Everest Bank Limited (EBL) has announced a dividend proposal for its shareholders for the fiscal year 2081/82. The decision was made during the 387th meeting of the Board of Directors (BODs) held on Bhadra 19.
Dividend Proposal
The bank has recommended distributing a total dividend of 20%, comprising both cash and bonus shares. As a result, shareholders will receive a 14% cash dividend and a 6% bonus share. The proposed cash dividend also includes the tax amount payable on the bonus shares.
Key Figures
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | 2081/82 |
| Total Dividend Proposed | 20% |
| Cash Dividend | 14% |
| Bonus Shares | 6% |
| Paid-up Capital | Rs. 12.94 Arba |
| Approval Status | Subject to NRB approval and AGM endorsement |
Next Steps
The proposed dividend will only be distributed after receiving approval from the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) and subsequent endorsement in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the bank.
Dividend History of Everest Bank
| S.N. | Bonus Dividend (%) | Cash Dividend (%) | Total Dividend (%) | Announcement Date | Book Closure Date | Distribution Date | Bonus Listing Date | Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.00 | 14.00 | 20.00 | 2025-09-04 | – | – | – | 2081/2082 |
| 2 | 10.00 | 5.53 | 15.53 | 2024-09-06 | 2024-09-24 [Closed] | – | 2024-12-04 | 2080/2081 |
| 3 | 10.00 | 10.53 | 20.53 | 2023-09-13 | 2023-10-03 [Closed] | – | 2024-01-01 | 2079/2080 |
| 4 | 13.00 | 7.68 | 20.68 | 2022-11-06 | 2022-11-29 [Closed] | – | 2023-02-22 | 2078/2079 |
| 5 | 6.00 | 4.32 | 10.32 | 2021-10-29 | 2021-12-03 [Closed] | – | 2022-03-20 | 2077/2078 |
| 6 | 5.00 | 5.53 | 10.53 | 2020-11-05 | 2020-12-25 [Closed] | – | 2021-02-22 | 2076/2077 |
| 7 | 5.00 | 20.00 | 25.00 | 2020-07-29 | 2019-12-20 [Closed] | – | 2020-07-07 | 2075/2076 |
| 8 | 0.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 2018-12-02 | 2018-12-12 [Closed] | – | – | 2074/2075 |
| 9 | 33.00 | 1.74 | 34.74 | 2017-12-28 | 2017-12-28 [Closed] | – | – | 2073/2074 |
| 10 | 70.00 | 3.675 | 73.675 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-21 [Closed] | – | – | 2072/2073 |
| 11 | 30.00 | 6.57 | 36.57 | 2015-12-01 | 2015-12-01 [Closed] | – | – | 2071/2072 |
| 12 | 12.00 | 50.00 | 62.00 | 2014-09-03 | 2014-09-03 [Closed] | 2014-10-19 | – | 2070/2071 |
| 13 | 10.00 | 50.53 | 60.53 | 2013-09-18 | 2013-09-18 [Closed] | 2013-10-09 | – | 2069/2070 |
| 14 | 30.00 | 1.58 | 31.58 | 2012-10-19 | 2012-10-19 [Closed] | 2012-11-25 | – | 2068/2069 |
| 15 | 10.00 | 50.00 | 60.00 | 2011-10-17 | 2011-10-17 [Closed] | 2011-10-15 | – | 2067/2068 |
