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Millicom Signs Agreement to Sell and Lease Back Towers to American Tower in Paraguay
Additionally, Tigo Paraguay and ATC have entered into a long term local currency leasing agreement whereby ATC will provide Tigo Paraguay with wireless communications towers to support Tigo Paraguay's wireless networks and rollout plans. The transaction is expected to create savings in both capital and operating expenditures for Tigo Paraguay. The specific number of towers and final purchase price will be determined once the various closings have taken place, which are subject to customary closing conditions.
, said: "This agreement is consistent with our strategic goal of a two-fold reconfiguration of our business, rapidly growing our mobile data and cable revenue in Latin America , and pushing ahead with major initiatives to enhance our operational and capital efficiency. We are pleased that Tigo Paraguay will be able to rely on the strong operational credentials of American Tower, the largest tower operator in Latin America ."
Vivian Kobeh, Corporate Communications Director
Tel: +1-305-476-7352 / +1-305-302-2858 / press@millicom.com
Michel Morin , VP Investor Relations
+352-277-59094/ investors@millicom.com
Mauricio Pinzon , Investor Relations Manager
Tel: +44-20-3249-2460 / investors@millicom.com
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