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Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. disclosed in a statement that its wholly owned subsidiary Ooredoo International Finance Limited will disburse interest to holders of notes issued under the global medium term note programme. The payment covers the USD 500 million 3.75 percent guaranteed notes due June 22 2026 with ISIN codes 144A US68341PAA75 for the Rule 144A tranche and XS1435374126 for the Regulation S tranche. Ooredoo International Finance Limited as issuer confirmed the USD 9.375 million interest payment falls due on December 22 2025 under the terms and conditions of the notes and associated final terms.
The statement issued by Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. on its corporate media portal outlined the precise obligations tied to the outstanding notes. Terms defined in the notice carry the meanings assigned in the full documentation for the notes and their final terms. This announcement aligns with the regular cycle of interest obligations the group maintains across its listed debt instruments.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. has reduced group leverage to 0.6 times according to its 2025 annual report after normalising from 1.7 times in 2020 through consistent cash generation. The company holds investment grade credit ratings from both S&P and Moody’s and maintains a strong liquidity position with significant undrawn facilities. Most of its debt carries fixed rates with the majority of maturities falling due in 2030 or later.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. reported a 4.7 percent rise in net profit to QAR 1.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier according to its earnings release. Revenue climbed 6.0 percent to QAR 6.2 billion while EBITDA increased 6.9 percent to QAR 2.7 billion yielding a margin of 43.8 percent. Free cash flow rose 5.2 percent to QAR 2.1 billion in the quarter.
The telecommunications operator completed repayment of a USD 750 million bond that matured in October 2025 as part of active management of its repayment schedule. Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. has increased its dividend payout ratio target to between 50 and 70 percent of normalised net profit reflecting confidence in sustained cash flows. The board approved a cash dividend of QAR 0.75 per share for 2025 equating to a payout of 59 percent of normalised earnings.
Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. operates as a leading provider of mobile fixed broadband and enterprise managed services across multiple markets with a consolidated customer base exceeding 147 million when including its associate in Indonesia. The group maintains a diversified footprint that supports resilient performance even as it focuses on digital infrastructure expansion. This latest interest payment forms part of routine financial obligations that underscore the company’s disciplined approach to balance sheet management.
