NEA received a 'Double A Plus' credit rating for the second time as well

Kathmandu; Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) is all set to issue Initial Public Offering (IPO) at a premium price, while it has received ‘Double A Plus’ credit rating for its operations in Nepal. NEA has been granted a high credit rating by ICRA Nepal. This is the second year in a row it has received a ‘double A plus’ rating.

Entities holding a double A-plus rating demonstrate a strong capacity to fulfill their financial obligations promptly. Engaging in financial transactions with such entities poses a very low risk of loan repayment.

ICRA Nepal conducted a comprehensive analysis of the NEA, examining its financial standing, assets, commercial and financial risks, managerial proficiency, as well as internal and external factors influencing operational efficiency. The Authority’s credit rating is a direct result of this thorough assessment.

Following this, the NEA has formally submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Finance to initiate the issuance of the company’s shares to the general public in compliance with the Nepal Electricity Authority Act, 1984, following the completion of its third financial restructuring.

The authorized capital of the NEA stands at approximately Rs 300 billion, with plans to publicly offer 10 percent of it.

NEA intends to raise resources amounting to roughly Rs 60 billion, inclusive of premiums, through this proposed public offering.

As per the Authority’s proposal, the intention is to uphold the book value of the authority’s shares at approximately Rs 125 and to supplement this amount as a premium for the share issuance.