soaltee
soaltee
5. To consider and approve the Proposed issue of 10% Bonus Shares i.e. 1 (one) Bonus Share for every 10 (ten) equity
shares and an increase in the Subscribed and Paid up Capital to the extent of Bonus Shares issued to the shareholders
of the Company;
6. To consider and approve a Special Resolution to increase the Share Capital of the Company as proposed by the Board
of Directors of the Company: -
(a) To increase the Authorized Capital of the Company from Rs. 1,500,000,000 (Rupees one billion and five hundred
million only) divided into 150,000,000 number of Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company to Rs.
2,000,000,000 (Rupees two billion only) divided into 200,000,000 number of Ordinary Shares of Rs.10/- each of the
Company.
(b) To increase the Issued Capital of the Company from Rs. 10,00,000,000 (Rupees one billion) divided into 100,000,000
number of Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company to Rs. 1,500,000,000 (Rupees one billion and five
hundred million only) divided into 150,000,000 number of Ordinary Shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company;
7. To consider and approve a Special Resolution to amend the Memorandum of Association and the Articles of Association
in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors to increase in the Share Capital of the Company;
Further, to authorize the Board of Directors to make any required necessary changes / amendments or adjustments or
alter in proposed amendment as may be received the direction or advise / suggestion from the Office of the Company
Registrar or any other regulatory authorities;
(C) Others
8. Any other matters with the permission of the Chairman
By Order of the Board of Directors
Information and guidelines to be followed by the respected shareholder to attend the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Company
through the virtual medium using the Video Conferencing (Zoom) Application.
1. The participating shareholders are invited to attend the 50th Annual General Meeting to be held at Nepal Academy, Pragya Sama
Conference Hall, Kamaladi, Kathmandu through video conferencing (virtual) medium using Zoom Applications. All the shareholders
are requested to obtain the confirmation by registering their name in advance through the link provided by the company in the
respective valid official email ID of the Shareholders available in the Shareholders’ register or as may be received from the shareholder.
After registration, the participating shareholders will receive a confirmation email from the company’s system support, which will
include a link to the virtual presence/participation at the meeting along with information and the process of joining the meeting.
2. Respected Shareholder who wishes to present and participate in the discussions at the meeting in a virtual medium and wish to
express their views at the meeting should inform in advance through email at least two days before the meeting by contacting the
Company Secretary or the company’s official email ID [email protected]. The shareholders are requested to provide their name,
shareholder’s Code Number or BOID number for Demat shares, number of Shares owned, email ID of the Shareholder, and mobile
number should be made available to the company while registering as a speaker to the meeting.
3. As virtual participation in the 50th Annual General Meeting will depend on the limitations of technology, punctuality, availability,
continuity, and interruption of the Internet, the shareholders are requested to make comments within the stipulated time. The link
will be automatically disconnected if there is any technical glitch unnecessary background sound or unusual activities on the part of
the participating shareholders through the virtual medium.
4. We encourage shareholders to participate in the meeting through a laptop for a technically good experience at the virtual participation
in the 50th Annual General Meeting of the Company.
5. Respected Shareholders participating in the meeting through mobile devices or tablets or through Laptops connecting via mobile
hotspots may experience Audio/Video loss due to fluctuation/deterioration in their respective networks. It is therefore recommended
to use stable Wi-Fi and LAN connection to mitigate any kind of aforesaid glitches.
Application to appoint proxy
Date:
Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Appointment of Proxy
Sub: Representation at 50th Annual General Meeting
Dear Sirs
Applicant,
Date: ………………..
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Note: This Proxy application should be submitted to the Registered Office of the Company at Tahachal, Kathmandu before
48 hours of the Annual General Meeting.
General Rules relating to appointment of Proxy
1. Shareholders desirous to send a proxy to the meeting may appoint another shareholder to attend the Annual
General Meeting as a representative should register the completed proxy form within office hours in the
Company’s Registered Office at Tahachal, Kathmandu, at least 48 hours before the commencement of the
Annual General Meeting. In such event, the representation through the proxy shall be allowed to participate
and vote at the Annual general Meeting.
2. The proxy appointment by a private firm to represent them in the Annual General Meeting shall only be valid
if such proxy is appointed by the owner of a private firm. Such proxy appointment application should also be
accompanied by a copy of the private firm registration certificate of the shareholder. The proxy appointment
by a partnership firm to represent them in the Annual General Meeting shall only be considered valid if
such proxy is unanimously appointed and the application is duly signed by all the partners of the firm for
proxy appointment. Such appointment of the proxy application should also be accompanied by a copy of the
partnership firm registration.
3. Amongst the registered joint owners, the proxy appointed by such shareholders shall only be considered valid
if all shareholders jointly sign in the proxy appointment application form. In case of the shareholders not being
able to appoint unanimous proxy amongst them, the person whose name is on the top of list among them
in the Register Book of the shareholder of the company will be considered to legitimate to submit the proxy
application to appoint the proxy.
4. The shares owned by the minor shareholder, the guardian of such minor shareholder is authorized to appoint
the proxy if such guardian is mentioned as the authorized person of the minor shareholder in the Shareholder
Registration Book maintained by the Company, such guardian should have the right to sign the Proxy Form
which will be considered valid.
5. In case, the Company receives more than one Proxy Form appointing a person as a proxy, the Company will
treat the first application of proxy registered at its registered office, as valid and such appointed proxy shall
have the right to attend the Annual General Meeting and exercise the voting right.
6. The appointment of the proxy by the shareholder shall only be acceptable and considered to be valid only if the
signature in Proxy application Form is verified with the signature maintained in the company’s shareholders
Register Book.
7. If any shareholder desires to cancel the proxy appointed to attend the Annual General Meeting such shareholder
shall have to inform in writing the cancellation of proxy 48 hours before the commencement of Annual General
Meeting to the registered office of the Company such cancellation letter should be registered within the office
hour. A shareholder who had already appointed a proxy and is present in the Annual General Meeting can only
attend and participate in the meeting once such shareholder duly cancels earlier Proxy appointment
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Corporate Information
MANAGEMENT TEAM
CA Mr. Dinesh Bahadur Bista Executive Chairman
CA Mr. Sudarshan Chapagain Vice President
Mr. Lil Bahadur Khatri Chief of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary
Mr. Mukti Nath Shrestha Director of Finance
Mr. Chudamani Parajuli Senior Manager Administration and Public Relations
Mr. Suman Gwachha Manager Projects
HOTEL OPERATION DIVISION | THE SOALTEE KATHMANDU
Mr. Avinash Deshmukh General Manager
Mr. Rajiv Kumar Thakur EAM - Rooms Division
Mr. Harish Kumar Bhatt Director of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Khem Bahadur Poudel Director of Human Resource
Ms. Sumati Shakya Sr. Director of Meetings & Events
Mr. Narendra Neupane Financial Controller
Mr. Rupesh Shrestha Director of Learning & Development
Mr. Niranjan Ratna Shakya Cluster IT Manager
Mr. Naveen Dhakal Cluster Revenue Manager
Mr. Jeeban Kumar Rai Executive Housekeeper
Mr. Sanil Mule Front Office Manager
Mr. Nanda Kumar Bhandari Chief Engineer
Mr. Avanish K. Jain Executive Chef
Mr. Harish Thakur Food & Beverage-Manager
Mr. Sher Bahadur Chand Security Manager
INTERNAL AUDITORS
JOSHI & BHANDARY
Chartered Accountants
Kathmandu.
LEGAL ADVISORS
Mr. Komal Prakash Ghimire
Senior Advocate,
Ghimire & Company
Kathmandu.
Mr. Samir Sharma
Advocate,
S S LEGAL PVT. LTD.
Kathmandu
Mr. Mahesh K Thapa
Senior Advocate,
SINHA VERMA LAW CONCERN
Kathmandu
Mr. Shail Nath Gautam
Senior Advocate,
Mercantile Law Firm
Kathmandu
AUDITORS
J. B. RAJBHANDARY & DIBINS
Chartered Accountants
Kathmandu
SHARE REGISTRAR
NIMB Ace Capital Limited
Lazimpat, Kathmandu
BANKERS
Nabil Bank Limited
Nepal Investment Mega Bank Limited
Nepal SBI Bank Limited
Everest Bank Limited
Himalayan Bank Limited
Kathmandu
REGISTERED OFFICE
Tahachal, Kathmandu
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• Directors’ Report 2
• Auditors’ Report 32
Simplified Income Statement for the period Ended on 15 July 2024 (31 Ashadh 2081)
Rupees
Particulars Current Year Previous Year Increase/
(Decrease) %
Income
Rooms, Restaurants, Banquets & Other Services &
Other Income 2,498,418,467 2,254,626,261 10.81%
Expenditure
Employee Benefit Expenses 563,383,728 502,368,131 12.15%
Consumption of Food and Beverages 405,153,476 380,083,406 6.60%
Operating Expenses 303,460,367 285,399,823 6.33%
Depreciation and Amortization Expense 137,503,255 113,641,170 21.00%
Other Expenses 337,967,880 277,343,565 21.86%
Finance Cost 3,602,880 8,660,738 (58.40%)
Total Expenditure 1,751,071,586 1,567,496,833 11.71%
Profit/(Loss) for the year (before Taxes) 747,346,881 687,129,428 8.76%
Current Tax (137,462,999) (124,608,113) 10.32%
Deferred Tax Income/(Expense) (9,841,419) (7,541,720) 30.49%
Net Profit/(Loss) for the year 600,042,463 554,979,595 8.12%
Balance of Profit Brought Forward 1,160,362,926 827,114,838
Tax Payment of Prior Years (110,282,798) -
Issue of Bonus Share (44,238,640) (42,135,330)
Fraction of Bonus Share Recovered/(Paid) in Cash 2,887 6,344
Payment of Dividend (235,147,950) (179,602,521)
Transferred to General Reserve 1,370,738,888 1,160,362,926
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Performance Highlights
Financial Results
The major performance indicators of the Company for the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24) and comparative
figures are summarised as under:
Rupees in Million
Fiscal Year Increase /
Particulars Variance
2023/24 2022/23 (Decrease) %
Total Revenue 2,498.42 2,254.63 243.79 10.81%
Total Expenditure 1,747.47 1,558.84 188.63 12.10%
Profit from Operations 750.95 695.79 55.16 7.93%
Less: Finance Cost 3.60 8.66 (5.06) (58.43%)
Profit before Taxes 747.35 687.13 60.22 8.76%
Less: Provision for Income Tax 137.46 124.61 12.85 10.31%
Less: Deferred Tax Expenses/(Income) 9.84 7.54 2.30 30.50%
Net Profit after Taxation
600.04 554.98 45.06 8.12%
(before appropriation)
Net Profit Transfer to Reserves
600.04 554.98 45.06 8.12%
(before appropriation)
Awards and Recognition
We are delighted and honored to inform you that your hotel The Soaltee Kathmandu has been awarded with
the following Awards: -
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Your hotel, The Soaltee Kathmandu was awarded with the ‘Best Luxury Hotel in Asia’,
‘Best City Hotel in Nepal’, ‘Best Conference Venue Hotel in Nepal’, ‘Best Family Hotel in Nepal’, ‘Best
Destination Wedding Hotel in Asia’ by Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards in August 2024. The Haute
Grandeur Global Hotel Awards was established as an independent and unbiased initiative to honour the very
highest achievements from across the global hotel industry in 2014, recognising exceptional contributions by
outstanding hotels.
Your hotel, The Soaltee Kathmandu was awarded with the ‘Most Exclusive Leisure Product for MICE’ by
Business Leisure Travel MICE (BLTM) Excellence Award, held at Yashobhoomi (IIC) Dwarka, New Delhi on 31st
August 2024.
International, regional and national scenarios and their Impacts on the business
The hotel industry in Nepal faces a dynamic landscape in 2024, shaped by various international, regional, and
national factors. This section outlines specific developments and events that, while unique to the current period,
have a significant impact on the business environment of Nepal’s hospitality sector.
International Scenario
In 2024, the global hotel industry is influenced by several critical international factors. These include geopolitical
shifts, economic fluctuations, and a growing focus on sustainability, all of which play a role in shaping the travel
and tourism market worldwide.
1. Geopolitical Uncertainty:
Ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, have resulted in fluctuating
tourist flows and flight patterns. While some regions are experiencing a tourism boom, others face disruptions.
Changes in visa policies, air connectivity, and economic sanctions in certain markets can indirectly affect
tourist numbers in Nepal, particularly from Europe and North America.
2. Inflation and Global Economic Trends:
In 2024, global inflationary pressures have impacted disposable income levels, leading to changes in travel
behaviors. Many international travellers are opting for shorter trips or budget-friendly options, while luxury
travel markets remain resilient. This duality in tourist preferences necessitates adaptability within Nepal’s
hotel industry, focusing on offering both affordable and premium experiences to capture diverse segments.
3. Sustainability-Driven Travel:
The heightened global awareness around sustainability has reshaped international travel preferences.
Travelers are increasingly seeking eco-friendly destinations and accommodations that prioritize environmental
responsibility. Hotels in Nepal are expected to enhance their sustainability efforts to meet these expectations,
such as reducing carbon footprints, adopting renewable energy, and offering eco-conscious guest experiences.
4. Shifts in Major Tourism Markets:
A diversification of source markets is evident in 2024, with an increased influx of tourists from emerging
markets such as Southeast Asia and Africa. Traditional markets, like Europe and the United States, remain
significant but are increasingly complemented by newer, high-growth regions. This shift calls for hotels in
Nepal to tailor their services and marketing to cater to a more geographically diverse clientele.
Regional Scenario
The South Asian hotel industry continues to recover in 2024, driven by increasing regional cooperation,
infrastructure development, and evolving traveller preferences. These regional dynamics are reshaping the
tourism landscape and impacting hotels across Nepal.
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easier movement for business travellers and tourists alike, resulting in increased hotel bookings. This growing
connectivity positions Nepal as a regional hub for cultural tourism and adventure tourism within South Asia.
2. Growing Popularity of Regional Tourism Circuits:
Initiatives such as the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and the BIMSTEC tourism
cooperation programs have fueled interest in developing regional tourism circuits. These circuits encourage
cross-border travel between neighbouring countries. Nepal’s rich cultural heritage, trekking routes, and
religious sites are becoming integrated into broader South Asian tourism packages, contributing to higher
occupancy rates in hotels across the country.
3. Rise of Wellness and Adventure Tourism:
Adventure tourism and wellness retreats are gaining momentum in the region, driven by demand from tourists
seeking unique and rejuvenating experiences. With Nepal’s diverse landscapes and cultural offerings, hotels
are increasingly collaborating with local operators to offer curated packages that cater to wellness travellers,
trekkers, and spiritual seekers, tapping into this growing trend.
National Scenario
Within Nepal, the hotel industry in 2024 is shaped by domestic policies, infrastructure development, and evolving
tourism trends. These national factors significantly influence business operations and growth prospects.
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The hotel industry in Nepal in 2024 is subject to a range of specific and non-generic factors that have the potential
to significantly impact its performance. These events and developments underscore the need for adaptability
and strategic planning in the industry, as Nepal navigates a rapidly changing tourism landscape influenced by
international, regional, and national dynamics.
During the current fiscal year 2024/25, the hotel has posted a total revenue of Rs. 517.99 million till 30th
September 2024 (14 Ashwin 2081) against Rs. 376.08 million compared to the same period last year. The room
occupancy is 64% as compared to 50% same period last year. The Average Room Rate (ARR) and Revenue Per
Available Room (RevPAR) are Rs. 9,496 and Rs. 6,032 against Rs. 8,383 and Rs. 4,186 respectively compared to
the same period last year.
Product and Service Up-Gradation
In our continued effort to enhance guest experiences, a series of key renovation and upgrade projects have
been undertaken to ensure the property remains at the forefront of luxury hospitality. These improvements
demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of comfort and elegance. Below are the
highlights of these initiatives:
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Your Company’s “Soaltee” brand has been under the expansion of new five-star standard hotels have been in
operation under the Brand and Tradename “Soaltee Westend Resort Chitwan” in Chitwan Bharatpur, “Soaltee
Westend Itahari” in Itahari, Sunsari, “Soaltee Westend Resort Manakamana”, in Manakamana, Gorkha,
Gandaki Province and “Soaltee Westend Resort Nagarkot”, in Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Bagmati Province, Nepal.
