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Bharti Airtel Increases Stake in Airtel Africa

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  • Airtel Africa operates in telecommunications, offering mobile services in Africa.
  • Bharti Airtel raised its stake in Airtel Africa to 62.316583% by acquiring 20 million shares.
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Bharti Airtel Increases Stake in Airtel Africa

Airtel Africa Plc ( (GB:AAF) ) has provided an announcement.

Airtel Africa Plc has announced a change in its major shareholding structure, with Bharti Airtel Limited increasing its stake in the company. Bharti Airtel Limited, through its subsidiary Airtel Africa Mauritius Limited, has acquired an additional 20 million shares, raising its ownership from 61.772023% to 62.316583%. This move is part of a broader strategy to consolidate its influence and control over Airtel Africa’s operations, potentially impacting the company’s strategic direction and market positioning in the African telecommunications sector.

More about Airtel Africa Plc

Airtel Africa Plc operates in the telecommunications industry, providing a range of services including mobile voice and data services across several African countries. The company focuses on expanding its market presence in Africa, leveraging its extensive network infrastructure to deliver connectivity solutions.

YTD Price Performance: 27.64%

Average Trading Volume: 4,147,450

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: £5.32B

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