MTN GROUP LIMITED - MTN Nigeria publications on prior tax remittance disclosures and registration of bond issuance programme

MTN Nigeria publications on prior tax remittance disclosures and registration of bond issuance programme

MTN Group Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1994/009584/06)
(Share code MTN)
(ISIN: ZAE000042164)
(MTN)



MTN Nigeria publications on prior tax remittance disclosures and registration
of bond issuance programme

MTN shareholders (Shareholders) are advised that MTN Nigeria Communications Plc (MTN Nigeria) has released
announcements on the Nigeria Stock Exchange on 18 July 2022, providing clarifying information on prior tax
remittance disclosures for the 2021 fiscal year as well as the registration of a follow-on N200 billion bond
issuance programme.

MTN Nigeria Publication on Tax Remittance for 2021 Fiscal Year

MTN Nigeria addressed media reports regarding discrepancies in the figures communicated by MTN Nigeria.

As at 31 December 2021, MTN Nigeria reported that it made a total contribution of up to N757.7 billion to the
Federal Government of Nigeria and its relevant agencies through taxes, levies, fees and duties.

Without prejudice but specific to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), direct remittances by MTN Nigeria
to FIRS in 2021 was N291.7 billion, made up of the details listed below, while the balance represents VAT, levies,
fees and duties paid to other Federal Government agencies.

             Tax Type                                                Amount (in Naira)
             Value Added Tax on Revenue                              98,992,441,566
             Withholding Tax                                         71,179,737,903
             Companies Income Tax                                    99,286,807,015
             Stamp Duties                                            8,476,826,512
             Tertiary Education Tax                                  10,644,495,768
             Information Technology Levy                             3,092,455,533
             Total Direct Remittance                                 291,672,764,297


MTN Nigeria is a tax compliant organisation with all its tax obligations settled. This is backed by the FIRS’
testimonial naming MTN Nigeria as one of the most tax compliant organisations in Nigeria for the year 2021.

MTN Nigeria is committed to paying all taxes due and on time and has zero tolerance for non-compliance. The
above is to clarify the information previously released by MTN Nigeria.


Registration of bond issuance programme

MTN Nigeria has applied to the Securities & Exchange Commission in respect of the registration of a new N200
billion Bond Issuance Programme (Second Bond Issuance Programme). This Second Bond Issuance Programme
is a follow-on to the successful N200 billion debut Bond Issuance Programme in 2021 under which MTN Nigeria
issued the N110 billion 13.00% 7 Year Series I bonds due 2028 and N90 billion 12.75% 10 Year Series II bonds
due 2031.

MTN Nigeria will decide on issuances under the Second Bond Issuance Programme in due course subject to
prevailing market conditions and obtaining relevant regulatory approvals. Proceeds of the bond issuance will be
used for capital expenditure (network expansion), working capital management and general corporate purpose.

Fairland

19 July 2022

Lead Sponsor

Tamela Holdings Proprietary Limited

Joint Sponsor

J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited

Date: 19-07-2022 09:01:00
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