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華爾街日報EXCLUSIVE: IQSTEL Sets Date For First-Ever Stock Dividend
IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ:IQST) on Monday announced that December 15, 2025, is the record date for its previously disclosed first-ever dividend distribution, payable in IQSTEL common shares.
IQSTEL offers digital infrastructure, telecom services (VoIP, SMS, IoT, fiber), Fintech solutions (remittances, debit cards, immigrant banking), Electric Vehicles (motorcycles and cars), and Metaverse platforms.
Distribution Details
As previously announced, IQSTEL will distribute a stock-based dividend to all official shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2025.
The company calculated a dividend of $500,000 using the August 29, 2025, closing price of $6.62, resulting in the distribution of 75,529 free-trading IQST common shares, payment or distribution date of on or about December 30, 2025.
Only shareholders holding IQST common shares as of the record date of December 15, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend.
With approximately 4,374,822 shares outstanding, the resulting distribution ratio is 0.0173.
Shareholders may determine their allocation by multiplying their share count as of the Record Date by 0.0173.
All dividend allocations will be rounded down to the nearest whole share, and no cash in lieu will be issued for fractional shares.
CEO Commentary: Growth and Strategy
IQSTEL CEO Leandro Iglesias highlighted the company's achievements: it uplisted to Nasdaq, reached a $400 million revenue run rate ahead of plan, and achieved a $2.7 million EBITDA run rate.
Moreover, Iglesias noted that Fintech now represents 20% of revenue, Cybersecurity has been added to the high-margin portfolio, and the company delivered its first dividend in history.
Looking ahead, IQSTEL aims for a $15 million EBITDA run rate in 2026 and a $1 billion revenue run rate by 2027.
Additional Company Updates
As of the most recent data available, institutional investors currently hold approximately 5% of IQSTEL's outstanding shares.
In November, IQSTEL reported strong third-quarter results, posting $102.8 million in revenue, up 90% year over year and above estimates.
The gross revenue reached $118.5 million, reflecting strong subsidiary synergies.
The adjusted EBITDA totaled $0.68 million, led by Telecom and supported by Fintech contributions.
Price Action: IQST stock closed lower by 3.44% at $3.93 on Friday.
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