“Him Star Urja Company Limited’s IPO Proposal Under SEBON Review”
Him Star Urja Company Limited has submitted a proposal to SEBON, the capital market regulator, for an initial public offering (IPO). The company plans to issue 1,119,000 shares, which will generate a capital of Rs. 11.19 crores. The application was submitted on Jestha 31, 2080. NIC Asia Capital has been appointed as the issue manager for the public offering.
Dibyashwari Hydropower Company Limited (DHPL) recently held a Board of Directors (BOD) meeting where they proposed to issue 100% right shares to their shareholders. Currently, DHPL has 2,640,000 unit shares listed in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) and a paid-up capital of Rs. 26.40 Crores. With the issuance of the proposed right shares, the company’s paid-up capital will increase to Rs. 52.8 Crores. DHPL intends to utilize the funds raised from this issuance to clear the loans it has taken from banks.
The IPO allotment of Nepal Republic Media Limited has been completed today at Hotel Aloft in Chhaya Center, Thamel, Kathmandu. Nepal Republic Media Limited had issued 35,25,930 units worth Rs 35.25 crores as an IPO for the general public from Jestha 26-30, 2080.
CARE Ratings Nepal Limited (CRNL) has been notified by the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) that the action process, which was initiated based on a request for explanation made five and a half months ago, is currently underway. The SEBON’s Board of Directors (BODs) had requested an explanation from CARE Ratings Nepal during their meeting on 24th Poush, 2079, regarding why their license should not be suspended. As CARE Ratings Nepal did not respond to the request, the process of suspending their license was initiated. The suspension was prompted by allegations of providing a credit rating to Ghorahi Cement in a situation involving a conflict of interest.
Jyoti Bikash Bank Limited (JBBL) is offering 168,496 units of promoter shares for sale through a public auction. The auction is open to individual investors, companies, and institutions, and will take place from the 10th to the 17th of Ashad, 2080. The minimum bid rate is set at Rs. 126, and the minimum bid quantity for the promoter shares is 1,000 units. While bidders can bid for the entire issue, they must adhere to the Nepal Rastra Bank’s regulation, which specifies a maximum quantity of shares per entity that should not be exceeded.
Today, the price of fine gold in the domestic market has dropped by Rs. 700 per tola, while the price of tejabi gold has fallen by Rs. 650 compared to yesterday’s rates. According to the official website of the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, fine gold is currently being traded at Rs. 109,800 per tola, whereas yesterday it was priced at Rs. 110,500 per tola. Similarly, tejabi gold is being traded at Rs. 109,300 today, whereas it was priced at Rs. 109,950 per tola yesterday.
In the 11 months of the fiscal year 2080/081 BS, Nepal’s trade deficit has reached Rs 1337.39 billion. According to the data released by the Department of Customs, imports amounted to approximately Rs 1481 billion, while exports stood at Rs 143.58 billion until the end of the month Jestha. However, it is important to note that the volume of foreign trade in the country has decreased in the current fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.
Sana Kisan Bikas Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SKBBL) and RMDC Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (RMDC), both licensed financial institutions in Nepal, have successfully completed their merger process. The merger was approved through a special resolution passed separately by the Annual General Meetings (AGMs) of both companies. The swap ratio of 1:0.87 was endorsed, meaning that shareholders who previously owned 100 shares of RMDC Microfinance would now receive 87 shares of the merged entity. Furthermore, the merger has obtained final permission from regulatory bodies including the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON), and the Office of the Registrar of Companies, as per the official letter received.
The import of electric vehicles in the month of Jestha saw a significant rise, with 3,800 units being imported. This increase in import numbers was observed as businesses are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to challenges in importing petroleum vehicles. The customs department provided statistics indicating that the import consisted of electric cars, vans, and jeeps. In addition, during the same month, the export amount reached Rs. 11.23 Arba.
.Ghorahi Cement Industry Limited has expressed its belief that the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) will restart the process of issuing initial public offerings (IPOs) after conducting a thorough investigation. In a press release, the company addressed the dissemination of false information aimed at tarnishing its reputation in relation to its IPO issuance. The company firmly stated its commitment to transparently addressing and clarifying any allegations made against it.
The current promoter of Himalayan Bank Limited (HBL) has initiated an auction process for 21,86,575 units of shares. This auction is exclusively available to existing promoter shareholders and commenced on the 7th of Jestha, 2080.
The auction specifically targets existing promoters, who have the opportunity to submit their bids within a period of 35 days starting from the publication date of the notice, which is also the 7th of Jestha. Shareholders interested in participating in the auction are required to submit their bids at the central office of the bank, situated in Kamaladi, Kathmandu.
In the event that no bids are received from existing founder shareholders within the designated timeframe, the shares will be subsequently auctioned to the general public. This ensures that if the existing promoters do not partake in the auction, the opportunity to acquire the shares will be extended to a broader audience.
The auction process provides a mechanism for existing promoters of Himalayan Bank Limited to potentially increase their ownership stake in the bank. Additionally, it opens up the possibility for new shareholders, including the general public, to invest in the bank and participate in its growth and development.