Last Day to Secure Dividends from Global IME Bank, Gurans Laghubitta, and Muktinath Agriculture Company
30th October 2025, Kathmandu
Today, Kartik 13, 2082 (October 30, 2025), marks the final trading day for investors to secure their entitlement to the proposed dividends from three prominent Nepalese companies: Global IME Bank Limited (GBIME), Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL), and Muktinath Agriculture Company Limited.
Last Day to Secure Dividends
With the book closure dates imminent, and Friday (Kartik 14) and Saturday (Kartik 15) being non-trading days, this is the last chance for share transactions to be recorded in the companies’ books, making the buyers eligible for the upcoming distributions. Understanding the specifics of each proposal and the critical role of the book closure date is paramount for investors aiming to maximize their returns.
Understanding Dividend Eligibility: The Role of Book Closure
In the Nepalese stock market, the book closure date is a critical cut-off point. It is the date on which a company finalizes its list of eligible shareholders—the shareholders of record—who will receive the proposed dividend. While the book closure date itself is set by the company, the effective last day to buy shares and receive the dividend is the last trading day before the book closure. This crucial date is also known as the ex-dividend date.
The Ex-Dividend Principle: To be registered as a shareholder by the book closure date, an investor must purchase the shares before the ex-dividend date. Since today is the final day before the book closure date for these three companies, any purchase made today or earlier will ensure the buyer is registered and entitled to the announced benefits. Conversely, an investor who buys the stock on or after the book closure date will not be eligible to receive the dividend; instead, the seller retains the right to that specific payout.
Impact on Share Price: Historically and theoretically, the share price of a stock tends to drop by approximately the amount of the dividend on the ex-dividend date, reflecting the fact that new buyers are no longer entitled to the payout. This predictable market adjustment is a standard feature of dividend distribution.
Dividend Proposals: Returns Across Diverse Sectors
These three companies, representing banking, microfinance, and the agriculture sector, are offering attractive returns that reflect their specific financial health and capital management strategies.
Global IME Bank (GBIME): Cash Payout
As one of Nepal’s largest commercial banks, Global IME Bank has demonstrated sustained financial performance by proposing an 8% cash dividend on its paid-up capital, inclusive of tax.
Shareholder Value: A cash dividend is often preferred by investors seeking immediate income and liquidity. This payout signifies the bank’s strong, consistent profitability and its commitment to directly rewarding shareholders.
AGM Approval: The proposed dividend will be tabled for final approval at the 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Kartik 26 at Nepal Pragya Pratisthan in Kathmandu.
Gurans Laghubitta (GLBSL): Focus on Capitalization
Gurans Laghubitta, operating in the crucial microfinance sector, has announced a total dividend of 15%, cleverly structured to enhance the company’s capital base while rewarding investors.
Bonus Shares for Growth: The majority of the dividend consists of 14.25% bonus shares, complemented by a 0.75% cash dividend (for tax purposes). Bonus shares are paid in the form of additional company stock, which increases the investor’s total shareholding and the company’s paid-up capital base without requiring an external capital raise. This strategy supports long-term wealth accumulation for the shareholder.
AGM Details: The dividend proposal will be approved at the 10th AGM on Kartik 23 at the Hile Kanziruwa Makalu Hotel, Dhankuta.
Muktinath Agriculture Company: Rewarding Loyalty and Raising Capital
Muktinath Agriculture Company has announced a total dividend of 8.82%, comprising 8.42% bonus shares and a 0.42% cash dividend (inclusive of tax). The company is taking a significant step further in its capital strategy.
Strategic Capital Increase: In addition to the dividend, the company has proposed issuing a 60% rights share based on the post-dividend paid-up capital. This is a common practice in Nepal where companies offer existing shareholders the first right to purchase new shares, usually at a discounted price, to raise fresh capital for expansion or operational needs.
Rights Share Process: The rights share proposal must first be approved at the 7th AGM on Kartik 21. Following the AGM approval, the company must receive final authorization from the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) before floating the rights shares to eligible investors, who are determined by a separate book closure after the dividend is approved. This demonstrates a structured effort to raise capital while prioritizing loyal, existing investors.
Investor Action and Future Outlook
Investors who wish to be eligible for these payouts must ensure that all their purchase transactions are completed and reflected in their Demat accounts by the end of trading today. For existing shareholders, verifying the accuracy of their shareholding records with their respective depositories and the company registrar is essential to prevent any discrepancy in receiving the dividend.
The proposed dividends from these three distinct sectors—a reliable commercial bank, a growing microfinance institution, and a strategically expanding agriculture company—underscore the robust and diverse investment opportunities available in the Nepalese capital market. The distributions not only provide an immediate return but also signal the companies’ stability and strategic vision for future growth.
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