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NRB Bank Set to Debut on DSE in ‘N’ Category from Tomorrow
NRB Bank is gearing up for its trading debut on Tuesday, February 27, listed under the “N” category on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). The trading code assigned to the company is “NRBBANK,” as announced by the Dhaka bourse.
In the initial public offering (IPO) phase, general investors were allotted 255 shares each, while non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) received 209 shares against a Tk10,000 deposit. The DSE distributed the IPO shares on a pro-rata basis.
The IPO witnessed significant oversubscription, reaching 3.61 times, according to a DSE press release. Approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for the bank’s plan to raise Tk100 crore through issuing new shares at Tk10 each was granted on November 9.
Allocating the funds raised, the bank plans to invest Tk92 crore in government securities, Tk4.17 crore in the secondary market, and Tk3.83 crore to cover IPO expenses.
As of the financial report spanning January to September 2023, NRB Bank reported a consolidated net profit after tax of Tk16 crore, with earnings per share at Tk0.27. This was a notable decrease from Tk55 crore and Tk0.94, respectively, in 2022. The net asset value per share stood at Tk12.72 as of September 30, 2023.
The bank’s non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was reported at 6.10% of the total outstanding as of September 2023, compared to 3.22% a year ago. Established in 2013, NRB Bank offers a diverse range of products and services in retail banking, SME banking, NRB banking, corporate banking, and e-banking.
Dhaka Stock Market DSE, Bourse on the last working day of the week, 25th July, ended with a hike in Indices and Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
497 crore 34 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 337 crore 97 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, July 24th, Shares worth Tk 159 crores 37 lakh shares were traded last time, Wednesday.
The benchmark DSEX increased 62.81 points or 5,413 The Shariah-based index DSES added 13.81 points or 1,183 and the blue-chip index DS30 gained by 24.25 points or 1,932.
Of the issues traded, 286 advanced, 66 declined and 40 remained unchanged.
Techno Drugs Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 3.80 paisa or 9.87 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 42.30 paisa.
Rangpur Foundry Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 5.40 paisa or 2.98 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 175.70 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Square Pharmaceuticals PLC 35 crore 9 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 28 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 82 lakh 94 thousand 29 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 21 crore 92 lakh taka
One of the listed companies, Eastland Insurance Company Limited discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
The company’s earnings per share (EPS) Tk 0.27 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year (April – June 24). EPS was Tk. 0.41 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 1.47 for the same period last year. EPS was Tk 0.80 paisa during the same period last year. NAV per share was Tk. 20.85 as of June 30, 2024.
One of the listed companies, Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
The company’s Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) Tk 1.50 paisa in Q2 of the current financial year (April – June 24). Consolidated EPS was Tk. 1.50 for January-June 2024 as against Tk. 1.47 for the same period last year. EPS was Tk 0.80 paisa during the same period last year. Consolidated NAV per share was Tk. 20.85 as of June 30, 2024.