Furthermore, two more Hotels and Resorts are under the pipeline and will be operated and managed with
Soaltee Brand.
Soaltee Westend Premier, Nepalgunj
Soaltee Westend Premier, located in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province of Nepal, is a premier luxury hotel offering a
serene and modern stay experience. The hotel features 80 well-appointed rooms, including 8 suites designed
for ultimate comfort. Guests can enjoy dining at exquisite restaurant, offering a range of local and international
cuisines. With versatile meeting rooms, the hotel is ideal for corporate events and social gatherings. Additional
amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and a full-service spa, providing guests with a
perfect blend of relaxation and luxury. The hotel is managed and operated by Soaltee Hospitality Limited under
a Trademark License Agreement, ensuring world-class standards and service.
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Resort features an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and meetings and events venue with a view of the mesmerizing
mountain range. But the real highlight is the perfect sunset views, painting the sky and mountains in golden
hues. The resort is being managed and operated under registered brands, trade names, and trademarks of
Soaltee Hospitality Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company under the arrangement of Trademarks
License Agreement between the Companies.
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SUSTAINABILITY
At The Soaltee Kathmandu, our commitment to sustainability goes beyond mere compliance; it reflects our
dedication to responsible resource use and environmental stewardship that positively impacts both the
community and the ecosystem. We believe that true luxury hospitality harmonizes with nature, and as such,
we have implemented a variety of initiatives designed to minimize our ecological footprint while enhancing guest
experiences. Our approach integrates sustainable practices into every facet of our operations, ensuring that
we contribute to the well-being of both the environment and the people who rely on it. Below, we detail our key
sustainability initiatives:
4. Waste Management:
We have initiated a comprehensive waste management program that includes waste segregation at the
source. This approach helps us understand the types and volumes of waste produced, allowing for targeted
reduction efforts. Our primary objective is to minimize food waste alongside single-use plastics. To support
this, we plan to install a compost plant within the hotel, which will process compostable materials such as
food scraps, garden waste, and paper. This facility will generate organic, chemical-free fertilizers for use in
our gardens and greenhouse, further enhancing our sustainable practices.
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5. Sustainable Garden:
We are proud to cultivate a sustainable garden on our premises, employing organic fertilizers to grow a
variety of vegetables and herbs. This initiative not only promotes local sourcing of fresh produce but also
helps us reduce the carbon footprint associated with transporting food from distant suppliers. By integrating
this garden into our kitchen operations, we enhance the quality and sustainability of the food we serve while
demonstrating our commitment to eco-friendly practices.
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The Board of Directors is pleased to inform our valuable Shareholders that our employee’s contributions to the
Company have been immense and always set a high standard for the working environment. The Board wishes to
keep on record its great appreciation that the Company has been receiving full support and cooperation during
the difficult time from each Employee of the Company.
The Board and Changes in the Board of Directors
Structure of the Board
The structure of the Board consists of nine members of the Board of Directors. However, currently, there are nine
members on the Board of Directors including one female Director and one Independent Director in compliance
with the Company Act, 2063. All the Board members are non-executive Directors except the Executive Chairman
and thus they do not take part in the day-to-day operation of the hotel. The Board of Directors are from diverse
backgrounds and possess specialization and expertise in various fields like Tourism, Trade and Commerce,
Insurance, Banking, and Industries.
The Board sets the strategic direction for the Company, reviews the hotel’s performance and approves strategic
hotel operation plans, sets quarterly and annual performance targets, quarterly operational budgets, and annual
financial statements, and provides regular guidance to the hotel and Corporate Management for achieving the
targeted goals and its objectives.
The Board exercises its authority within the framework of regulatory provisions, Companies Act, Securities
Acts and Regulations, Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and other relevant Laws and
Regulations of Nepal.
Changes in the Board of Directors
There has been no change in the composition of the Board of Directors of your company during the fiscal year
2023-24 ended on 15th July 2024, under review.
Further, Mr Deepak Raj Joshi, Independent Director of The Company has resigned from the Board of the
Company with effect from the 8th September 2024 (BS 2081 Bhadra 23) citing personal reasons.
The Board places on record its appreciation for the assistance and guidance provided by Mr Deepak Raj Joshi,
Independent Director during his tenure as Independent Director of the Company.
Meeting of the Board of Directors
The Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is conducted in accordance with the Companies Act,
2006 (with amendments) of Nepal, and the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company. The Vice
President of the company and the General Manager of The Soaltee Kathmandu (Hotel) are permanent invitees to
the performance meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company.
A total of six (6) Board Meetings were held during the fiscal year 2023/24 (2080/81). A total Rs. 1,794,132 has
been paid against Board Meeting sitting fees to the Board of Directors of the Company excluding the Executive
Chairman who does not take the meeting fee.
Board of Director’s Reaction to Remarks made, if any, in the Audit
The Auditors’ Report shows that the Company’s operation, profitability, and financial position during the fiscal
year under review were outstanding. The Management has been advised to implement recommendations and
suggestions to the observations of the Statutory Auditors to further improve the operating efficiency of the Company.
The amount Recommended for distribution as a Dividend
Taking into consideration that the company had posted a Net Profit for the fiscal year 2023/24 (2080/81) the
Board of Directors of the Company has recommended a Cash Dividend distribution at the rate of 26.84210526%
of the Subscribed and Paid-up Share Capital aggregating Rs. 249,350,730 and Bonus Shares at the rate of 10%
of Subscribed and Paid up Share Capital held in the Company.
Subsidiary company
Soaltee Hospitality Limited
Soaltee Hospitality Limited, a fully owned Subsidiary of the Company had already been in the hospitality
business.
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The Audited Financial Statements of the subsidiary Company comprising the Statement of Financial Position,
the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income as of 15th July 2024 (31st Ashadh, 2081),
and the Statement of Cash Flow for the year ended 15th July 2024 (31st Ashadh, 2081) along with the Auditors’
Report are reflected under the Consolidated Financial Statement as a part of this Annual Report 2023/24 for the
information of the shareholders in compliance with section 143 and other applicable provisions, if any, of the
Companies Act, 2063 (2006) and in accordance with Nepal Financial Reporting Standard (NFRS).
Statutory Auditors
The Statutory Auditors of the Company Messrs J. B. Rajbhandary & DiBins, Chartered Accountants, Kathmandu,
will be completing their one-year tenure with the Company at the conclusion of the ensuing 50th Annual General
Meeting of the Company.
In terms of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2063 (2006), Statutory auditors need to be rotated on completion
of three consecutive terms. The current statutory auditors, J. B. Rajbhandary & DiBins, Chartered Accountants
have completed one year and are eligible for re-appointment pursuant to subsection 3 of section 111 of the
Companies Act, 2006 (BS 2063).
Based on due consideration and recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board, respected shareholders
are requested to approve the appointment of Statutory Auditors for the Fiscal Year 2024/25 (2081/82) and fix
their remuneration.
On your behalf and on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company, we place on record our sincere appreciation
for the services rendered by M/s. J. B. Rajbhandary & DiBins, Chartered Accountants during the fiscal year
2023/24 (2080/81).
Board level Committees
The Board has delegated the authority to make decisions to Board Committees in line with the Companies
Act, 2063 (2006), other prevailing Rules and Regulations and practiced corporate governance. The major Sub
Committees of the Board are as follows: -
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is constituted in accordance with the provisions of section 164 of the Companies Act,
2063 (2006). The primary objective of the Audit Committee is to review the accounts and financial statements
of the Company and ascertain the truth of the facts mentioned in such statements, to review the internal
financial control system and risk management system, to monitor, provide effective supervision and review the
internal auditing activity, to recommend the names of auditor, fix the remuneration, terms, and conditions of
appointment of the statutory auditor and present the same in the general meeting for the ratification thereof
and to perform such other terms as prescribed by the Board of Directors in respect of the accounts, financial
management, and audit of the Company.
The Committee comprises Mr. Ravi Bhakta Shrestha (Chairman), Mr. Sashi Raj Pandey (Member), and Mr.
Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala (Member). The internal auditor reports functionally to the Audit Committee. The
Committee met five times during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
A total of Rs. 4,41,180 has been paid against Meeting sitting fees to the Members of the Audit Committee of the Company.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary of the Committee.
Casino Property Lease Committee
The Casino Property Lease Committee consists of four Board Members comprising of Mr. Dinesh Bahadur Bista,
Mr. Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala, Mr. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, and Mr. Prakash Bikram Khatri. Mr. Dinesh Bahadur
Bista is the Chairman of the Casino Property Lease Committee. The Committee reports to the Board of Directors
of the Company.
The main function of the Casino Property Lease Committee is to decide and review the Casino lease related
matters of the Company and report to the Board of Directors with its recommendations. The Committee met one
time during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
A total of Rs. 88,236 has been paid against Meeting sitting fees to the Members of the Audit Committee of the
Company.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
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The Company has not forfeited any shares during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
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Progress of transactions of the Company and its subsidiary Company in the previous fiscal
year and review of the situation existing at the end of that fiscal year.
The Company has one subsidiary Company, Soaltee Hospitality Limited, the subsidiary company. The financial
statements of the subsidiary company have been incorporated under the Consolidated Financial Statement of
the Company.
Major transactions Carried out by the Company and its subsidiary company during the fiscal
year and any material change in the Business of the company
The hospitality business as envisaged in the Memorandum of Association of the Company remained the core
business of the Company; there was no change in business activities during the year, nor was there any change
in the core objectives of the subsidiary Company.
Information furnished to the Company by its Substantial Shareholders during the Fiscal
year under Review
There has been no information received or disclosure made by the substantial shareholders of the Company to
the Company during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
Particulars of the ownership of shares taken by the directors and office-bearers of the
company during the previous fiscal year, and in the event of their involvement in share
transactions of the company, information received by the company from them about their
involvement;
To the knowledge of the Company, the Directors, and the Office Bearers of the Company had not taken any
ownership of shares or acquired or relinquished shares (sold) of the company during the period of the Fiscal Year
2080/81 (2023/24) under review.
To the knowledge of the Company, the Directors, and the Office Bearers of the Company had not been involved
in the share transactions of the Company, nor do they have any information regarding any involvement in the
share transactions of the Company’s shares in contravention of the prevailing laws of Nepal during the fiscal
year 2080/81 (2023/24).
Particulars of disclosures furnished by any Director or any of his /her close relatives
about his personal interest in any agreement connected with the company during the previous
fiscal year;
There is no such information furnished by the Directors and any of their close relatives in any agreements/contracts
related to the Company during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
In the event that the company has bought its own shares (buy-back), the reasons for such
buyback, the number and face value of such shares, and the amount paid by the company for
such buy-back;
The Company has not purchased its own shares during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24). The Company does
not have the policy to buy back its own shares.
Whether or not there is an internal control system in place, if there are any such system
details thereof;
The hotel followed the guidelines and system prescribed by the hotel manager for its Internal Control System.
The Company is also guided by detailed financial procedures for the Internal Control System. The following
Internal Control Systems are in practice in the Company:-
(a) Operation Manuals, Procedures, and Guidelines for systematic conduct of Operations of the Hotel
(b) Financial Policies and Accounting Guidelines
(c) Monthly Reporting on Internal Checks and Control System
(d) Internal Audit Unit of the hotel to exercise adequate control of financial transactions
(e) Internal Audit carried out by outside Independent Certified Auditors.
(f) Periodic review of the Internal Control System by the Management and Audit Committee
(g) Computerized system of operation for the Front Office, Reservations, Accounting, and Inventory
(h) Control Self-Assessment conducted by the hotel manager every six months.
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Particulars of the total management expenses during the previous fiscal year
Amount Rs.
Sin Particulars Increase /
This Year This Year (Decrease) %
2023/24 (2080/81) 2022/23 (2079/80)
1 Staff Expenses 563,383,728 502,368,131 12.15%
2 Operating (Management) Expenses 337,967,880 277,343,565 21.86.%
Total 901,351,608 779,711,696 15.60%
The total Management Expenses for the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24) have increased by 15.60% due to a
significant increase in the business and revenue of the Company.
A list of the members of the audit committee, remunerations, allowances, and facilities
being received by them, particulars of functions discharged by the Committee, and details of
suggestions, if any, made by that committee;
The Company has an Audit Committee comprising the following members of the Board of Directors:-
Sin Particulars Capacity / Position
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The Board of Directors is pleased to report that the Management has implemented or is in the process of
implementing most of the recommendations, and its status is found to be satisfactory.
The Committee Members are glad to report that during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24) no major issues have
been reported in the Internal Audit Reports of the Company. The Internal Control System of the Company has
been reported to be satisfactory.
The Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Audit Committee.
Payments due, if any, to the
Company from any director, managing director chief executive,
or substantial shareholder of the Company or any of their close relatives, or from any firm,
Company, or corporate body in which he/she is involved;
A sum of Rs. 44.19 million (previous year Rs. 50.44 million) is outstanding receivable to be received from Nepal
Airlines Corporation (NAC) which has corporate share ownership of the Company. The amount pertains to dues
receivables against catering to NAC on board flights by The Soaltee Gate Gourmet – Flight Catering Division of
the Company. The Company has had a business relationship with NAC for many years in the past.
Amount of Remunerations, Allowances, and Facilities paid to the Directors, the Managing
Director, the Chief Executive, and Office-bearers;
The Directors have not been paid any remuneration, allowances, and facilities except meeting fees of Rs. 25,000/-
net of taxes per sitting.
The total meeting fees paid during the financial year 2080/81(2023/24) to the Non-Executive Board of Directors
was Rs. 1,794,132.
The remuneration, allowances, and other facilities paid to the Executive Chairman, the Vice President, General
Manager, and the Managers of the Company during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24) was Rs. 162,018,738/-
(Previous fiscal year Rs. 143,646,377 /-).
The Company also provides an office car to the Executive Chairman, the Vice President, and the General
Managers with a driver, fuel, and maintenance as other facilities.
Amount of dividends remaining unclaimed by the shareholders;
The dividend yet to be collected by the Shareholders amounts to a total of Rs. 17,936,251/-(previous year Rs.
13,539,009/-) as on 15 July 2024 (31 Ashadh 2081) for the fiscal year which includes dividends not collected
from fiscal year 1992/93 to 2022/23 (2049/50 to 2079/80). Out of the above-mentioned unclaimed dividends,
Rs. 4,862,735/- (previous year Rs. 3,281,979/-) pertains to the fiscal years from 1992/93 to 2016/17 (2049/50
to 2073/74) - periods more than five years from the dates of declaration.
Under the Companies Law, the dividend not claimed/received by any shareholder even after a period of five years
from the date of the resolution adopted by the Company in its Annual General Meeting to distribute the dividend
should be deposited to the Investor Protection Fund to be established by the Government of Nepal. Therefore,
shareholders who have not yet collected their Dividends relating to the above fiscal years are requested to kindly
contact the Share Registrar of the Company, NIMB Ace Capital Market Limited, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal to
collect such unclaimed dividends.
Details of sale and purchase of properties pursuant to Section 141;
No Acquisition and Sales of properties pursuant to section 141 of the Companies Act, 2063 (2006) took place
during the Fiscal Year 2080/81 (2023/24).
Details of the transactions carried on between the associated companies pursuant to Section
175 of the Companies Act, 2063 (2006);
No transaction between associated Companies pursuant to section 175 of the Companies Act, 2063 (2006) took
place during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
Any other matters required to be set out in the report of the board of directors under the
Companies Act, 2063 (2006) and the prevailing laws of Nepal;
There are no other matters to be disclosed in the Director’s Report of the Board of Directors pursuant to the
Companies Act, 2063 (2006) and the prevailing law of Nepal during the fiscal year 2080/81 (2023/24).
