Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (NMLBBL) has successfully completed all necessary procedures to update its promoter to public shareholding ratio and has submitted a request to NEPSE to record the revised securities structure.
Following this modification, out of the total 13,977,643 shares listed on NEPSE, the promoter group now holds 7,196,505.74 shares, representing 51.49% of the total shares. Meanwhile, the general public’s stake has increased to 6,781,136.98 shares, constituting 48.51% of the total shareholding. This update has been recorded as per the decision made on Jestha 28, 2081.
The shareholding update comes after a significant merger between Nerude Laghubitta and Mirmire Laghubitta. The two microfinance institutions signed a merger agreement on Poush 11, 2079, with a share swap ratio of 1:1. Prior to the merger, the share capital of NLBBL and MMFDB stood at Rs. 73.20 Crores and Rs. 66.57 Crores, respectively. Post-merger, the combined share capital reached an impressive Rs. 1.39 Arba.
Following the successful merger, NLBBL and MMFDB began joint operations under the name “Nerude Mirmire Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited” on Falgun 30, 2080. This consolidation in the Nepali microfinance sector is expected to enhance operational efficiency, expand market reach, and contribute to greater financial inclusion in the country.
The increased public shareholding in NMLBBL also presents an attractive investment opportunity for Nepali investors looking to participate in the growth of the microfinance sector.