Kutheli Bukhari Small Hydropower Limited (KBSH) has issued a formal notice confirming that the lock-in period for a large portion of its promoter, employee, and project-affected area shares will expire on 6th Shrawan, 2083, marking an important development for existing shareholders and market participants.
The announcement has been made in line with the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) regulations, which require IPO-issued shares held by promoters, employees, and local residents of project-affected areas to remain locked for a specific period to ensure stability and long-term commitment after listing.
Following the expiry date, certain restricted shares will become eligible for trading in the secondary market, potentially increasing liquidity in the stock. However, the company has clarified that shares held by Board members and senior management-level personnel will remain under lock-in restrictions even after the general expiry, as per regulatory provisions.
KBSH currently has 14,74,597 units of shares listed on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE). The shareholding structure under the lock-in category includes 10,72,434 units held by promoters, 1,34,054 units allocated to project-affected residents, and 2,680.70 units held by employees, all of which have remained restricted since the IPO allotment conducted around three years ago.
Lock-in expiry events are often closely tracked in the Nepali capital market as they can influence short-term supply and demand dynamics. An increase in freely tradable shares may create selling pressure if early investors choose to book profits, while long-term investors may treat the event as neutral if holding intentions remain unchanged.
Despite the technical unlock, market direction for KBSH will still largely depend on broader factors such as hydropower sector performance, project revenue generation, debt management, and overall investor sentiment in NEPSE.
At the time of reporting, KBSH closed at Rs. 1,506 per share on the stock market.
As the lock-in expiry date approaches, investors are expected to closely monitor trading activity to assess whether the unlocking of shares leads to increased volatility or remains largely absorbed by long-term holding behavior.
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