The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) has suspended the trading of shares of Pokhara Finance Limited (PFL) and Samriddhi Finance Company Limited (SFCL) effective Ashar 26, 2083 BS following the completion of their merger process.

According to notices received from both companies, the merged entity will managed and commence unified operations under the name Pokhara Finance Limited from the same date that the two operations will be integrated.

NEPSE said the trading suspension has been implemented in accordance with the Securities Registration of Organized Institutions Merger and Acquisition Directive, 2022.