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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 (TIGO) has released its 2021 Annual Report, emphasizing its dedication to connectivity in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America. The report highlights a 10.7% revenue increase to $4.6 billion and substantial customer growth, adding 3.1 million mobile and 415,000 HFC home customers. CEO Mauricio Ramos noted the company's resilience and improved ESG framework, including commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, 112,737 teachers and 158,881 women were trained through digital inclusion programs.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. held an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on February 28, 2022, which approved all proposed resolutions by the Board of Directors. The authorized capital increased from USD 199,999,800 to USD 300,000,000, facilitating the issuance of 200,000,000 shares at a par value of USD 1.50 each. This decision aligns with the company’s strategic financial goals and regulatory requirements under the 1915 Law, indicating a significant move in their capital structure.
Millicom announced the distribution of 52,895 treasury shares to its executive management team as part of its deferred share-based compensation plans, approved during the annual general meetings from 2019 to 2021. This action aligns with the company's commitment to reward its executives under the terms set in those plans. Further details regarding the share distribution are available on Millicom’s official website. The company, which operates under the TIGO brand, provides telecommunications services across Latin America and Africa.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced the nominations for its Board of Directors ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 4, 2022. Tomas Eliasson is proposed as a new Non-Executive Director, bringing his experience as a former non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee. José Antonio Rios García is up for re-election as Chairman. Sonia Dulá will not seek re-election. The Nomination Committee believes Eliasson's appointment will enhance Millicom's strategic and financial oversight during its growth trajectory in Latin America.
Millicom (Tigo) announced ambitious three-year operational, financial, and strategic targets during its 2022 Virtual Investor Day. Highlights include a targeted 10% annual organic operating cash flow growth, with expected mid-single-digit revenue growth and an annual CapEx of approximately $1 billion. The company aims for cumulative equity free cash flow between $800 million to $1 billion and plans to reduce leverage to 2.5x by 2025. Shareholder returns through buybacks will begin in 2023. Millicom also plans an expansive rollout of its fixed broadband network and the establishment of a tower company.
Millicom has reported a strong finish to 2021, with significant growth metrics highlighted in its latest earnings release. The company achieved a record net addition of 1.1 million postpaid mobile customers and 415,000 cable subscribers, contributing to a 6.7% increase in service revenue and EBITDA growth. The cable business has now reached 40% of its Latin American service revenue, growing by 9.3% in 2021. Additionally, the company acquired the remaining 45% share in its Guatemala operations. Millicom is optimistic about continued growth and profitability in 2022.
FreeMove Alliance and Millicom have launched a partnership to enhance connectivity for multinational corporations (MNCs) across the Americas. This collaboration integrates Millicom's eight mobile markets in Latin America into FreeMove's existing network, which spans over 100 markets globally. This strategic alliance aims to optimize mobile connectivity investments for MNCs and offers Millicom's clients access to tier one operators in the US, Brazil, and Europe. The partnership is anticipated to enrich Millicom's service offerings in the competitive mobile managed services sector.
Millicom, a leading provider of fixed and mobile services in Latin America and Africa, will host a virtual investor day on February 14. The event, slated from 3:00-6:00 PM Stockholm time, will cover company strategy, ESG initiatives, and updates on operations in Guatemala and Colombia. Participants can register for the Q&A via this link.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. has filed a standard notification form with the CSSF regarding major holdings as of January 27, 2022. This includes ANNEX A, which details the Southeastern Flagging Funds holding up to 5.08%. As a prominent provider of mobile and fixed services in emerging markets, Millicom continues to expand its footprint in Latin America and Africa, serving approximately 44 million customers. The filing helps maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring transparency in ownership structures.
Millicom’s subsidiary in Guatemala, Comunicaciones Celulares S.A., has successfully issued US$900 million in 5.125% senior notes due 2032. The proceeds will be used to prepay part of the Bridge Facility Agreement related to the acquisition of a 45% stake in the company. After this transaction, the remaining obligations under the facility will be US$450 million. Rated Ba1 by Moody’s and BB+ by Fitch, the notes will be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.