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(b) Maximum, minimum and Closing price of the stocks of the corporate body during each
quarter of the preceding year along with the total volume of trading of shares and
number of days traded:-
Maximum, Minimum, and Closing price of the stocks of the Company, the total volume of transacted
shares, and the total number of transactions and days transacted during each quarter of the Fiscal year
2080/81 (2023/24) are undermentioned: -
Share Price (Rs.) 2080/81 (2023/24) The fiscal Year 2080/81 (2023/24)
Share Price
Quarters of FY (Face value of Rs. 10 for each Share) Total Number of
2080/81 (2023/24)
Trading
Maximum Minimum Closing Transactions Transacted Shares
Days
1st Quarter
506.00 390.00 393.00 61 24,253 7,450,754
(End of Ashwin 2080)
2nd Quarter
533.00 382.20 478.00 49 19,085 6,612,574
(End of Poush 2080)
3rd Quarter
494.00 426.00 439.00 58 11,017 3,516,192
(End of Chaitra 2080)
4th Quarter
470.20 416.50 442.00 61 12,937 3,763,396
(End of Ashadh 2081)
Total 229 67,292 21,342,916
(Source: Nepal Stock Exchange Ltd.)
Problems and Challenges:-
(A) Internal
The Company has got no internal problems.
(B) External
(i) Rise in cost of operation, scarcity of potable water, increasing cost of human resources, goods and
services, energy, and cost of products and services;
(ii) Over supply rooms due to new properties coming into operation, however, demand is not growing
accordingly. The gap between the supply and demand of rooms is ever widening.
(iii) Adverse effects on tourism because of unfavourable global incidents;
(iv) Political instability and disturbances, and lack of tourism infrastructures and Government policy;
(v) Natural disasters such as earthquakes, the spreading of Coronavirus Covid -19 and other catastrophes;
Strategy:
(i) Develop a customer oriented services culture – emphasis on customer care and convenience;
(ii) Increase market share by following a disciplined growth strategy;
(iii) Develop innovative products and services that attract customers and market segments;
(iv) Upgrade the infrastructures of the hotel and continue to develop products and services that reduce
the cost of funds and explore new avenues for growth and profitability;
(v) Explore the possibility of investing in or operating hotels outside Kathmandu;
(vi) Achieve service excellence and continue enhancement in products and services to exceed customer
expectations;
Corporate Governance:
Management’s initiatives towards good corporate governance:
Transparency and accountability are the two basic tenets of Corporate Governance. The Board of Directors are
committed to sound principles of Corporate Governance in the Company. The Board of Directors of the Company
are pleased to report that during the year ended 15th July 2024, the Company had complied and followed the
corporate governance, which includes: -
(a) The Company has been complying with the Acts, Directives, Guidelines, Regulations and Byelaws issued
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by the Government of Nepal, Security Board of Nepal, Nepal Stock Exchange Ltd., and CDS & Clearing Ltd.
regarding Corporate Governance.
(b) Board of Directors and its Committees’ (Audit Committee of the Board) meeting are held on a regular basis.
(d) Regular Executive Committee meetings to review the operational activities and progress in various areas
of hotel operation
(e) Adequate Internal Control System, policies, procedures, manuals of the Company and compliance with
the relevant laws
(f) The Company has an external independent Internal Auditors who carries out an internal audit for the
review, checking the compliances and internal control system, procedures and policies of the Company
and provide independent information on the internal control. The independent Internal Auditors reports
directly to the Audit Committee. The Company also has its own Internal Audit unit, which carries out
internal reviews of the hotel.
(g) Adequate compliance with the regulatory requirement of the Company to the Office of Company Registrar,
SEBON, NEPSE, CDS & Clearing, Nepal Rastra Bank, and Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation etc.
SUMMARY OF THE COMPLIANCE REPORT CONTAINING MAJOR POINTS OF REPORT UNDER CLAUSE
20(4) OF THE CORPORATE GOOD GOVERNANCE DIRECTIVES ISSUED FOR LISTED INSTITUTION, 2074
TO BE PLACED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT
The Company Secretary acts as a Compliance Officer, who oversees the overall compliance function in the
Company. For the period under review, the compliance status of the Company with respect to the Companies
Act, 2063, Securities Act, 2063, its rules, and Corporate Governance Directives issued for listed Institutions,
2074 has been found at a good level.
• The Company did not make any public offering or right issue in the FY 2080/81, hence the provisions to
be fulfilled in those respects are not applicable.
• The bonus share issued by the Company is listed with SEBON.
• The Compa ny has submitted requisite reports to the concerned regulatory bodies within the specified
timelines and in the manner as prescribed in the relevant directives, laws, rules, and regulations. The
Company has maintained proper recording of the transactions as per the prevailing laws.
• The Company has disclosed all the information with regulators which supplements and requires assessment
of the financial position of the Company.
• None of the Directors, employees, shareholders, or professional service providers to the Company or any
other person having direct or indirect contact with them has been found involved in insider trading.
• The Company has published quarterly financial statements along with the information required to be
disclosed.
• Provisions regarding the election, the nomination of directors/independent directors, and their tenure have
been found as per the provisions of prevailing laws applicable for the Company and Articles Association
and Memorandum of Association of the Company.
• Compliance with the Directions and Directives issued by the regulatory body from time to time and all the
requirements of prevailing acts and regulations including directions have duly complied.
(Note: This is only the executive summary of the report approved by the Board and Certified by the
Statuary Auditor. The detailed report will be submitted to SEBON pursuant to the Corporate Good
Governance Directives.)
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The Board of Directors wishes to express its gratitude to the respected shareholders at large for their valuable
insight, guidance, cooperation, and support through their personal inputs and their active participation in our
Annual General Meetings.
The Board of Directors places to record its sincere appreciation and gratitude for the support and cooperation
the Company has received from all our valued customers, travel agencies, airlines, vendors, consultants,
contractors, suppliers, service providers, banks, business associates, and other agencies.
The Board of Directors would like to express its gratitude to the Government of Nepal, Nepal Rastra Bank, and
other Government agencies and regulatory authorities for their support, guidance, and cooperation and look
forward to their continued support in the future.
__________________________
DINESH BAHADUR BISTA
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
UBARAJ ADHIKARI
PRAKASH BIKRAM KHATRI
SASHI RAJ PANDEY
JAYA RAJYA LAXMI SHAH
RAVI BHAKTA SHRESTHA
RAJESH KAZI SHRESTHA
NIRANJAN KUMAR TIBREWALA
DIRECTORS
Date: 29th October 2024
(13th Kartik 2081)
Place: Kathmandu
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SOALTEE
SOALTEE HOTEL
HOTEL LIMITED
LIMITED
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Financial
INANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
highlights
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The major
major performance
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the five
last years
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Rupees inINmillion
RUPEES MILLION
FINANCIAL YYEAR
FINANCIAL EAR
PARTICULARS
PARTICULARS
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22
2021/22 2020/21
2020/21 2019/20
2019/20
TOTAL
TOTAL RREVENUE
EVENUE 2,498.42
2,498.42 2,254.63
2,254.63 1,369.12
1,369.12 453.93
453.93 1,264.01
1,264.01
TOTAL
TOTAL EEXPENDITURE
XPENDITURE 1,747.47
1,747.47 1,558.84
1,558.84 1,035.41
1,035.41 626.42
626.42 1,123.51
1,123.51
PROFIT FROM
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
OPERATIONS 750.95
750.95 695.79
695.79 333.71
333.71 (172.49)
(172.49) 140.50
140.50
LESS: FINANCE COST 3.60 8.66 18.54 2.87 0.58
LESS: FINANCE COST 3.60 8.66 18.54 2.87 0.58
PROFIT BEFORE TAXES 747.35 687.13 315.17 (175.36) 139.92
PROFIT BEFORE TAXES 747.35 687.13 315.17 (175.36) 139.92
LESS: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX 137.46 124.61 - - 15.90
LESS: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX 137.46 124.61 - - 15.90
LESS: DEFERRED TAX EXPENSES/(IN-
9.84 7.54 17.93 49.57 11.98
COME)
LESS: DEFERRED TAX EXPENSES/(INCOME) 9.84 7.54 17.93 49.57 11.98
NET PROFIT
NET P AFTER
ROFIT AFTER TAXATION
TAXATION 600.04
600.04 554.98
554.98 297.24
297.24 (224.93)
(224.93) 112.04
112.04
NET TRANSFER TO RESERVES FOR THE
NET TRANSFER TO RESERVES FOR THE YEAR 600.04
600.04 554.98
554.98 297.24
297.24 (224.93)
(224.93) 112.04
112.04
YEAR
TOTAL REVENUE
2,500.00
2,000.00
RUPEES IN MILLION
1,500.00
1,000.00
500.00 G
-
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
FISCAL YEAR
22
GRAPH: PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS 50th ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 (2080/2081)
GRAPH: PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
Graph: Profit From Operations RUPEES IN MILLION G
N RUPEES IN MILLION
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
695.79 750.95
695.79 750.95
800.00
RR
800.00
UPEES
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600.00
600.00 333.71
333.71
400.00
400.00 140.50
140.50
200.00
MILLION
200.00
ILLION
--
2019/20
2019/20 2020/21
2020/21 2021/22
2021/22 2022/23
2022/23 2023/24
2023/24
(200.00)
(200.00)
(172.49)
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FISCAL YEAR
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ARTICULARS %(D (
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2022/23 2020/21
2021/22 2019/20
2020/21 V%S (LTHIS
2019/20FY 2022/23)AST FY
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 VS LAST FY
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Room Count
ROOM COUNT
285
285
285
285
285
285
161
161
260
260 2022/23)- -
RRoom
OOMRC OUNT (Rs. in millions)
evenue 591.43285 551.09285 246.99 285 57.43 161311.35 260 -
7.32%
ROOM REVENUE (RS. IN MILLIONS) 591.43 551.09 246.99 57.43 311.35 7.32%
RRoom
OOMAR EVENUE (RS. IN MILLIONS)
vailable 104,025
591.43 104,025
551.09104,355
246.99 58,60457.4394,785
311.35 7.32%-
ROOM AVAILABLE 104,025 104,025 104,355 58,604 94,785 -
SRaleable Room
OOM AVAILABLE
104,025
104,025 104,025
104,025104,355
104,355 58,60458,60494,785
94,785 --
SALEABLE ROOM 104,025 104,025 104,355 58,604 94,785 -
Room Occupied 60,524 63,290 36,982 9,736 32,088 (4.37%)
SALEABLE ROOM 104,025 104,025 104,355 58,604 94,785 -
ROOM OCCUPIED 60,524 63,290 36,982 9,736 32,088 (4.37%)
Occupancy Percentage 58.18% 60.84% 35.44% 16.61% 33.85% (2.66%)
RCCUPANCY
OOM OCCUPIED 60,524 63,290 36,982 9,736 32,088 (4.37%)
(2.66%)
AOverage PERCENTAGE
Room Rate (ARR) Rs. 58.18%
9,772 60.84%
8,707 35.44%
6,679 16.61%
5,899 33.85%
9,703 12.22%
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RUPEES
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2022/23 2023/24
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RUPEES
FISCAL YEAR
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O6,000
CCUPANCY PERCENTAGE
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3,285 IN PERCENTAGE
RUPEES
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6,000 2,367
2,367 IN PERCENTAGE
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3,285 5,899 980
PERCENTAGE IN RUPEES
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2,000
4,000
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2,367
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IN RUPEES
2,000 -- 980 58.18%
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2,000 60.84%
70.00% 2019/20
4,000
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2022/23 2023/2458.18%
PERCENTAGE
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5,899
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980
2,000
4,000
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OCCUPANCY PERCENTAGE 2,367 IN PERCENTAGE
10.00%
70.00%
O CCUPANCY PERCENTAGE60.84% 60.84%
70.00% OCCUPANCY 980
PERCENTAGE60.84% 58.18%
PERCENTAGE
2,000
0.00% - 58.18%
PERCENTAGE
0.00%
70.00% 58.18%
PERCENTAGE
60.00% 2019/20
60.00%
2019/20 2020/21
2020/21 2021/22
2021/22 2022/23
60.84% 2023/24
2022/23 2023/24
70.00% 2019/20 2020/21ISCAL Y2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
58.18%
- F ISCAL YFEAR A R R (ARR)
PERCENTAGE
50.00%
60.00% 2019/20 2020/21 2021/2235.44% 2022/23 2023/24
GRAPH – R
50.00% 33.85%
OOM REVENUE 33.85%FISCAL YEAR
60.00% 35.44%
AVERAGE ROOM RATE (ARR)
35.44%
O40.00%
GRAPH –40.00%
CCUPANCY PERCENTAGE
33.85%
GRAPH – R OOM REVENUE
50.00%
40.00%
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30.00% 33.85% 35.44% IN PIN MILLION
ERCENTAGE
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O CCUPANCY PERCENTAGE
30.00% 33.85% 16.61% R UPEES IN MILLION
30.00%
40.00%
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16.61%
OOM R EVENUE
OCCUPANCY PERCENTAGE551.09
I N PERCENTAGE
591.43
30.00%
20.00%
30.00%
600.00 ROOM REVENUE
16.61% 591.43
10.00%
10.00%
20.00%
10.00%
O CCUPANCY PERCENTAGE551.09
RUPEES
600.00
500.00 60.84%
70.00%
0.00% 58.18%
PERCENTAGE
10.00%
0.00%
10.00%
RUPEES
0.00% 311.35
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 60.84%
2022/23 2023/24
70.00%
400.00
500.00
60.00% 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
58.18%
PERCENTAGE
60.00%
300.00
50.00% 2019/20 311.35
2019/20 2020/21
FISCAL Y2021/22
EAR 2022/23 2023/24
400.00 2020/21
FISCAL Y2021/22
EAR 35.44% 2022/23 2023/24
GGGRAPH––
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RAPH –RR
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200.00
OOM
OOM RRR evenue 33.85%
EVENUE
EVENUE FISCAL YEAR 246.99
IN MILLION
40.00%
300.00 57.43 35.44%
GRAPH
G RAPH – –RROOM R
OOM REVENUE
EVENUE 33.85%
RRUPEES
40.00%
100.00 UPEESIN INMILLION
MILLION
GRAPH – R 30.00%
OOM
200.00 REVENUE
16.61% R UPEES IN MILLION
30.00%
- 57.43
RROOM RREVENUE 591.43
20.00% OOM
16.61% EVENUE2022/23 551.09
RUPEES591.43IN MILLION
100.00 2019/20 R
2020/21 R
2021/22 551.09 2023/24
20.00%
600.00
10.00%
600.00
R
FR
OOM REVENUE
OOM
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EVENUE
551.09
591.43
591.43
600.00 - OOM REVENUE 551.09 591.43
RUPEES
10.00%
600.00 551.09
RUPEES IN MILLION
500.00
0.00% 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
