OOREDOO

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Ticker/ISIN
QTEL
QA0007227737
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Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange
United Arab Emirates

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Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ooredoo International Finance Limited, will pay interest to holders of its Global Medium Term Notes on December 23, 2024. The notes, valued at $500 million with an interest rate of 3.75%, are due on June 22, 2026. The interest payment amounts to $9,375,000. Ooredoo is a leading communications company in Qatar, offering mobile, fixed, broadband internet, and corporate managed services, with a focus on enriching people's lives and fostering growth through communication.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. in Doha, Qatar, has released its condensed consolidated interim financial information for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2024.
The consolidated financial statements of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, show the following key elements: Total non-current assets decreased by 3% to QR 40,056 million, while total current assets increased by 9% to QR 18,685 million, resulting in a total assets increase of 1% to QR 58,741 million. Total current liabilities decreased by 6% to QR 10,653 million, and total non-current liabilities decreased by 7% to QR 15,207 million, leading to a total liabilities decrease of 6% to QR 25,860 million. Shareholders' equity rose by 8% to QR 32,881 million. In terms of profit and loss, total revenue increased by 2% to QR 17,657 million, net operating profit rose by 11% to QR 4,444 million, and profit attributable to shareholders grew by 10% to QR 2,923 million. Earnings per share increased by 10% to QR 0.91.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. will announce its Q3 2024 financial results on October 30, 2024. An investor conference call is scheduled for November 4, 2024, with the related presentation available on the company's website. Registration for the call is required. Ooredoo operates in the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, serving consumers and businesses in nine countries. As of December 31, 2023, it reported revenues of QAR 23 billion. Ooredoo's shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.
Ooredoo successfully raised USD 500 million through an oversubscribed 10-year bond issuance with an annual coupon rate of 4.625%, maturing in October 2034. The bond achieved a spread of 88 basis points over 10-year U.S. Treasuries, marking the tightest spread in Ooredoo's history and one of the lowest for a global telecommunications company since 2020. The issuance was 3.6 times oversubscribed, attracting a diverse group of investors from the U.S., U.K., Europe, Asia, and the MENA region. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including refinancing existing debt. The bonds are rated A2 by Moody's and A by S&P. Ooredoo's Group CEO, Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, highlighted the strong investor confidence in the company's strategy and financial performance. The issuance was coordinated by Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and HSBC.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ooredoo International Finance Limited (OIFL), will make interest payments to its Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) holders. The payments will be made on 8 October 2024 and 21 October 2024, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of the Notes and the Final Terms. Specifically, U.S. $1,000,000,000 @ 2.625% Guaranteed Notes due 8 April 2031 will have an interest payment of U.S. $13,125,000.00 on 8 October 2024, and U.S. $750,000,000 @ 5.00% Guaranteed Notes due 19 October 2025 will have an interest payment of U.S. $18,750,000.00 on 21 October 2024.
Ooredoo Group has secured a QAR 2 billion financing deal with QNB, Doha Bank, and Masraf Al Rayan to enhance its data center and AI business. This 10-year hybrid facility, comprising both commercial and Islamic tranches, is the largest tech sector transaction in Qatar. The funds will be used to expand and modernize Ooredoo's data centers across the MENA region, supporting the growing demand for hyperconnectivity, AI, and cloud services. Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Group CEO of Ooredoo, highlighted the significant potential in the MENA region for data centers and expressed gratitude to the financial institutions involved for their support in this strategic initiative.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., located at Ooredoo Tower, Building 14, Zone 61, Street 801, Al Dafna, Doha, Qatar (P.O. Box 217), held a Board meeting on 30 July 2024 at 1:30 pm. The meeting approved the Consolidated Financial Statements for the first half of 2024, ending on 30 June 2024. The company's authorized capital is QAR 5,000,000,000, and its issued and paid-up capital is QAR 3,203,200,000. The contact details include Tel No.: (+974) 4440 0400 and Fax No.: (+974) 4411 0389. The Group Chief Legal, Regulatory & Governance Officer is Hilal Bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi. For more information, visit ooredoo.qa.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Press Release on the Financial Results for the Period Ended March 31,2024

