Tag: SEBON

  • Nepal Investment Mega Bank’s 10% NIMB Debenture 2090 Secures Regulatory Approval

    Nepal Investment Mega Bank’s 10% NIMB Debenture 2090 Secures Regulatory Approval


    The Securities Board of Nepal has granted approval for Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited’s “10% NIMB Debenture 2090.” The regulatory nod was received on Poush 2, 2080.

    The debenture issuance, titled “10% NIMB Debenture 2090,” comprises a total of 40.40 lakh units, with each unit having a par value of Rs. 1,000. Out of the total units, 16.16 lakh will be made available to the general public, while the remaining 24.24 lakh units will be subscribed via private placement.

    Prabhu Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the debenture issuance.

    As indicated by its name, the “10% NIMB Debenture 2090” comes with a maturity period of 10 years, set to mature in the year 2090 BS. Unitholders of the debenture can expect a 10% annual return on their investment.

  • SEBON Approves Inclusion of Sarbottam Cement’s IPO in Pipeline, Sets Stage for Rs. 1.29 Arba Offering

    SEBON Approves Inclusion of Sarbottam Cement’s IPO in Pipeline, Sets Stage for Rs. 1.29 Arba Offering


    Sarbottam Cement Ltd.’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been included in the Securities Board of Nepal’s (SEBON) IPO pipeline for approval. The company intends to issue 3,600,000 unit shares to both local and general investors, with the IPO expected to generate a total of Rs. 1.29 Arba. Priced at Rs. 360.90 per share for both local and general investors, Sarbottam Cement Ltd. plans to conduct the IPO through the book-building method. Global IME Capital Ltd. has been appointed as the issue manager, and the application was submitted to SEBON on Mangsir 18, 2080. ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed Sarbottam Cement Limited’s issuer rating at [ICRANP-IR] BBB+, along with the long-term rating of [ICRANP] LBBB+ and the short-term rating of [ICRANP] A2 for the company’s bank loan limits.

    Additionally, the IPO proposal of Bikash Hydropower Company Ltd. has also been added to SEBON’s pipeline. The company has put forth a proposal to issue a total of 4,454,596 shares to both local and general investors, raising Rs. 44.54 crores. The application for this proposal was submitted on Mangsir 19, 2080, and Prabhu Capital Limited will serve as the issue manager for the public offering. ICRA Nepal has assigned an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] BB to Bikash Hydropower Company Limited (BHCL), indicating a moderate risk of default regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations. It’s important to note that this rating reflects a general assessment of the company’s creditworthiness and is not specific to any particular debt instrument.

  • Securities Board of Nepal Approves Nabil Bank’s ‘9% Nabil Debenture 2087’ Offering

    Securities Board of Nepal Approves Nabil Bank’s ‘9% Nabil Debenture 2087’ Offering


    Nabil Bank Limited has received approval from the Securities Board of Nepal for its ‘9% Nabil Debenture 2087’ on Mangsir 10, 2080. The debenture issuance comprises a total of 30 lakh units, each with a par value of Rs. 1,000. Out of this total, 12 lakh units will be made available to the general public, while the remaining 18 lakh units will be allocated through private placement. The issuance is being managed by Kumari Capital Limited.

    As indicated by its name, the ‘9% Nabil Debenture 2087’ comes with a maturity period of 7 years, reaching maturity in the year 2087 BS. Investors holding these debentures can expect an annual return of 9%.

  • “SEBON Free Trade Union Launches Special Edition of Share Market Digdarshan Publication Amid Festive Celebrations”

    “SEBON Free Trade Union Launches Special Edition of Share Market Digdarshan Publication Amid Festive Celebrations”


    During the festive occasions of Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhat, the SEBON Free Trade Union introduced a special edition of its Share Market Digdarshan publication for the year 2080 on Kartik 24, 2080. The unveiling event witnessed the presence of Mr. Narayan Paudel, the chairman of the union, and Mr. Ramesh Kumar Hamal, the chairman of the board, according to a media statement.

