OOREDOO

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Ticker/ISIN
QTEL
QA0007227737
Market/Country
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 Financial Results Summary for the Period Ended December 31,2023

The consolidated financial statements of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C for the year ending 31st December 2023 show a decrease in total assets by 6% from QR 61,839 million in 2022 to QR 58,208 million in 2023. Total liabilities also decreased by 18%, from QR 33,683 million in 2022 to QR 27,634 million in 2023. However, total shareholders' equity increased by 9% from QR 28,156 million to QR 30,574 million. The company's total revenue and net operating profit increased by 2% and 7%, respectively, while profit attributable to shareholders of the parent increased by 28%. Earnings per share also increased by 27% from 0.74 QR units to 0.94 QR units.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Management Discussion and Analysis Report for the Period Ended December 31,2023

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Disclosures: OOREDOO Invitation to Attend AGM held on 12/02/2024 at 16:00

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., a Qatar-based telecommunications company, has invited its shareholders to attend the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assembly Meetings on March 6th, 2024. The meetings will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel and via Zoom. If a quorum is not reached, the meetings will be rescheduled for March 13th, 2024. The agenda for the ordinary meeting includes the approval of the Board's report, discussion of the company's future plans, and appointment of the external auditor for 2024. The extraordinary meeting will discuss the sale of a portion of the company's assets. Shareholders are advised to arrive an hour early for registration and can appoint a proxy if they cannot attend. Only shareholders registered by March 6th, 2024, are eligible to attend.

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Disclosures: Ooredoo Announces Opening Doors for Board of Directors Membership Nominations

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., a Qatar-based telecommunications company, has announced the opening of the nomination period for the Board of Directors membership. The term for the new members will be three years, starting from 2024 to 2027. The nomination period will be open from 11th February 2024 and will close on 15th February 2024. Interested individuals and companies can download the nomination forms from the Ooredoo website. Applications and requested documents must be submitted in person at Ooredoo’s headquarters in West Bay. Applications submitted after the deadline or not meeting the eligibility requirements will not be considered. Elections will take place during the General Assembly meeting of Ooredoo.

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Disclosures: Ooredoo to disclose its FY 2023 Financial results on, 12 February 2024, Investor call on 19 February 2024

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C., a communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, has announced that it will disclose its FY 2023 financial results on 12th February 2024, following a financial review meeting. There will be a conference call and presentation on 19th February 2024, details of which can be found on the company’s website. The company is based in Doha, Qatar, with a commercial registration number of 21183. It has an authorized capital of QAR 5,000,000,000 and issued & paid-up capital of QAR 3,203,200,000. As of 31 December 2022, Ooredoo generated revenues of QAR 23 billion. Its shares are listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM Minutes held on 27/12/2023 at 18:00

The Extraordinary Meeting of the General Assembly of Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. was held online via Zoom on December 27, 2023. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani, Deputy Chairman Dr. Nasser Mohammed Marafih, and other board members. Representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Auditor (PwC) were also present. The meeting was legally quorate with the presence of shareholders owning 81.92% of the company's shares. The meeting was opened by H.E. Sheikh Faisal Bin Thani Al Thani at 4:30 pm.

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Disclosures: Ooredoo Announces Date to Pay Interest to Bondholders

Ooredoo Q.P.S.C, a Qatari-based telecommunications company, has announced that its fully-owned subsidiary, Ooredoo International Finance Limited (OIFL), will pay its Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) holders' interest payment on January 31, 2024. The payment includes $11,250,000.00 for U.S. $500,000,000 @ 4.50 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due January 31, 2043, and $9,687,500.00 for U.S. $500,000,000 @ 3.875 per cent. Guaranteed Notes due January 31, 2028.

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM Results held on 27/12/2023 at 18:00

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Disclosures: OOREDOO AGM Results held on 27/12/2023 at 18:00

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Disclosures: Ooredoo Announces the Results of its Extra Ordinary General Assembly Meeting

On December 27, 2023, Ooredoo held an Extraordinary General Assembly Meeting at its main headquarters and via Zoom. The meeting saw the approval of several amendments to the company's Articles of Association. These included changing the Qatar Holding company to the Qatar Investment Authority in Articles 8, 22, 26, and 27. Article 62 was also amended, but the specifics of the changes were not detailed in the press release.

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