Sanigad Hydropower Limited Announces Public Capital Collection Launch for General Investors

19th May 2026, Kathmandu

Sanigad Hydropower Limited has officially published its operational timeline for the launch of its initial public offering targeted directly at general investors across Nepal. The upcoming equity issuance is scheduled to open for public subscription from Jestha 14 and will remain active for initial applications until Jestha 20, 2083 on the traditional calendar.

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This public share launch represents the final phase of the company corporate financing roadmap, following the smooth completion of its early stage equity distribution programs which were specifically tailored to support resident communities and non resident workers.

Successful Completion of the Early Phase Local and Migrant Allocations

Before opening its doors to the wider retail market, the renewable energy development firm successfully completed its first phase regulatory distribution obligations. During that initial allocation cycle, the company distributed a dedicated portion of its equity to project affected locals residing near the physical hydropower generation sites, allowing them to gain a direct financial stake in the resource development of their home region. Concurrently, a structured quota was set aside for Nepalese citizens legally employed abroad, allowing migrant laborers to securely route their hard earned remittance savings back into the industrial infrastructure of the country.

Comprehensive Structural Overview of the Total Initial Public Offering

The absolute volume of the public offering has been approved and verified by the central market regulator, the Securities Board of Nepal. The total size of the corporate issuance aggregates to 85.5 lakh ordinary shares, with each individual share certificate carrying a standard nominal face value fixed at NPR 100. During the localized initial deployment phase, the management distributed 28.5 lakh shares to the project affected locals, while an additional 5.7 lakh shares were successfully allocated to the verified non resident worker pool, clearing the path for the remaining equity blocks to be distributed.

Detailed Breakdown of the Remaining Corporate Share Structure

Following the legal deduction of the local and migrant worker units from the master equity pool, the remaining asset balance has been meticulously divided into specialized institutional and retail tranches. The allocation framework for the upcoming public launch is structured as follows:

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• A dedicated institutional block of 2.85 lakh shares has been reserved for domestic mutual fund schemes.
• An internal corporate quota of 1.71 lakh shares has been set aside for active company employees.
• A massive retail pool of 46.74 lakh shares has been unlocked exclusively for general public applicants.

This large public pool ensures that a wide demographic of ordinary citizens can actively participate in the development of the national energy network.

Application Threshold Boundaries and Retail Allocation Expectations

To maintain high accessibility and promote inclusive capital market participation, the issue managers have set flexible investment boundaries for everyday consumers. Individual retail participants can step into the subscription pool with a highly accessible minimum application size of just 10 shares, requiring a basic cash layout of NPR 1,000. On the upper end of the investment spectrum, high net worth individuals and private trading funds are permitted to apply for up to a maximum cap of 20,000 shares. Based on current market trends and the size of the public tranche, the company expects to distribute shares to approximately 4,67,400 independent applicants via the standard lottery system.

Subscription Extension Clauses and Administrative Contingency Rules

The company has integrated standard regulatory flexibility clauses into its public prospectus to manage potential shifts in investor demand. If the total public offering of 46.74 lakh shares is not fully subscribed by the primary deadline of Jestha 20, 2083, the bank collection counters and electronic portals will remain open for an extended period. Under this contingency rule, the final closing date for the capital collection window can be officially pushed back up to Jestha 28, 2083, ensuring that the company has ample opportunity to secure its target project funding.

Designated Issue Manager and Digital Application Channels

The complex logistics, financial reconciliations, and final allotment patterns for this energy sector issue are being managed by Laxmi Sunrise Capital Limited, acting as the officially appointed issue and sales manager. Interested investors can easily place their bids digitally through the centralized Mero Share mobile application and connected web portal from their homes. Alternatively, applications can be submitted physically by visiting any licensed Application Supported by Blocked Amount bank branch operating across the various provinces of Nepal.

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