Financial Performance - Group revenue decreased by 6.8% ($199 million) year-on-year to $2,746 million in H1 2025, primarily due to weaker currencies in Bolivia, Colombia, and Paraguay[11]. - Net profit attributable to the owners of the Company was $869 million or $5.17 per share for H1 2025, compared to a net profit of $170 million or $0.99 per share in H1 2024[22]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $2,746 million, a decrease of 6.7% compared to $2,945 million for the same period in 2024[43]. - Operating profit increased to $780 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $669 million in the same period of 2024, reflecting a growth of 16.6%[43]. - Net profit for the period reached $891 million, significantly up from $160 million in the prior year, marking a year-over-year increase of 455.6%[44]. - Earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were $5.17 (basic) and $5.15 (diluted), compared to $0.99 for both in the same period of 2024[43]. - The total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $3,067 million, down from $3,262 million in the same period of 2024, representing a decrease of approximately 6%[82]. - Q2 2025 revenue was $1.372 billion, a decrease of 5.9% year-over-year, primarily due to weaker foreign exchange rates[135]. - The company reported a net cash provided by operating activities of $794 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $716 million in the same period of 2024[47]. Operating Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses decreased by 11.3% ($106 million) year-on-year to $838 million, attributed to weaker currencies and the completion of the cost reduction project "Everest"[14]. - Equipment, programming, and other direct costs decreased by 14.1% ($104 million) year-on-year to $631 million, mainly due to weaker currencies and lower costs related to government projects in Panama[12]. - Financial income (expenses), net decreased by $14 million year-on-year to $329 million, mainly due to lower debt levels and bank charges in Bolivia[18]. - Tax expense increased to $173 million in H1 2025 from $148 million in H1 2024, driven by higher profitability and the sale of infrastructure[21]. Cash Flow and Dividends - A special interim cash dividend of $2.50 per share was approved, to be distributed in two equal installments of $1.25 per share on October 15, 2025, and April 15, 2026[30]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1,283 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $699 million at the end of December 2024[45]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to $1,283 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $792 million in 2024, representing a 62% increase[48]. - Net cash used in financing activities was $(415) million for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, compared to $(354) million in 2024, indicating a 17% increase in cash outflow[48]. - The cash flow from financing activities included $295 million in dividends paid to owners of the company, marking a significant cash outflow[48]. Acquisitions and Sales - Millicom entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Telefonica's controlling 67.5% equity stake in Coltel for $400 million, subject to regulatory approvals[60]. - The company announced a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Telefónica Móviles del Uruguay S.A. for an enterprise value of $440 million, pending regulatory approvals[62]. - Millicom signed a definitive agreement to acquire Telefónica's telecommunications operations in Ecuador for $380 million, also subject to regulatory approvals[63]. - The company completed the sale of Lati Paraguay to Atis Group on June 3, 2025, as part of its strategy to optimize its asset portfolio[67]. - Completed closings have generated approximately $546 million in net proceeds and a receivable of $144 million, with a gain on sale of $604 million recognized from transactions with SBA and Atis[68]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2025, amounted to $15,000 million, an increase from $13,737 million at the end of December 2024[45]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company decreased to $3,537 million from $3,628 million at the end of December 2024[46]. - Non-current liabilities rose to $8,315 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to $7,050 million at the end of December 2024[46]. - The total debt and financing as of June 30, 2025, amounted to USD 5,912 million, an increase from USD 5,815 million as of December 31, 2024[112]. - Total liabilities amounted to $11.502 billion, with total equity at $3.498 billion as of the end of Q2 2025[140]. Market and Economic Conditions - The Colombian peso and Paraguayan guarani depreciated by around 6% year-on-year, impacting the company's financial results[24]. - The company continues to prioritize price increases in markets affected by currency depreciation and inflation, particularly in Bolivia where inflation reached 24.0%[157]. - Millicom is navigating risks related to global economic conditions, competitive pressures, and regulatory changes that may impact future performance[172]. Customer and Service Metrics - Mobile business ended Q2 2025 with 41.8 million customers, a 2.8% year-on-year increase, with postpaid subscribers growing by 14.4%[158][160]. - In Colombia, service revenue grew 4.9% year-on-year to $339 million, driven by mobile and B2B growth[164]. - Mobile ARPU decreased to $6.0 in Q2 2025 from $6.4 in Q2 2024, while Home ARPU fell to $24.0 from $28.1 in the same period[189][191].