Shares Worth 27.29 Million Units Set to Be Unlocked Across Six Nepalese Companies

A total of 27,291,250 shares belonging to founders and mutual funds across six companies listed on Nepal’s secondary stock market are scheduled to be released from their lock-in periods between Asoj 24 and Kartik 14. Following the expiration of these restrictions, the shares may become eligible for trading in the secondary market, subject to prevailing regulations and applicable conditions. The development could increase the supply of tradable shares and influence investor sentiment toward the companies involved. According to the available details, Sonapur Minerals and Oil Limited accounts for the largest number of shares set to be unlocked, with 18,469,500 promoter shares scheduled for release on Asoj 24. Similarly, 5,490,500 promoter shares of Upper Mailung Khola Hydropower Limited will be unlocked on Kartik 2, while 3,020,500 promoter shares of Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited are scheduled to become eligible for trading on Kartik 14. The remaining shares belong to mutual funds. Sopan Pharmaceuticals Limited will see 214,500 shares released from their lock-in period beginning Kartik 12. Meanwhile, 49,250 mutual fund shares of Kalinchowk Hydropower Limited are scheduled to be unlocked on Kartik 6, followed by 47,000 shares of Apollo Hydropower Limited on Kartik 11. Most of the shares being released are promoter holdings, while the remainder consist of mutual fund investments. Potential Impact on the Stock Market The release of these shares could increase the supply of securities available for trading, particularly if existing shareholders decide to sell their holdings. The large volume of promoter shares being unlocked at Sonapur Minerals and Oil Limited, Upper Mailung Khola Hydropower Limited, and Chirkhwa Hydropower Limited may attract particular attention from investors monitoring potential changes in market supply. However, the expiration of a lock-in period does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will immediately enter the market or that share prices will decline. The actual impact will depend on shareholders’ willingness to sell, market demand, the companies’ financial performance, prevailing share prices, trading volumes, and broader market conditions. Investors are therefore advised to look beyond the number of shares being unlocked and assess each company’s financial fundamentals, market valuation, trading activity, and overall investment outlook before making decisions.