Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has issued a cautionary announcement regarding the valuation of its shares on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange ZSE. The company's board noted that the current market price of Econet shares is significantly below the intrinsic value of its operations and infrastructure. This undervaluation has limited the company's ability to secure competitively priced funding needed for ongoing investments in critical network infrastructure and future technology upgrades. The misalignment between market capitalisation and actual business value has also led to an erosion of shareholder value.
To address this issue, Econet has begun evaluating potential corporate actions designed to unlock shareholder value, improve access to capital, and strengthen the company's long-term competitiveness. The board emphasized that the outcome of this evaluation could have a material impact on the company's share price.
In the meantime, Econet has advised shareholders and the investing public to exercise caution when trading the company's securities until further updates are provided. The board has committed to keeping investors informed as more information becomes available regarding the potential corporate measures.