    The SEBON Free Trade Union chose the auspicious timing of the festivals to release this special edition of Share Market Digdarshan, providing insights and information related to the share market for the specified year. The event aimed to engage stakeholders and members in the union during the festive season, fostering a spirit of celebration and community within the context of financial literacy and market awareness.

  • Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. Seeks SEBON Approval for IPO, Plans to Raise NPR 98 Crores

    Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. Seeks SEBON Approval for IPO, Plans to Raise NPR 98 Crores


    The IPO (Initial Public Offering) of Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. is currently in the approval process within the IPO pipeline of the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON).

    Hotel Forest Inn Ltd. has presented a proposal to the regulatory body of the capital market, seeking permission to issue 9,800,000 shares as part of their IPO. This issuance is expected to generate a total of Rs. 98 crores in capital for the company. The formal application for this IPO proposal was submitted on Kartik 15, 2080.

    In managing the IPO and ensuring its successful execution, NIC Asia Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager, taking on a pivotal role in the public offering process.

    It’s worth noting that CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has conducted a rating assessment for Hotel Forest Inn Private Limited’s long-term bank facilities, assigning a rating of ‘CARE-NP BB-‘ to these facilities. This rating provides insight into the creditworthiness and financial stability of the company as it enters the IPO process.

  • Solu Hydropower and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Seek Approval for IPOs in Nepal

    Solu Hydropower and Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Seek Approval for IPOs in Nepal


    Solu Hydropower Limited’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been added to the approval pipeline of SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal). The company intends to issue 20,000,000 unit shares to both local and general investors, with the IPO expected to generate a total of Rs. 2 Arba.

    Nabil Investment Banking Limited has been designated as the issue manager responsible for overseeing the IPO process. The application for this IPO was submitted to SEBON on Ashwin 23, 2080.

    Infomerics Credit Rating Nepal Limited (Infomerics Nepal) has assigned an issuer rating of IRN BB (Is) [Double B (Issuer)] to Solu Hydropower Limited. This rating suggests a moderate level of default risk in terms of meeting financial obligations.

    Similarly, the IPO proposal of Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Limited has also been included in SEBON’s IPO pipeline. Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Limited has presented a proposal to the capital market regulator to issue a total of 4,230,668 shares to both local and general investors, raising an amount of Rs. 42.30 crores for the company. The application for this IPO was submitted on Ashwin 26, 2080.

    Prabhu Capital Limited has been appointed as the issue manager for the public offering of Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Limited.

    CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has reaffirmed a rating of ‘CARE-NP BB’ for the long-term bank facilities of Taksar Pikhuwa Khola Hydropower Private Limited (TPKH).

  • SEBON Approves IPO Proposal of Himalayan Re-insurance Limited, Premium Price Revised to Rs. 206 Per Share

    SEBON Approves IPO Proposal of Himalayan Re-insurance Limited, Premium Price Revised to Rs. 206 Per Share


    The Securities Exchange Board of Nepal (SEBON) has granted approval for the proposed initial public offering (IPO) of Himalayan Re-insurance Limited. This reinsurance company plans to issue 30,000,000 equity shares to the general public at a price of Rs. 206 per share, with a face value of Rs. 100 and a premium of Rs. 106 per share. This IPO issuance aims to raise a total of Rs. 6.18 Arba for the company. It’s noteworthy that the initial IPO price was set at Rs. 208 per share but has been revised to Rs. 206.

    The responsibility of managing this IPO issuance has been entrusted to NMB Capital Limited, and the application for SEBON’s approval was submitted on the 26th of Bhadra, 2080. Himalayan Re-insurance Limited is poised to become the second reinsurance company in Nepal to offer an IPO to the public.

    Himalayan Reinsurance, a pioneering private-sector reinsurance firm in Nepal, specializes in providing reinsurance support to both Life and Non-Life Insurance Companies, both within Nepal and internationally. The company obtained its operational license in 2021.

