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Millicom (Tigo) announced that CEO Mauricio Ramos will present at the 2022 Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 13, 2022. The event will take place in San Francisco starting at 7:30 am local time (10:30 am Miami / 4:30 pm Stockholm).

A live webcast and replay of the presentation will be available on millicom.com/investors.

Millicom (TIGO) has released a study showing that a 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration in Latin America could generate over 6.5 million jobs and boost GDP per capita by 1.7%. The report emphasizes the need for governments to modernize regulatory frameworks and reduce spectrum costs, which are currently significantly higher than in Europe. The study underlines that improving telecommunications is crucial for the region's economic recovery post-COVID-19 and stresses that digital infrastructure is as vital as physical infrastructure for growth.

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ: TIGO) disclosed that on August 17, 2022, Chief Information and Technology Officer Xavier Rocoplan sold 57,633 shares in the open market at an average price of $15.70 per share. Post-sale, he holds 33,302 shares directly. This transaction reflects ongoing movements within the executive team, which may indicate personal financial decisions rather than company performance fluctuations.

Millicom (TIGO) has achieved notable recognition by securing 2nd place in the Great Place to Work® ranking for multinationals in Latin America, marking its fourth consecutive year on this prestigious list. This accolade reflects the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among its 20,000 employees across the region. Millicom's leadership emphasized the importance of creating a supportive workplace that fosters collaboration and employee satisfaction. Earlier in 2022, TIGO also ranked 5th among the best multinationals in Central America and the Caribbean.

Millicom (Tigo) announced its Q2 2022 results, showcasing strong growth across all business units. Service revenue increased organically for four consecutive quarters, with notable performance in Colombia where service revenue rose over 8%, driven by a 20% growth in mobile revenue. The rights offering funding the Guatemala acquisition has been completed. Despite challenging macro conditions, Millicom anticipates solid cash flow for the second half of the year and reaffirms its target of around 10% organic operational cash flow growth annually.

Millicom (Tigo) announced the validation of its carbon emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Millicom is among only three telecommunications companies in Latin America to achieve this milestone. The company aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2035, using FY2020 as a baseline. These commitments align with the Paris Agreement goals to limit global warming. Millicom's efforts include increasing renewable energy usage, with over 16,000 MWh purchased in 2021.

Millicom (TIGO) has partnered with ETB to enhance its broadband services in Bogota, Colombia. This FTTH wholesale network agreement will allow Tigo Colombia to deliver Tigo-branded broadband internet, PayTV, and telephony services to customers using ETB's network, reaching 1.5 million homes. This partnership expands Tigo's commercial footprint by over 20%, significantly increasing access to potential customers in the region, the largest city in Colombia.

Millicom (TIGO) has announced a significant wholesale network agreement with Ufinet in Bogota. This partnership enables Tigo Colombia to utilize Ufinet's fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) infrastructure to provide broadband internet, PayTV, and telephony services. With current coverage of 250,000 homes expected to expand to 320,000 by year's end, this development aims to enhance Tigo's digital connectivity services while maintaining capital efficiency.

Millicom (TIGO) will announce its second quarter 2022 results on July 28, 2022, at 12:00 (Stockholm) / 11:00 (London) / 06:00 (Miami). A video conference for the financial community will follow at 14:00 (Stockholm) / 13:00 (London) / 08:00 (Miami).

Participants must register for the event to join. The conference will include a Q&A session, where participants can ask questions via email during the live event. A replay and slides will be made available on the Millicom investor website.