STOCK TITAN

Atlas Investissement (TIGO) ups Millicom exposure via derivatives to 46.7%

Filing Impact
(Moderate)
Filing Sentiment
(Neutral)
Form Type
SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Atlas Investissement SAS and related parties filed Amendment No. 28 to their Schedule 13D on Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO), updating their ownership and derivatives structure. They report beneficial ownership of 78,320,018 Common Shares, representing 46.7% of the class, based on 167,707,493 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026.

The filing explains that this figure reflects 77,070,018 shares already beneficially owned plus up to 1,250,000 additional shares Atlas Investissement expects to purchase on June 29, 2026 under Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements with a bank. The amendment also increases the maximum equity notional, moves final maturity of these derivative agreements to June 29, 2026, and records an irrevocable election for cash settlement on separate European-style call spread option transactions.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • None.
Beneficial ownership 78,320,018 shares Common Shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 46.7% Percent of Millicom Common Shares represented by 78,320,018 shares
Current owned shares 77,070,018 shares Common Shares already beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement
Additional shares expected 1,250,000 shares Common Shares expected to be purchased on June 29, 2026
Shares outstanding 167,707,493 shares Millicom Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026
Gross outstanding shares 169,000,000 shares Total Millicom Common Shares outstanding before deducting treasury shares
Treasury shares 1,292,507 shares Millicom Common Shares held in treasury
Derivative maturity date June 29, 2026 Final maturity under Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements
beneficial ownership financial
"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 78,320,018.00"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Equity Derivative Transaction financial
"Atlas Investissement amended the New Equity Derivative Transaction through the entry into an amendment agreement"
Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements financial
"relating to the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements with an unaffiliated third party financial institution"
call spread option transactions financial
"cash settlement for the three European-style call spread option transactions contemplated under each of the respective Letter Agreements"
cash settlement financial
"Atlas Investissement has irrevocably elected cash settlement for the three European-style call spread option transactions"
Cash settlement is a process where, instead of exchanging physical assets like stocks or commodities, the parties involved settle the difference in value with money after a contract ends. For investors, it simplifies transactions by avoiding the need to handle or deliver the actual asset, making it quicker and more convenient to complete trades. This method ensures a straightforward way to settle agreements based on their final value.
treasury financial
"169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury"
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google
Add on Google
Learn about SEC filing dates





L6388F110

(CUSIP Number)
Denis Klimentchenko
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, (UK) LLP, 22 Bishopsgate
London, X0, EC2N 4BQ
44(0)20 7519 7289

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
06/18/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




schemaVersion:


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 common shares, par value $1.50 per share ("Common Shares") of Millicom International Cellular S.A., a Luxembourg company (the "Issuer"), referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement SAS, a company incorporated under French law as a societe par actions simplifiee ("Atlas Investissement"), plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements (as defined in Item 4 below) on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding SAS ("Iliad Holding"), as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya SAS ("Maya"), as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. Xavier Niel, the President of Maya, Jules Niel, John Niel, Elisa Niel and Joseph Niel (together, the "Niel Family") may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 77,070,018 Common Shares, referred to herein on the same basis as disclosed in Amendment Nos. 26 and 27 to the Schedule 13D, beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 1,250,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on June 29, 2026. Iliad Holding, as the controlling shareholder of Atlas Investissement, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement. Maya, as the controlling shareholder of Iliad Holding, may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Iliad Holding and Atlas Investissement. The Niel Family may be deemed to have shared beneficial ownership over the Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, Iliad Holding and Maya. (2) The percentage reflected in row 13 in the table above is calculated on the basis of 167,707,493 Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026 (169,000,000 Common Shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 Common Shares held in treasury), as set forth in the last relevant update available on the date hereof on the Issuer's website.


SCHEDULE 13D


Atlas Investissement SAS
Signature:/s/ Xavier de Neuville
Name/Title:Xavier de Neuville, Managing Director
Date:06/23/2026
Iliad Holding SAS
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, President of Maya SAS, itself President of Iliad Holding SAS
Date:06/23/2026
Maya SAS
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, President
Date:06/23/2026
Xavier Niel
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel
Date:06/23/2026
Jules Niel
Signature:/s/ Jules Niel
Name/Title:Jules Niel
Date:06/23/2026
John Niel
Signature:/s/ John Niel
Name/Title:John Niel
Date:06/23/2026
Elisa Niel
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, Attorney-in-Fact, for and on behalf of as Parent/Guardian of Elisa Niel
Date:06/23/2026
Joseph Niel
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, Attorney-in-Fact, for and on behalf of as Parent/Guardian of Joseph Niel
Date:06/23/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in Millicom (TIGO) does Atlas Investissement now report?

Atlas Investissement and related parties report beneficial ownership of 78,320,018 Millicom Common Shares, equal to 46.7% of the outstanding class. This percentage is calculated against 167,707,493 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026, excluding treasury shares.

How many additional Millicom (TIGO) shares may Atlas Investissement acquire under the new derivative terms?

Atlas Investissement expects to purchase up to 1,250,000 additional Millicom Common Shares on June 29, 2026 under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements. The actual number and timing depend on the hedging position of the unaffiliated bank counterparty.

What change did Amendment No. 28 make to Atlas Investissement’s equity derivative maturity on Millicom (TIGO)?

The Amendment Agreement revised the final maturity date under the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements to June 29, 2026. This aligns the derivatives’ timeline with the expected date for purchasing up to 1,250,000 additional Millicom shares.

How was the 46.7% ownership percentage in Millicom (TIGO) calculated in this filing?

The 46.7% stake is based on 167,707,493 Millicom Common Shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026. That figure comes from 169,000,000 shares outstanding, less 1,292,507 shares held in treasury, as disclosed on the issuer’s website.

Which parties are grouped with Atlas Investissement in this Millicom (TIGO) Schedule 13D/A amendment?

The filing lists Atlas Investissement SAS, Iliad Holding SAS, Maya SAS and members of the Niel Family (Xavier, Jules, John, Elisa, and Joseph Niel) as reporting persons, each shown with shared voting and dispositive power over 78,320,018 Millicom shares.

What did Atlas Investissement elect regarding certain Millicom (TIGO) call spread options?

On June 23, 2026, Atlas Investissement irrevocably elected cash settlement for three European-style call spread option transactions described in prior Letter Agreements. These options are separate from the Amended Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements referenced in the amendment.