Upcoming FPO in Nepal
Here is the list of further public offerings (FPO) in Nepal that are in the SEBON’s pipeline. These companies have submitted their initial application for the FPO issue. After approval from the securities board of Nepal (SEBON), these companies can issue FPO to the public. You can also check out the list of Upcoming IPOs in Nepal.
Currently Approved FPO in Nepal in 2081
- Company – Samata Gharelu Microfinance (SAMATA)
- Total Units – 350,904.25 unit
- Open Date – 2081 Kartik 12 – 20
- Issue Manager – Muktinath Capital
Samata Gharelu Microfinance is to issue Further Public Offering (FPO) from 12th October 2024 (Kartik 12, 2081). Microfinance is going to issue 3 lakh 50 thousand 904.25 units of FPO with a price of Rs 100 per share to collect a total of Rs 35 million 90 thousand 425.
What is Further Public Offering (FPO)?
Further Public Offering is otherwise known as follow-on public offering or FPO is the issuance of shares of an already listed company. Company issues further shares to the public after the Initial Public Offering (IPO) to collect more funds. In FPO, anyone can apply for its shares. In some countries, FPO is also called secondary offerings because it occurs after primary offerings.
Why Do Companies Issue FPO?
To raise additional capital, companies have many options. Such as taking an institutional or individual loan, issuing the right share to collect additional money from existing shareholders, and collecting money from the public. Companies chose the FPO option to raise equity reducing the debt.
When Do Companies Issue FPO?
As per the rules and regulations mentioned in the Company Act 2063 (2006), companies that are listed in NEPSE must have at least a 30% stake from the general public. The rest of the 70% stake belongs to the promotors of the company. If the total stake of the general public comes down below 30%, the company must issue additional shares to maintain the public-promotor ratio to 70:30. Likewise, companies must also have a minimum of 51% stake from their promotors. If the promotor shareholding ratio comes below 51%, the company should float further issues to maintain the 51% stakeholding.
What is the Rate of FPO in Nepal?
Companies issue FPO at a premium price. i.e the general public can not buy shares at the face value of Rs. 100. The securities board of Nepal has set the guideline for price determination.
Issued FPOs in Nepal (for FY 2078/79)
- Kisan Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha
- Naya Sarathi Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha
- Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha
- Unique Nepal Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd.
- Unnati Sahakarya Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha
- Samata Gharelu Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Ltd
Also Read:
- 7 Mistakes To Avoid While Applying For IPO
- CASBA Charge of Nepali Banks
- Everything You Need to Know About Collateral
- IPO Allotment Process in Nepal