Unilever Nepal announces cash dividend for shareholders

Unilever Nepal, the company with the highest share price on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), has announced a cash dividend for its shareholders based on the profits from the previous fiscal year. According to reports from Onlinekhabar and Setopati, the company’s board of directors decided to distribute a cash dividend of Rs 1,540 per share.

To facilitate the dividend distribution, the company has scheduled a book closure period from November 25 to December 9, 2026. Setopati noted that investors who remain registered as shareholders on the NEPSE by November 24, 2026, will be eligible to receive the payout. The dividend remains subject to approval by the company’s upcoming annual general meeting.

As of the close of trading on Friday, October 30, 2026, the company’s share price stood at Rs 48,001 per unit, as reported by Onlinekhabar.

Other firms’ dividend schedules

In separate market news, Artha Sansar reported on October 27 that Manjushree Finance and Barun Hydropower were closing their books on October 28, ahead of their annual general meetings and dividend distribution. October 27 was therefore the last day to be registered as a shareholder with the right to attend the meetings and receive the dividends.

Manjushree Finance has called its 19th annual general meeting for Friday, November 6, 2026. The meeting is due to consider a special proposal for a total dividend of 20 percent, made up of 5 percent in bonus shares and 15 percent in cash, which includes an amount for the tax on the bonus. It is also due to consider issuing Rs 400 million of 8.75 percent irredeemable non-cumulative preference shares, according to Artha Sansar.

Barun Hydropower has called its 23rd annual general meeting for the same day. Its meeting is due to consider a 5 percent dividend, consisting of 4.75 percent in bonus shares and 0.25 percent in cash for tax purposes, and, after the bonus shares are distributed, a 100 percent rights issue to shareholders, Artha Sansar reported.