WorldStage– Airtel Africa plc, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services operating in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa has notified the market of its total voting rights and capital position in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R.As at close of business on 31 July 2026:
- The Company’s issued share capital consisted of 3,639,696,802 ordinary shares of USD 0.50 each, each carrying one vote.
- This figure includes 6,136,678 ordinary shares held in treasury. Shares held in treasury do not carry voting rights.
The total number of voting rights (the denominator for shareholder notification purposes under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules) is 3,632,760,281.The difference of 6,936,521 shares between the issued share capital and the total voting rights comprises:
- 6,136,678 ordinary shares held in treasury, and
- 799,843 shares relating to unsettled share purchases that are yet to be cancelled under the Company’s ongoing share buyback programme (announced on 22 May 2026).
Airtel Africa offers integrated mobile voice, data and mobile money services.