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is on track to deliver $750 million in equity free cash flow for the year [3] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a new high of 46.7%, up 3.2 points year over year [5] - Equity free cash flow for the quarter was $218 million, bringing the H1 total to $395 million, an increase of nearly $126 million compared to $269 million in H1 of last year [21][32] - Service revenue for the quarter totaled €1.28 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.9% due to foreign exchange impacts [17] - Organic service revenue growth accelerated to 2.4% when excluding FX impact [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mobile business grew by mid-single digits, accelerating from 3.1% in the previous quarter [7] - Postpaid customer base grew by 14%, reaching nearly 9 million customers [7] - Home business added 41,000 customers, a growth of nearly 6% year on year [8] - B2B service revenue grew nearly 4% organically, driven by a 16% CAGR in digital services over the past two years [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Colombia, service revenue accelerated to nearly 5% year over year, up from 3.6% in the previous quarter [12] - Guatemala's service revenue grew by 1.9% year on year, with a postpaid customer base expanding by 20% [13] - Panama's service revenue was nearly flat year on year at €170 million [24] - Bolivia's service revenue in local currency increased by 7%, but was insufficient to cover devaluation [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company executed three major acquisitions, including Telefonica's operations in Uruguay and Ecuador, and a partial closing of an infrastructure transaction [4] - Focus on migrating prepaid customers to postpaid to increase ARPU and reduce churn [46] - Emphasis on convergence, with 25% of new sales being convergent, which reduces churn and increases customer lifetime value [49] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about recovery efforts, expecting positive growth in service revenue in 2025 [10] - The company is focused on cost optimization and operational efficiency, with a commitment to maintaining leverage below 2.5x [6][22] - Management highlighted the importance of digitalization and AI in improving operational processes and customer interactions [54] Other Important Information - The Board approved an interim dividend of $2.5 per share, reflecting a commitment to return value to shareholders [33] - The company is actively managing its foreign exchange exposure to sustain EBITDA margins and cash flow generation [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Improvement in Guatemala and competitive environment - Management noted a significant improvement in Guatemala driven by prepaid to postpaid migrations and plans to build new sites [40] Question: Outlook for CapEx - CapEx is expected to be between $650 million to $700 million, representing 11% to 12% of revenues [42] Question: Drivers for accelerating service revenue growth - Increased demand for data, migration from prepaid to postpaid, and price increases are key drivers for revenue growth [46] Question: Cost control and restructuring costs - No significant restructuring costs are expected in H2, with ongoing cost control embedded in the company's operations [52] Question: Leverage target and refinancing plans - The leverage target remains below 2.5x, including dividends and M&A activities, with a focus on local currency debt [60][66] Question: Competitive landscape in Colombia - Management discussed aggressive pricing strategies from competitors but emphasized the importance of network quality and distribution [76] Question: Future acquisitions - The company is focused on completing announced acquisitions before considering new opportunities [85]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is on track to deliver $750 million in equity free cash flow for the year [3] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a new high of 46.7%, up 3.2 points year over year [5] - Equity free cash flow for the quarter was $218 million, bringing the H1 total to $395 million, an increase of nearly $126 million compared to $269 million in H1 of last year [19][29] - Service revenue for the quarter totaled €1.28 billion, representing a year-over-year decline of 5.9% due to foreign exchange impacts [16] - Organic service revenue growth accelerated to 2.4% when excluding FX impact [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The mobile business grew by mid-single digits, accelerating from 3.1% in the previous quarter [7] - Postpaid customer base grew by 14%, reaching nearly 9 million customers [7] - Home business added 41,000 customers, a growth of nearly 6% year on year [8] - B2B service revenue grew nearly 4% organically, driven by a 16% CAGR in digital services over the past two years [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Colombia, service revenue accelerated to nearly 5% year over year, up from 3.6% in the previous quarter [10] - Guatemala's service revenue grew by 1.9% year on year, with a postpaid customer base expanding by 20% [12] - Panama's