Gurans Laghubitta Bonus Share Details 2081/82 — 14.25% Share Distribution Announced

Gurans Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (GLBSL), one of Nepal’s steadily performing microfinance institutions listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), has officially announced a 14.25% bonus share distribution for the fiscal year 2081/82, as part of its total 15% dividend package. The remaining 0.75% cash dividend has been allocated primarily for tax purposes. This announcement reflects the company’s robust financial health, disciplined management, and continuous commitment to strengthening shareholder value and capital growth.

According to the company’s notice, the Board of Directors approved the dividend proposal, which includes the 14.25% bonus share, and has forwarded it to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) for regulatory approval. Once NRB gives the green light, the dividend will be finalized at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The book closure date for this dividend has been fixed on Asadh 16, 2081 (June 30, 2024), which means shareholders holding GLBSL shares before that date are eligible for the declared bonus shares and cash dividend.

The 14.25% bonus share translates to an issuance of 14.25 new shares for every 100 shares held by existing investors. This not only increases the shareholder’s total ownership but also strengthens the company’s paid-up capital, improving its capital adequacy ratio as per NRB’s directives. This capital increment helps Gurans Laghubitta expand its lending capacity, sustain future business growth, and enhance credit accessibility to small and rural entrepreneurs — a key focus area of the company.

The bonus share announcement also demonstrates the company’s strategic approach to retaining earnings for internal capital formation rather than distributing large cash dividends. This is a common practice among microfinance institutions that aim for sustainable expansion while maintaining a solid equity foundation. The move aligns with Nepal Rastra Bank’s emphasis on strengthening the microfinance sector through better capitalization and responsible lending.

Over the years, Gurans Laghubitta has maintained a consistent record of distributing dividends, even during periods of liquidity pressure and regulatory tightening. In FY 2078/79, it distributed 16.91% bonus shares, followed by a dip to 4% in 2079/80, but now, with 14.25% in FY 2081/82, the company has once again proven its ability to rebound strongly. This dividend policy reflects both financial recovery and operational stability, ensuring long-term investor confidence.

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