In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2080/81, Sikles Hydropower Limited (SIKLES) recorded a net profit of Rs. 6.29 crores, marking a slight uptick of 0.27% compared to the same period last year when it stood at Rs. 6.27 crores.
During this timeframe, the company’s long-term loan decreased by 6.76%, reaching Rs. 1.26 billion.
Revenue from power sales totaled Rs. 19.58 crores for Q2, while income from other sources amounted to Rs. 4.05 lakhs.
Mandu Hydropower Limited (MANDU) demonstrates robust financial performance in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2080/81, boasting an impressive 11.78% increase in earnings and achieving a net profit of 17.05 Crores. Notably, the company exhibits prudent financial management by reducing loans and borrowings by 22.76% to Rs. 2.12 Arba during this period.
Despite a marginal 4.04% decrease in power sales revenue, totaling Rs. 41.52 Crores, MANDU’s strategic financial controls are evident, as administrative expenses remained well-contained at Rs. 40.77 lakhs. This positive quarterly report underscores Mandu Hydropower Limited’s commitment to financial stability and sustainable growth in the hydropower sector.
In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2080/81, Mountain Energy Nepal Limited (MEN) experienced a marginal decline in net profit, registering a decrease of 1.63%. The net profit for this quarter amounted to Rs. 35 crores, down from Rs. 35.58 crores in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
The company’s revenue derived from power sales during this quarter totaled Rs. 73.52 crores, reflecting a modest decrease of 1.18% compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous year. MEN’s power sales revenue is predominantly generated by two projects, namely the Tadi Khola Project (5 MW) and the Mistri Khola Project (42 MW). Notably, the Tadi Khola Project invoiced Rs. 86,606,726, and the Mistri Khola Project invoiced Rs. 657,610,049 to the Nepal Electricity Authority during this period, following the terms outlined in the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Key financial highlights for MEN include retained earnings at Rs. 1.52 Arba and share capital standing at Rs. 1.96 Arba. The annualized earnings per share (EPS) is reported at Rs. 35.58, and the net worth per share stands at Rs. 177.32.
The provided table summarizes various financial indicators for MEN in the second quarters of 2080/81 and 2079/80. Noteworthy figures include administrative expenses showing a decrease of 8.71%, finance expenses decreasing by 8.78%, and a net worth per share increase of 11.69%. The quarter-end price-to-earnings (PE) ratio is reported at 18.41 times, and the quarter-end market price stood at Rs. 655.
Radhi Bidyut Company Limited (RADHI) has reported a remarkable 121.33 percent increase in its net profits during the fourth quarter, reaching Rs. 11.27 crores for FY 2079-80. This substantial growth contrasts with the Rs. 5.09 crores earned in the same period of the previous fiscal year, 2078-79. The company’s primary income source, power sales, has experienced a decline of 4.82 percent, amounting to Rs. 12.84 crores for FY 2079-80.
The NEPSE index ended the day at 2,076.96, experiencing a slight decrease of 0.80 points or 0.04% compared to the previous closing. Yesterday, the index had gained 28.38 points. The trading day started with an opening value of 2,081.75 and reached a high of 2,102.09, while the lowest point was 2,067.85 before settling at 2,076.96 by the end of the day. Throughout the day, there were 65,317 transactions involving 293 scrips. The total turnover amounted to Rs. 3.79 Arba, which is higher than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 3.04 Crores.
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index ended the week with a minimal decline of 0.06 points, settling at a level of 2049.38. On Wednesday, NEPSE experienced a loss of 39.26 points, reaching a stagnant position of 2049.44. During today’s trading, the market opened at 2050.28 and reached a peak of 2064.57 points. However, it also dipped to a low of 2033.43 before ultimately closing at 2049.38.
Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (CHCL) has released its third-quarter unaudited report, showing a 1.34% increase in net profit. In this quarter, the company’s profit increased to Rs. 52.89 crores, compared to Rs. 52.20 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Despite the increase in net profit, the company has experienced a 2.33% decrease in electricity sales worth Rs. 80.42 crores during the quarter. The management has attributed this decline to a decrease in the amount of electricity purchased as compared to the previous year’s Chaitra, which resulted in a decrease in income from the sale of electricity. CHCL has also earned finance (interest) income of Rs. 17.58 crore till Q3.
