About the Issuer
- 2009 – Ucom company was founded. By introducing the “Fiber to the Home” solution the newly-founded company succeeded in ensuring provision of high-quality IPTV, broadband internet and digital phone services.
- 2010 – Ucom became the biggest Internet wholesale operator in Armenia due to having its own fiber-optic cable between Armenia and Georgia.
- 2011 – Ucom started providing transit internet services to the Near East.
- 2013 – Ucom was granted a license for provision of public mobile broadband internet services, and in 2016 acquired 100% shares of Orange Armenia, thus expanding its operation to the Armenian mobile market.
- 2016 – Ucom launched the 4G+ network – which meets the best international standards – on all the territory of Armenia. By means of its own fiber-optic (FO) networks, Ucom provides a convergent package of fixed and mobile services to over 700 000 subscribers.
- 2017 – Ookla company awarded Ucom with “The Fastest Mobile Network in Armenia 2017” based on the ratings on its Speedtest application.
- 2018 – uFleet (fleet management) and uKid (smartwatch and phone for kids) innovative solutions were launched.
- 2019 – Ucom was the first in the region to introduce and implement the eSIM technology, currently available in only 29 countries.
The company also contributes to the implementation of a range of educational programs by assisting “Armath” project to set up engineering laboratories, pilot versions of which will be introduced in the schools in India, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Namibia, Mongolia and Spain; “Ayb” school – to open the unique “Ucom Digital Lab” computer room-laboratory; as well as other prospective projects implemented in Armenia and Artsakh.
Purpose of the issue
Ucom will use the funds raised as a result of the issue for refinancing the company's obligations and making capital investments.
Key performance indicators
Revenue from the sales of products, goods, work and services (billion AMD).
Main bond terms and conditions
Issuer |
“UCOM” LLC |
Bond type |
Nominal coupon bond |
Name, address of the underwriter |
"Armenbrok" OJSC, Yerevan, Tigran Mets Ave. 32/1, lot No 8,
(orders can be also placed at Yerevan, Amiryan street, 4/7 building, (“Ucom” LLC "Amiryan" customer service center) |
Distribution type |
Partially guaranteed |
Distribution period (day/month/year) |
16/05/2019-15/07/2019 |
Coupon payment frequency |
Quarterly |
Coupon payment dates |
16/08/2019, 16/11/2019, 16/02/2020, 16/05/2020, 16/08/2020, 16/11/2020, 16/02/2021, 16/05/2021, 16/08/2021, 16/11/2021, 16/02/2022, 16/05/2022 |
Redemption date (day/month/year) |
16/05/2022 |
Maturity |
36 months |
Currency |
AMD |
USD |
ISIN |
AMUCOMB22ER4 |
AMUCOMB21ER6 |
Annual coupon yield |
11% |
7.5% |
Issue volume |
250,000,000 (two hundred and fifty million) |
5,000,000 (five million) |
Distribution volume |
250,000,000 (two hundred and fifty million) |
5,000,000 (five million) |
Nominal value per bond |
100,000 (one hundred thousand) |
100 (one hundred) |
Number of bonds |
2,500 (two thousand and five hundred) |
50,000 (fifty thousand) |
Coupon day calculation method |
Actual /Actual |
Admission to trade in the regulated market |
The issuer will apply to Armenia Security Exchange JSC to have the bonds listed and admitted to trade on the regulated market. |
Market maker |
“ARMENBROK” OJSC |
Key reasons making Ucom bonds an attractive investment
- Higher yield compared to deposit interest rates offered by the Armenian banking system
- Well-known brand
- Nationwide telecommunications operator
- More than 750 000 subscribers
- Financially sound company
- Over 1700 employees across the country
- Leading company in the IT sphere
About the underwriter
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ARMENBROK Investment Company
Operating since 1994.
The company provides investment banking as well as brokerage, consulting and depositary services, which meet the best international standards. The company holds membership in Armenia Securities Exchange (AMX).
- Due to its active involvement in different sectors of capital market Armenbrok has been awarded by Armenia Securities Exchange and Central Depository of Armenia as their “Best Member”, particularly: Best Exchange Member in Corporate Securities Market (for 2012-2014 and 2016), Best Exchange Member in Repo/Swap Transactions (2018),
- Best Member in Unified System of Securities Registration and Settlement (for 2015-2018) and Best Account Operator-Registry Keeper of Depository System (for 2017-2018),
- Best Account Operator-Registry Keeper of Depository System (for 2015-2018),
- Best Account Operator-Custodian of Depository System in Corporate Securities Market (for 2014-2018),
Phone: (+374 11) 59 00 00
id@armenbrok.com
Prospectus
Prospectus for public offering of bonds is registered by the Central Bank of RA.
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