Shareholders Authorize Up To $300M Dividend Distribution and Approve Corporate Merger

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Telecom Argentina shareholders approved a significant US$300 million dividend authorization and a corporate merger with Teledifusora San Miguel Arcangel S.A., alongside routine corporate governance matters.

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• Dividend Distribution Authorized

  Shareholders authorized the Board of Directors to distribute dividends in cash or in kind, or a combination, for up to US$300 million before December 31, 2026.

• Corporate Merger Approved

  The corporate reorganization, merging Teledifusora San Miguel Arcangel S.A. into Telecom Argentina S.A. (as the absorbing company), was approved, effective January 1, 2026.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Financials Approved

  All financial documentation for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, was approved without changes.

• Balance Sheet Adjustments

  Shareholders approved absorbing AR$135.6 billion in negative retained earnings from the 'Voluntary Reserve to maintain the Company's level of capital expenditures and its current solvency level' and reclassifying AR$126.4 billion from the same reserve to 'Contributed Surplus'.

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Shareholders of Telecom Argentina S.A. have approved a significant return of capital, authorizing the Board of Directors to distribute up to US$300 million in dividends by the end of 2026. This substantial authorization, representing approximately 5.8% of the company's current market capitalization, signals confidence and a commitment to shareholder returns. Additionally, the approval of the merger with Teledifusora San Miguel Arcangel S.A. indicates strategic consolidation, which could streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Investors should monitor the timing and form of the dividend distributions and the integration progress of the merger.