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Millicom International Cellular S.A. (NASDAQ: TIGO) is a telecommunications company focused on fixed and mobile services in Latin America. Through its TIGO and Tigo Business brands, Millicom provides mobile telephony, broadband over fiber-cable networks, pay TV, high-speed data, voice, and digital services such as TIGO Money, TIGO Sports, and TIGO ONEtv, as well as cloud and security solutions for business customers. News about TIGO often reflects its role as a regional telecom group and its activities across multiple Latin American markets.
The TIGO news feed highlights earnings releases, financial targets, and capital allocation decisions, including interim and special dividends and share repurchase activity described in its filings. Investors can follow quarterly results, interim condensed consolidated financial statements, and management commentary on revenue, operating profit, net profit attributable to company owners, and equity free cash flow.
Millicom’s news also covers strategic transactions and regional expansion. Recent disclosures include the completion of acquisitions of Telefónica’s operations in Uruguay and Ecuador, which the company presents as steps to deepen its presence in South America and expand its footprint to eleven countries. Other items include agreements in Colombia related to integration plans and network and infrastructure transactions.
Regulatory and compliance developments form another important category of TIGO news. The company has reported on the resolution of a U.S. Department of Justice investigation involving its subsidiary Comunicaciones Celulares S.A. (Comcel) and has detailed its cooperation, remediation efforts, and compliance program enhancements. Together, these updates provide context on Millicom’s operational performance, strategic direction, and governance. Users interested in TIGO can use this page to review historical and ongoing announcements that shape the company’s profile in the Latin American telecommunications sector.
Millicom has successfully completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% stake in Tigo Panama, raising its ownership to 100%. This acquisition reflects an exercise of the founders’ liquidity option as outlined in the 2018 Shareholders’ Agreement. With this deal finalized on June 29, 2022, Millicom solidifies its position as the leading telecommunications provider in Panama. The company aims to enhance its service offerings across various digital platforms, benefiting its substantial customer base.
Millicom (Tigo) announced the launch of a new digital platform, Maestr@s Conectad@s, aimed at enhancing digital literacy among teachers in Latin America. Initially launched in 2020, this program has successfully trained over 250,000 educators. The newly developed web-based app offers 20 free courses focused on digital tools and educational innovation, in partnership with AHYU. This initiative aligns with Millicom's commitment to ESG-based education and is crucial for bridging the digital divide in educational systems impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Millicom (TIGO) announced that its recent rights offering was fully subscribed, raising approximately $746 million. On May 18, 2022, the Board resolved to conduct this offering, which saw the subscription of 68,822,675 shares through basic rights. An additional 1,534,413 shares were allotted via oversubscription. The funds will primarily repay a $350 million bridge loan related to Tigo Guatemala's acquisition, with excess proceeds for general corporate purposes. The rights offering's success reflects strong market interest.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced a rights offering on May 18, 2022, with management support for full participation, except for one executive. On June 1, 2022, this executive sold 11,000 rights and subscribed for 43,233 rights to acquire additional shares. Millicom operates in the telecommunications sector, providing fixed and mobile services in Latin America, with a customer base of around 50 million and a fiber-cable footprint covering close to 13 million homes. The company continues to enhance its digital service offerings.
Millicom has announced a rights offering aimed at raising approximately $746 million to strengthen its balance sheet and repay a bridge loan of $2.15 billion. This follows a recent acquisition of a 100% equity stake in Tigo Guatemala for $2.2 billion. The offering will allow existing shareholders to subscribe for up to 70.4 million new shares, potentially increasing dilution for non-participating shareholders by about 70%. The subscription price is set at SEK 106 per SDR and $10.61 per new share, with subscription running from May 27 to June 13, 2022.
Millicom (TIGO) has announced the distribution of 40,017 shares to its Board of Directors as part of the remuneration for non-executive directors. This decision follows a resolution by shareholders during the annual general meeting on May 4, 2022. The shares are intended for the period from the 2022 AGM to the 2023 AGM, scheduled for May 2023. Details on the share distribution can be found on Millicom's official website.
Millicom (Tigo) has announced a new record date of May 23, 2022, for its rights offering, applicable for holders of common shares and Swedish Depositary Receipts (SDRs). The conversion between common shares and SDRs will be halted from May 9 to June 13, 2022, during which eligible holders must be aware of the conversion restrictions. Further details regarding the rights offering will be shared prior to its commencement. This announcement does not constitute an offer to buy or sell any securities.
Millicom (TIGO) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 4, 2022, where all proposed resolutions were approved. Key outcomes include the re-election of key board members and the election of Tomas Eliasson as a new Non-Executive Director. The AGM approved the annual accounts for 2021, the allocation of a profit of USD 204.8 million, and a share repurchase plan. Ernst & Young S.A. was re-elected as the external auditor. The company continues to provide extensive telecommunications services in Latin America, serving approximately 50 million customers.
Millicom is launching a new web-based app for its Conectadas program, aimed at enhancing digital literacy and entrepreneurship among women and girls in Latin America. Since its inception in 2017, over 560,000 women have been trained. The new platform, launching on April 28, 2022, will provide easier access to educational resources, particularly for those in remote areas. Developed in collaboration with Grameen Foundation, the program includes free modules covering internet usage, personal finance, and digital tools for business.
Millicom (TIGO) has reported strong Q1 2022 results, outperforming expectations. The company added 1 million postpaid subscribers in Colombia, achieving over 50% growth. B2B services grew by approximately 5%, the highest in three years, thanks to a strategic focus on customer segmentation and digital services. Home services also showed solid performance with service revenue growth of over 5%. Millicom is optimistic about accelerated growth for the rest of the year, aiming to expand network access to 1 million new homes and developing its Fintech services.