MTI Investment has released its Core Holdings Update for Q1 2026, reporting an estimated Net Asset Value (NAV) per share of SEK 2.44 as of March 31, 2026, up 13% from SEK 2.16 in Q1 2025. The share price at the end of the quarter was SEK 0.66, a 73% discount to NAV per share. Key developments include Mtaji Wetu securing external financing for loan book expansion and AML Finance experiencing growth with an expanding customer base. Portfolio companies supported by the NORAD project raised approximately USD 776,000 during the quarter, totaling about USD 1.2 million in external capital for early-stage ventures. MTI Investment focuses on investing in high-quality small and medium enterprises in Africa, aligning financial returns with sustainable job creation and economic growth.

MTI Investment AB is holding its annual general meeting on June 4, 2026, at Qap Legal Advisors in Stockholm. Shareholders must be registered with Euroclear Sweden AB by May 27, 2026, and notify the company of their participation by May 29, 2026. Shareholders with nominee-registered shares must ensure re-registration in their own name by the record date. If represented by a proxy, a written power of attorney is required. The meeting will cover various agenda items, including the election of a chairman, approval of financial statements, and board elections. The Shareholder Group proposes Dennis Lundquist as chairman, no dividend for 2025, specific remuneration for board members and auditors, and the election of certain directors, including new members Fatiha Hessner Thiam and Magdalena Johansson. Ernst & Young AB is proposed for re-election as auditor. The Board seeks authorization to issue shares, convertibles, and/or warrants to meet capital needs. Documents related to the meeting will be available at the company's office in advance. Personal data processing details are available on Euroclear's website.

Aktieägarna i MTI Investment AB kallas till årsstämma den 4 juni 2026 i Stockholm. För att delta måste aktieägare vara registrerade hos Euroclear Sweden AB senast den 27 maj 2026 och anmäla deltagande till bolaget senast den 29 maj 2026. Anmälan kan skickas skriftligen eller via e-post och ska inkludera namn, person- eller organisationsnummer, aktieinnehav, kontaktuppgifter samt eventuella uppgifter om ombud. Förvaltarregistrerade aktier måste omregistreras i eget namn senast den 27 maj 2026. Ombud behöver en skriftlig fullmakt som inte är äldre än ett år. Stämman kommer att behandla punkter som val av ordförande, godkännande av årsredovisning, beslut om vinstdisposition, ansvarsfrihet för styrelsen, fastställande av arvoden, val av styrelse och revisorer samt bemyndigande för styrelsen att besluta om emission av aktier. Det föreslås att Dennis Lundquist utses till ordförande vid stämman och att ingen utdelning lämnas för 2025. Arvoden föreslås för styrelsemedlemmar och revisorsarvoden enligt godkänd räkning. Fem styrelseledamöter föreslås, inklusive omval och nyval av ledamöter. Ernst & Young AB föreslås som revisor. Styrelsen föreslår även bemyndigande att besluta om emission av aktier för att tillgodose kapitalbehov. Aktieägare har rätt att begära upplysningar vid stämman. Handlingar inför stämman kommer att finnas tillgängliga på bolagets kontor.

The newsletter discusses the prevalent single-story narrative about Africa, often characterized by death, disease, disaster, and despair, which affects global investment perceptions. This narrative amplifies risks and overlooks Africa's potential, creating a paradox between perceived risk and actual returns. Political risks are frequently overestimated, leading to higher risk premiums and cost of capital, despite data showing lower loss rates in African investments compared to other regions. African private capital offers strong risk-adjusted returns, with many funds achieving significant returns over the past decade. Structural reforms, such as improved governance and regulatory modernization, are enhancing the investment climate. Several African countries have enacted Startup Acts to support innovation, indicating a shift toward business-friendly policies. Despite structural challenges, Africa presents vast market opportunities due to its demographics, urbanization, and technology adoption. MTI Investment argues that the real risk lies in the mispricing of Africa's potential, and investors who look beyond the dominant narratives can find undervalued opportunities.

MTI Investment AB has obtained a three-year grant from the Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (Norec), running from January 2026 to January 2029. This grant, totaling USD 624,000, with USD 524,000 allocated to MTI and its subsidiaries, will enhance the company's operational stability by covering costs such as salaries and travel. The initiative involves collaboration with the University of Agder, Norway, and will be managed through MTI's subsidiaries in Tanzania and Kenya. The project aims to support high-growth businesses in the climate sector and improve MTI's governance and compliance in line with ESG standards. MTI Investment focuses on investing in African SMEs, leveraging growth trends such as a growing middle class and urbanization. The company operates on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market.

