Following the successful merger of Laxmi Bank Limited and Sunrise Bank Limited, a total of 21,670,237,900 shares of the newly formed entity, Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited (LSL), have been officially listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The merger, which brought together two prominent financial institutions in Nepal, Laxmi Bank Limited (LBL) and Sunrise Bank Limited (SRBL), was completed at a share swap ratio of 1:1, after receiving the necessary approval from Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central bank of Nepal.
Before the merger, Laxmi Bank Limited (LBL) had a paid-up capital of Rs. 11.55 Arba, while Sunrise Bank Limited (SRBL) had a paid-up capital of Rs. 10.11 Arba. The consolidation of these two banks resulted in a combined paid-up capital of Rs. 21.67 Arba for the newly formed Laxmi Sunrise Bank Limited. This strategic merger marks a significant step in the Nepalese banking sector, combining the strengths and resources of two major players to create a more robust and competitive entity that aims to better serve the financial needs of the country.