company’s issued capital, equivalent to 19,12,500 unit shares, will be made available to the general public at a later date. Within this public issue, 10% of the shares, totaling 1,91,250 units, were specifically allocated for Nepalese citizens working abroad, and the subscription period for these shares concluded on 15th Ashwin, 2080.

    In an official notice, the company reported that approximately 14,24,590 units, or 74.48% of the total issued shares, have been allocated to eligible applicants. Consequently, the remaining 4,87,910 units will soon be offered to the general public, in addition to the 19,12,500 units earmarked for public issuance, representing 10% of the company’s issued capital.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed its credit ratings for Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited, maintaining a long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBB- and a short-term rating of [ICRANP] A4 for the company’s loan limits.

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited is actively engaged in the development of the 25-MW Seti Nadi Hydroelectric Project, situated in the Machhapuchchhre rural municipality of Kaski District in the Gandaki Province of Nepal. The project is classified as a run-of-the-river (R-o-R) type and is designed to operate at a 44.5% probability of exceedance. This information provides an overview of the recent developments and financial standing of the company.

  • IPO Allotment: Vision Lumbini Urja Company Allocates Shares to Overseas Nepalese on 15th Ashwin

    IPO Allotment: Vision Lumbini Urja Company Allocates Shares to Overseas Nepalese on 15th Ashwin


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited has completed its IPO share allocation to foreign Nepalese employees on September 30, 2023. The company has a total issued capital of Rs. 1.91 Arba, with 10% (19,12,500 units) of shares, worth Rs. 19.12 Crores, allocated to project-affected locals of Kaski District. An additional 10% (19,12,500 units) will be offered to the general public later. Out of this public offering, 10% (191,250 units) was designated for Nepalese citizens working abroad from August 19 to September 2, 2023.

    The IPO received a total of 29,822 applications for 7.52 lakh units of shares according to the allotment plan.

     

  • “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Open to Kaski District Locals and Nepalese Abroad; Extension Possible for Locals”

    “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO Open to Kaski District Locals and Nepalese Abroad; Extension Possible for Locals”


    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited has initiated an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that is open for subscription from the 19th of Bhadra until the 2nd of Ashwin, 2080. This IPO is available to project-affected locals of Kaski District and Nepalese citizens working abroad.

    It’s important to note that for residents of Kaski District, if the IPO is not fully subscribed by the early closing date, it may be extended until Ashwin 17. However, this extension option does not apply to Nepalese citizens working abroad.

    The total issued capital of the company amounts to Rs. 1.91 Arba, and out of this, 10%, equivalent to 19,12,500 unit shares valued at Rs. 19.12 Crores, has been set aside for project-affected locals of Kaski District.

     

  • “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO: Shares Offered to Kaski Locals and Nepalese Abroad from Bhadra 19”

    “Vision Lumbini Urja IPO: Shares Offered to Kaski Locals and Nepalese Abroad from Bhadra 19”


     

    Vision Lumbini Urja Company Limited has released a formal offer letter for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), targeting individuals affected by the project in Kaski District and Nepalese citizens employed overseas.

    The IPO subscription window, specifically tailored for local residents and Nepalese citizens working abroad, will be accessible from the 19th of Bhadra to the 2nd of Ashwin in the year 2080. It’s important to note that in the case of Kaski District residents, if the subscription remains undersubscribed by the initial closing date, the offering period may extend until the 17th of Ashwin. However, for Nepalese citizens working abroad, the IPO offering will not be prolonged beyond the initial closing date.