Millicom Q1 Net Profit Plunges 43% Amidst Acquisition Integration Costs

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Millicom reported a 43% drop in Q1 net profit and EPS due to acquisition integration costs, despite strong revenue growth and Equity Free Cash Flow.

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• Q1 Net Profit and EPS Decline

  Net profit attributable to owners fell 43.4% to $109 million, and EPS dropped 42.7% to $0.65, largely due to $67 million in restructuring charges from recent acquisitions.

• Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Growth

  Reported revenue increased 45.1% to $1.985 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA grew 35.5% to $857 million, primarily driven by the consolidation of new acquisitions.

• Strong Equity Free Cash Flow

  Equity Free Cash Flow (excluding disposals) increased 66.5% year-on-year to $225 million, indicating robust cash generation.

• Increased Leverage

  Net debt increased to $7.609 billion, raising the leverage ratio to 2.76x from 2.17x, mainly due to acquisition financing.

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Millicom's first-quarter results show a significant 43.4% decline in net profit and a 42.7% drop in EPS, primarily due to substantial integration and restructuring costs associated with recent strategic acquisitions in Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay. While revenue and Adjusted EBITDA saw strong reported growth, driven by these acquisitions, and Equity Free Cash Flow increased significantly, the immediate impact on profitability and increased leverage are notable. The company aims to reduce leverage by year-end, indicating a focus on financial discipline post-acquisition.