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Millicom (Tigo) Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Telefónica’s Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. (Coltel)
Millicom (Tigo) Successfully Concludes Tender Offer for Telefónica’s Controlling Stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. (Coltel) Luxembourg, February 5, 2026 – Millicom International Cellular S.A. (“Millicom”) today announced it has successfully concluded a tender offer for the acquisition of Telefónica’s controlling 67.5% equity stake in Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A. E.S.P. (“Coltel”). The closing of the acquisition is expected to take place tomorrow, February 6. The tender offer w
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