RUPEES
500.00
600.00
500.00
RUPEES
0.00% 311.35
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
400.00
500.00 311.35 FISCAL YEAR
RUPEES
400.00 311.35
2019/20 2020/21
400.00
500.00 FISCAL Y2021/22
246.99
EAR 2022/23 2023/24
ININ
400.00 246.99
MILLION
GRAPH –200.00
ROOM REVENUE
ININMILLION
300.00
GRAPH –200.00
R OOM REVENUE 57.43 246.99
200.00
300.00
100.00 57.43
57.43 RUPEES IN MILLION
RUPEES IN MILLION
MILLION
100.00
200.00
100.00
200.00 57.43
-
100.00
-
2019/20 2020/21RROOM
57.43 OOM RREVENUE
EVENUE2022/23
2021/22
591.43
591.43
2023/24
100.00- 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 551.09
2022/23 2023/24
551.09
600.00
600.00 2019/20 FISCAL
F ISCAL YEAR
2020/21 2021/22
YEAR 2022/23 2023/24
--
RRUPEES
500.00
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 2019/20 2020/21F ISCAL Y EAR
2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
500.00 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
UPEES IN
400.00
The following are the comparative
311.35
311.35 FISCAL
F
figures which
ISCAL Y YEAR
EAR
highlight the Company's performance for last five years: -
24 400.00
246.99
246.99
RUPEES IN MILLION
IN MILL
300.00
300.00
INCREASE /
MILL
The following are the comparative figures which highlight the Company's performance for last five years: -
RUPEES IN MILLION
50th ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 (2080/2081)
INCREASE /
(DECREASE) FINANCIAL YEAR
PARTICULARS % (THIS FY
financial highlights 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 VS LAST FY
2022/23)
The
S following
HARE C are
APITAL the
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
comparative figures which
928.95 highlight
884.72 the Company's
842.58 performance
842.58 for last
842.58 five years: -
5.00%
FIXED ASSETS GROSS BLOCK 3,789.47 3,281.28 2,909.57 2,826.83 2,722.99 15.49%
The following
TOTAL are the comparative figures
REVENUE which highlight
2,498.42 2,254.63the 1,369.12
Company's performance
453.93
Rupees
for last
1,264.01
in million
five years: -
10.81%
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS 750.95 695.79 333.71 (172.49) R140.50 7.93%
UPEES INIncrease
MILLION /
NETfollowing
PROFIT/ (L ) comparative figures
600.04 Financial
554.98 the 297.24Year (224.93) 112.04 8.12%
The OSSthe
are which highlight Company's performance for last five I(D
years: - /
NCREASE
ecrease ) FINANCIAL YEAR (DECREASE)
Particulars % (this FY
PARTICULARS
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS SHARE CAPITAL2022/23 RUPEES IN% MILLION
(THIS FY
2023/24 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20 VINCREASE
s Last FY
/
2023/24 2022/23 FINANCIAL
2021/22 V LAST FY
YEAR2020/21 2019/20
RUPEES IN(DS
MILLION
2022/23)
ECREASE)
2022/23)
SShare PARTICULARS % (THIS FY
HAREC 928.95 884.72 842.58 842.58 842.58 5.00%
Capital
APITAL
2023/24 SHARE
928.95 CAPITAL
884.72
2022/23
842.58
2021/22
842.58
2020/21
842.58
2019/20
5.00%
VS LAST FY
Fixed
IXED A SSETSGG
Assets ross
ROSS BB
lock
LOCK 3,789.47 3,281.28
3,789.47 3,281.28 2,909.57
2,909.57 2,826.83
2,826.83928.95
2,722.99 2022/23)
2,722.99 15.49%
15.49%
S
Total
OTALR
HARE 940.00
C
Revenue
APITAL
EVENUE 928.95
2,498.42 884.72
2,498.42 2,254.63 842.58
2,254.63 1,369.12
1,369.12 842.58 842.58
453.93 1,264.01
453.93 1,264.01 5.00%
10.81%
10.81%
RUPEES IN MILLION
FINANCIAL 920.00
HIGHLIGHTS
PFrofit
IXED A
ROFIT SSETSOG
FROM
from
ROSS BLOCK
Operations
PERATIONS 3,789.47
750.95
750.95 3,281.28
695.79
695.79 2,909.57
884.72 2,826.83
333.71
333.71 (172.49) 2,722.99
(172.49) 140.50
140.50 15.49%
7.93%
7.93%
T OTAL 900.00
R EVENUE 2,498.42 2,254.63 1,369.12 453.93 1,264.01 10.81%
Net
N
The PProfit
ETfollowing
ROFIT //(L(L OSS
are
oss ) comparative figures
)the 600.04
600.04 554.98
which highlight 297.24
554.98the Company's (224.93)
297.24 performance
(224.93) 112.04
112.04
for 8.12%
8.12%
last five years: -
PROFIT880.00
FROM OPERATIONS
842.58 750.95
842.58 695.79
842.58 333.71 (172.49) 140.50 7.93%
GNRAPH
raph ::860.00
ET PROFITFINANCIAL
F inancial highlightsSS
/ (LOSS) HIGHLIGHTS HARE
hare CC
600.04
apital 554.98
APITAL 297.24 (224.93) R112.04
UPEES IN MILLION8.12%
840.00 INCREASE /
FINANCIAL YEAR RUPEES IN(DMILLION
ECREASE)
GRAPH820.00 : FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS SHARE CAPITAL
PARTICULARS % (THIS FY
800.00
2023/24SHARE CAPITAL
2022/23 2021/22 2020/21
RUPEES INVSMILLION
2019/20 LAST FY
780.00 928.95 2022/23)
SHARE940.00CAPITAL 2019/20 2020/21 SHARE
928.95 CAPITAL
2021/22
884.72 2022/23 842.58
842.58 2023/24842.58 5.00%
928.95
RUPEES
920.00
FIXED A940.00
SSETS GROSS BLOCK 3,789.47 3,281.28
FISCAL 2,909.57
YEAR884.72 2,826.83 2,722.99 15.49%
TOTAL 900.00
RUPEES
R920.00
EVENUE 2,498.42 2,254.63 1,369.12 453.93 1,264.01 10.81%
880.00 884.72
GRAPH:900.00
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS842.58 750.95
842.58 695.79
842.58 333.71 (172.49) 140.50 7.93%
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – FIXED ASSETS GROSS BLOCK
IN M
NET PROFIT860.00
880.00
/ (LOSS) 600.04 554.98 297.24 (224.93) 112.04 IN MILLION
8.12%
842.58 842.58 842.58 RUPEES
840.00
IN ILLION
860.00
GRAPH820.00 :840.00
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS SHARE CAPITAL GROSS BLOCK
MILLION
800.00
820.00 RUPEES IN MILLION
3,789.47
780.00
800.00
4,000.00 3,281.28
780.00 2019/20 2020/21 SHARE CAPITAL
2021/22
2,909.57 2022/23 2023/24
3,500.00 2,826.83 928.95
2,722.99
RUPEES IN MILLION
2019/20 2021/22
FISCAL YEAR
2,826.83 2022/23 2023/24
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS2,722.99
3,000.00 – TOTAL EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION BREAK UP
3,000.00
The following FISCAL
are the break up for Total Expenses made: - YEAR
2,500.00 2,500.00
2,000.00 CURRENT YEAR (2023/24)
2,000.00
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – FIXED ASSETS GROSS BLOCK
PARTICULARS
1,500.00
1,500.00 RUPEES PERCENTAGE (%)
IN
RUPEES
MILLION
IN MILLION
IN BREAK UP
1,000.00
1,000.00
SALARY,500.00
500.00 ROSS
ALLOWANCES, WAGES & OTHER EMPLOYEES RELATEDLOCK
EXPENSES G B 563.38 29.83%
0.00
0.00
CONSUMPTION OF FOOD, PROVISIONS AND BEVERAGES 3,789.47
405.15 21.45%
4,000.00 2019/20
2019/20 2020/21
2020/21 2021/22
2021/22 2022/23
2022/23 2023/24
2023/24
3,281.28 303.46
OPERATING EXPENSES 16.07%
3,500.00 FISCAL 2,909.57
YEAR
2,722.99 F ISCAL Y
2,826.83 EAR
RUPEES IN MIL
OSperating
ALARY, AE xpenses
LLOWANCES , WAGES & OTHER EMPLOYEES RELATED EXPENSES 303.46
563.38 16.07%
29.83%
FO PERATING EXPENSES
inance Cost
303.46
3.60 16.07%
0.19%
OTHER EXPENSES 337.97 17.90%
Depreciation & Amortization 137.50 7.28%
FINANCE COST 3.60 0.19%
PD
rovision for Taxation
EPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
137.46
137.50
7.28%
7.28%
TPotal Expenditure
ROVISION FOR TAXATION 1,888.53
137.46 100.00%
7.28%
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,888.53 100.00%
Graph: Financial highlights –Distribution Break up of Total Expenses
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS –DISTRIBUTION BREAK UP OF TOTAL EXPENSES
IN PERCENTAGE
TOTAL EXPENDITURE DISTRIBUTION
[CATEGORY NAME]
PROVISION FOR TAXATION
7.28%
BREAK UP
DEPRECIATION & AMORTIZATION
[CATEGORY NAME] SALARY, ALLOWANCES,
7.28% WAGES & OTHER EMPLOYEES
[CATEGORY NAME]
RELATED EXPENSES
29.83%
Finance
FINANCE CCost
OST
0.19%
OTHER EXPENSES
17.90%
The following are the comparative figures for major Financial Indicators which show
FINANCIAL YEARthe performance of the
Company for lastPfive
ARTICULARS
years: -
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
DEBT EQUITY RATIO 0.01 0.01 F INANCIAL
0.04YEAR 0.07 0.01
PARTICULARS
RETURN ON EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS FUND 2023/24
0.25 2022/23
0.26 2021/22
0.17 2020/21
(0.16) 2019/20
0.07
D E R
EARNINGS PER SHARE (RS)
EBT QUITY ATIO
0.01 0.01 0.04 0.07 0.01
6.46 6.27 3.53 (2.67) 1.33 CONSUMPTION OF FOOD,
NRET
ETURN EQUITY
ONPER
WORTH SHAREHOLDERS
SHARE (RS) FUND [CATEGORY NAME]
PROVISIONS AND BEVERAGES
0.25
25.48 0.26
23.81 0.17
20.52 (0.16)
17.00 21.45% 19.67 0.07
GEROSS PERVALUE
ASSETS
ARNINGS SHAREPER
(RSSHARE
) (RS) 33.92
6.46 31.96
6.27 29.07
3.53 26.06
(2.67) 29.83
1.33
[CATEGORY NAME]
OPERATING EXPENSES
MNARKET VALUE
ET WORTH PSHARE
ER SHARE
16.07%
PER (RS) 25.48
442.00 23.81
485.00 20.52
202.50 17.00
262.00 19.67
154.00
(SHARE OF RS.10 EACH)
GROSS ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE (RS)
PRICE EARNINGS RATIO (TIMES) FISCAL YEAR33.92
2023/24
31.96 29.07 26.06 29.83
68.43 77.32 57.40 (98.14) 115.81
MARKET VALUE PER SHARE
CURRENT RATIO 442.00
1.07 485.00
1.11 202.50
0.90 262.00
0.62 154.00
1.33
(SHARE OF RS.10 EACH)
DPEBTS /CAPITAL EMPLOYED RATIO (TIMES)
RICE EARNINGS RATIO (TIMES) 0.34 0.44 3.51 6.26 0.23
68.43 77.32 57.40 (98.14) 115.81
26
C URRENT RATIO
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS - LIQUIDITY AND CASH1.07 1.11
POSITION: C 0.90
URRENT RATIO 0.62 1.33
DEBTS/CAPITAL EMPLOYED RATIO (TIMES) 0.34 0.44 3.51 6.26 IN TIMES
0.23
The following are the comparative figures for major Financial Indicators which show the performance of the
MAJOR FINANCIAL
Company INDICATORS
for last five years: -
17.90%
The following are the comparative figures for major Financial Indicators which show
FINANCIAL YEARthe performance of the
Company for lastPfive ARTICULARS
years: -
2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
50 th
ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 (2080/2081)
DEBT EQUITY RATIO 0.01 0.01 FINANCIAL
0.04YEAR 0.07 0.01
PARTICULARS
MAJOR FINANCIAL INDICATORS
MAJOR
RETURN ONFINANCIAL INDICATORS
EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS FUND 2023/24
0.25 2022/23
0.26 2021/22
0.17 2020/21
(0.16) 2019/20
0.07
The following are the comparative figures for major Financial Indicators which show the performance of the
D
EARNINGSE R
PERlast
SHARE
the(R S)
EBT QUITY ATIO
MAJOR
Company
The FINANCIAL
for
following are five INDICATORS
years: -
comparative 0.01
6.46
figures for major Financial 0.01 which
6.27
Indicators 0.04
3.53 0.07
show the(2.67)
performance 0.01
1.33
of the
R
N
Company
ETURN
ET WORTHfor
ON Elast
PER SHARES
five
QUITY (R S) -
years:
HAREHOLDERS FUND
0.25 Indicators
25.48
The following are the comparative figures for major Financial 0.26 which
23.81 0.17
20.52 (0.16)
show the 17.00
performance 0.07
19.67
of the
FINANCIAL YEAR
Company for Pfive
ARTICULARS
GEROSS
ARNINGS PERlast
ASSETS SHARE
VALUE years:
(R
PER ) - (RS)
SSHARE 33.92 31.96
6.46 2022/23
Financial Year
29.07
6.27 2021/22 26.06
3.53 2020/21 29.83
(2.67) 2019/20
1.33
Particulars 2023/24
M ARKET VALUE PSHARE
ER SHARE 2023/24 2022/23 2021/22 2020/21 2019/20
DNEBT EQUITY
ET WORTH RATIO
PER (RS) 25.48
0.01 0.01 FINANCIAL
23.81 YEAR
20.52
0.04 17.00
0.07 19.67
0.01
D(Sebt Equity
HARE OF RS R.10 PARTICULARS
atioEACH ) 442.00
0.01 485.000.01 202.50
0.04 262.00
0.07 154.00
0.01
RGETURN ON EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS FUND
ROSS ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE (RS) 2023/24
0.25 2022/23
0.26 2021/22
0.17 2020/21
(0.16) 2019/20
0.07
RPeturn
RICE Eon Equity
ARNINGS RSATIO (TIMES) Fund
hareholders 33.92
0.25 31.96
0.26 29.07
0.17 26.06
(0.16) 29.83
0.07
DARNINGS
EM EBT EQUITY
P ER RS HARE (RS)
ATIO 68.43 77.32 57.40 (98.14) 115.81
ARKET V ALUE P
Earnings Per Share (Rs)ER S HARE 0.01
6.46
6.46 0.01
6.27
6.27 0.04
3.53
3.53 0.07
(2.67)
(2.67) 0.01
1.33
1.33
CRURRENT RATIO
ESQUITY S(R FUND 442.00
1.07 485.00
1.11 202.50
0.90 262.00
[CATEGORY
0.62 154.00
NAME]
1.33
NN(SETURN
etHARE
ET
worth
ONR
OF
WORTH PER
per .10
shareEACH
SHARE (R
s) )S)
HAREHOLDERS
0.25
25.48
25.48 0.26
23.81
23.81 0.17
20.52
20.52 (0.16)
17.00
17.00 0.07
19.67
21.45% 19.67
D
GP
EEBTS /C
E APITAL
PER SEHARE
RMPLOYED ) RATIO
(TSSHARE
(R ) s(R(TIMES) 0.34 0.44 3.51 6.26 0.23
G RICE
ROSS
ARNINGS
ross ARNINGS
ASSETS
assets VALUE
value ATIO
PER
per
[CATEGORY NAME]
IMES
share (R ) S) 33.92
33.92
68.43
6.46 31.96
31.96
77.32
6.27 29.07
29.07
57.40
3.53 26.06
26.06
(98.14)
(2.67) 29.83
29.83
115.81
1.33
M
MC ARKET
Narket V
Value
ALUE P
Per
ER S
16.07%
Share
HARE
(RS)
ET WORTH
URRENT RATIO
PER SHARE
25.48
442.00
1.07
442.00 23.81
485.00
1.11
485.00 20.52
202.50
0.90
202.50 17.00
262.00
0.62
262.00 19.67
154.00
1.33
154.00
G(S
(Share :of
RAPH
HARE OF
RRsS.10
.10each
FINANCIAL ))
HIGHLIGHTS
EACH - LIQUIDITY AND CASH POSITION :C URRENT RATIO
G
D ROSS ASSETS VALUE PER SHARE (RS)
/C E R (T F) ISCAL Y EAR 2023/24
33.92 31.96 29.07 26.06
EBTS
PPrice
APITAL MPLOYED
RICE EARNINGS RATIO (TIMES)
Earnings Ratio (Times)
MARKET VALUE PER SHARE
ATIO IMES
0.34
68.43
68.43 0.44
77.32
77.32 3.51
57.40
57.40 6.26
(98.14)
(98.14) T29.83
IN115.81
0.23
IMES
115.81
CC(S
URRENTRR
urrent
HARE OF
ATIO
atio
RS.10 EACH) 1.07
442.00
1.07 1.11
485.00
1.11 0.90
202.50
0.90 0.62
262.00
0.62 1.33
154.00
1.33
G
DD RAPH
EBTS
Pebts
RICE
: ARNINGS
/C
/C FINANCIAL
APITAL
Eapital EE R
HIGHLIGHTS
ATIO (TR
MPLOYED
mployed RATIO
atio
1.33
IMES
(T-IMES
) (Times
L) IQUIDITY
) AND CASH
URRENT POSITION
0.34
0.34
68.43
ATIO
77.32
C
:0.44
C URRENT RATIO
0.44 3.51
3.51
57.40
R 6.26
6.26
(98.14)
0.23
0.23
115.81
IN TIMES
CURRENT
G 1.40
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Current Ratio
CURRENT
raph RATIO
financial
GRAPH HIGHLIGHTS - LIQUIDITY AND CASH1.07
POSITION 1.11
:C 0.90
1.11
RATIO 0.62
1.07
1.33
DEBTS/CAPITAL EMPLOYED RATIO (TIMES)
1.20
1.33
CURRENT
0.34 RATIO
0.90
0.44 3.51 6.26 IN TIMES
0.23
1.00
CURRENT
1.20
1.40
1.11
URRENT
1.40
TIMES
0.80 1.07
ATIO
RATIO
0.60
1.20
-
0.60 0.90
1.00
0.40
) (TIMES
0.20
TIMES
0.20
ATIO)) (TIMES)
0.60
--
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – DEBTS / TOTAL CAPITAL RATIO
0.40 2019/20
2019/20 2020/21
2020/21 2021/22
2021/22 2022/23
2022/23 2023/24 IN TIMES
2023/24
0.20 F ISCAL Y
FISCAL YEAR
EAR
OTAL
4.00
8.00
TIMERT
- 6.26 3.51
2.00
4.00 0.44
6.00 2019/20
0.23 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
0.34
FISCAL Y3.51
ATIO
- EAR
IME TIME
2.00
4.00 0.44
0.23
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 0.34
2023/24
FISCAL YEAR
-
2.00 0.44
0.23 0.34
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
- FISCAL YEAR
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
FISCAL YEAR
27
50th ANNUAL REPORT 2023/2024 (2080/2081)
GGraph: :financial
RAPH FINANCIAL highlights –P
HIGHLIGHTS – rice E
PRICE arningsRR
EARNINGS ATIO
atio
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – PRICE EARNINGS RATIO
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – PRICE EARNINGS RATIO
IN TIMES
IN TIMES
IN TIMES
PRICE EARNING RATIO (TIMES)
150.00 115.81 PRICE EARNING RATIO (TIMES)
115.81
PRICE EARNING RATIO (TIMES)
150.00 77.32
150.00 115.81 68.43
100.00 57.40 77.32
100.00 57.40 77.32 68.43
TIMES
50.00
TIMES
50.00
50.00
-
-
- 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
(50.00) 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
(50.00)
(50.00)
(100.00)
(100.00)
(100.00) (98.14)
(98.14)
(98.14)
FISCAL Y
FISCAL YEAR
EAR PRICE E
PRICE ARNING R
EARNING (TIMES
ATIO (T
RATIO IMES))
FISCAL YEAR PRICE EARNING RATIO (TIMES)
GGraph: :financial
RAPH FINANCIAL highlights –E
HIGHLIGHTS – arnings PPER
EARNINGS erSS
HARE
