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Millicom Q1 2026 Earnings and Acquisitions

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 12, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026

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The strong Q1 2026 results and strategic acquisitions by Millicom are expected to positively impact its stock price and market position in Latin America. The various financing activities and restructuring efforts by Millicom and its subsidiaries like Coltel and Paraguay demonstrate active balance sheet management, which could be viewed favorably by investors.

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Millicom announced its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting a revenue of $2 billion and an operating profit of $416 million, with equity free cash flow up 66.5% year-on-year. The company's CEO, Marcelo Benítez, highlighted strategic progress, including strengthening its position in Colombia through the acquisition of EPM's 50% stake in Tigo UNE and Telefónica's majority stake in Coltel, followed by the remaining stake from La Nación de Colombia. Millicom also acquired Telefónica Chile and began implementing a new leadership team. Subsequent events included Millicom's $87.5 million private placement of Senior Notes, Coltel securing new bridge and working capital facilities, Paraguay redeeming its Senior Unsecured Notes, and Central African Republic agreeing to sell Tigo Sports' local content to Americas. Additionally, Tigo Colombia and Tigo Chile incurred severance costs due to voluntary retirement and restructuring plans.

100 Millicom announced earnings
80 Millicom acquired stake Tigo UNE
70 Millicom acquired stake Coltel
60 Millicom acquired Telefónica
50 Millicom completed private placement Banco General
40 Coltel entered facility Banco Santander
40 Coltel entered loan agreement JPMorgan Chase
30 Coltel repaid facility HSBC
30 Paraguay redeemed notes
30 Central African Republic announced agreement Americas
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Millicom announced strong Q1 2026 results, with increased revenue and equity free cash flow, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational improvements in Latin America. The company also provided positive financial targets for 2026.
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Millicom strengthened its position in Colombia through several acquisitions, including EPM's stake in Tigo UNE and Telefónica's majority stake in Coltel, and later the remaining stake in Coltel from La Nación de Colombia. Tigo Colombia also conducted a voluntary retirement plan.
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Millicom acquired a majority stake in Coltel from Telefónica and later the remaining stake from La Nación de Colombia. Coltel also secured new financing facilities.
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Millicom acquired Telefónica Chile and began implementing a new leadership team to simplify commercial offers, stabilize ARPU, reduce leverage, and resize the organization. Tigo Chile also incurred severance costs.
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Millicom acquired Telefónica's majority stake in Coltel in Colombia and Telefónica Chile in Chile, expanding its market presence.
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Millicom acquired EPM's 50% stake in Tigo UNE, further consolidating its presence in Colombia.
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Millicom acquired EPM's 50% stake in Tigo UNE as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in Colombia.
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Millicom acquired the remaining 32.5% equity stake in Coltel from La Nación de Colombia.
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NJJ Holding led the application of the Millicom playbook in Chile following the acquisition of Telefónica Chile.
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Paraguay redeemed its Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027.
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Paraguay redeemed its 5.875% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2027.
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Central African Republic announced an agreement with Americas for the acquisition of Tigo Sports' local sports content.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Americas acquired Tigo Sports' local sports content from Central African Republic.
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Millicom completed a private placement of its Senior Notes to Banco General, S.A.
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Coltel entered into a new bridge facility with Banco Santander.
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