Arun Valley Hydropower Development (AHPC) Dividend Announcement

Arun Valley Hydropower Development Company Limited (AHPC) has proposed a total dividend of 8.42 percent for its shareholders from the profit of Fiscal Year 2081/82. The dividend structure includes 8 percent bonus shares and 0.42 percent cash dividend, which is primarily allocated for tax purposes. This mixed structure reflects the company’s intention to balance shareholder returns with the need to reinvest in future hydropower projects.

The proposed dividend is not yet final. It will require approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and formal endorsement by the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). Only after these approvals will the dividend be distributed to shareholders. At present, the book close date has not been announced. Once declared, shareholders holding shares until that date will be eligible to receive the dividend benefits.

This year’s dividend approach is consistent with the broader pattern seen in Nepal’s hydropower sector, where companies tend to prioritize bonus shares over cash dividends. Bonus shares strengthen the company’s capital base and support financing for ongoing and upcoming projects, while a small cash component ensures compliance with tax obligations. For AHPC shareholders, the focus remains on long-term growth of the company rather than immediate high cash payouts.