hare
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – EARNINGS PER SHARE
IIN RUPEES
N RUPEES
E
E ARNING P ER S (RS))
ARNING P ER S
HARE (R
EARNING PER SHARE
HARE (RSS)
8.00 6.27 6.46
8.00 6.27
6.27 6.46
6.46
8.00
6.00
6.00 3.53
RR
6.00 3.53
R
UPEES
4.00
UPEES
1.33
UPEES
4.00 1.33
2.00
2.00
-
-- 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
(2.00) 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
(2.00) 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
(2.00) (2.67)
(4.00)
(4.00) (2.67)
(4.00) (2.67)
FIISCAL YEAR EARNING PER SHARE (RS)
FIISCAL YEAR EARNING PER SHARE (RS)
FIISCAL YEAR EARNING PER SHARE (RS)
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – NET WORTH PER SHARE
GGraph: :financial
RAPH HIGHLIGHTS – N
FINANCIAL highlights NET WORTH
et W orthPP
ER Share
erSHARE
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – NET WORTH PER SHARE IN RUPEES
IN RUPEES
NET WORTH PER SHARE (RS) IN RUPEES
NET WORTH PER SHARE (RS)
30.00
30.00
NET WORTH PER SHARE23.81
(RS) 25.48
25.48
19.67 20.52 23.81
25.00
30.00 25.48
25.00 19.67 17.00 20.52 23.81
RR
17.00
UPEES
20.00
17.00
RUPEES
15.00
20.00
15.00
10.00
15.00
10.00
5.00
5.00
10.00
-
-
5.00 2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22
FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 2023/24
NET WORTH PER SHARE…
- FISCAL YEAR NET WORTH PER SHARE…
Financial Highlights - Gearing Ratio, Current Assets, Liabilities and Capital Employed
The Debts and total capital employed in the Company for last five years are enlisted below with a comparison on
FINANCIAL
current Hwhich
ratio IGHLIGHTS - GEARING RATIO, CURRENT ASSETS, LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL EMPLOYED
shows the Company's ability to meet its current obligations: -
The Debts and total capital employed in the Company for last five years are enlisted below with a comparison
on current ratio which shows the Company's ability to meet its current obligations: - Rupees in million
RUPEES IN MILLION
FINANCIAL YEAR
Particulars
PARTICULARS 2023/24 2022/23 FINANCIAL
2021/22 YEAR
2020/21 2019/20
Current Assets 2023/24
564.02 2022/23
538.97 2021/22
445.74 2020/21
349.00 2019/20
591.47
CURRENT ASSETS 564.02 538.97 445.74 349.00 591.47
Current Liability 525.67 485.78 496.42 561.36 443.41
CURRENT LIABILITY 525.67 485.78 496.42 561.36 443.41
D
Debts
EBTS 8.00
8.00 9.24
9.24 62.99
62.99 95.70
95.70 3.82
3.82
TTotal Equity
OTAL EQUITY
2,366.82
2,366.82 2,106.41
2,106.41 1,729.32
1,729.32 1,432.24
1,432.24 1,657.18
1,657.18
C apital Employed (CE)
CAPITAL EMPLOYED (CE) 2,374.81
2,374.81
2,115.65
2,115.65
1,792.32
1,792.32
1,527.95
1,527.95
1,661.00
1,661.00
(S HAREC
(Share Capital
APITAL+ +RR
eserves +D
ESERVES + ebts
DEBTS) )
Graph:: FINANCIAL
GRAPH highlights --CC
financial HIGHLIGHTS urrentAA
URRENT ssetsAND
SSETS CurrentLIABILITIES
andCURRENT Liabilities
RUPEES IN MILLION
400.00 349.00
300.00
200.00
100.00
-
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
CURRENT ASSETS
FISCAL YEAR
CURRENT LIABILITY
GRAPH: FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – TOTAL CAPITAL EMPLOYED (SHARE CAPITAL, RESERVE & DEBTS)
Graph: – Total
TOTAL
financial highlights Capital
CAPITAL Employed
EMPLOYED (Share, C
(CAPITAL Rapital
ESERVE,R DEBTS)& Debts)
&eserve
RUPEES IN 2,374.81
2,366.82 MILLION
2,500
2,115.65
TOTAL CAPITAL EMPLOYED (CAPITAL, RESERVE
2,106.41
& DEBTS)
RUPEES IN MILLION
1,432.24
1,500
2,000 1,729.32 1,792.32
1,657.18 1,661.00
1,527.95
1,432.24
1,500
1,000
1,000
500
500 95.70 62.99
3.82 95.70 62.99 9.24 8.00
3.82 9.24 8.00
-
-
2019/20
2019/20 2020/21
2020/21 2021/22
2021/22 2022/23
2022/23 2023/24
2023/24
F
FISCAL YEAR
ISCAL YEAR
DEBT EQUITY CAPITAL EMPLOYED (CE)
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Maximum, Minimum and Closing price of the stocks of the Company, Total volume of transacted shares,
Total number of transactions and Trading days during each quarter of the financial year are: -
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Maximum, Minimum and Closing price of the stocks of the Company, Total volume of
transacted shares, Total number of transactions and Trading days during each quarter
of the financial year are: -
Share Price
(Face value ofRs. 10 each Total Number of
Quarters of FY 2023/24 Share)
Trading Transacted
Maximum Minimum Closing Transactions
Days Shares
1ST QUARTER (END OF ASHWIN 2080) 506.00 390.00 393.00 61 24,253 7,450,754
2ND QUARTER (END OF POUSH 2080) 533.00 382.20 478.00 49 19,085 6,612,574
4TH QUARTER (END OF ASHADH 2081) 470.20 416.50 442.00 61 12,937 3,763,396
600
533
506
494
500 478 470.2
439 442 SHARE
(FACE VALUE OF RS. 10 EACH SHARE)
SHARE
300 PRICE
(RUPEES)
MINIMUM
200
SHARE
PRICE
100 (RUPEES)
CLOSING
0
1ST QUARTER END 2ND QUARTER END 3RD QUARTER END 4TH QUARTER END
OF ASHWIN 2080 OF POUSH 2080 OF CHAITRA 2080 OF ASHADH 2081
STOCK MARKET VALUE PER SHARE FOR LAST FIVE YEARS AT THE END OF FINANCIAL YEAR
30 2019/20 154.00
2020/21 262.00
2021/22 202.50
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Stock Market Value per Share for last five years at the end of Financial Year
Graph: financial highlights – Market Value Per Share (Share of Rs.10 each)
STOCK MARKET VALUE FOR LAST FIVE YEARS AT THE END OF EACH FISCAL YEAR
(FACE VALUE OF RS. 10 EACH SHARE)
485.00
500.00 442.00
450.00
400.00
SHARE PRICE
350.00 262.00
300.00
202.50
250.00
154.00
IN
RUPEES
200.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
-
2019/20 2020/21 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24
FISCAL YEAR
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Notes 1 to 4.21 form an integral part of this statement As per our report of even date
For and on behalf of Soaltee Hotel Limited
Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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Notes 1 to 4.21 form an integral part of this statement As per our report of even date
For and on behalf of Soaltee Hotel Limited
Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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Statement of Changes in Equity
For the period ended on 31 Ashad 2081 (15 July 2024)
Amount in Rs.
Fair Value
Share Share Revaluation Other Retained
Particulars Reserve Total
Capital Premium Reserve Reserve Earning
(OCI)
Closing Balance as at 32.03.2079 842,579,730 16,000,000 35,198,427 7,288,761 827,114,838 1,142,742 1,729,324,498
Change in Fair Value of Investment through OCI - - - - - 1,704,821 1,704,821
Net Profit/(Loss) for Year 2079-80 - - - - 554,979,595 - 554,979,595
Payment of Dividend for 2078-79 - - - - (179,602,521) - (179,602,521)
Issue of Bonus Shares 42,135,330 - - - (42,135,330) - -
Adjustment of Fractional Bonus Shares - - - - 6,344 - 6,344
Received/(Paid)
Closing Balance as at 31.03.2080 884,715,060 16,000,000 35,198,427 7,288,761 1,160,362,926 2,847,563 2,106,412,737
Change in Fair Value of Investment through OCI - - - - - 5,788,625 5,788,625
Net Profit/(Loss) for Year 2080-81 - - - - 600,042,463 - 600,042,463
Payment of Dividend for 2079-80 - - - - (235,147,950) - (235,147,950)
Issue of Bonus Shares 44,238,640 - - - (44,238,640) - -
Adjustment of Fractional Bonus Shares - - - - 2,887 - 2,887
Received/(Paid)
Tax payments of earlier year - - - - (110,282,798) - (110,282,798)
Closing Balance as at 31.03.2081 928,953,700 16,000,000 35,198,427 7,288,761 1,370,738,888 8,636,188 2,366,815,964
For and on behalf of Soaltee Hotel Limited As per our report of even date
Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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1. General Information
Soaltee Hotel Limited (the Company or SHL) is a limited liability company registered with Office of Company
Registrar as per erstwhile Company Act. Its shares are enlisted with Security Board of Nepal (SEBON)
and listed and traded at Nepal Stock Exchange Ltd. (NEPSE). The registered office of the Company and
the principal place of business is located at Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal. Since its incorporation more
than 57 years, SHL has been catering the Tourism sector services with five-star quality hotel facilities
and flight catering kitchen since its commercial operation. SHL has invested in subsidiary Company
Soaltee Hospitality Ltd. for expanding its hotel business. Through Soaltee Hospitality Ltd., wholly owned
subsidiary, it has also invested in Soaltee Sibkrim Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
The Company owns and operates a deluxe luxurious property classified under Five Star Deluxe
category by the Government of Nepal with business name and brand "The Soaltee Kathmandu" hotel at
Tahachal, Kathmandu Metropolitan City ward No 13, Kathmandu, Nepal. The property (hotel) is owned
and operated by the Company. The Soaltee Kathmandu has 285 saleable rooms ranging from Deluxe,
Club to Suites. Further, the Company also owns and operates The Soaltee Gate Gourmet, an Inflight
Catering Division under a Technical Assistance Agreement with Gate Gourmet Singapore Pte. Limited,
Singapore.
The Financial Statements were authorized for issue by the meeting of the Board of Directors on 29
October 2024 (13 Kartik 2081) and has recommended for approval by shareholders in the Annual
General Meeting.
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Deferred tax is calculated on temporary differences using a known future tax rate 21.25% (Previous Year
21.25%). Deferred tax assets are recognized in respect of all temporary differences giving rise to deferred
tax assets where the management believes it is probable that these assets will be recovered.
2.2.2 Associates
Profits or losses arising on transactions between the company and its associates are recognized only
to the extent of unrelated investors' interests in the associate. The investor's share in the associate's
profits and losses resulting from these transactions is eliminated against the carrying value of the
associate.
Any premium paid for an associate above the fair value of the company's share of the identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is capitalized and included in the carrying amount of the
associate. Where there is objective evidence that the investment in an associate has been impaired the
carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in the same way as other non-financial
assets.
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A financial asset or financial liability is measured initially at fair value plus, or an item not at fair value
through profit or loss, transactions costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition or issue.
Financial Liabilities
All financial liabilities are recognized initially on the trade date, which is the date that the Company
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Subsequent to initial recognition, these
financial liabilities are measured at amortized costs using effective interest rate method.
iii. Derecognition
Financial Assets
The Company derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flow from the
financial assets expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction in
which substantially all of the risk and rewards of the ownership of the financial assets are transferred
or in which the Company neither transfer nor retains substantially all of the risk and rewards of the
ownership and it does not retain control of the financial assets.
On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount of the assets (or the
carrying amount allocated to the portion of the assets derecognized) and the sum of (i) the consideration
received (including any new assets obtained less any new liability assumed) and (ii) any cumulative
gain or loss that had been recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) is recognized in retained
earnings.
Financial Liabilities
The Company derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or
cancelled or expired.
iv. Offsetting
The financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement
of financial position when and only when, the Company has a legal right to set off the amounts and it
intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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Salvage Value
Company has assessed the salvage value of all its property, plant and equipment to be 5% of its original cost.
Depreciation
Freehold land is not depreciated. Depreciation on assets under construction does not commence until
they are complete and available for use. Depreciation is provided on all other items of property, plant and
equipment so as to write-off their carrying value over the expected useful economic lives.
Items of property, plant and equipment are depreciated on Straight Line Method over their useful life.
Management of the company has assessed useful life of the following category of assets as mentioned.
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expenditure is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the
expenditure will flow in to the company. Ongoing repair and maintenance are expensed as incurred.
When an item of property, plant and equipment becomes an investment property following a change in
its use, any difference arising at the date of transfer between the carrying amount of the item and its fair
value is recognized directly in equity if it is a gain. Upon disposal of the item, the gain is transferred to
retained earnings. Any loss is recognized in statement of profit or loss.
Incomes arising from use of investment property by third parties are recognized as lease income from
operating lease. The lease rental is adjusted for inflation rate periodically and the same amount is
booked as operating lease income, which the Company believes is more representative than the straight
line method, in line with NFRS 16: Leases.
Salvage Value
Company has assessed the salvage value of its depreciable investment property to be 5% of its original cost.
Depreciation
Land that form part of investment property is not depreciated. Depreciation is provided on other items
of investment property so as to write-off their carrying value over the expected useful economic lives.
Depreciable investment properties are depreciated on Straight Line Method over their useful life.
Management considered the useful life of investment property to be of 55 years.
2.2.9 Investments
Investments in shares of the companies are classified as either at amortized cost or at fair value. The
classification of investment and its subsequent measurement is dependent on the business model for
managing such investments and contractual cash flow characteristics.
Investments are measured at fair value unless measured at amortized cost. Investments are measured at
amortized cost if such investment is held with in order to collect contractual cash flows and contractual
terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal
and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Subsequent changes in the investments measured at amortized cost are charged to Profit or Loss.
