Resilient cash flow and customer growth
Millicom reported its Q4 2020 and full-year results, highlighting resilient cash flow and customer growth. CEO Mauricio Ramos acknowledged the company's challenges during the pandemic but noted a recovery beginning in June, gaining traction in Q4. Millicom aims for an operational cash flow of at least $1.4 billion in 2021, while prioritizing capital expenditure and net debt reduction. The company has opted not to pay a cash dividend this year but may consider share repurchases later. As of December 31, 2020, Millicom served approximately 55 million customers in Latin America and Africa.
- Achieved resilience in cash flow and customer growth despite pandemic challenges.
- Operational cash flow target set at a minimum of $1.4 billion for 2021.
- Focus on capital expenditure to accelerate organic growth and reduce net debt toward a long-term target of around 2.0x.
- Pandemic's second wave and high unemployment may pose challenges in 2021.
- No cash dividend declared for 2021, impacting shareholder returns.
Resilient cash flow and customer growth
Luxembourg, February 11, 2021 – Millicom is pleased to announce its fourth quarter 2020 and full year results. Please find below links to the Q4 2020 Earnings Release, and IAS 34 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Millicom Chief Executive Officer Mauricio Ramos commented:
“As we close one of the most challenging years in our 30-year history, we take pride in how Tigo responded to the crisis: keeping our employees and customers safe, keeping our communities connected, and protecting both our market leadership and our cash flow. The recovery that began in June gained momentum in the fourth quarter, and the important steps we took at the onset of the crisis provided us with ample flexibility to adjust our plans as business activity recovered in the second half of the year.
While we are encouraged by recent trends, our plans for 2021 reflect the fact that in our markets the pandemic is hitting a second wave, unemployment remains very high, government finances are stretched, and it remains unclear when the worst of the economic impact of this health crisis will pass.
As a result, we are taking the same prudent approach to 2021 as we did in 2020. We will manage the business to deliver a minimum OCF of
Now more than ever, I am optimistic about the future for Millicom. Our 21,000 employees are laser-focused on executing our network-centric, convergence-driven, customer-focused and digital-first strategy. Meanwhile, the entrepreneurial spirit that brought mobile communications to our markets 30 years ago continues to permeate our vibrant, purpose-driven culture. We call it "Sangre Tigo", and it fuels the passion with which we met the challenges of 2020 and with which we expect to create sustainable shareholder value for years to come. I hope that you will continue to join us on this journey."
- Q4 2020 Earnings Release [Attachment]
- IAS 34 Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Attachment]
Conference call details
A presentation and conference call to discuss these results will take place today, February 11th, 2021 at 14:00 (Luxembourg/Stockholm) / 13:00 (London) / 08:00 (Miami).
To access the live webcast visit this link. Analysts and investors who wish to participate in the Q&A session should pre-register using the following link.
Those unable to pre-register may also join the interactive event by calling any of the following numbers:
Sweden: +46-8-5053-5281 Luxembourg: +352-8002-3716
UK: +44-20-3795-9972 US: +1-412-717-9224
A live audio stream, presentation slides, and replay details can be accessed at www.millicom.com.
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For further information, please contact
| Press: Vivian Kobeh, Corporate Communications Director +1-786-628-5300 press@millicom.com | Investors: Michel Morin, VP Investor Relations +1-786-628-5270 investors@millicom.com Sarah Inmon, Investor Relations Manager +1-786-628-5303 investors@millicom.com |
About Millicom
Millicom (NASDAQ U.S.: TIGO, Nasdaq Stockholm: TIGO_SDB) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile services dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa. Millicom sets the pace when it comes to providing high-speed broadband and innovation around The Digital Lifestyle services through its principal brand, TIGO. As of December 31, 2020, Millicom operating subsidiaries and joint ventures employed more than 21,000 people and provided mobile services to approximately 55 million customers, with a cable footprint of more than 12 million homes passed. Founded in 1992, Millicom International Cellular S.A. is headquartered in Luxembourg.
Regulatory Statement
This information was prior to this release inside information and is information that Millicom is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. This information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person set out above, at 12:00 CET on February 11, 2021.
Attachments
- PR_Resilient cash flow and customer growth_021121
- Millicom Q4 2020 Earnings Release
- Millicom - IAS34 - Q4 2020
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