Bonus Shares of Samata Laghubitta (SMATA) and Goodwill Finance (GFCL) Are Now Listed in NEPSE

3,82,233.60 bonus shares of Samata Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (SMATA) are now listed in NEPSE. This is the 20% bonus shares distributed for the fiscal year 2076/77.

The 7th AGM of the company held on Poush 14 endorsed the dividend for the fiscal year 2076/77: 6.32% of the existing paid-up capital as cash dividend and 20% as bonus shares. The company's paid-up capital during dividend distribution was Rs. 19,11,16,800. Thus, the directors endorsed a cash dividend worth Rs. 1,20,70,535 and bonus shares worth Rs. 3,82,23,360.

The same bonus shares are now listed. As of writing, SMATA has an LTP of Rs. 660. After a successful merger, Samata Laghubitta (ticker SMATA) and Gharelu Laghubitta have commenced their joint operation from 2nd Baisakh. The trading of SMATA is currently halted.

Similarly, 6,72,000 bonus shares of Goodwill Finance Limited (GFCL) are also listed in NEPSE.

The 26th AGM of the company held on Poush 29 endorsed 8.4% bonus shares and 3.6% cash dividend from the paid-up capital for the fiscal year 2076/77. The paid-up capital of the company during that time was Rs. 80 crores. Thus, the cash dividend is worth Rs. 2,88,00,000 and the bonus shares are worth Rs. 6,72,00,000.

The same bonus shares are now listed in NEPSE. As of writing, the company has an LTP of Rs. 281.