Bharti Airtel approves share issuance to ICIL for up to 16.31% Airtel Africa stake
Bharti Airtel · Telecom - Services
Key highlights
- Bharti Airtel to issue up to 146.76 million equity shares at ₹1,923 each to Indian Continent Investment Limited (ICIL) via preferential allotment.
- Share issuance is against swap of up to 595.2 million shares (16.31% stake) held by ICIL in Airtel Africa plc, a UK-listed subsidiary.
- Transaction approved May 13, 2026; subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals, with valuation certified by independent valuer.
Why it's rated notable: not yet binding (letter of intent, proposal or subject to approvals)
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Original filing
Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Preferential Issue
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