26th October 2025, Kathmandu
Today, Kartik 9 (October 26, 2025), marks the crucial deadline for investors to secure the proposed massive cash dividend from Unilever Nepal Limited (UNL).
Unilever Nepal’s Dividend
The company has announced a record-breaking payout, making this a pivotal day for those looking to be recorded as eligible shareholders.
Key Details of the Proposed Dividend
Unilever Nepal is renowned for its high-payout cash dividend policy, and the current proposal continues this trend, solidifying its position as one of Nepal’s premier blue-chip stocks.
Proposed Cash Dividend: Rs. 1,842 per share
Source: Profit from the fiscal year 2081/82
Significance: This proposed cash dividend (equivalent to 1,842% of the face value of Rs. 100) is one of the highest in the history of the Nepalese stock market, surpassing its previous payout of 1,714% from the prior fiscal year. This massive distribution is a hallmark of UNL’s stable, cash-rich business model, which favors distributing most of its earnings to shareholders rather than retaining them for large-scale expansion.
The Crucial Book Closure and Eligibility Date
The eligibility to receive the dividend and participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is strictly tied to the company’s book closure period.
Understanding the Deadline
The company has set its book closure from Kartik 11 to Kartik 25. As per market rules, this means that the last day to buy shares and have the transaction settled in time for your name to be registered on the company’s books is today, Kartik 9.
Last Trading Day to Secure Dividend (Record Date): The end of the trading session on Kartik 9 (Today).
Book Closure Period: Kartik 11 to Kartik 25. During this period, the company’s shareholder register is frozen, and no transfer requests are processed, ensuring a definitive list of eligible shareholders.
Investor Action: Any investor who purchases UNL shares by the close of business today will be entitled to receive the Rs. 1,842 cash dividend once it is approved at the AGM. Shares bought from Kartik 10 onwards will trade ‘ex-dividend’, meaning the seller, not the buyer, will receive the declared payout.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Details
The proposed dividend must receive final approval from the shareholders at the upcoming AGM.
AGM Number: 32nd Annual General Meeting
AGM Date: Kartik 25
Key Agenda: The primary agenda of the meeting, as confirmed by Company Secretary Govinda Bahadur Shahi, is to discuss and approve the proposed cash dividend of Rs. 1,842 per share.
The AGM also serves to approve the company’s annual financial statements for the fiscal year 2081/82, endorse the auditor’s report, and reappoint the auditor for the new fiscal year.
Market Context and Investor Takeaway
Unilever Nepal’s stock (UNL) is widely regarded as a defensive asset in the Nepalese stock market due to its stable earnings, strong brand portfolio (including household names like Lux, Sunsilk, and Surf Excel), and consistently generous dividend payouts.
The massive cash dividend reflects the company’s continued profitability in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. For long-term investors, the stock offers a high annual income stream, though its elevated market price, often trading above Rs. 45,000 per share, means the effective dividend yield (dividend divided by share price) typically hovers around 3.5% to 4%, which is still attractive for a non-volatile, stable stock in the context of the Nepalese exchange.
Investors seeking guaranteed cash returns and a stake in one of Nepal’s most financially stable companies had to complete their share purchase transaction by the end of today’s trading to ensure they are on the shareholder register before the book closure begins. This is the final opportunity to lock in the entitlement to the Rs. 1,842 per share payout for the fiscal year 2024/25.
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