Airtel Africa plc
("Airtel Africa", or the "Company")
Dividend confirmation
London and Lagos, 28 October 2020: Airtel Africa plc ("Airtel Africa"), a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, today announces that the Board has confirmed an interim dividend of $1.5c per ordinary share which will be paid on or around 11 December 2020. The Interim dividend will be paid in U.S. Dollars, although Airtel Africa plc offer their shareholders the opportunity to elect to receive their dividend payments in Pounds Sterling or Naira via Currency Elections.
The dividend timetable dates are below:
Ex-dividend date: |
12 November 2020 |
Record date: |
13 November 2020 |
Payment date: |
On or around 11 December 2020 |
Details regarding the default currency and options on currency election for the dividend, and the currency exchange rates that will be applicable in determination of the Half Year 2020-21 interim dividend payment to any shareholders that qualify for and have elected to receive the Half Year 2020-21 interim dividend payment in Pounds Sterling or Naira will be issued in due course.
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Enquiries :
Airtel Africa - Investor Relations Pier Falcione Anna Kaim |
+44 207 493 9315 |
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Hudson Sandler Nick Lyon Bertie Berger |
+44 207 796 4133 |
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About Airtel Africa
Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily in East Africa and Central and West Africa.
Airtel Africa offers an integrated suite of telecommunications solutions to its subscribers, including mobile voice and data services as well as mobile money services both nationally and internationally.
The Group aims to continue providing a simple and intuitive customer experience through streamlined customer journeys.