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We wish to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company, in its aforesaid meeting, will also consider the following:
(a) Recommendation/ declaration of dividend, if any, for the financial year 2025-26.
(b) Reorganization of shareholding framework of subsidiary company(ies) including Airtel Africa plc, which may result in consolidation/ acquisition of shares of such subsidiary company(ies), the consideration of which may be discharged through issuance of equity shares of the Company on a preferential basis and/ or cash.</in-capmkt:RemarksWebsiteDissemination></xbrli:xbrl>