South Africa · Delayed Price · Currency is ZAR · Price in ZAc MTN Group Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2025
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FY2025 saw record service revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong cash generation, with over 307 million subscribers and fintech transaction value nearing $500 billion. Enhanced shareholder returns, strategic pivots, and robust balance sheet position the group for Ambition 2030.
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Group service revenue grew 22.6% year-over-year, led by strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana, with fintech transaction value up 38%. EBITDA margin improved to 45%, and the group maintained robust liquidity and balance sheet metrics. Dividend guidance remains at ZAR 3.70 per share.
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Strong H1 2025 results featured robust revenue and EBITDA growth, margin expansion, and improved cash flow, driven by data and fintech momentum and disciplined capital allocation. Upgraded group guidance reflects confidence in continued growth, despite competitive and regulatory challenges.
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The AGM highlighted strong financial growth in connectivity and fintech, robust governance, and strategic initiatives in network sharing and fintech separation. Shareholder concerns on gender equity, AI ethics, and cybersecurity were addressed, and all but one resolution passed with strong support.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Resilient 2024 results with strong data and fintech growth, despite FX and inflation headwinds. Service revenue rose 13.8% in constant currency, with H2 momentum and improved margins. Guidance maintained, dividend increased, and strategic exits and localizations completed.
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Service revenue grew 12.9% in constant currency for the nine months, with strong fintech and data growth, and robust performances in Nigeria and Ghana. EBITDA margins declined due to inflation and currency pressures, but guidance and dividend outlook remain intact.
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The meeting was conducted electronically with a quorum present and all governance requirements met. Two special resolutions were passed with overwhelming shareholder approval, and no questions were raised during the session.
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Strong underlying growth in data and fintech was offset by naira devaluation and Sudan conflict, leading to a 50% drop in adjusted headline earnings per share. CapEx and dividend guidance for FY 2024 are maintained, with continued focus on expense efficiency and network investment.