Emirates Telecom. Group Company (Etisalat Group) PJSC

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) PJSC announced that the European Commission has granted approval for its acquisition of a controlling stake (50% +1 economic share) in PPF Telecom Group's assets in Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, and Slovakia. This approval follows extensive discussions with the Commission’s Foreign Subsidies Directorate, allowing the transaction to proceed ahead of the legal deadline. The approval includes commitments from e&, such as adhering to UAE bankruptcy laws, restrictions on financing PPF Telecom's EU business with certain exceptions, and informing the Commission of future non-notifiable acquisitions. All regulatory approvals have been obtained, with the transaction closing subject to customary terms. Further updates will be provided as necessary.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) PJSC, also known as e&, announced an updated shareholding in Vodafone Group plc. As of September 2, 2024, e& holds approximately 15.010% of Vodafone shares. This change is due to Vodafone's share buyback program, which reduced its total share capital. e&'s total number of shares remains unchanged at 3,944.7 million shares.

e& enterprise, a subsidiary of Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&), has completed the acquisition of GlassHouse Bilgi Sistemleri Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, a Türkiye-based company specializing in data backup, business continuity, managed cloud, and SAP infrastructure services. The deal, valued at $60 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, was previously announced on June 25, 2024. GlassHouse, with over 150 employees and offices in Türkiye, Qatar, and South Africa, serves 2,000 enterprises across various sectors. The acquisition aims to enhance e& enterprise's service portfolio and expand its geographical footprint. The transaction will be financed through debt and will be consolidated into e&’s financials starting September 1, 2024, with minimal impact on overall figures.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) announced an interim cash dividend distribution for the first half of fiscal year 2024 at 41.5 fils per share, as decided by the Board of Directors on July 31, 2024. The record date for shareholders eligible for the dividend is August 12, 2024. The last day to purchase shares to be entitled to the dividend is August 8, 2024, and the ex-dividend date is August 9, 2024. The dividend distribution will be managed by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) appointed as the disbursement agent. Distribution of the interim dividends will commence on August 16, 2024.

The Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC has released review reports and interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period ending on June 30, 2024.

Resolution No. (445) of 2024 announces the temporary suspension of trading in the shares of Emirates Telecom. Group Company (Etisalat Group) PJSC. The suspension will occur from 13:30 on 31-Jul-2024 until the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) receives the results of Etisalat Group's Board of Directors meeting, which coincides with the trading session. The resolution instructs all ADX department heads to execute this decision within their respective areas and mandates that the resolution be circulated to the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the concerned company, all ADX departments, and all accredited brokers. This resolution was approved by the authorized person and issued on 26-Jul-2024.

The Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC ("e&") has scheduled a Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. The agenda includes discussing the condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months ending June 30, 2024, a proposal for the distribution of interim dividends for the first half of 2024, and other routine matters related to the company's business.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat Group) announced that the Court of Appeal of Casablanca has rejected Maroc Telecom's appeal and upheld the Commercial Court of Rabat's decision, requiring Maroc Telecom to pay 6.368 billion Moroccan dirham to Wana Corporate for alleged anti-competitive practices. Etisalat Group, which holds a 53% share in Maroc Telecom, expressed disappointment and plans to challenge the decision through all legal avenues. The ruling will not affect Etisalat Group's consolidated results for the second quarter of 2024 due to adequate coverage of international regulatory risks. Further updates will be provided as necessary.

Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, e& enterprise, has signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of GlassHouse, a cloud services provider based in Türkiye, for an enterprise value of $60 million. GlassHouse, founded in 2004, is a leader in data backup, business continuity, managed cloud, and SAP infrastructure services, serving 2,000 enterprises across various sectors with a team of over 150 employees. This acquisition aligns with e&’s strategic goals to expand its digital capabilities and global footprint, particularly in the Turkish IT services and cloud market. The transaction, financed through debt and not involving related parties, is expected to be EPS accretive and will have an insignificant impact on e&’s overall financials. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary conditions, and further updates will be provided as necessary.