service revenue was nearly flat year on year at €170 million [22] - Bolivia's service revenue in local currency increased by 7%, but was insufficient to cover devaluation [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company executed three major acquisitions, including Telefonica's Uruguay operations and a definitive agreement for Telefonica Ecuador [4] - Focus on migrating prepaid customers to postpaid to increase ARPU and reduce churn [41] - Emphasis on convergence, with 25% of new sales being convergent, which reduces churn and increases customer lifetime value [44] - Plans to maintain leverage below 2.5x while pursuing strategic M&A opportunities [30][56] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about recovery efforts, expecting positive growth in service revenue in 2025 [9] - The competitive environment in Guatemala is challenging, but the company is focused on ARPU development [35] - The demand for data is increasing, driving the need for migration from prepaid to postpaid [40] - Management expects to maintain strong cash flow generation and EBITDA growth despite ongoing challenges [61] Other Important Information - The company declared a special interim dividend of $2.5 per share, reflecting confidence in capital discipline [4] - Adjusted EBITDA growth was solid at 9.3% on an organic basis in the quarter [18] - The company is actively exploring digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency [49] Q&A Session Summary Question: Improvement in Guatemala and competitive environment - Management noted a significant migration from prepaid to postpaid, with postpaid penetration still low at 12% [34] - The company is building new sites to capture new communities and expects sustainable growth [35] Question: CapEx outlook - Expected CapEx for the year is between $650 million to $700 million, representing 11% to 12% of revenues [37][38] Question: Drivers for accelerating service revenue growth - Increased demand for data and migration from prepaid to postpaid are key drivers [40] - Price increases and improved customer quality are also contributing to revenue growth [42] Question: Cost control and restructuring costs - No significant restructuring costs are expected in H2, with ongoing cost control embedded in operations [48] Question: Leverage target and refinancing plans - The leverage target remains below 2.5x, including dividends and M&A [56] - The company prioritizes raising local currency debt and repaying US dollar debt [60] Question: Competitive landscape in Colombia - Management noted aggressive pricing from competitors but emphasized the importance of network quality and distribution [70] - Regulatory processes for acquisitions are ongoing, with expected approvals in Q3 and Q4 [73]

Core Insights - Millicom International Cellular SA (TIGO) reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share, but showing an increase from $0.46 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -5.56% [1] - The company posted revenues of $1.37 billion for the quarter ended June 2025, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.81% and a decrease from $1.46 billion year-over-year [2] - Millicom's stock has increased approximately 59.7% since the beginning of the year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.9% [3] Earnings Outlook - The company's earnings outlook is crucial for investors, with current consensus EPS estimates at $0.61 for the coming quarter and $2.68 for the current fiscal year, alongside revenues of $1.38 billion and $5.52 billion respectively [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Millicom was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Industry Context - The Wireless Non-US industry, to which Millicom belongs, is currently ranked in the top 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to lower-ranked industries [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Financial Performance - Millicom's Q2 2025 service revenue was $1282 million, a 59% decrease compared to Q2 2024[66] - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 467% in Q2 2025 from 435% in Q2 2024, a 32 percentage point increase[18, 66] - Equity Free Cash Flow (EFCF) for H1 2025 was $395 million, up $126 million compared to H1 2024[67, 70] Key Growth Areas - Postpaid net additions reached 247000 in Q2 2025, compared to 178000 in Q2 2024[17] - Home net additions were 41000 in Q2 2025, compared to 11000 in Q2 2024[18] - Mobile service revenue organic YoY growth was 46% in Q2 2025[22] Strategic Initiatives - Millicom is pursuing strategic projects including infrastructure sales and a combination with Liberty Latin America[56] - The company is awaiting regulatory approval for the acquisition of Coltel (TEF) in Colombia and EPM stake in TIGO-UNE[58, 60] - Millicom closed the Paraguay towers deal with Atis Group in Q2 2025 and executed a partial closing with SBA, with the remaining SBA closing expected in Q3 2025[60] Financial Targets - Millicom targets Equity Free Cash Flow of around $750 million for 2025[89] - The company aims for leverage below 25x at year-end 2025[90] - Millicom plans a dividend of $300 per share, targeting to sustain or grow it every year, with an interim dividend of $250 per share[91]

