Global College Group IPO: Two Companies Announce Public Issue Plan
19th March 2026, Kathmandu
The Global College Group IPO has officially taken its first major step as two prominent entities under the group, Professional Holdings Limited and Uniglobe Higher Secondary School Kathmandu Limited, announced plans to issue shares to the general public.
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This move marks a historic shift in Nepal’s capital market, as it prepares to welcome large-scale institutional players from the private education sector into the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE).
AGM and IPO Approval Mandate
Both companies have summoned their Annual General Meetings (AGM) to be held on Chaitra 28, 2082 (April 10, 2026). The primary agenda for these meetings is to secure formal shareholder approval for the Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Venue: Global College, Baneshwor, Kathmandu.
Special Agenda: To authorize the Board of Directors to initiate the listing process with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) and appoint an Issue Manager.
Once the AGM provides the green signal, the companies will proceed with the technical filings required to bring the Global College Group IPO to the retail market.
High-Yield Dividend Proposals for 2081/82
Ahead of the public listing, the group has proposed substantial dividends for its existing shareholders based on the profits from the fiscal year 2081/82. These proposals highlight the strong financial health of the educational institutions.
Professional Holdings Limited:
- Bonus Shares: 50 percent
- Cash Dividend: 2.6316 percent (primarily for tax purposes)
- Uniglobe Higher Secondary School Kathmandu Limited:
- Bonus Shares: 5 percent
- Cash Dividend: 2.2632 percent
These dividends will be finalized during the Chaitra 28 AGM, rewarding early investors before the equity base expands through the public issue.
Strategic Backing by Nepal Life Insurance
The credibility of the Global College Group IPO is significantly bolstered by a massive institutional investment made by Nepal Life Insurance Company Limited (NLIC) in Shrawan 2081. This was the first major instance of a Nepali insurance giant acquiring a significant stake in a private educational group.
Professional Holdings Investment: Nepal Life invested Rs 73.72 crore to acquire a 35.32 percent stake.
Uniglobe School Investment: Nepal Life invested Rs 60 crore to secure a 47.62 percent ownership.
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This partnership, led by Group Chairman Prof. Dr. Khagendra Prasad Ojha and Nepal Life CEO Pravin Raman Parajuli, ensures that the companies have the necessary corporate governance and financial auditing standards required for a successful public listing.
Group Profile and Market Presence
The Global College Group is one of the most recognized names in Nepal’s academic landscape. The IPO will offer investors a stake in a diversified educational portfolio that includes:
Global College of Management: Consistently ranked among the top management colleges in Nepal.
Global School of Science: A premier destination for +2 Science students.
Uniglobe School/College: Known for its high-tech infrastructure and international collaborations.
Liberty College & Global College International: Specialized in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Why the Education Sector IPO is Significant
The Global College Group IPO represents a diversification of the NEPSE, which is currently dominated by banks and hydropower companies.
Recession-Resistant Sector: Education is often considered a “defensive” sector, as demand for high-quality schooling remains stable regardless of economic fluctuations.
Institutional Maturation: Transitioning to a public limited status forces educational institutions to maintain higher transparency in their fee structures and profit reporting.
New Asset Class: For retail investors, this IPO provides a way to profit from the growing trend of premium private education in Nepal.
Conclusion
The upcoming AGM on Chaitra 28 will be a defining moment for the Global College Group IPO. With the backing of Nepal Life Insurance and a track record of high academic performance, Professional Holdings and Uniglobe are positioned to be highly sought-after stocks in the “Others” or “Investment” sector of the secondary market. Investors should keep a close watch on the SEBON approval pipeline following the conclusion of the AGM.
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