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Singtel monetises 1.6% stake in Airtel Africa; raises $150 mil

Singtel monetises partial stake in Airtel Africa as part of capital recycling strategy

Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) announced that it's wholly-owned subsidiary Singapore Telecom International has monetised a 1.6% stake in Airtel Africa through a market placement, as part of its capital recycling strategy. It raised net proceeds of approximately $150 million from the placement which was well oversubscribed.

Arthur Lang, Singtel's group CFO says, "We are pleased with the strong interest in the placement. This monetisation underscores our approach to actively pursue asset recycling opportunities and crystallise value from our assets to fund our new growth engines. It will also enhance the liquidity of Airtel Africa shares in the market and allow for more broad-based institutional investor participation.”

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“We remain positive and committed to Africa in the long run. Airtel Africa serves a young demographic in a fast-growing market and is well positioned to benefit from rapid smartphone and mobile money adoption with the rise of the continent’s digital economy,” he adds.

Airtel Africa, Africa’s second largest telecom operator, with a combined mobile customer base of more than 125 million across 14 countries, offers an integrated suite of telecommunications solutions, including mobile voice, data and mobile money services.

The realised gain on divestment of approximately $34 million will be recorded in the group's retained earnings in the balance sheet. Following this transaction, Singtel will continue to hold a 21.7% effective stake in Airtel Africa, comprising a 17.8% indirect stake through its regional associate Airtel and a 3.9% direct stake.

Shares in Singtel closed 1.15% higher on Mar 25 at $2.65.

Photo: Bloomberg

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