Investments measured at fair value opting the routing through Other Comprehensive Income, at initial
recognition, for adjusting the changes in fair value are charged through Other Comprehensive Income
that forms part of the equity of the Company. Changes in fair value of other investments are charged to
Profit or Loss.
2.2.10 Inventories
Stock of food, beverages, store and operating supplies are initially recognized at cost and subsequently
at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less the variable selling expenses.
The cost is determined on weighted average method and includes expenditure incurred directly in
acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their present location and condition.
2.2.11 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash balances, call deposits and other short term highly liquid
investments. For the purpose, any cash placement deposits, call deposit or other highly liquid items with
the maturity period of 90 days from the date of transaction is considered as cash equivalent.
2.2.12 Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated at transaction value less allowance for impairment.
Staff loan are measured at amortized cost. Discounting rate has been arrived by considering comparable
market rates of similar types of loan. Difference of amortized value and book value of loan is charged to
profit or loss for the period of staff loan.
2.2.13 Share capital
Financial instruments issued by the company are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not
meet the definition of a financial liability or financial asset. The company’s equity shares are classified
as equity instruments.
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Liabilities recognized in respect of short-term employee benefits are measured at the undiscounted
amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the related service.
Accumulated leaves, encashment of which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the
end of the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognized as a liability at the
present value of the obligation as at the reporting date determined based on an actuarial valuation.
Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts
used for taxation purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected realization or
settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities using tax rates that are expected to apply in
subsequent periods.
Current Tax
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year using tax rates at the
reporting date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax is calculated
reasonably in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act as per management assumption and
best judgement.
General corporate tax rate is 25%. The Company is entitled to a rebate of 15% on the General tax rate
as per the provisions of Income Tax Act 2058 Sec. 11(2Chha). Accordingly, tax rate applicable to the
company for current fiscal year is 21.25% (previous year rate was 21.25%).
2.2.16 Revenue
Revenue is recognized only when it is probable that the future economic benefits will flow to the Company
and that revenue and associated costs incurred or to be incurred can be reliably measured. Revenue
is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of Value Added Taxes, Civil
Aviation Fee and Luxury Tax where applicable.
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Revenue from package sales is disclosed net of credits and refunds, included as part of the package.
Dividend
Dividend income from investment in shares is recognized when the right to receive the payment is
established.
Other Income
Other income is recognized on accrual basis when there is reasonable basis to ascertain the amount and
there is reasonable basis for recoverability except for certain membership fee, which are insignificant to
the total revenue.
2.2.17 Expenses
Expenses are accounted on accrual basis where there is reasonable basis to estimate ascertain the
obligation and rationality of such obligation.
License Fee
License fees payable in relation to technical assistance to Gate Gourmet Singapore Pte. Ltd, to operate the
Flight Catering Unit under the brand name of ‘The Soaltee Gate Gourmet’ is based on a fixed percentage
of the Net Sales Value as specified in the Technical Assistance Agreement.
Employee Bonus
Employee bonus is provided in line with the provisions of Bonus Act 2030 BS.
2.2.18 Lease
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfillment of the
arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right
to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.
A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. For arrangements
entered into prior to 1 Shrawan 2074 the Company has determined whether the arrangement contain
lease on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.
The Company has entered into operating lease arrangement for use of property at The Soaltee Gate
Gourmet. The lease rental is adjusted for inflation rate periodically and the same amount is booked
as operating lease expenses, which the Company believes is more representative than the straight line
method, in line with NFRS 16: Leases.
The Company has entered into operating lease arrangement allowing to use its facilities and infrastructures
to third parties. The lease rental is adjusted for inflation rate periodically and the same amount is
booked as operating lease income, which the Company believes is more representative than the straight
line method, in line with NFRS 16: Leases.
2.2.19 Provisions
The Company applies NAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets in accounting for
non-financial liabilities.
Provisions are recognized for present obligations arising as consequences of past events where it is more
likely than not that a transfer of economic benefit will be necessary to settle the obligation, which can be
reliably estimated. Provision is made for the anticipated costs when an obligation exists.
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processing and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating
cycle as 12 months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities.
- Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least
twelve months after the reporting period.
• There is no unconditional right to defer the settlement of the liability for at least twelve months after
the reporting period.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
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As at 31 Ashad 2081 (15 July 2024)
Notes to the Financial Statements
Note 3.1: Property, Plant & Equipment
Amount in Rs.
Office
Plant and Ma- Furniture and
Particulars Freehold Land Building Equip- Computers Vehicles Leasehold Capital WIP Total
chinery Fixture
ment
Cost
Balance at
149,488,779 914,155,783 1,180,937,429 456,078,979 6,304,391 70,468,468 114,992,907 17,142,913 167,269,984 3,076,839,633
01.04.2079
Addition - 185,269,220 179,422,284 19,550,868 714,940 2,991,597 18,125,664 - 289,357,378 695,431,951
Disposal/Trans-
- (1,262,458) (25,135,424) (1,239,068) (370,000) (5,130,696) (1,225,000) - (273,651,493) (308,014,139)
fer
Balance at
149,488,779 1,098,162,545 1,335,224,289 474,390,779 6,649,331 68,329,369 131,893,571 17,142,913 182,975,869 3,464,257,445
31.03.2080
Addition - 257,197,773 182,174,582 28,305,184 59,900 1,465,120 46,552,428 7,500,084 320,773,231 844,028,302
Disposal/Trans-
- (1,235,738) (4,695,938) (2,165,267) (21,490) (594,100) (6,350,000) - (413,080,649) (428,143,182)
fer
Balance at
149,488,779 1,354,124,580 1,512,702,933 500,530,696 6,687,741 69,200,389 172,095,999 24,642,997 90,668,451 3,880,142,565
31.03.2081
Depreciation and Impairment loss
Balance at
- 323,688,419 741,466,290 313,060,893 5,954,747 51,558,949 41,366,005 5,366,726 - 1,482,462,028
01.04.2079
Charge for the
- 25,436,935 42,363,007 24,711,275 108,195 5,042,022 7,518,353 6,105,018 - 111,284,805
year
Disposal - (802,227) (23,022,084) (1,239,068) (368,302) (5,130,696) (1,225,000) - - (31,787,377)
Balance at
- 348,323,127 760,807,213 336,533,100 5,694,640 51,470,275 47,659,358 11,471,744 - 1,561,959,456
31.03.2080
Charge for the
- 32,006,546 53,699,393 26,530,825 172,180 5,222,756 10,239,895 7,160,618 - 135,032,213
year
Disposal - (929,048) (4,636,579) (2,161,607) (21,490) (555,589) (2,298,961) - - (10,603,274)
Balance at
- 379,400,625 809,870,027 360,902,318 5,845,330 56,137,442 55,600,292 18,632,362 - 1,686,388,395
31.03.2081
Net Book Value
At 01.04.2079 149,488,779 590,467,364 439,471,139 143,018,086 349,644 18,909,519 73,626,902 11,776,187 167,269,984 1,594,377,605
At 31.03.2080 149,488,779 749,839,418 574,417,076 137,857,679 954,691 16,859,094 84,234,213 5,671,169 182,975,869 1,902,297,989
At 31.03.2081 149,488,779 974,723,955 702,832,906 139,628,378 842,411 13,062,947 116,495,707 6,010,635 90,668,451 2,193,754,170
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Deferred tax is calculated on temporary differences using known future tax rate effective to the Company 21.25%
(Previous Year 21.25%). Deferred tax assets are recognized in respect of all temporary differences giving rise to
deferred tax assets where the management believes it is probable that these assets will be recovered.
Amount in Rs.
Credit/(Charge) to Credit/(Charge) to
Particulars 01.04.2080 31.03.2081
SOPL OCI
Fixed Assets (62,270,628) (10,900,967) - (73,171,595)
Gratuity Provision 15,009,798 (921,269) - 14,088,529
Provision for Leave 11,963,694 918,317 - 12,882,011
Trade and Other Receivable 10,968,678 1,062,500 - 12,031,178
Total (24,328,458) (9,841,419) - (34,169,877)
Credit/(Charge) to Credit/(Charge) to
Particulars 01.04.2079 31.03.2080
SOPL OCI
Fixed Assets (53,303,422) (8,967,206) - (62,270,628)
Gratuity Provision 16,203,871 (1,194,073) - 15,009,798
Provision for Leave 10,406,635 1,557,059 - 11,963,694
Trade and Other Receivable 9,906,178 1,062,500 - 10,968,678
Total (16,786,738) (7,541,720) - (24,328,458)
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Amount in Rs.
Additional information on Other receivable included in non-current receivable is provided in Note 4.10.1.
Trade receivables are normally collected as per credit terms with the parties, generally within a period of 90
days. Trade receivable is non-interest bearing. Additional information on Trade Receivable included in Current
Receivable is provided in Note 4.10.2.
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Amount in Rs.
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Amount in Rs.
Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per shall has been done as stated above.
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4 Additional Information
4.2 Dividend
Dividend is proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by shareholders in the Annual General
Meeting.
Board of Directors have proposed 10% bonus shares and 26.84210526% cash dividend for the year
2080-81 (previous year 5% bonus shares and 26.57894737% cash dividend). Accordingly, the total
distribution by the Company from the profits arising from 2080-81 is as follows:
The Company had issued shares in premium on 1992-93. The amount collected by the company
in excess of its face value is credited to this account. Use of share premium shall be as provided in
Company Act 2063.
b. Other Reserves
The Company had created other reserves out of capital profits on 1995. There is no movement on this
reserve since then.
c. Retained Earning
Net profit for each year is added to this reserve. Company uses this to provide dividend to its
shareholders.
e. Revaluation Reserve
Revaluation Reserve was created in 1986 when the land of the company was revalued. For the first
time adoption of NFRS (1 Shrawan 2074), the revalued amount of land has been considered at
deemed cost which as allowed by NFRS 1 and accordingly, this reserve has remain intact.
a. Gratuity
Up to 19 Bhadra 2074, gratuity was in the form of defined benefit liability in which Company was
required to pay gratuity to staff considering the number of years in service and the recent salary
of the staff. Changes in Labour laws has changed the nature of gratuity and this is now a defined
contribution plan whereby Company is required to provide 8.33% of monthly basic remuneration
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as gratuity to employee with effect from 19 Bhadra 2074. The Company has enrolled itself and
its employees in Social Security Fund (SSF) in Chaitra 2076 and thereafter it has started making
contribution towards Employee Gratuity in the fund.
b. Leave
Leave is classified as other long term employee liability. Liability is measured by way of actuarial
valuation for accumulated leave balance at the end of reporting periods. Changes in value of liability
is as follows:
Plan assets have not been created for funding of payment of leave liability.
Sensitivity Analysis
The following table demonstrates the impact of 1% increase in discount rate considered for calculating
the present value of long term leave liability.
4.5 Lease
The Company has entered into a lease arrangement of premises for a period of 2-3 years. The future
minimum lease rental payment to be made is as follows:
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The Company has entered into operating lease arrangement allowing to use some part of its assets on lease.
Minimum lease amount receivable under such lease is as follows:
Period 2080-81 2079-80
Up to one year 62,221,492 37,607,133
One to five years 303,558,343 291,633,300
Above five years 150,365,219 172,386,540
Total 516,145,054 501,626,973
i. Market Risk
In spite of having a very high potentiality of Tourism Sector and its related to services, it is volatile
to geopolitical and domestic incidents. With stabilization in the geopolitical and domestic issues,
the tourism sector looks for bright future. However, there is risk that any domestic/international or
geopolitical incidents would impact the business of the company. However, the company through
years of operations has sustained through such risks over the years in the past.
The company current assets aggregate positively against the current liabilities and accordingly, the
liquidity risk or risk that the company may not be able to settle its liabilities as they become, due
does not exist.
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Board members are paid Rs. 25,000 (net of withholding tax) per meeting as meeting fee for attending
each meeting of Board. Meeting fee paid to members of Board for Board as well as Other Committee
meetings during the year amounts to Rs. 1.79 million (previous year Rs. 1.49 million).
The company's key management personnel are Executive Chairman & Vice President of SHL and
General Manager of The Soaltee Kathmandu.
Total compensation to key management personnel during the year is Rs. 47.64 million (previous year
Rs. 31.84 million). The compensation paid to Executive Chairman also includes the performance
incentive paid based on the profit of the Company.
The Inland Revenue Department has filed an appeal to review the verdict of the Revenue Tribunal in
the Honorable Supreme Court for the Fiscal Year 2068-69 which had ruled in favor of the Company.
The Honorable Supreme Court issued its final verdict in favor of the Company during this fiscal year.
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The Supreme Court upheld the Revenue Tribunal's verdict and dismissed the appeal by the Inland
Revenue Department. The full text of the verdict of the Supreme Court is yet to be received after
publication by the Supreme Court at a later date.
The Company has filed an appeal with Revenue Tribunal challenging the disallowance of expenses on
Self-Assessment Income Tax Return for the Fiscal Year 2067-68, 2069-70, 2070-71, 2071-72, 2072-
73, 2073-74, 2074-75 & 2075-76. The appeals arise due to an additional income tax demand/claim
as assessed by the Large Taxpayers Office during their administrative review. The Company's
management believes that it should not incur a significant financial obligation to the Company due
to these tax claims. If any tax claim does arise, such charges would be directly charged to Company's
accumulated profit, in accordance with past practice.
The Company has filed a writ petition with High Court against additional demand of Tax deducted
at source (Income Tax) by Large Tax Office relating to FY 2073/74. The Matter is sub-judiced in the
High Court.
The Company has filed a Writ Petition with the Honorable High Court Patan on the issue of Outstanding
Receivable recovery pending settlement by the then Hotel Manager, Holiday Inns (China) Ltd (Manager)
seeking the court's assistance for appointment of an arbitrator on behalf of Holiday Inns (China) Ltd.
as they did not appoint their arbitrator. The High Court has appointed an arbitrator on behalf of
Holiday Inns (China) Ltd. However, Holiday Inns (China) Ltd has challenged the appointment in the
Supreme Court of Nepal stating that they have already appointed their arbitrator. The matter is sub-
judiced in the Supreme Court.
The Company has filed writ petition with the Honorable Supreme Court of Nepal against the demand
of Casino Royalty by Government of Nepal for the period in which the casino was not in operation
from Shrawan 2068 to Kartik 2069 due to the cancellation of Nepal Recreation Centre's Casino
Operation permission. The Supreme Court has dismissed the writ and the Company has settled said
Casino Royalty as per the full text of the verdict from the Honorable Supreme Court of Nepal during
this fiscal year.
The Company has filed writ petitions with the District Court of Nepal against the Civil Aviation
Authority of Nepal & TIA for the continuation of the Lease Agreement as per the Contract renewal
provision for the further period of three years. The District Court has awarded stay order until final
verdict of the Court during this fiscal year.
v. Legal cases
The company has filed a few other cases to recover dues from some debtors and other parties in the
course of its regular business.
Capital contract remaining to be executed on capital accounts net of advances to Rs. 145.85 million
(Previous year Rs. 175.33 million).
There is Rs. 6.68 million (previous year Rs. Nil) outstanding letter of credit as at the reporting date.
This fund was created as per the requirement of erstwhile Labor laws. Owing to changes in Labor law,
this fund is no longer required and no provision has been made. The Company has not paid during the
year out of this fund to a separate entity called Employee Housing.
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Management of the company has considered the total operation to be segregable into three operating
segment based on the nature of operation and services rendered.
i. Room Segment: The Room Segment of a hotel includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping and
guest services.
ii. Food & Beverage Segment: The function of Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division
is to provide food and beverages services to its customers.
iii. Other Segment: Other Segment includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department,
Human Resource Department and other services centres except Room and Food & Beverage Segment
of the Hotel.
(Amount in millions)
Food & Other
Room
Operating Segment Beverage Segment Total
Segment
Segment
- Revenue 591.43 1,794.72 112.27 2,498.42
Total Revenue 591.43 1,794.72 112.27 2,498.42
Expenses
Consumption Cost 133.27 405.15 - 538.42
Employee Benefit Expenses 97.44 292.60 173.34 563.38
Management, Operating and Other Expenses 33.56 279.40 195.20 508.16
Depreciation and Amortization 137.50
Finance Cost 3.60
Total Expenses 264.27 977.15 368.54 1,751.07
Segment Result 327.16 817.57 (256.27) 747.35
Income Tax 147.30
Profit/(Loss) for the Period 600.04
Segment Assets* 3,151.39
Segment Liabilities** 3,151.39
* Segment wise assets has not been prepared due to absence internal reporting system of segment assets.
