Airtel Africa plc (NGX: AIRTELAFRI) a telecom and mobile money provider operating in 14 sub-Saharan African countries, issued a regulatory update, in compliance with FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule
In a statement issued on January 2, 2026, the company detailed its issued share capital as at the close of business on December 31, 2025.
This consists of 3,655,960,539 ordinary shares, each valued at USD 0.50 and carrying one vote.
However, this figure includes 7,489,044 ordinary shares held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights.
The total number of voting rights, stands at 3,648,391,495.
This adjusted figure accounts for the exclusion of treasury shares, ensuring transparency in ownership notifications.
The discrepancy between the issued share capital and the total voting rights amounts to 7,569,044 shares.
According to the release, this includes the 7,489,044 treasury shares, plus an additional 80,000 shares from unsettled purchases.
These shares are part of Airtel Africa’s ongoing share buyback program.
The program aims to optimize the company’s capital structure, with the unsettled shares slated for cancellation once finalized.
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