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  • Prabhu Capital Limited and Century Capital Markets Join Forces for an Epic Financial Venture

    Prabhu Capital Limited and Century Capital Markets Join Forces for an Epic Financial Venture


    Prabhu Capital Limited and Century Capital Markets have officially commenced their joint operation on Jestha 01, 2080, following a successful acquisition. The acquisition was approved by the Office of the Registrar and regulatory bodies, as confirmed through a letter issued on Baisakh 26, 2080. The two companies will now conduct their business together under the unified name of “Prabhu Capital Limited.”

    Prior to the merger, both Prabhu Capital Limited and Century Capital Markets held separate Special General Meetings (SGMs) to obtain endorsement for a share swap ratio of 1:1. This ratio indicates that shareholders of both companies received equal shares in the merged entity. As a result, the registered office of the merged company, Prabhu Capital Limited, will be situated in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.

    The joint operation of Prabhu Capital Limited marks a significant milestone in the financial market, bringing together the expertise and resources of both entities. The merger is expected to enhance their capabilities and expand their reach to provide comprehensive services to clients in the Nepalese market.

  • Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL

    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company (SALICO) Lists 26,226,382 Shares After Merger of SIC and LGIL


    Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) has listed 26,226,382 shares on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) following a successful merger between Lumbini General Insurance Limited (LGIL) and Sagarmatha Insurance Company Limited (SIC).

    The merger agreement between SIC and LGIL was signed on 30 Ashad, 2079. The swap ratio for the merger was set at 100:80, resulting in a 20% decrease in the number of LGIL shareholders. After the merger, the total listed shares of SIC and LGIL combined amounted to 26,226,382 units.

    Following the successful merger, SIC and LGIL began conducting joint operations under the name Sagarmatha Lumbini Insurance Company Limited (SALICO) starting from Falgun 29, 2079. Consequently, the listed shares will be traded under the symbol “SALICO.”

    The opening price range for the initial transactions has been set at Rs. 599.12.

  • IGI and PICL Complete Merger, Forming IGI Prudential Insurance Limited with Total Paid-Up Capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba

    IGI and PICL Complete Merger, Forming IGI Prudential Insurance Limited with Total Paid-Up Capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba


    The merger between IME General Insurance Limited (IGI) and Prudential Insurance Company Limited (PICL) has been finalized, with the two companies agreeing to a 1:1 swap ratio and forming a new entity called “IGI Prudential Insurance Limited”.

    The merger has received final approval from the Nepal Insurance Authority and the Office of the Registrar of Companies, with joint business operations set to begin on May 10, 2023. The newly merged company will have a total paid-up capital of Rs. 3.02 Arba, combining the current paid-up capital of IGI and PICL. Additionally, IGI and PICL announced dividends of 6.32% and 3.5%, respectively, for Fiscal Year 2078/79.

  • Modi Energy Limited opens IPO issue of 55.59 lakh unit shares to the general public

    Modi Energy Limited opens IPO issue of 55.59 lakh unit shares to the general public


    Modi Energy Limited has started offering 55,59,420 unit IPO shares with a face value of Rs 100 to the public, aiming to raise Rs 55.59 crore. The IPO will close on the 24th of Baisakh, and it can be extended up to the 2nd of Jestha, 2080, if it is not fully subscribed. The company had previously issued 29,00,000 unit shares worth Rs. 29 crores to project-affected locals of Parbat District, and the remaining 20,95,610 units of unsubscribed shares are added to 43,50,000 units reserved for the general public. A total of 64,45,610 units are for the general public. Sunrise Capital Limited is the issue manager for the IPO, and applications can be made for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 100,000 units. Modi Energy Limited has been promoted by institutional promoters and individual businessmen, and the Hydroelectric Project of the 20 MW run-of-river, Tallo Modi Khola Hydropower Project, is being constructed under the “BOOT” model in the Parbat district of Nepal.

  • “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”

    “National Hydro Power reports Q3 net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores due to increased interest expenses; announces plans to issue 50% right shares”


    In the third quarter (Q3) of the current fiscal year 2079/80, National Hydro Power Company Limited (NHPC) reported a net loss of Rs. 2.29 Crores, compared to a profit of Rs. 3.27 Crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company’s total revenue till the end of Q3 was Rs. 2.91 crores. However, NHPC’s administrative expenses declined by 6.97%, while financial expenses increased significantly by 125.40%, affecting the company’s profitability for this quarter.

    NHPC’s reserves and surplus currently stand at Rs. 83.03 Lakhs, with share capital at Rs. 1.64 Arba. The hydropower company plans to issue 50% right shares worth Rs. 82.21 Crores to its existing shareholders, which will increase the paid-up capital to Rs. 2.46 Arba after approval by SEBON.

    NHPC is also involved in the Lower Erkhuwa Hydropower Project in Bhojpur District, Province 1, which is expected to start generating 80 GWh of energy annually within 2023 and generate about N. Rs. 450 million in revenue. Additionally, the company is leading the study of the Likhu hydropower project, which is being promoted after concluding an agreement regarding holding of 75% shares in Bright Energy Solutions.

    NHPC’s annualized earning per share is currently at Rs. -1.86, while the net worth per share is at Rs. 100.50. The company’s Q3 report shows a decrease in reserves and surplus by 75.90%, property, plant, and equipment (NET) increasing by 0.51%, and a decline in total income (power sales) by 19.41%. The Q3 market price for NHPC was at 239.

     

  • “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”

    “Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited reschedules 22nd AGM with new agenda items”


    Himalaya Urja Bikas Company Limited (HURJA) has announced that its 22nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) will now be held on 9th Jestha, 2080. The meeting was originally scheduled for 29th Poush, 2079, but was rescheduled. The AGM will take place at Arpan Banquet in Nayabaneshwor, Kathmandu, starting at 11 am on the specified day.

