Barun Hydropower Declares 5 Percent Dividend, Proposes 100 Percent Right Share Issue, and Calls 23rd AGM

13th October 2026, Kathmandu

Barun Hydropower Company Limited has proposed a 5 percent total dividend for the fiscal year 2082/83.

Barun Hydropower Declares Dividend

It also announced plans to issue 100 percent right shares following its upcoming 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM).

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Dividend Structure, Right Share Issue, and AGM Agendas

The board meeting of Barun Hydropower held on Ashwin 26, 2083 finalized the dividend distribution, capital expansion plan, and the schedule for its annual general meeting.

• Existing Paid-Up Capital: Operates on a base paid-up capital of NPR 1,122,532,425.
• Total Dividend Proposed: 5 percent total dividend amounting to NPR 56,126,621.24 on the current paid-up capital.
• Bonus Share Component: 4.75 percent bonus shares worth NPR 53,320,290.18.
• Cash Dividend Component: 0.25 percent cash dividend worth NPR 2,806,331.06 for tax allocation purposes.
• Post-Bonus Capitalization: Following the distribution of 4.75 percent bonus shares, the company’s issued and paid-up capital will increase to NPR 1,175,852,715.18.
• 100 Percent Right Share Proposal: Special resolution to issue 100 percent right shares in a 1:1 ratio based on the adjusted post-bonus paid-up capital of NPR 1,175,852,715.18.
• Memorandum Amendments: Endorsement of special resolutions to amend the company’s Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association to reflect the capital increase, alongside authorizing the board of directors to make necessary adjustments required by regulatory bodies.
• Annual General Meeting Schedule: The 23rd AGM will convene on Kartik 20, 2083 (November 6, 2026), at Smart Darbar, Shankhapark, Kathmandu, starting at 9:30 AM.
• Book Closure Date: Set for Kartik 11, 2083 (October 28, 2026).
• Eligibility Criteria: Shareholders listed in NEPSE records prior to Kartik 11, 2083, are entitled to receive the dividend, participate in the AGM, and apply for the right share issue.
• Other General Agendas: Approval of the previous fiscal year’s annual and auditor reports, appointment of auditors and remuneration for FY 2083/84, and endorsement of board director appointments.

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