Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Telecom Argentina S.A.
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: January 26, 2026
Context: The filing announces the full optional redemption of the Company's outstanding 8.000% Senior Notes due 2026 (Class 1 Notes). The Company intends to retire 100% of the remaining debt under this specific instrument.
Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Principal Amount to be Redeemed | U.S.$162,747,000 |
| Total Redemption Price (Principal + Accrued Interest) | U.S.$164,085,142 |
| Accrued Interest Component | U.S.$1,338,142 |
| Redemption Price per Unit | 100% of Principal (U.S.$1.00 per U.S.$1.00) |
| Interest Rate | 8.000% Fixed Annual |
| Redemption Date | February 25, 2026 |
Note: The filing does not provide data on total company revenue, net profit, operating cash flow, or overall liquidity positions beyond the specific debt instrument being redeemed.
Material Changes
- Debt Reduction: The Company will eliminate U.S.$162.7 million in outstanding principal debt upon the redemption date.
- Interest Cessation: Interest accrual on these specific notes will cease on February 25, 2026, provided funds are deposited with the paying agent.
- Delisting: Following redemption, the Notes will be cancelled and delisted from the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, Bolsa y Mercados Argentinos S.A., and A3 Mercados S.A.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management Action: The Company is exercising its right to redeem the notes without a make-whole premium, paying only 100% of the principal plus accrued interest.
Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding the redemption process. The Company explicitly states it undertakes no obligation to update these statements based on new information or future events.
Risks and Contingencies:
- Payment Default: Interest will continue to accrue if the Company defaults on the payment of the Redemption Price or if the Paying Agent is prohibited from making payment.
- Procedural Requirements: Holders must surrender certificated notes to the Paying Agent (Citibank, N.A.) or follow book-entry procedures to collect funds.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the availability of funds to cover the U.S.$164.1 million redemption price on February 25, 2026.
- Verify the impact of this debt retirement on the Company's total leverage ratios and future interest expense.
- Check for any "Additional Amounts" specified in the Indenture that may increase the final payout beyond the stated accrued interest.
- Review the Company's broader liquidity position to ensure this redemption does not strain working capital.