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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 second working day of the week, 30th September, ended with a negative performance in Indices and a hike in Turnover from the previous working session. This information is known from DSE sources.
503 crore 90 lakh taka shares were traded on this day. 22 crore 58 lakh more tradings were done in DSE today compared to the previous workday, 29th September, Shares worth Tk 481 crores 31 lakh shares were traded last time, Sunday.
The benchmark DSEX lost 33.61 points or 5,624 The Shariah-based index DSES dropped 7.36 point or 1,263 and the blue-chip index DS30 decreased by 9.57 points or 2,053.
Of the issues traded, 72 advanced, 299 declined and 25 remained unchanged.
Shahjibazar Power Company Limited ranked top gainer on DSE, the share price increased by Tk 4.00 paisa or 9.76 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 45.00 paisa.
Dhaka Electric Supply Company Limited ranked top loser on the DSE, the share price dropped by Tk 1.80 paisa or 7.56 percent. On this day, the share was last traded at Tk 22.00 paisa.
DSE topped on trade is Pragati Life Insurance Limited 25 crore 35 lakh takas of company shares have been traded.
A total of 27 companies’ shares were traded in the Block on Dhaka Stock Exchange. A total of 1 crore 50 lakh 42 thousand 956 shares of the companies were traded. The financial value of which is 65 crore 60 lakh taka
One of the Listed companies, National Polymer Limited has recommended 10.50% Cash Dividend for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported Consolidated EPS of Tk 2.27 paisa, and Consolidated NAV per share of Tk 30.63 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 18, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 22.
The Company also discloses its financial reports for the second quarter, (April – June 24).
As per the company’s consolidated life revenue account for April to June 2024, the excess of total income over total expenses, including claims (surplus), stood at Tk 1,394.24 million. This marks a significant increase from the surplus of Tk 823.68 million during the same period in 2023.
For the first half of 2024, from January to June, the company reported a surplus of Tk 2,177.57 million, compared to Tk 1,290.39 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.
Additionally, the Life Insurance Fund balance as of June 30, 2024, reached Tk 55,188.62 million, showing a net increase of Tk 5,892.25 million from Tk 49,296.37 million on June 30, 2023.
One of the Listed companies, Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC has recommended 20% Cash dividend and 10% Cash Dividend to Sponsor Shareholder and Directors for the year ended June 30, 2024.
It has reported EPS of Tk 2.26 paisa, and NAV per share of Tk. 26.37 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company will be held on December 23, through the digital platform. The record date for this has been fixed at October 27.
