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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 held its Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2021, where all resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors were approved. The AGM confirmed the number of directors at 9, re-elected several directors, and elected three new Non-Executive Directors. Key approvals included the annual accounts, profit allocation of USD 56,066,101, and the re-election of Ernst & Young as the external auditor. Notable new board members include Bruce Churchill, Sonia Dulá, and Lars-Johan Jarnheimer. Millicom continues to expand its services in emerging markets.
Millicom reported strong first-quarter results for 2021, highlighting significant growth in customer base and financial metrics. The company added 166,000 Home customers and 1.1 million Mobile customers, marking its best Q1 performance in a decade. Service revenue rose, with Latam growth exceeding 5.5% in March. Millicom also announced the sale of its remaining operations in Africa, aiming to reduce net debt and potentially resume share buybacks later this year.
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Millicom has signed agreements to divest its operations in Tanzania and its stake in the AirtelTigo joint venture in Ghana, completing its African divestiture program. The Tanzania sale is to a consortium led by Axian, while the Ghana transaction involves a handover to the Government of Ghana. Millicom will incur a $25 million charge from the Ghana deal. This strategic shift emphasizes Millicom's focus on enhancing its services in Latin America, where demand for broadband is growing.
Millicom will announce its first quarter 2021 results on April 29, 2021 at 12:00 Stockholm time. A video conference for the financial community is scheduled for the same day at 14:00 Stockholm time. Registration is necessary via the provided link. Participants can also join via telephone using specific international numbers. A replay will be available on the Millicom website following the event.
Millicom International Cellular SA (NASDAQ: TIGO) filed a notification of major holdings with the CSSF on April 8, 2021. The filing includes ANNEX A, which outlines significant shareholder changes, specifically flagging funds up to 5.1% owned by AMF Pensionsförsäkring AB. This regulatory compliance supports transparency in market activities, reflecting Millicom's commitment to adhering to financial regulations.
Millicom International Cellular S.A. announced on April 7, 2021, the distribution of 48,531 treasury shares to its executive management team as part of its performance share-based compensation plan, approved at the 2018 annual general meeting. This distribution aligns with the company's commitment to rewarding its executives based on performance metrics. The details of the shares' distribution are available on Millicom's website.
Tigo Business has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its cloud services across Central America, Colombia, and Panama. This collaboration aims to integrate AWS into Tigo's Multi-Cloud Managed Services, providing essential services such as cloud consulting, migration, and management. The initiative is part of Tigo's efforts to accelerate digital transformation for its more than 300,000 B2B customers, leveraging a robust fiber optic network and specialized engineering teams. This strategic partnership reflects a commitment to technological advancement in the region.
Millicom held a virtual Women’s History Month webinar titled Empowering Women featuring industry leaders discussing leadership and inclusion in tech. Moderated by Carolina Amoroso, the event highlighted insights from Susy Bobenrieth, Millicom’s Chief Human Resources Officer, and Doreen Bogdan-Martin from the ITU. They emphasized the importance of women in tech and building strong networks. Millicom aims to bridge the digital gender divide while enhancing connectivity across Latin America. CEO Mauricio Ramos was recently appointed to the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
Millicom announces the appointment of CEO Mauricio Ramos to the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The Commission, established in 2010 by ITU and UNESCO, aims to enhance broadband's role in international policy and bridge the digital divide. Ramos expressed his commitment to fostering a sustainable digital ecosystem and attracting investment to improve connectivity and development in Latin America. The Commission includes over 50 industry leaders advocating for secure and sustainable broadband services.