    The prominent promoters of Himalayan Reinsurance include leading business conglomerates in Nepal and significant financial institutions. Notable names among the promoters are Golchha Group, Shanker Group, Infinity Holdings, Lucky Group, Ramesh Corp, Shiv Shakti Group, Himalayan Infrastructure Fund Ltd., Shalimar Investment, Saffron CK Investments, Vaishnav Enterprises, Murarka Group, K L Dugar Group, M V Dugar Group, R H Group, M S Corp, IME Group, Prem Gurung and Group, Ashlesha Enterprises, Allied Continental, and Balaji Marbles. Additionally, two of Nepal’s prominent commercial banks, Nepal Bank Limited and Rastriya Banijya Bank Limited, are among the promoters.

    As of the end of the third quarter, Himalayan Reinsurance had a paid-up capital of Rs. 7 Arba and maintained reserves and a surplus of Rs. 38.58 crores. The company displayed significant growth in Net Premium, with a remarkable 612.61% increase, totaling Rs. 3.38 Arba up to the third quarter of the fiscal year 2079/80.

    ICRA Nepal has reaffirmed an issuer rating of [ICRANP-IR] A- (pronounced ICRA NP Issuer Rating A Minus) for Himalayan Reinsurance Limited. This rating indicates a reasonable level of safety regarding the timely servicing of financial obligations and suggests low credit risk associated with the company.

  • SEBON Adds Six New IPO Proposals to Pipeline, Featuring Hydropower, Other, and Manufacturing Sectors

    SEBON Adds Six New IPO Proposals to Pipeline, Featuring Hydropower, Other, and Manufacturing Sectors


    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is considering six new IPO proposals from various companies. Among them, Apex Hospitality Limited has applied to issue 2,400,000 shares, aiming to generate Rs. 24 crores for their company. This application was submitted on Ashwin 12, 2080, and Himalayan Capital Limited will serve as the issue manager for the public offering.

    Infomerics Credit Rating Nepal Limited (Infomerics Nepal) has granted an issuer rating of IRN B+ (Is) [Single B Plus (Issuer)] to Apex Hospitality Limited. This rating signifies a relatively high risk of default in meeting financial obligations on time.

     

  • Insider Trading in Nepal is rampant! Is SEBON finally waking up?

    Insider Trading in Nepal is rampant! Is SEBON finally waking up?


    How do your see the current news about the illegal trading of shares (insider trading) of Ridi Power Company Ltd?

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    Ref: [https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2022/12/1233241](https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2022/12/1233241)

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  • Nepal Warehouse Company Gets SEBON Approval for 13.65 Lakh Share IPO

    Nepal Warehouse Company Gets SEBON Approval for 13.65 Lakh Share IPO


    Nepal Warehouse Company has obtained approval from SEBON (Securities Board of Nepal) to release 13.65 lakh ordinary shares to the public, with the offering scheduled for Ashoj 10, 2080.

    The company has already established and initiated operations for a 40 MT warehouse in Sunsari and Parsa districts. Additionally, they are in the process of constructing a warehouse with a capacity of 15,000 MT in Kapilvastu, as mentioned in their official media statement.

     

  • What’s this about SEBON creating a separate SME index?

    What’s this about SEBON creating a separate SME index?


    [SME index](https://www.sharesansar.com/newsdetail/sebon-has-created-a-separate-sme-platform-index-placed-low-capital-companies-on-it-now-nepse-to-have-2-index-2023-03-29). Anybody has any idea what it actually is and how it will operate?

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  • SEBON’s Stricter Rules for Hydropower Companies: Enhancing Governance and Share Sale Protocols

    SEBON’s Stricter Rules for Hydropower Companies: Enhancing Governance and Share Sale Protocols


     

    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) is looking to make important changes to the rules governing hydropower companies, especially regarding the issuance of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and right shares. These changes will involve updates to the regulations related to registering and removing hydropower companies.

    Hydropower companies often raise capital by selling shares to the public. However, concerns have arisen when these companies prioritize profits over their intended goals. To address this, SEBON is thinking about introducing new provisions to ensure that the registration and removal of hydropower companies are more organized and transparent.