Cision Wire http://news.cision.com/ Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:33 GMT Cision Wire 120 32 http://news.cision.com/ http://news.cision.com/ui/images/CisionLogoSmall.gif Millicom issues 7-year corporate bond http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/millicom-issues-7-year-corporate-bond,c9416701 cision1335669 Stockholm, May 20, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) today announces that it has successfully issued a US Dollar-denominated bond.

]]> Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT Convening Notice For Annual General Meeting Of Shareholders http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/convening-notice-for-annual-general-meeting-of-shareholders,c9405885 cision1312771

]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:45:00 GMT Three New Directors Nominated to Board of Millicom http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/three-new-directors-nominated-to-board-of-millicom,c9401389 cision1305129 Stockholm, April 17, 2013 – Millicom International Cellular SA, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) announced Board changes today to be proposed to its AGM on 28 May 2013.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:05:00 GMT First quarter revenue up 8% as Millicom builds for the future http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/first-quarter-revenue-up-8--as-millicom-builds-for-the-future,c9401873 cision1305075 -       Revenue up 8.3% like-for-like to $1,246m

-       Record mobile data customers up by 788,000 in the quarter

-       Financial services transfers exceed $500m in March

-       EBITDA of $494m and margin within guidance

There was encouraging progress in new product areas identified for their potential when Millicom unveiled its five-year strategy for doubling growth last month, including:

-       The fastest-ever growth in new mobile data customers with 788,000 new customers using mobile data services in the quarter, an 18% increase versus the strong level of net additions achieved in the fourth quarter of 2012.

-       Recurring mobile data revenue grew by 30% year-on-year in local currency in Latin America and close to 35% for the company overall and

-       The transfer of over $500 million in March through our mobile money services network. In our most advanced market, the volume transferred was equivalent to around 15% of the local GDP in the month.

]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT Notice of first quarter 2013 results and conference call http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/notice-of-first-quarter-2013-results-and-conference-call,c9398331 cision1298436 Stockholm, April 10, 2013 – Millicom the leading international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) will announce its first quarter results for the period ended March 31, 2013 on April 17 at 08:00 AM (Stockholm) / 7:00 AM (London).

]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT Millicom publishes 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/millicom-publishes-2012-corporate-responsibility-report,c9392930 cision1287730 -       CR a “Key element of what Millicom stands for” says CEO

Highlights include:

  • the creation of The Millicom Foundation
  • $6m invested in charitable and community projects
  • independent audit against GRI assurance criteria
  • winner of G20 Challenge on Inclusive Business Innovation
  • new targets for performance on human rights, suppliers, health, safety, environmental and other indicators

Stockholm, March 28, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), today published its first annual Corporate Responsibility Report prepared in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

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Stockholm, March 28, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), today published its first annual Corporate Responsibility Report  prepared in line with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT Millicom publishes 2012 Annual Report http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/millicom-publishes-2012-annual-report,c9391372 cision1284914 Stockholm, March 25, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) today announces that its 2012 Annual Report is available to view and to download at www.millicom.com.

]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT Millicom sets $9 billion revenue target in 5 years http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/millicom-sets--9-billion-revenue-target-in-5-years,c9380736 cision1263737 -      Strategy highlights growth plans for mobile data, financial services, cable and e-commerce and services

-       Millicom to benefit from rapid digital take-up in Latin America and Africa

Stockholm, March 6, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) unveiled today its strategy to grow revenues over five years to over $9 billion annually.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT Millicom strengthens commitment to grow online businesses http://news.cision.com/millicom-international-cellular/r/millicom-strengthens-commitment-to-grow-online-businesses,c9379705 cision1261490 -       Millicom has committed to increase stakes in online holdings from 20% to 35%

-       Significant opportunity for profitable growth as online penetration rises and impacts consumer behaviour

Stockholm, March 5, 2013 – Millicom, the international telecommunications and media company (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC) strengthened its support to its online partners today by committing to exercise the option to increase its stakes in Latin America Internet Holdings (LIH) and Africa Internet Holdings (AÌH) to 35%.  

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