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Johnnic Holdings

Historical MTN shareholder that unbundled a 31.9% MTN Group interest to its shareholders in 2003.

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Johnnic Holdings was a significant shareholder in MTN Group during the group’s early listed history. [1]

History

Johnnic held 36.1% in the group structure presented for the 2003 reporting year. [1]

It subsequently unbundled a 31.9% MTN Group interest to Johnnic shareholders. This widened direct ownership of MTN shares. [1]

Frequently asked questions

Did Johnnic operate the MTN network?

No. It was a shareholder in the listed group, while operating subsidiaries ran the networks. [1]

What happened to Johnnic’s MTN stake?

Johnnic unbundled a 31.9% interest to its shareholders in 2003. [1]

Does the 31.9% figure describe current ownership?

No. It describes the interest unbundled in 2003. [1]

Key milestones

  1. Johnnic unbundled a 31.9% MTN Group interest. [1]

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Sources

  1. MTN Group, Sustainability Report 2003, 2003-03-31. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-27. ↩