    The agendas for the AGM include endorsing the annual report for the fiscal year 2078/79 prepared by the board of directors, approving the auditor’s report for the same period, appointing an auditor for the fiscal year 2079/80, and approving their compensation. The meeting will also appoint Mr. Suman Sharma Chaulagain as a Director and propose to increase the authorized and issued capital of the company to Rs. 2.5 Arba. The company will also endorse 1:1 (100%) right shares from the paid-up capital of Rs. 99 Crores and manage capital received after issuance of rights shares.

    Investors who held shares of HURJA before the book closure date of Poush 18 will be able to attend the AGM.

     

  • NEPSE Index Experiences 1.01% Loss, SHIVM Has Highest Turnover

    NEPSE Index Experiences 1.01% Loss, SHIVM Has Highest Turnover


    The NEPSE index experienced a loss of 1.01% and closed at 1,870.65 today, dropping by 19.11 points from the previous trading day’s closing. The index had also lost 2.27 points yesterday. The trading day started with an opening index of 1,889.41 and achieved an intraday high of 1,890.34. However, it reached an intraday low of 1,867.73 before ultimately settling at 1,870.65. During the trading day, 271 scrips were exchanged through 26,801 transactions, with a total of 3,206,450 shares worth Rs. 95.43 Crores in turnover, which was higher than the previous trading day’s turnover of Rs. 73.96 Crores. SHIVAM CEMENTS LTD (SHIVM) had the highest turnover of Rs. 4.25 crores, closing at a market price of Rs. 405 per share, while the shares of NIMB had the most trading volume. NMB Sulav Investment Fund – 2 (NSIF2) showed the highest increase of 3.33% for the day, while NIBL Growth Fund (NIBLGF) experienced the highest decrease of 8.89%. All sector indices closed in the red, with “Hydropower” experiencing the highest loss of 1.87%, while “Investment” had the lowest loss of 0.53% for the day.

  • SEBON Approves 75% of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Right Shares; Company to Issue 1.20 Crore Right Shares Soon

    SEBON Approves 75% of Himal Dolakha Hydropower Right Shares; Company to Issue 1.20 Crore Right Shares Soon


     

    The Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) has accepted Himal Dolakha Hydropower Company Limited’s (HDHPC) rights selling proposal for Baisakh 12, 2080.

    The hydroelectric business would issue 75% right shares at Rs. 1.20 Arba to its current shareholders in the form of 1,20,00,000 (1: 0.75) units of right shares. The company’s current paid-up capital is Rs. 1.60 Arba. As a result, following the issuance of the right share in the ratio of 1:0.75, the company’s paid-up capital would be increased to Rs. 2.8 Arba.

  • Losses for Laxmi Capital Market Mutual Fund Schemes in Chaitra Reduce; SLK’s NAV Maintains At 9.67

    Losses for Laxmi Capital Market Mutual Fund Schemes in Chaitra Reduce; SLK’s NAV Maintains At 9.67


    Laxmi Equity Fund (LEMF), a closed-end 7-year equity-oriented mutual fund scheme administered by Laxmi Capital Market Limited, showed a modest increase in NAV to Rs. 10.03 at the end of Chaitra from Rs. 9.93 the previous month.

    The plan started with a fund amount of Rs. 1.25 crore. Arba has invested Rs. 77.67 crores in publicly traded shares of several firms.

    LEMF has invested Rs. 15.36 lakh in IPOs and Rs. 5.41 crore in bonds/debentures. This mutual fund has Rs. 13.5 crores in fixed deposits and a bank balance of Rs. 27.78 crores.

    It declared a net loss of Rs. 20.17 crores until the end of Chaitra. The previous month’s loss was Rs. 21.36 crores.

  • The NEPSE Index fell by 0.72% to close at 1,892, while SHIVM had the most turnover of any scrip.

    The NEPSE Index fell by 0.72% to close at 1,892, while SHIVM had the most turnover of any scrip.


    The NEPSE index finished at 1,892 today, down 13.68 points from the previous trading day’s close. This is a 0.72% decrease. Yesterday, the index rose 17.36 points.

    The index started the day at 1,907.54 and reached an intraday high of 1,913.28. In comparison, it dropped as low as 1,888.89 before closing at 1,892.

    Through 23,429 transactions, 264 scrips changed hands. A total of 2,571,202 shares were traded, totaling Rs. 84.7 crores in turnover. This is less than the previous day’s turnover of Rs. 88.55 Crores.

  • Mai Khola Hydropower Issues 12,69,411 Units in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the General Public IPO Shares Will Be Available Starting Today

    Mai Khola Hydropower Issues 12,69,411 Units in an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to the General Public IPO Shares Will Be Available Starting Today


    Mai Khola Hydropower Limited will begin issuing 12,69,411 unit shares with a face value of Rs 100 today, on the 8th of Baisakh, 2080. This IPO is expected to generate Rs 12.69 crore for the firm. This issue’s early closure date is on 12th Baisakh, and if it is not completely subscribed, it can be prolonged until 24th Baisakh, 2080.

    Out of the total 15,29,411 units, 10%, or 152,941 units, have already been issued and allotted to Nepalese citizens working abroad, 2%, or 30,588 units, have been set aside for company employees, and 5%, or 76,471 units, have been set aside for mutual funds. The remaining 12,69,411 units are for general consumption.

  • Reminder! Last Day to Claim Asian Life Insurance Company’s Dividend

    Reminder! Last Day to Claim Asian Life Insurance Company’s Dividend


     

    Today is the last day to claim the Asian Life Insurance Company Limited (ALICL) dividend.

    The corporation 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.