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. reported a 4% increase in revenues in Q1 2024, reaching QAR 5.9 billion. The company's EBITDA also rose by 6% to QAR 2.5 billion, with an EBITDA margin expansion to 43%, up by one percentage point. The normalized net profit grew by 26% to QAR 1.0 billion. Ooredoo spent QAR 382 million on CAPEX and reported an 11% growth in normalized free cash flow to QAR 2.2 billion. The company's customer base increased by 3% to 159.3 million. The company is on track to meet its FY 24 guidance.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Financial Results Summary for the Period Ended March 31,2024

The consolidated financial statements for Ooredoo Q.P.S.C for the three months ending 31st March 2024 indicate a decrease in total non-current assets, total current assets, total assets, total current liabilities, total non-current liabilities, total liabilities, and total shareholders equity compared to December 2023. However, there was an increase in total revenue, net operating profit, but a decrease in profit attributable to shareholders and earnings per share compared to 2023.

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Disclosures: Ooredoo to disclose its Quarter one (Q1 2024) Financial results on, 30 April 2024, Investor call on 06 May 2024

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., an international communications company based in Qatar, has announced that it will disclose its Q1 2024 financial results on 30 April 2024. A conference call and investor presentation are scheduled for 6 May 2024. The company operates across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, serving consumers and businesses in ten countries. As of 31 December 2023, Ooredoo generated revenues of QAR 23 billion.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM Minutes held on 06/03/2024 at 19:00

The 26th Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of Ooredoo (Q.P.S.C) was held on 6th March 2024 in Doha, Qatar. The meeting was attended by the board of directors, representatives from PwC, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and shareholders. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani, opened the meeting and the appointment of Mr. Hilal bin Mohammed Al -Khulaifi as the "Rapporteur of the meeting" and Mr. Hassan bin Nabeel Al-Kuwari as Assistant Rapporteur were approved by the General Assembly. The agenda was also approved and the meeting proceeded to discuss the company's business plans and the Board's report for the year ended 31 December 2023.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM Results held on 06/03/2024 at 19:00

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM held on 06/03/2024 at 19:00

Ooredoo, a telecommunications company, held its Annual General Meeting where the company's Corporate Governance Report and financial statements were approved by shareholders. The Board of Directors' recommendation to distribute a cash dividend of QAR 0.55 per share was also approved. The company reported a net profit of QAR 3 billion for 2023, an increase of 28% from the previous year. Revenue also increased by 2% to QAR 23.2 billion, driven by strong performance in Iraq, Algeria, Kuwait, and the Maldives, despite a decline in Qatar, Myanmar, and Palestine due to foreign exchange depreciation. The company's EBITDA was QAR 9.7 billion, up by 4% year-on-year.

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Disclosures: Ooredoo Announces Closure of Nominations’ Application Period for Board Membership

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C, a company located in Doha, Qatar, has announced the closure of its nominations application period for its Board Membership. The upcoming term of three years will start in 2024 and end in 2027. The closure is in accordance with Article (22) of the Company's Articles of Association, Article (97) of Qatar Commercial Companies Law No. (11) of 2015, and the Qatar Financial Markets Authority Governance Code for Companies & Legal Entities Listed on the Main Market. The nomination period was closed on Thursday, 15th February 2024, at 01:00 PM.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Financial Results for the Period Ended December 31,2023

The document is a Consolidated Financial Statements and Independent Auditor's Report for Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., based in Doha, Qatar, for the year ending on 31 December 2023.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Press Release on the Financial Results for the Period Ended December 31,2023

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. reported solid financial results for FY 2023 with a 2% increase in revenue to QAR 23.2 billion and a 4% rise in EBITDA to QAR 9.7 billion. The company's net profit hit a record high of QAR 3.0 billion, while the EBITDA margin expanded to 42%. The board proposed a cash dividend of QAR 0.55 per share, up 28%. The company's CAPEX spend was QAR 2.8 billion and it reported a strong normalized free cash flow growth of 6% to QAR 6.8 billion. The customer base, including IOH, was 156.4 million. The company met its full-year 2023 guidance targets.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Board of Directors' Report for the Period Ended December 31,2023

The board of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., located at Ooredoo Tower, Building 14, Zone 61, Street 801, Al Dafna, Doha, Qatar, met on 12th February 2024 and approved the consolidated financial statements for FY 2023 ending on 31 December 2023. The meeting was attended by Hilal Mohammed Al Khulaifi, the Group Chief Legal, Regulatory & Governance Officer. The company's authorized capital is QAR 5,000,000,000 and its issued & paid-up capital is QAR 3,203,200,000.

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