** Segment wise liabilities has not been prepared due to absence internal reporting system of segment liability.
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Events after the reporting date are those events, favourable and unfavourable, that occur between the
balance sheet date and the date when the financial statement are authorized for issue. There are no
material events that have occurred subsequent to 15 July 2024 till the date of signing of this financial
statements.
Figures have been regrouped and rearranged and rounded off to nearest rupee. Insignificant rounding
off differences may exist.
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Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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For and on behalf of Soaltee Hotel Limited As per our report of even date
Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
(13 Kartik 2081) Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala
Place: Kathmandu, Nepal DIRECTORS
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the period ended on 31 Ashad 2081 (15 July 2024)
Amount in Rs.
For and on behalf of Soaltee Hotel Limited As per our report of even date
Mukti Nath Shrestha Sudarshan Chapagain Dinesh Bahadur Bista CA. Jitendra B. Rajbhandary
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN Senior Partner
J.B. Rajbhandary & DiBins
Chartered Accountants
Lil Bahadur Khatri Ubaraj Adhikari
CHIEF OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS Prakash Bikram Khatri
& COMPANY SECRETARY Sashi Raj Pandey
Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah
Ravi Bhakta Shrestha
Date: 29 October 2024 Rajesh Kazi Shrestha
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– Investment in shares of entities other than subsidiaries, which have been measured at fair value
– Staff loans provided at subsidized interest rate, which have been measured at amortized cost.
– Other long-term liabilities (leave liability), which has been measured at present value of the
obligation
2.1.3. Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with Nepal Financial Reporting
Standards (NFRS) requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and judgments. It also requires
management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies. The Group
makes certain estimates and assumptions regarding the future events. Estimates and judgments are
continuously evaluated based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future
events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. In the future, actual result may differ
from these estimates and assumptions. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial
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year are:
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combined line by line by adding the like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash
flows of the parent with those of its subsidiaries. The carrying amount of the parent’s investment in
subsidiary and the parent’s portion of equity of subsidiary are eliminated. All intra group assets and
liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between entities of the group
are eliminated in preparation of the consolidated financial statements. SHL has opted for carve out
alternative accounting treatment issued by ICAN relation to use uniform accounting policies for like
transactions in consolidation of financial statement. Under the carve out alternative treatment, the
investment made in associate by SHL’s fully owned subsidiary is measured at cost instead of measuring
it using equity method.
2.2.2 Associates
Profits or losses arising on transactions between the Group and its associates are recognized only to the
extent of unrelated investors' interests in the associate. The investor's share in the associate's profits and
losses resulting from these transactions is eliminated against the carrying value of the associate.
Any premium paid for an associate above the fair value of the Group's share of the identifiable assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired is capitalized and included in the carrying amount of the
associate. Where there is objective evidence that the investment in an associate has been impaired the
carrying amount of the investment is tested for impairment in the same way as other non-financial
assets.
Investment in associates of the subsidiaries are recorded at cost in line with the carve out issued by
ICAN for alternative accounting treatment as described in note 2.2.1.
2.2.3 Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
i. Recognition
The Group initially recognizes financial assets on trade date which is the date on which the Group
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instruments.
A financial asset or financial liability is measured initially at fair value plus, or an item not at fair
value through profit or loss, transactions costs that are directly attributable to its acquisition or
issue.
– At amortized cost:
Financial assets at amortized cost are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable
payments for which the Group has intent and ability to hold till maturity. They are initially
recognized at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction cost. Subsequent to initial
recognition, such financial assets are measured at amortized cost using effective interest rate
method less any impairment losses.
– At fair value through profit or loss:
Financial assets are classified at fair value through profit or loss if the Group manages such
instruments and makes purchases and sales decisions based on its fair value. Attributable
transaction costs and changes in fair value are taken to revenue.
– At fair value through other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at FVOCI are non-derivative financial assets that are not classified in any of the
above category. Financial assets at FVOCI are recognized initially at fair value plus any directly
attributable transaction cost. Subsequent to initial recognition, financial assets are measured at
fair value, as far as such fair value is available, and changes therein, which are recognized in other
comprehensive income and presented in the fair value reserve in equity. When an investment is
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iii. Derecognition
Financial Assets
The Group derecognizes a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flow from the
financial assets expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction
in which substantially all of the risk and rewards of the ownership of the financial assets are
transferred or in which the Group neither transfer nor retains substantially all of the risk and
rewards of the ownership and it does not retain control of the financial assets.
On derecognition of a financial asset, the difference between the carrying amount of the assets
(or the carrying amount allocated to the portion of the assets derecognized) and the sum of (i) the
consideration received (including any new assets obtained less any new liability assumed) and (ii)
any cumulative gain or loss that had been recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) is
recognized in retained earnings.
Financial Liabilities
The Group derecognizes a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged or
cancelled or expired.
iv. Offsetting
The financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the statement
of financial position when and only when, the Group has a legal right to set off the amounts and it
intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
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The amount of loss is measured as the difference between the asset's carrying amount and amount
the management considers it as recoverable on the basis of financial position of the party and
appropriate estimation made by the management. Receivables considered as less likely to be received
are provided allowance for loss and charged to Statement of Profit or Loss.
In addition, for an investment in an unquoted equity security, a significant or prolonged decline in
its net worth is objective evidence of impairment.
Impairment losses are recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss and reflected in an allowance account
against debtors. Impairment losses on equity investment are routed through Statement of OCI.
Interest on the impaired assets continues to be recognized through the unwinding of the discount.
If an event occurring after the impairment was recognized causes the amount of impairment loss to
decrease, then the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through income statement (OCI in case
of available for sale investment).
If, in a subsequent period, the fair value of an equity investments increases and the increase can
be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognized, then the
impairing loss is reversed through profit or loss; otherwise, any increase in fair value is recognized
through OCI.
2.2.4 Impairment of Non-Financial Assets
Non-financial assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by
which the assets carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher
of an asset's fair value less cost and value in use. An impairment loss is recognized in Statement of
Profit or Loss. Provisions against impairment are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect
the current best estimates. Impairment charges are included in profit or loss except to the extent they
reverse gains previously recognized in Other Comprehensive Income.
2.2.5 Foreign Currency
Transactions entered into by the Group entities in a currency other than the currency of the primary
economic environment in which they operate (the "functional currency" is Rs.) are recorded at the rates
ruling when the transactions occur. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at
the rates ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of unsettled
monetary assets and liabilities are recognized immediately in profit or loss.
2.2.6 Property, Plant and Equipment
Items of property, plant and equipment are initially recognized at cost. Cost includes the purchase price
and other directly attributable costs as well as the estimated present value of any future unavoidable
costs of dismantling and removing items. The corresponding liability is recognized within provisions.
Subsequent expenditure is capitalized only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated
with the expenditure will flow in to the Group. Ongoing repair and maintenance are expensed as
incurred.
The Group identifies and determines cost of each component/ part of the asset separately, if the
component/ part has cost which is significant to the total cost of the asset having useful life that is
materially different from that of the remaining asset. These components are depreciated over their useful
lives; the remaining asset is depreciated over the life of the principal asset.
The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are
reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted prospectively.
An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognized is derecognized
upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or
loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds
and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the statement of profit or loss when the asset is
derecognized.
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of investment property so as to write-off their carrying value over the expected useful economic lives.
Depreciable investment properties are depreciated on Straight Line Method over their useful life.
Management considered the useful life of investment property to be of 55 years.
2.2.9 Investments
Investments in shares of the companies are classified as either at amortized cost or at fair value. The
classification of investment and its subsequent measurement is dependent on the business model for
managing such investments and contractual cash flow characteristics.
Investments are measured at fair value unless measured at amortized cost. Investments are measured at
amortized cost if such investment is held with in order to collect contractual cash flows and contractual
terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal
and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
Subsequent changes in the investments measured at amortized cost are charged to Profit or Loss.
Investments measured at fair value opting the routing through Other Comprehensive Income, at initial
recognition, for adjusting the changes in fair value are charged through Other Comprehensive Income
that forms part of the equity of the Company. Changes in fair value of other investments are charged to
Profit or Loss.
2.2.10 Inventories
Stock of food, beverages, store and operating supplies are initially recognized at cost and subsequently
at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the
ordinary course of business, less the variable selling expenses.
The cost is determined on weighted average method and includes expenditure incurred directly in
acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their present location and condition.
2.2.11 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash balances, call deposits and other short term highly liquid
investments. For the purpose, any cash placement deposits, call deposit or other highly liquid items with
the maturity period of 90 days from the date of transaction is considered as cash equivalent.
2.2.12 Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated at transaction value less allowance for impairment.
Staff loan are measured at amortized cost. Discounting rate has been arrived by considering comparable
market rates of similar types of loan. Difference of amortized value and book value of loan is charged to
profit or loss for the period of staff loan.
2.2.13 Share capital
Financial instruments issued by the Group are classified as equity only to the extent that they do not
meet the definition of a financial liability or financial asset. The Group’s equity shares are classified as
equity instruments.
2.2.14 Employee Benefits
Employee benefits are either defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan. Employee benefits of
SHL comprise of gratuity, provident fund and accumulated leave. These benefits are provided as per
the Employee Service Manual and Collective Bargaining Agreement between Employee Union and the
Company.
Provident Fund-Defined Contribution Plan
SHL pays pre-defined Provident Fund benefit to Social Security Fund (SSF) and SHL does not have any
legal or constructive obligation to pay additional amount in future. Contributions to Provident fund are
charged to the statement of profit or loss in the year to which they relate.
Gratuity-Defined Contribution Plan
SHL is required to pay pre-defined amount to Social Security Fund as gratuity to employees. SHL accrues
8.33% of basic salary of staff as gratuity benefits in accordance with the Labor Law of Nepal till Falgun
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2076 while SHL has deposited Employee Gratuity in SSF from Chaitra 2076. The amount presented in
financial statements is the actual liability of gratuity at each reporting date.
Short term and long-term employment benefits
A liability is recognized for benefits accruing to employees in respect of wages and salaries, annual leave
and sick leave in the period the related service is rendered at the undiscounted amount of the benefits
expected to be paid in exchange for that service.
Liabilities recognized in respect of short-term employee benefits are measured at the undiscounted
amount of the benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the related service.
Accumulated leaves, encashment of which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the
end of the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognized as a liability at the
present value of the obligation as at the reporting date determined based on an actuarial valuation.
2.2.15 Income Tax
Deferred Tax
A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be
available against which the asset can be utilized. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed
at the end of each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient
taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts
used for taxation purposes. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected realization or
settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities using tax rates that are expected to apply in
subsequent periods.
Current Tax
Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year using tax rates at the
reporting date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Current tax is calculated
reasonably in accordance with the provisions of Income Tax Act as per management assumption and
best judgment.
General corporate tax rate is 25%. SHL is entitled to a rebate of 15% on the General tax rate as per
the provisions of Income Tax Act 2058 Sec. 11(3Chha). Accordingly, tax rate applicable to the SHL for
current fiscal year is 21.25% (previous year rate was 21.25%).
2.2.16 Revenue
Revenue is recognized only when it is probable that the future economic benefits will flow to the group
and that revenue and associated costs incurred or to be incurred can be reliably measured. Revenue
is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable net of Value Added Taxes, Civil
Aviation Fee and Luxury Tax where applicable.
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2.2.17 Expenses
Expenses are accounted on accrual basis where there is reasonable basis to estimate ascertain the
obligation and rationality of such obligation.
License Fee
License fees payable in relation to technical assistance to Gate Gourmet Singapore Pte. Ltd, to operate the
Flight Catering Unit under the brand name of ‘The Soaltee Gate Gourmet’ is based on a fixed percentage
of the Net Sales Value as specified in the Technical Assistance Agreement.
Employee Bonus
Employee bonus is provided in line with the provisions of Bonus Act 2030 BS.
2.2.18 Lease
The determination of whether an arrangement is (or contains) a lease is based on the substance of the
arrangement at the inception of the lease. The arrangement is, or contains, a lease if fulfillment of the
arrangement is dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets and the arrangement conveys a right
to use the asset or assets, even if that right is not explicitly specified in an arrangement.
A lease is classified at the inception date as a finance lease or an operating lease. For arrangements
entered into prior to 1 Shrawan 2074 the group has determined whether the arrangement contain lease
on the basis of facts and circumstances existing on the date of transition.
SHL has entered into operating lease arrangement for use of property at The Soaltee Gate Gourmet. The
lease rental is adjusted for inflation rate periodically and the same amount is booked as operating lease
expenses, which the Group believes is more representative than the straight line method, in line with
NFRS 16: Leases.
Group has entered into operating lease arrangement allowing to use its facilities and infrastructures to
third parties. The lease rental is adjusted for inflation rate periodically and the same amount is booked
as operating lease income, which the Company believes is more representative than the straight line
method, in line with NFRS 16: Leases.
2.2.19 Provisions
The Group applies NAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets in accounting for
non-financial liabilities.
Provisions are recognized for present obligations arising as consequences of past events where it is more
likely than not that a transfer of economic benefit will be necessary to settle the obligation, which can be
reliably estimated. Provision is made for the anticipated costs when an obligation exists.
2.2.20 Current versus non-current classification
The Group presents assets and liabilities in statement of financial position based on current/non-current
classification. Based on the nature of products and the time between acquisition of assets for processing
and their realization in cash and cash equivalents, the Company has ascertained its operating cycle as
12 months for the purpose of current/non-current classification of assets and liabilities.
The Group classifies an asset as current when it is:
- Expected to be realized or intended to sold or consumed in normal operating cycle
- Held primarily for the purpose of trading
- Expected to be realized within twelve months after the reporting period, or
- Cash or cash equivalent unless restricted from being exchanged or used to settle a liability for at
least twelve months after the reporting period.
All other assets are classified as non-current.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current assets and liabilities.
2.2.21 Segment Reporting
The Group’s segmental reporting is in accordance with NFRS 8 Operating Segments. Operating segments
are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Company's management
of the Group, which is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating
segments. All transactions between business segments are conducted on an arm's length basis, with
intra-segment revenue and costs being eliminated centrally. Income and expenses directly associated
with each segment are included in determining business segment performance.
2.2.22 Government Grant
Government grants, including non-monetary grants at fair value, is recognized when there is reasonable
assurance that the Group will comply with the conditions attaching to grant and the grants will be
received. Government grants is recognized in profit or loss on a systematic basis over the periods in which
the Group recognizes as expenses the related costs for which the grants are intended to compensate.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 3.1: Property, Plant & Equipment
Amount in Rs.
year
Disposal - (802,227) (23,022,084) (1,239,068) (368,302) (5,130,696) (1,225,000) - - (31,787,377)
Balance at - 348,323,127 760,807,213 336,533,100 5,694,640 51,470,275 47,659,358 11,471,744 - 1,561,959,456
31.03.2080
Charge for the - 32,006,546 53,699,393 26,530,825 172,180 5,222,756 10,239,895 7,160,618 - 135,032,213
year
Disposal - (929,048) (4,636,579) (2,161,607) (21,490) (555,589) (2,298,961) - - (10,603,274)
Balance at - 379,400,625 809,870,027 360,902,318 5,845,330 56,137,442 55,600,292 18,632,362 - 1,686,388,395
31.03.2081
Net Book Value
At 01.04.2079 149,488,779 590,467,364 439,471,139 143,018,086 349,644 18,909,519 73,626,902 11,776,187 167,269,984 1,594,377,605
At 31.03.2080 149,488,779 749,839,418 574,417,076 137,857,679 954,691 16,859,094 84,234,213 5,671,169 182,975,869 1,902,297,989
At 31.03.2081 149,488,779 974,723,955 702,832,906 139,628,378 842,411 13,062,947 116,495,707 6,010,635 90,668,451 2,193,754,170
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Credit/(Charge) to Credit/(Charge) to
Particulars 01.04.2079 31.03.2080
SOPL OCI
Fixed Assets (53,303,422) (8,967,206) - (62,270,628)
Gratuity Provision 16,203,871 (1,194,073) - 15,009,798
Provision for Leave 10,406,635 1,557,059 - 11,963,694
Trade and Other Receivable 9,906,178 1,062,500 - 10,968,678
Total (16,786,738) (7,541,720) - (24,328,458)
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Trade Receivable
Trade Receivable 278,565,118 266,725,614
Less: Allowance for Impairment (49,565,887) (44,565,887)
Trade Receivable-Net 228,999,231 222,159,727
Other Receivable
Loans and Advances to Employees 11,679,674 13,814,856
Loans and Advances to Other 33,742,472 28,209,222
Advances to Contractor and Suppliers 27,793,193 54,267,965
VAT Recoverable 1,342,801 3,089,678
Management Fees Recoverable 4,036,281 4,036,281
Others 2,993,840 493,843
Deferred Employee Benefit Expenses 307,080 265,776
Total Other Receivable 81,895,341 104,177,621
Total 310,894,572 326,337,348
Additional information on other receivable included in non-current receivable is provided in Note 4.10.1.
