Millicom (Tigo) announces successful bid for EPM's Stake in UNE
Luxembourg, January 27,2026 - Millicom International Cellular S.A. ("Millicom") today announced that it has been awarded 100% of EPM's remaining shares in UNE EPM Telecommunicaciones S.A. ("UNE" or "Tigo Colombia"), following a winning bid in the public auction conducted by Empresas Públicas de Medellín E.S.P. ("EPM").
Millicom's bid was COP 418,741 per share, representing a total consideration of approximately COP 2.1 trillion, (approximately USD 571 million). This acquisition consolidates Millicom's ownership in UNE to nearly 100%, following the successful completion of the public divestment process managed by EPM in accordance with Colombian Law 226.
The transaction is expected to close on January 29, 2026, in accordance with the established auction rules. Upon closing, the simplified ownership structure will allow Millicom to further streamline its operations in Colombia and accelerate its strategic integration plans.
For further information, please contact:
| Press: Sofía Corral, Director Corporate Communications press@millicom.com | Investors: Luca Pfeifer, VP for Investor Relations investors@millicom.com |
About Millicom
Millicom (NASDAQ: TIGO) is a leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America. Through its TIGO® and Tigo Business® brands, the company provides a wide range of digital services and products, including TIGO Money for mobile financial services, TIGO Sports for local entertainment, TIGO ONEtv for pay TV, highspeed data, voice, and business-to-business solutions such as cloud and security. As of September 30, 2025, Millicom, including its Honduras Joint Venture, employed approximately 14,000 people and provided mobile and fiber-cable services through its digital highways to more than 46 million customers, with a fiber-cable footprint over 14 million homes passed. Founded in 1990, Millicom International Cellular S.A. is headquartered in Luxembourg with principal executive offices in Doral, Florida.