Core Insights - Millicom reported a decline in revenue for Q2 2025, with total revenue of $1.372 billion, down 5.9% year-over-year, but showed organic growth of 1.9% [4] - The company achieved a significant increase in net profit, reaching $676 million compared to $78 million in Q2 2024, marking a notable improvement [4][6] - Millicom's adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 46.7%, with nearly half of its operations exceeding a 50% margin [5] Financial Performance - Total revenue for H1 2025 was $2.746 billion, a decrease of 6.8% from H1 2024, with organic growth of 0.2% [4] - Operating profit for Q2 2025 was $357 million, up 3.4% from Q2 2024, while H1 operating profit increased by 16.7% to $780 million [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $641 million, reflecting a 1.1% increase year-over-year, with H1 adjusted EBITDA at $1.277 billion, up 0.9% [4] Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow - Capital expenditures (Capex) for Q2 2025 were $155 million, a 15.1% increase from Q2 2024, with H1 Capex totaling $286 million, up 15.8% [4] - Operating cash flow for Q2 2025 was $487 million, down 2.6% from the previous year, while H1 operating cash flow was $990 million, a decrease of 2.8% [4] - Equity free cash flow (EFCF) for Q2 2025 was $218 million, down 18.8% year-over-year, but H1 EFCF increased by 46.7% to $395 million [4] Strategic Developments - The company signed an agreement to acquire Telefónica's operations in Uruguay and Ecuador, enhancing its market presence [5] - Millicom completed a partial closing of its infrastructure transaction with SBA, generating over $500 million in proceeds, which supported a special interim dividend of $2.50 per share [5][8] - The company aims for a 2025 EFCF target of around $750 million and plans to maintain year-end leverage below 2.5x [6] Subsequent Events - A special interim dividend of $2.50 per share was approved, to be distributed in two installments of $1.25 per share on October 15, 2025, and April 15, 2026 [8] - Millicom hosted a video conference for the global financial community to discuss the Q2 2025 results [8]

Core Points - Millicom International Cellular S.A. has approved an interim dividend of $2.50 per share, to be paid in two installments of $1.25 each on October 15, 2025, and April 15, 2026 [1][4] - The first installment will be paid to shareholders registered in the U.S. with Broadridge on October 8, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of October 7, 2025 [2][3] - The second installment will be paid to shareholders registered in the U.S. with Broadridge on April 8, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 7, 2026 [3][4] - The dividends will be paid in U.S. dollars and will be subject to a 15% withholding tax as per Luxembourg income tax law [5] Company Overview - Millicom is a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, operating under the TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands [7] - The company offers a variety of digital services, including mobile financial services, local entertainment, pay TV, high-speed data, voice, and business-to-business solutions [7] - As of March 31, 2025, Millicom employed approximately 14,000 people and served over 46 million customers, with a fiber-cable footprint covering over 14 million homes [7]

Company Overview - Millicom (NASDAQ: TIGO) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, offering a wide range of digital services and products under the TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands [4] - The company provides mobile financial services through TIGO Money, local entertainment via TIGO Sports, pay TV with TIGO ONEtv, and business-to-business solutions including cloud and security [4] - As of March 31, 2025, Millicom employed approximately 14,000 people and served over 46 million customers with a fiber-cable footprint covering more than 14 million homes [4] Upcoming Financial Results - Millicom is set to announce its second quarter 2025 results on August 7, 2025, through a press release [1] - A video conference for the global financial community will be held on the same day at 14:00 pm (Stockholm) / 13:00 (London) / 08:00 (Miami) [1] Event Participation - Registration for the interactive video conference is required, and participants will receive a confirmation email with joining details [2] - Participants wishing to ask questions during the live event must notify the Investor Relations team via email after the event starts [2] - The conference can also be joined in listen-only mode by dialing specific international numbers and entering the Webinar ID [3]

Company Overview - Milicom (NASDAQ: TIGO) operates under the Tigo brand, providing fiber broadband, pay-TV, and mobile-money platforms in several rapidly growing Latin American economies [1] - The demand for fiber broadband is increasing as more individuals work, study, stream, and game from home, indicating a shift in consumer behavior towards digital services [1] Industry Insights - The Latin American telecommunications sector is experiencing significant growth, particularly in fiber broadband and mobile-money services, driven by changing consumer habits and the need for reliable internet connectivity [1] - The expansion of mobile-money platforms reflects a broader trend towards digital financial services in emerging markets, enhancing financial inclusion and accessibility [1]

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