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Digi shareholders approve proposed merger with Celcom

Axiata, Telenor to hold 33.1% ownership each in newly-merged entity

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 18 Nov 2022 6:59PM

Digi shareholders approve proposed merger with Celcom
Shareholders of Digi.Com Bhd have approved the proposed merger of its and Celcom Axiata Bhd’s telecommunication operations at an extraordinary general meeting held today. – The Vibes file pic, November 18, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Digi.Com Bhd’s (Digi) shareholders have approved the proposed merger of its and Celcom Axiata Bhd’s telecommunication operations at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held today.

Digi said the approvals by both Digi and Axiata Group Bhd’s shareholders are among the final steps in the proposed merger approval process after being cleared by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, the Securities Commission Malaysia, and Bursa Malaysia Bhd.

“A formal filing on the outcome of the EGM will be made to Bursa Malaysia once market reopens in the coming week,” it said in a statement today.

At completion, Axiata and Digi’s parent company Telenor ASA will hold equal ownership of 33.1% each in the newly-merged company, which is proposed to be named Celcom Digi Bhd.

Meanwhile, in a separate statement earlier, Axiata Group said its shareholders have also approved the proposed merger exercise at its EGM held today.

“The outcome of the EGM by poll vote has been submitted to Bursa Malaysia as required by the applicable regulations,” it said. – Bernama, November 18, 2022

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