MTN Group Seeks Initial Public Offering for Unit in Uganda
MTN Group Limited (JSE:MTN) is seeking a valuation of about $1.4 billion for its unit in Uganda, according to people with knowledge of the matter, in what will be the nation’s biggest initial public offering.
Africa’s largest wireless carrier plans to sell 20% of the unit raising about $280 million, one of the people said, asking not to be identified before a public announcement.
The move by the South African company is aimed at ensuring broad-based ownership in its operating subsidiaries, according to a statement on October 5, 2021. MTN plans to invest $281 million in three years to expand its coverage in the East African nation.
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The IPO follows listings of MTN’s units in Nigeria, Ghana and Rwanda, which to some extent took place after pressure from government and local regulators.
The creation of a Lagos-listed entity was part of a deal to settle a multi-billion dollar fine for being slow to disconnect customers without proper documentation. Investors in Uganda will be able to bid for MTN’s IPO via their phones.
MTN Group Seeks Initial Public Offering for Unit in Uganda
