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Millicom (TIGO) major holder details 49.5% stake and new equity derivative deals

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Atlas Investissement SAS and related parties report updated ownership of Millicom International Cellular S.A., showing beneficial holdings of 82,982,244 common shares, or 49.5% of the outstanding class, as of a base of 167,707,493 shares.

Atlas increased its secured equity financing capacity by about USD 360.8 million through amended and additional transactions with several banks, secured by Millicom shares. On June 29, 2026, it physically settled prior equity derivative deals, acquiring 6,512,226 shares for an aggregate purchase price of approximately USD 522.4 million, funded with proceeds from these financings. Atlas also entered into a new June equity derivative transaction under which it expects to purchase up to 6,000,000 additional shares on or before September 29, 2026, via physically settled deliveries from a bank counterparty.

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Large shareholder cements near-50% stake using leveraged equity derivatives.

Atlas Investissement and related entities now report beneficial ownership of 82,982,244 Millicom shares, or 49.5% of the class. This reflects both directly held shares and those expected to be acquired under equity derivative arrangements.

The group upsized its secured equity financing by about USD 360,758,674, using prepaid forwards and equity swaps with multiple banks, all secured by Millicom shares. It then physically settled earlier derivative transactions, acquiring 6,512,226 shares for roughly USD 522,390,837, funded from these facilities.

A new June equity derivative transaction could add up to 6,000,000 more shares by September 29, 2026, with balances intended to be physically settled. Overall, this filing highlights continued use of structured equity financing to build and maintain a substantial, near-control position, while detailed economics and future actions will depend on how the derivative terms play out over time.

Beneficially owned shares 82,982,244 shares Common shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Ownership percentage 49.5% of class Based on 167,707,493 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026
Shares outstanding 167,707,493 shares Issuer’s common shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026, excluding treasury
Financing upsize amount USD 360,758,674 Additional maximum amount available under amended and additional equity financing
Shares acquired via physical settlement 6,512,226 shares Total Millicom shares acquired under original and new equity derivative transactions
Aggregate purchase price USD 522,390,837 Total paid for 6,512,226 shares, excluding commissions and interest
June Equity Derivative cap Up to 6,000,000 shares Maximum Millicom shares expected to be purchased by September 29, 2026
Par value per share $1.50 per share Par value of Millicom common shares referenced in the filing
secured equity financing transaction financial
"constitute a secured equity financing transaction based on the value of Common Shares owned by Atlas Investissement"
prepaid forwards financial
"entered into transactions consisting each of prepaid forwards and equity swaps that together constitute a secured equity financing transaction"
A prepaid forward is a contract where an investor pays cash now in exchange for receiving a specified number of shares at a later date, rather than buying or selling the shares immediately. It matters because it lets holders convert stock into cash or lock in a future delivery while delaying tax or sale recognition, and can affect a company’s future share supply and investor returns much like arranging a delayed trade.
equity swaps financial
"entered into transactions consisting each of prepaid forwards and equity swaps that together constitute a secured equity financing transaction"
physically settled financial
"All balances will be exclusively physically settled, absent any extraordinary event, at the scheduled settlement dates"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person 82,982,244.00"
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.
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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)
06/25/2026

(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).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Reflects 76,982,244 common shares, par value $1.50 per share ("Common Shares") of Millicom International Cellular S.A., a Luxembourg company (the "Issuer"), beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement SAS, a company incorporated under French law as a societe par actions simplifiee ("Atlas Investissement"), plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements (as defined in Item 4 below) on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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 76,982,244 Common Shares beneficially owned by Atlas Investissement, plus 6,000,000 additional Common Shares that Atlas Investissement expects to purchase under the Equity Derivative Transaction Agreements on or before September 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/ Anthony Maarek
Name/Title:Anthony Maarek, Managing Director
Date:06/29/2026
Iliad Holding SAS
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, President of Maya SAS, itself President of Iliad Holding SAS
Date:06/29/2026
Maya SAS
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel, President
Date:06/29/2026
Xavier Niel
Signature:/s/ Xavier Niel
Name/Title:Xavier Niel
Date:06/29/2026
Jules Niel
Signature:/s/ Jules Niel
Name/Title:Jules Niel
Date:06/29/2026
John Niel
Signature:/s/ John Niel
Name/Title:John Niel
Date:06/29/2026
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:06/29/2026
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:06/29/2026

FAQ

How many Millicom (TIGO) shares does Atlas Investissement now report owning?

Atlas Investissement and related parties report beneficial ownership of 82,982,244 Millicom common shares. This represents a 49.5% interest in the company, based on 167,707,493 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026, excluding treasury shares.

What percentage of Millicom (TIGO) does Atlas Investissement’s stake represent?

The reported beneficial stake is 49.5% of Millicom’s common shares. This percentage is calculated using 167,707,493 shares outstanding as of May 31, 2026, after subtracting 1,292,507 treasury shares disclosed by the issuer.

How much additional financing did Atlas Investissement arrange in this amendment?

Atlas Investissement increased its secured equity financing capacity by about USD 360,758,674. This upsize comes from amended and additional prepaid forward and equity swap transactions with several unaffiliated financial institutions, all based on the value of Millicom common shares it holds.

How many Millicom shares did Atlas Investissement acquire through physical settlement?

Through physical settlement of earlier equity derivative transactions, Atlas Investissement acquired 6,512,226 Millicom common shares. The aggregate purchase price was approximately USD 522,390,837, excluding commissions and interest, funded by proceeds from equity financing transactions and the second upsize financing.

What is the new June Equity Derivative Transaction mentioned for Millicom (TIGO)?

The June Equity Derivative Transaction is an agreement under which Atlas Investissement expects to purchase up to 6,000,000 Millicom shares on or before September 29, 2026. A bank will deliver shares at settlement dates, with balances intended to be physically settled absent extraordinary events.

How are the equity financing transactions involving Millicom shares structured?

The equity financing transactions consist of prepaid forwards and equity swaps with several banks, secured by Millicom shares held by Atlas Investissement. They provide increased funding capacity while pledging Millicom shares as collateral and include margin call mechanisms under substantially similar terms to prior transactions.