Things to Know Before Applying for IPO of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower (RHPL), IPO for Locals Opens from Today

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 9:06 AM on IPO/FPO News, Company Analysis,

Company Profile:

Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) was established in August 2011, as a subsidiary of Chilime Hydropower Company Limited (Chilime; ~44% stake at present, diluted after first tranche of IPO). Chilime, promoted by the NEA, owns and operates the 22.1-MW Chilime HPP and is developing hydropower projects with 270 MW capacity, through various subsidiaries, including RHCL. Around 24% stake as of now is held by the NEA, a Government of Nepal-owned company. RHCL plans to float 49% of its total issued capital to the public through a series of IPOs in various tranches (all at par) after which the promoter holding will dilute to 51%. As a part of the IPO process, the company has already issued 24% of its post IPO paid-up capital amounting to NPR 1,642 million to contributories and employees of the sole lender EPF and employees of the promoter companies. After this proposed issue to the general public (15% of issued capital), RHCL will finally issue 10% of the issued capital to the local inhabitants of the project location.

About the issue:

Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL) will be issuing its IPO to the to the project-affected locals of the Rasuwa district (Gosainkunda and Aama Chhodingmo VDCs) from Ashadh 13, and close on Ashadh 27, 2079. If not subscribed by the early closing date, the issue will close on 10 Shrawan 2079.

A total of 6,842,100 shares will be issued at a par value of Rs. 100 per share. The interested locals can place their applications for a minimum of 10 units and a maximum of 700 units.

Siddhartha Capital has been appointed as the issue manager for the IPO issuance.

After the issuance of 6,842,100 units worth Rs. 68.42 crore IPO shares to the project affected locals i.e 10% of total capital the paid up capital of the company will raise to Rs. 6.84 Arba.

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Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited
Particulars Percentage Units Amount
Total Capital 100% 68,421,000  6,842,100,000.00
Total Issue (Project-affected Locals) 10.00% 6,842,100  684,210,000.00
Issue Manager Siddhartha Capital Limited    
Issue Open Date Ashadh 13    
Issue Closing Date (earliest) Ashadh 27    
Issue Closing Date (Late) Shrawan 10    
Minimum Application 10    
Maximum Application 700    

Capital Structure:

Authorized Capital 7,00,00,00,000
Issued Capital 6,84,21,00,000
Current Paid-Up Capital 6,15,78,90,000
Capital after IPO Issuance  6,84,21,00,000

Shareholding Structure:

  Number of Shares Amount Percentage Remarks
Promoters Shareholders  34,894,710.00  3,489,471,000.00 51.00% Already issued
Employees of the company  16,421,040.00  1,642,104,000.00 24.00% Already issued
General Public  10,263,150.00  1,026,315,000.00 15.00% Already issued
Project Affected Locals 6,842,100  684,210,000.00 10.00% To be issued

Board of Directors:

Name  Position
Mr. Madhav Prasad Koirala Chairman
Mr. Chhabi Lal Gaihre CEO
Mr. Naranath Neupane Company Secretary
Mr. Prabal Adhikari Director

Project Information: 

Name of Project Rasuwagadhi Jalvidhyut Aayojana
Type of Project Run-of-River
Installed Capacity 111 MW
Electricity Generation License received Mangsir 21, 2069
Generation Valid Date Mangsir 20, 2105
RCOD Shrawan 15, 2079
Total Cost in Rs 20,65,99,43,214

Financial Statement:

Financial Highlights
Particulars Actual Estimated
2075/76 2076/77 2077/78 2078 (Q3) 2078/79 2079/80 2080/81 2081/82 2082/83
Total Paid-Up Capital ('000)  6,157,890.00  6,157,890.00  6,157,890.00  6,157,890.00  6,842,100.00  6,842,100.00  6,842,100.00  6,842,100.00  6,842,100.00
Reserve & Surplus ('000)  (128,744.00)  (201,807.00)  (231,294.00)  (259,408.00)  (265,659.00)  205,031.00  1,083,645.00  1,502,303.00  1,804,211.00
Debt   2,886,737.00  3,096,359.00  8,071,692.00  9,401,701.00  -
Revenue ('000)  -  -  -  1,473,613.00  3,293,076.00  3,390,248.00  3,491,880.00
Interest Expenses ('000)  -  -  -  485,370.00  1,249,372.00  1,101,575.00  955,107.00
Net Profit ('000)  10,462.00  (73,062.00)  (29,488.00)  (28,114.00)  (34,365.00)  470,689.00  878,614.00  1,102,869.00  1,328,222.00
Earnings per share (Rs.)  0.17  (1.19)  (0.48)  (0.50)  6.88  12.84  16.12  19.41
Net worth per share (Rs.)  97.91  96.72  96.24  95.78  96.12  103.00  115.84  121.96  126.37
Debt-Equity (times)  0.48  0.52  1.36  -00  -00  -00  -00  -00  -00
Return on Equity (%)  0.00  (0.01)  (0.00)  (0.00)  (0.01)  0.07  0.11  0.13  0.15

ICRA Rating:

ICRA Nepal has assigned an “[ICRANP] IPO Grade 4+” grading, indicating below-average fundamentals to the proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Company Limited (RHPL). Issuers with this rating are considered to have moderate risk of default regarding timely servicing of financial obligations.