Millicom International Cellular SA
Millicom International Cellular SA Q4 FY2024 earnings call
February 27, 2025 · fiscal period ended 2024-12
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Summary
Generated 2025-02-27
Management highlights
- Efficiency program drove OCF margin up 8 points to ~31%, equity-free cash flow $728M in 2024 (excluding tower sales), reduced debt to leverage below 2.5x. - Mobile strategies: Expanded network capacity, simplified commercial offers, migrated prepaid to postpaid, introduced convergence plans. - Home business: Upgraded broadband, simplified offers, accelerated convergence, customer base up 3% YOY. - B2B growth: Digital solutions up nearly 15%, revamped FMC offer drove SME growth. - Strategic initiatives: Sale of Lati International on track, progress in Colombia with Coltel acquisition, ongoing regulatory process in Costa Rica.
Segment performance
Mobile business: Q4 organic service revenue grew over 4%, matching Q3; full-year 2024 Mobile service revenue growth accelerated to 4.6% vs. 2.4% in 2023. Home business: Added 49,000 customers in Q4, customer base up 3% year-over-year. B2B business: Full-year 2024 organic revenue growth 3.1%, digital solutions up nearly 15%, SME customer base grew ~7%. Country-wise: Colombia had full-year EBITDA margin 38.1%; Guatemala saw 2024 OCF up ~10% to $692M, EBITDA margin 54%, service revenue growth strongest since 2021; Panama had service revenue grow ~5% in 2024, B2B had record year, OCF over $250M.
Guidance
- Target 2025 equity-free cash flow ~$750M, aim to end year with leverage below 2.5x. - Caution on Q1 leverage due to seasonality and shareholder remuneration (interim dividends and share buyback). - Resumed shareholder remuneration with interim dividends and a $150M share buyback program.
Risks
- Volatility in emerging markets, especially Bolivia's currency impact on financials. - Adverse legal rulings, including potential negative outcomes in Costa Rica and other countries. - FX risks in Colombia and Paraguay.
Q&A highlights
Q: Asked about markets and segments for growth in 2025 and OpEx/CapEx impact.
A: Marcelo Benitez discussed Mobile, Home, B2B growth and CapEx focus on granular investment.
Q: About CapEx, legal rulings, Bolivia spot rates.
A: Bart Vanhaeren addressed CapEx stabilization, legal provisions, and Bolivia spot rate implications.
Q: Pricing power in markets and leverage/dividends.
A: Marcelo Benitez on pricing power, Bart on leverage and dividend distribution.
Q: 2025 guidance, macro risks, Colombia competition.
A: Bart on guidance assumptions and risks, Marcelo on Colombia competition.
Q: Update on M&A projects.
A: Bart on Colombia and Costa Rica regulatory processes.
Key numbers
Reported versus consensus
Earnings calendar feed
| Metric | Reported | Consensus | Delta | Prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.20 | $0.78 | -74.4% | $-0.36 |
| Revenue | $1.43B | $1.50B | -4.8% | $1.48B |
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