MTI Investment AB has entered a USD 400,000 loan agreement to issue a convertible debt note to Chanzi Holdings Limited. The loan has no instalments and carries a 7% annual interest, payable only upon repayment, thus not affecting MTI's liquidity. The principal and interest are due at the end of a 36-month term. The proceeds will enable MTI to participate in Chanzi's Seed Round. The convertible note has a 3-year term or converts with interest if a Series A round occurs before the term ends. MTI's CEO, Anton Dahlberg, highlights the company's commitment to Chanzi's zero-waste mission and their revenue generation through waste transformation and climate impact efforts. MTI Investment focuses on investing in high-quality small and medium enterprises in Africa, aligning financial returns with sustainable job creation and economic growth.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MTI Investment AB was held on June 5, 2025. Key resolutions included adopting the income statement and balance sheet for 2024, deciding not to pay a dividend, and granting discharge from liability to the Board and CEOs for 2024. It was resolved that no fees would be paid to the Board, while auditor fees would be paid on approved accounts. The Board will consist of five members with Trond Randøy, Bengt Svelander, Christer Käck, Martin Rex Empacher, and Martin Ackermann re-elected, with Ackermann as Chairman. Ernst & Young AB was re-elected as the auditor. Two incentive programs for executives and the Board were introduced, involving the issuance of warrants. The Articles of Association were amended to change share capital limits, and the Board was authorized to issue shares, convertibles, and warrants to meet capital needs. For more details, visit the company's website.

Lincoln Njiru has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of MTI Investment AB, effective Tuesday, May 13, 2025. He previously served as the CFO at Adanian Labs Limited and was a part-time lecturer at Strathmore University. Njiru holds a Master's degree in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, and is an ACCA member. He will be based in Mombasa, Kenya. MTI Investment AB is an Africa-focused investment company that invests in small and medium enterprises, with an emphasis on sustainable job creation and long-term economic growth. The company is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. For more information, contact Anton Dahlberg, CEO, or Martin Ackermann, Board Chair.

Aktieägarna i MTI Investment AB kallas till årsstämma den 5 juni 2025 i Stockholm. För att delta måste aktieägare vara registrerade hos Euroclear Sweden AB senast den 27 maj 2025 och anmäla sitt deltagande till bolaget senast den 30 maj 2025. Förvaltarregistrerade aktier måste omregistreras i aktieägarens namn för att delta. Om ombud används krävs en skriftlig fullmakt. Vid stämman kommer bland annat följande punkter att behandlas: val av ordförande, godkännande av dagordning, beslut om årsredovisning, ansvarsfrihet för styrelse och VD, styrelse- och revisorsarvoden, samt val av styrelse och revisionsbolag. Förslag har lagts fram om att ingen utdelning ska ges för 2024, och att styrelsen ska bestå av fem ledamöter med omval av nuvarande medlemmar. Två incitamentsprogram föreslås: ett för ledande befattningshavare och ett för styrelsen, båda innebärande emission av teckningsoptioner. Dessa program syftar till att främja långsiktigt engagemang och motivation. Vid fullt utnyttjande av teckningsoptionerna kan bolagets aktiekapital öka med upp till 250 000 aktier, vilket motsvarar en utspädning på cirka 1,48%. Andra förslag inkluderar ändring av bolagsordningen och bemyndigande för styrelsen att besluta om emission av aktier och teckningsoptioner för att möta bolagets kapitalbehov. För beslut krävs olika majoriteter beroende på punktens natur. Handlingar och förslag kommer att finnas tillgängliga för aktieägare i förväg.

MTI Investment AB is calling its shareholders to attend the annual general meeting on June 5, 2025, at Qap Legal Advisors in Stockholm. Shareholders must be registered by May 27, 2025, and notify their participation by May 30, 2025. The agenda includes electing a chairman, approving the voting register and agenda, presenting financial reports, and resolving on various matters such as board and auditor fees, board elections, and incentive programs for senior executives and board members. The Shareholder Group proposes no dividends for 2024 and suggests re-electing the current board and auditor. Two incentive programs, 2025/2028A for executives and 2025/2028B for the board, involve issuing warrants, aiming to align interests with shareholders. Amendments to the articles of association and authorizations for the board to issue shares are also proposed. Documents related to the meeting will be available three weeks prior.

MTI Investment AB announced that Co-founder and CEO Pontus Engström is stepping down after leading the company since 2014, but will remain available until September 30, 2025, to ensure a smooth transition. Engström will continue to be a significant shareholder. Anton Dahlberg, currently Managing Director of TechBridge Invest in Mombasa, will take over as CEO. Dahlberg has a background in East African investments and holds degrees in Sustainable Technology and Physics. Co-founder Trond Randøy will step down as Board Chair on December 10, 2025, but will remain a Board Member. Martin Ackermann has been appointed as the new Board Chair. MTI Investment AB is focused on venture capital and impact investing in East Africa, leveraging expertise from the Nordic region and local networks in Africa. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market.

MTI Investment AB has reduced its ownership in Ecohomes Tanzania Limited from 76.8% to 18.9% after a strategic review. This change has been registered with Tanzania's Business Registration and Licensing Agency. The shares were transferred through MTI's subsidiary, African Construction AS, with Pivotech Company Limited acquiring 116,991 shares and CEO Harry Tuluhungwa acquiring 174,915 shares. MTI retains a 18.9% stake, and the transaction is a non-cash transfer at nominal book value, minimally impacting MTI's balance sheet but improving cash flow. The divestment results in a one-off capital gain of approximately EUR 950,000, offsetting prior losses. The new shareholding structure has Pivotech owning 42.8%, Tuluhungwa 33.2%, MTI 18.9%, and others 5.1%. MTI will no longer have board representation, with Tuluhungwa joining the board. CEO Pontus Engström stated the reduction allows MTI to streamline operations and focus on core investments. MTI Investment AB is active in venture capital and impact investing in East Africa, with its shares traded on Nasdaq First North Growth Market.