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Bharti Airtel raises stake in Airtel Africa to 79 per cent in transaction worth Rs 28,000 cr
Bharti Airtel has significantly boosted its stake in Airtel Africa to approximately 79 percent through a Rs 28,200 crore share-swap deal. This strategic move, involving a cashless exchange with promoter group entity ICIL, enhances Bharti Airtel's economic interest in the high-growth African subsidiary. The company anticipates Airtel Africa becoming a USD 10 billion revenue entity, contributing substantial returns.
Bharti Airtel Secures Shareholders Nod To Raise Airtel Africa Stake To 79% In Share-Swap Deal
Bharti Airtel will issue shares to ICIL after 100% of shareholders voted in favour of the transaction
Bharti Airtel swap deal a win for minority shareholders, Morgan Stanley says; stock gains
The telco has announced a share swap deal to acquire an additional 16.31% stake in Airtel Africa from promoter entity ICIL, consolidating its hold on the listed African subsidiary without spending a single rupee in cash.
Airtel plans Rs 28,000 crore share swap: Deal with ICIL to raise parent’s stake in Airtel Africa & Mittal family’s stake in Airtel
Bharti Airtel's board approved a ₹28,220 crore share-swap deal with ICIL, a Mittal family entity, to increase its stake in Airtel Africa to 79%. This cashless transaction preserves company cash, boosts ICIL's holding in Bharti Airtel, and is expected to be accretive to earnings per share.
Airtel plans Rs 28,000 crore share swap: Deal with ICIL to raise parent’s stake in Airtel Africa & Mittal family’s stake in Airtel
Bharti Airtel's board approved a ₹28,220 crore share-swap deal with ICIL, a Mittal family entity, to increase its stake in Airtel Africa to 79%. This cashless transaction preserves company cash, boosts ICIL's holding in Bharti Airtel, and is expected to be accretive to earnings per share.