Trade receivables are normally collected as per credit terms with the parties, generally within a period of 90
days. Trade receivable is non-interest bearing. Additional information on Trade receivable included in Current
receivable is provided in Note 4.10.2.
Note 3.7: Inventories
Particulars 31.03.2081 31.03.2080
Stores and Spares 22,620,542 21,790,412
Provision, Beverage and Others 43,581,747 37,221,699
Uniform and Linen 39,701,656 42,147,234
Crockery, Cutlery etc. 25,333,070 21,044,174
Total 131,237,015 122,203,519
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Calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share has been done as stated above.
Particulars 2080-81 2079-80
Basic Earnings per Share
Profit/(Loss) for the year 602,450,417 556,486,595
Number of shares 92,895,370 92,895,370
Basic Earnings per Share (Rs.) 6.49 5.99
Diluted Earnings per Share
Profit/(Loss) for the year 602,450,417 556,486,595
Weighted average number of shares 92,895,370 92,895,370
Diluted Earnings per share (Rs.) 6.49 5.99
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4 Additional Information
4.1 Share Capital
The Group has single class of equity shares where shares of Soaltee Hotel Limited have face value of Rs.
10 per share and subsidiaries have face value of Rs. 100 per share. Every member holding equity shares
therein shall have voting rights in proportion to the member’s share of the paid up equity share capital.
4.2 Non-Controlling Interest
Soaltee Hotel Ltd. has made investment in one subsidiary where holding is 100%. Upon consolidation
of the financial statements, total portion of financial statements is added by eliminating the portion of
other shareholders by way of non-controlling interest.
4.3 Reserves and Retained Earnings
a. Share premium
SHL had issued shares in premium on 1992-93. The amount collected by SHL in excess of its face
value is credited to this account. Use of share premium shall be as provided in Company Act 2063.
b. Other Reserves
SHL had created other reserves out of capital profits on 1995. There is no movement on this reserve
since then.
c. Retained Earning
Net profit for each year is added to this reserve. Group uses this to provide dividend to its shareholders.
d. Fair Value Reserve
This reserve is created to account for changes in fair value of investments for those investments that
are opted to be measured at fair value through Other Comprehensive Income.
e. Revaluation Reserve
Revaluation Reserve was created in 1986 when the land of SHL was revalued. For the first time
adoption of NFRS (1 Shrawan 2074), the revalued amount of land has been considered at deemed cost
which as allowed by NFRS 1 and accordingly, this reserve has remain intact.
4.4 Employee Benefits
a. Gratuity
Up to 19 Bhadra 2074, gratuity was in the form of defined benefit liability in which SHL was required
to pay gratuity to staff considering the number of years in service and the recent salary of the staff.
Changes in Labor law has changed the nature of gratuity and this is now a defined contribution plan
whereby SHL is required to provide 8.33% of monthly basic remuneration as gratuity to employee
with effect from 19 Bhadra 2074. SHL has enrolled itself and it's employees in Social Security Fund
(SSF) in Chaitra 2076 and thereafter it has started making contribution towards Employee Gratuity
in the fund.
Particulars 2080-81 2079-80
Opening Liability 70,634,343 76,253,510
Payment Made (4,335,383) (3,303,876)
Expenses Booked 14,978,588 13,593,805
Reversal of Excess Provision - (2,315,291)
Deposited in SSF (14,978,588) (13,593,805)
Closing Liability 66,298,960 70,634,343
b. Leave
Leave is classified as other long term employee liability. Liability is measured by way of actuarial
valuation for accumulated leave balance at the end of reporting periods. Changes in value of liability
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is as follows:
Particulars 2080-81 2079-80
Opening Liability 56,299,735 48,972,399
Service Cost 8,046,925 8,229,115
Interest Cost 4,827,894 4,022,294
Actuarial Gain/(Loss) (3,715,503) (1,152,677)
Benefit Paid (4,837,824) (3,771,396)
Closing Liability (A) 60,621,227 56,299,735
Liability recognized in the financial statements (B) 60,621,227 56,299,735
Basic assumptions considered for measurement of leave liability related to leave are as follows:
Particulars 2080-81 2079-80
Discount Rate 9.00% 8.50%
Rate of Compensation Increase 6% 6%
Average Expected Future Service 16 14
Average Duration of Liabilities 11 10
Plan assets have not been created for funding of payment of leave liability.
Sensitivity Analysis
The following table demonstrates the impact of 1% increase in discount rate considered for calculating
the present value of long term leave liability.
Particulars 2080-81 2079-80
Effect on:
- Service Cost (829,497) (912,634)
- Interest Cost 536,430 473,209
- Leave Liability (11,129,540) (10,883,442)
The following table demonstrates the impact of 1% decrease in discount rate considered for calculating
the present value of long term leave liability.
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a. Significant Influence
Entities having significant influence over the Group is as follows:
i. Soaltee Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. (SEPL)
Soaltee Enterprise Pvt. Ltd. is major shareholder of SHL. SEPL has four representatives in the
current Board of Soaltee Hotel Ltd. (SHL). SEPL has paid Rs. 66,667 (previous year Rs. 66,667)
to SHL as operating lease rent. SHL has paid Rs. 1,102,500 to SEPL as operating lease rent.
There is no outstanding balance at the year end.
Entity where the Group has significant influence is:
i. Soaltee Sibkrim Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Soaltee Sibkrim Hotels and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. is associate of the Group. One of the subsidiary of
SHL, Soaltee Hospitality Ltd. has 24% shares in this company with investment of Rs. 261.84
million. There is no transaction or outstanding balance of this company with the Group.
b. Other related entities
i. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC)
Nepal Airlines Corporation is institutional shareholder of the company. NAC has one representative
in the Board of SHL.
SHL provides flight catering services to the international flights of Nepal Airlines Corporation.
Transactions and outstanding balance with Nepal Airlines Corporation are as follows:
Revenue (in million) Receivable (in million)
Particulars
This Year Last Year This Year Last Year
Flight Catering Services 338.86 274.49 44.19 50.44
ii. Sibkrim Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
There is no transaction of this company with SHL.
c. Those charged with Governance
Those charged with governance include the Board of Directors of each companies. As SHL is the
major shareholder of all subsidiaries, the Board of those companies is ultimately controlled by Board
of SHL. The composition of Board of SHL on the reporting date is as follows:
Name Position Representative of
Mr. Dinesh Bahadur Bista Executive Chairman Soaltee Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Ravi Bhakta Shrestha Director Soaltee Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha Director Soaltee Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Mrs. Jaya Rajya Laxmi Shah Director Soaltee Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Ubaraj Adhikari Director Nepal Airlines Corporation
Mr. Prakash Bikram Khatri Director Public Shareholder
Mr. Sashi Raj Pandey Director Public Shareholder
Mr. Niranjan Kumar Tibrewala Director Public Shareholder
Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi Director Independent Director
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year Rs. 31.84 million). The compensation paid to Executive Chairman of SHL also includes the
performance incentive paid based on the profit of Hotel.
4.9 Unpaid Dividend
Total unpaid dividend of SHL amounted to Rs. 17.94 million (previous year Rs. 13.54 million).
4.10 Trade and Other Receivable
4.10.1 Civil Aviation Fee recoverable from Airlines
Civil Aviation Fees levied on Inflight catering services provided on international flights by SHL to three
different airlines is disputed and has not been paid by these respective airlines which amounted to Rs
7.051 million (previous year Rs. 7.051 million) is still pending recovery. This has been reflected under
Non-Current Trade and other receivables.
4.10.2 Trade Receivable from Jet Airways
Trade receivable amounting to Rs. 16,061,418 is pending recoverable from Jet Airways as of the reporting
date which has closed its operation from 17 April 2019 and is undergoing its insolvency proceedings.
In October 2020, a revival takeover plan of potential investors has been approved by the Committee of
Creditors of Airlines. The company has already lodged an outstanding with Jet Airways & confirmed by
Jet Airways in their official website as eligible creditors. However, the outcome of the proceeding and
business revival is yet to be known.
4.11 Lien on company's assets
Current and non-current assets of SHL, where applicable has been pledged hypothecated to bankers
providing the credit facilities. The credit facility as of the reporting date included term loan and over draft
against a vehicle, movable and immovable properties amounting to Rs. 7.99 million (previous year Rs.
9.24 million).
4.12 Contingent Liability
Group recognizes contingent liability when a possible obligation arises from past events and whose
existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future
events not wholly within the control of the entity or company as a present obligation as a result of
past events which is not recognized because it is not probable that an outflow of resources embodying
economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation; or the amount of the obligation cannot be
measured with sufficient reliability. All adjusting events are considered for appropriate reflection in the
current financial year.
4.13 Bank Guarantee
Unexpired bank guarantee issued by Group amounted to Rs. 56.34 million (previous year Rs. 26.04
million).
4.14 Litigations or legal cases
i. Income tax Matters
Appeal Revenue Tribunal
The Inland Revenue Department has filed an appeal to review the verdict of the Revenue Tribunal
in the Honorable Supreme Court for the Fiscal Year 2068-69 which had ruled in favor of the SHL.
The Honorable Supreme Court issued its final verdict in favor of the SHL during this fiscal year.
The Supreme Court upheld the Revenue Tribunal's verdict and dismissed the appeal by the Inland
Revenue Department. The full text of the verdict of the Supreme Court is yet to be received after
publication by the Supreme Court at a later date.
SHL has filed an appeal with Revenue Tribunal challenging the disallowance of expenses on Self-
Assessment Income Tax Return for the Fiscal Year 2067-68, 2069-70, 2070-71, 2071-72, 2072-73,
2073-74, 2074-75 & 2075-76. The appeals arise due to an additional income tax demand/claim
as assessed by the Large Taxpayers Office during their administrative review. SHL's management
believes that it should not incur a significant financial obligation to the Company due to these tax
claims. If any tax claim does arise, such charges would be directly charged to SHL's accumulated
profit, in accordance with past practice.
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SHL has filed a writ petition with High Court against additional demand of Tax deducted at source
(Income Tax) by Large Tax Office relating to FY 2073/74. The Matter is sub-judiced in the High
Court.
ii. Arbitration Suit
SHL has filed a Writ Petition with the Honorable High Court Patan on the issue of Outstanding
Receivable recovery pending settlement by the then Hotel Manager, Holiday Inns (China) Ltd (Manager)
seeking the court's assistance for appointment of an arbitrator on behalf of Holiday Inns (China) Ltd.
as they did not appoint their arbitrator. The High Court has appointed an arbitrator on behalf of
Holiday Inns (China) Ltd. However, Holiday Inns (China) Ltd has challenged the appointment in the
Supreme Court of Nepal stating that they have already appointed their arbitrator. The matter is sub-
judiced in the Supreme Court.
iii. Casino Royalty of the Closed down period
SHL has filed writ petition with the Honorable Supreme Court of Nepal against the demand of
Casino Royalty by Government of Nepal for the period in which the casino was not in operation from
Shrawan 2068 to Kartik 2069 due to the cancellation of Nepal Recreation Centre's Casino Operation
permission. The Supreme Court has dismissed the writ and the SHL has settled said Casino Royalty
as per the full text of the verdict from the Honorable Supreme Court of Nepal during this fiscal year.
iv. Civil Aviation Authority for TIA Lounge contract continuation
SHL had filed writ petitions in the District Court of Nepal against the Civil Aviation Authority of
Nepal, & TIA for the continuation of the Lease Agreement as per the Contract renewal provision for
the further period of three years. The District Court has awarded stay order until final verdict of the
Court during this fiscal year.
v. Legal cases
SHL has filed a few other cases to recover dues from some debtors and other parties as a part of its
regular business operation.
4.15 Capital Commitment
Capital contract of SHL remaining to be executed on capital accounts net of advances to Rs. 145.85
million (Previous year Rs. 175.33 million).
4.16 Letter of Credit
There is Rs. 6.68 million (Previous year Rs. Nil) outstanding letter of credit as at the reporting date.
4.17 Housing Fund
This fund was created as per the requirement of erstwhile Labour laws. Owing to changes in Labour law,
this fund is no longer required and no provision has been made. SHL has not paid during the year out
of the opening balance from this fund to a separate entity called Employee Housing.
4.18 Operating Segment
Management of the companies of the Group has considered the total operation to be segregable into
three operating segment based on the nature of operation and services rendered.
i. Room Segment: The Room Segment of a hotel includes reservations, front desk, housekeeping and
guest services.
ii. Food & Beverage Segment: The function of Food & Beverage Segment and Flight Services Division
is to provide food and beverages services to its customers.
iii. Other Segment: Other Segment includes the Corporate Division, Sales & Marketing Department,
Human Resource Department and other services centres except Room and Food & Beverage
Segment of the Hotel.
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Special Resolution
Amendment in the Section 5 of the Memorandum of Association (MOA)
5 The Authorised Capital of 5 The Authorised Capital of the Company shall to increase the
the Company shall be Rs. be Rs. 2,000,000,000 (Rupees two billion only) Capital Base
1,500,000,000 (Rupees one which shall be divided into Rs. 200,000,000
billion and five hundred million (Rupees two hundred million only) equity
only) which shall be divided into shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each. The Company
Rs. 150,000,000 (Rupees one on approval of the General Meeting shall have
hundred fifty million only) equity the power to increase the capital, change the
shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each. nature or types or conditions of the share and
The Company on approval of the have the power to raise debentures
General Meeting shall have the
power to increase the capital,
change the nature or types or
conditions of the share and have
the power to raise debentures
The Issued Capital of the Company The Issued Capital of the Company shall be
shall be Rs. 1,000,000,000/- Rs. 1,500,000,000 (Rupees one billion and
(Rupees one billion only) divided five hundred million only) which shall be
into Rs. 100,000,000 (hundred divided into Rs. 150,000,000 (Rupees one
million only) equity shares of Rs. hundred fifty million only) equity shares of Rs.
10 (Ten) each. 10/- (Ten) each.
6 The Authorised Capital of 6 The Authorised Capital of the Company to increase the
the Company shall be Rs. shall be Rs. 2,000,000,000 (Rupees two Capital Base
1,500,000,000 (Rupees one billion only) which shall be divided into Rs.
billion and five hundred million 200,000,000 (Rupees two hundred million
only) which shall be divided into only) equity shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each.
Rs. 150,000,000 (Rupees one The Company on approval of the General
hundred fifty million only) equity Meeting shall have the power to increase
shares of Rs. 10/- (Ten) each. the capital, change the nature or types or
The Company on approval of the conditions of the share and have the power
General Meeting shall have the to raise debentures
power to increase the capital,
change the nature or types or
conditions of the share and have
the power to raise debentures
The Issued Capital of the The Issued Capital of the Company shall be
Company shall be Rs. Rs. 1,500,000,000 (Rupees one billion and
1,000,000,000/- (Rupees one five hundred million only) which shall be
billion only) divided into Rs. divided into Rs. 150,000,000 (Rupees one
100,000,000 (hundred million hundred fifty million only) equity shares of
only) equity shares of Rs. 10 Rs. 10/- (Ten) each.
(Ten) each.
Further, to authorize the Board of Directors to make any required necessary changes / amendments or adjustments or
alter in proposed amendment as may be received the direction or advise / suggestion from the Office of the Company
Registrar or any other regulatory authorities;
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