For this quarter, the company has reported administrative expenses of Rs. 6.40 Crores and operating expenses worth Rs. 7.38 Crores.
CHCL’s reserve fund currently stands at Rs. 3.13 Arba, with share capital at Rs. 7.25 Arba. The earnings per share of the company stands at Rs. 9.72 with a net worth per share at Rs. 143.23. The P/E ratio of the company stood at 50.42 times.
To sum up, CHCL has reported an increase in net profit despite a decline in electricity sales during the third quarter. However, the company has also reported administrative and operating expenses, with a reserve fund and share capital of Rs. 3.13 Arba and Rs. 7.25 Arba, respectively.
Today, the Nepalese stock market index, NEPSE, experienced a decline of 0.23% and closed at 1,866.40, which is 4.27 points lower than the previous day’s close. During the trading day, the index reached a high of 1,878.96 and a low of 1,860.43 after opening at 1,871.63. The total turnover for the day was Rs. 69.22 Crores, lower than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 95.43 Crores, with 271 stocks traded through 21,649 transactions.
Himalayan Distillery Limited (HDL) had the highest turnover of Rs. 2.44 crores with a market price of Rs. 1,900 per share, while the most traded shares belonged to NICBF. Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB) gained 8.20% during the day, while Swet-Ganga Hydropower & Construction Limited (SGHC) lost the highest percentage of 4.70%. Among the six sector indices, “Trading” experienced the highest decline of 1.53%, whereas “Mutual Fund” gained 0.54%.
Asian Life Insurance Company Limited (ALICL) has scheduled its 15th Annual General Meeting for the 18th of Baisakh, 2080. The meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. that day in Hotel Classic Simara, Bara.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve an 8.947% dividend of Rs. 26.01 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided today (Falgun 30) to distribute 8.50% bonus shares and a 0.447% cash dividend (for tax purposes). The value of the bonus shares is Rs. 24.71 crores, and the cash dividend is slightly more than Rs. 1.30 crores. ALICL’s current paid-up capital is Rs. 2.90 Arba.
Neco Insurance Limited (NIL) has distributed 15% bonus shares to its shareholders’ DEMAT accounts. The company has requested that its shareholders dematerialize their shares.
On the 15th of Magh, 2079, the company held its 27th AGM for the fiscal year 2078/79. The AGM approved a dividend of 15.79% for fiscal year 2078/79. On Mangsir 18, the 434th meeting of the board of directors decided to distribute the dividend on the paid-up capital of Rs. 1.749 Arba. There was a proposal for 15% bonus shares worth Rs. 26.24 crores and a 0.79% cash dividend (including tax) worth slightly more than Rs. 1.38 crores. The same bonus shares have now been transferred to Demat accounts.
NIC Asia Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NICLBSL) has scheduled its 5th Annual General Meeting for 10th Baisakh, 2080. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. that day in Hotel Gajur Palace – Hotel in Dharan, Sunsari.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 14.75% cash dividend for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided to pay out the entire dividend in cash at their meeting on Falgun 21. Because the company’s paid-up capital is Rs. 1,73,94,40,000, the cash dividend is worth slightly more than Rs. 25,65,67,400.
Today is the last day to receive a dividend of 15.7895% proposed by Janautthan Samudayic Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (JSLBB).
The company has scheduled its 12th Annual General Meeting for Chaitra 26th, 2079. The meeting will begin at 11 a.m. that day at the Hotel New Era in Butwal.
Among the other items on the agenda, the AGM will approve a 15.7895% dividend of Rs. 2.33 crores for fiscal year 2078/79. The board of directors decided on March 29 to distribute 15% bonus shares and 0.7895% cash dividend from the paid-up capital of Rs. 14.79 crores. As a result, the bonus shares are worth slightly more than Rs. 2.21 crore, a