Airtel Africa plc, the pan-African telecommunications and mobile money group, has announced the currency exchange rates and payment arrangements for its final dividend, as shareholders prepare to receive a payout of 4.26 cents per ordinary share.
The group, which operates across 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, declared a dividend of 4.26 cents per ordinary share, due to be paid on 24 July 2026. Shareholders must be on the register at close of business on 19 June to qualify, with 17 June set as the last date to trade.
London-listed shareholders can opt for payment in either sterling or US dollars, while those holding shares on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) may choose between US dollars and Nigerian naira. In both cases, shareholders who miss the 6 July election deadline will receive their dividends in the respective default currency — dollars for LSE holders and naira for NGX holders.For shareholders on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, the choice is between Nigerian naira and US dollars.
Those who prefer a dollar payment must complete a Currency Election Form and return it to Coronation Registrars Limited, or submit it by email to eforms@coronationregistrars.com, before the same 6 July 2026 closing date.
NGX shareholders who do not act will default to receiving their dividend in Nigerian naira.
The exchange rates used to calculate local currency dividend amounts, determined by reference to rates applicable to the US dollar on 29 May 2026, are as follows:
– 1 USD = 1,375.25 Nigerian naira
– 1 USD = 0.742115 GB pounds.
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