IQST) Turns Partnership into Dividend for Shareholders

December 5, 2025 – (Investorideas.com
Newswire), a global news source and expert investing resource covering
Telecom and AI stocks issues a snapshot looking at M&A’s and
recent deals in the sector, featuring IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST), a Global Connectivity, AI and Digital Corporation providing
advanced solutions across Telecom, High-Tech Telecom Services,
Fintech, AI-Powered Telecom Platforms and Cybersecurity.

According to
DataM intelligence 4 Market Research LLP, “The global AI in telecommunication market is expanding
rapidly, driven by increasing applications in network optimization,
predictive maintenance, customer service automation, and fraud
detection. AI technologies are becoming vital tools for telecom
operators to enhance operational efficiency, deliver superior customer
experiences, and enable intelligent decision-making. Growth is further
supported by technological advancements in machine learning, natural
language processing, generative AI, and edge computing, alongside
rising investments in AI-powered telecom infrastructure. Industry
dynamics are also being reshaped by strategic collaborations, cloud
partnerships, and adoption of AI platforms by telecom service
providers worldwide.”

Looking at recent deal flow, on December 3rd Ateko announced it has
acquired SDK Tek Services Ltd. (SDK), a highly respected
Calgary-headquartered data engineering and analytics integrator. This
acquisition supports Bell’s (TSX: BCE
) (NYSE: BCE) strategic priority to lead in enterprise with AI-powered solutions
and contributes to the development of a sovereign Canadian AI
ecosystem.

From the news: 

SDK’s proven ability to transform raw data into actionable
intelligence complements Ateko’s expertise in AI-powered workflow
automation and system integration. The addition of a talented team of
AI and data specialists to Ateko significantly boosts its capabilities
to help clients unlock the power of their data, embed AI into their
operations and deliver measurable business outcomes while meeting
stringent data security and privacy standards.

The acquisition bolsters Bell AI Fabric by strengthening Ateko’s
position as Canada’s only full-stack sovereign AI platform and systems
integrator. The expanded offering will accelerate the development and
deployment of AI solutions at scale for leading enterprises and
governments – a critical component to building a sovereign AI
ecosystem.

Creating a very unique collaboration in the sector,onNovember 25th
IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) and Cycurion Inc. (NASDAQ: CYCU) reported, ”To further solidify the strategic alliance between
the two companies, IQSTEL and Cycurion today announced an updated
approach: Each company will instead distribute $500,000 worth of its
own shares as a one-time, pro-rata dividend to its shareholders, while
preserving the full $1,000,000 in cross-ownership shares.”

News about the original agreement can be reviewed here:

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iqst-iqstel-cycurion-cycu-execute-123000434.htmlç

From the news:

Following a coordinated review, IQSTEL and Cycurion agreed that
issuing dividends in their own shares—rather than redistributing
cross-held shares—provides a more streamlined, efficient, and
value-enhancing structure for shareholders. The original
cross-shareholding swap is expected to proceed next year once the
shares meet seasoning requirements.

A Clear Signal of Long-Term Investment and Joint Growth

By keeping the full cross-holding positions intact, IQSTEL and
Cycurion reinforce to the market that their relationship is not
transactional, but rather a long-term investment commitment,
reflecting a shared strategy, joint product development roadmap, and
tightly aligned corporate vision.

Both companies described the decision as a strong symbol of their
status as “sibling companies,” working collaboratively to expand their
technological footprint in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity,
telecom, and high-tech enterprise services.

Maintaining Cross-Holdings Strengthens Market Confidence

“By retaining the full $1,000,000 in shares of each other, IQSTEL
and Cycurion demonstrate a deeper level of trust and alignment. This
is a long-term partnership. We are building high-tech products
together, entering new markets together, and showing shareholders
that we are mutually invested in each other’s future.”

Recently, IQSTEL Inc. (NASDAQ: IQST) confirmed its plan to distribute a
$500,000 dividend on December 30th, 2025, payable in
free-trading IQST common shares. This dividend is a
key milestone as the company enters a new phase of long-term value
creation and advances its broader strategy to evolve into a
$1 billion revenue corporation.

From the news: 

This dividend distribution stems from the strategic agreement executed
with Cycurion CYCU, which strengthened the long-term cooperation and
development roadmap shared by both companies.

Dividend Structure and Calculation

The $500,000 dividend will be calculated using the
August 29, 2025 closing price of $6.62, resulting in:

• 
  Total dividend shares: 75,529 free-trading IQST
  common shares
• 
  Record Date:December 15th, 2025
• 
  Payment / Distribution Date:December 30th, 2025
• 
  Distributed by IQSTEL Transfer Agent: V-Stock
  Transfer

Only shareholders holding IQST common shares on the Record Date of
December 15th, 2025 will be eligible to receive this dividend.

With 4,374,822 shares outstanding, the resulting distribution ratio is
0.0173.

Shareholders can determine their allocation by multiplying their share
count by 0.0173.

All allocations will be rounded down, and no cash in lieu will be
issued.

Operational Note for Shareholders

To ensure a smooth and accurate distribution, IQSTEL has instructed
its transfer agent to match DTC positions with broker-reported share
balances.

CEO Comment

IQSTEL CEO Leandro Iglesias stated:

“We are proud of who we are as a company and what we have
achieved together.
IQSTEL has fulfilled every promise we made to our
shareholders—not only delivering strong operating results, but also
tangible, measurable shareholder value. Now, as we enter a new stage
with a clear path toward becoming a
$1 billion revenue corporation, our commitment to
our shareholders is stronger than ever. Beginning this year,
IQSTEL intends to issue dividends annually, tied
directly to our performance and growth. This $500,000 dividend is a
testament to our vision, our execution, and our unwavering
dedication to rewarding those who believe in our mission.”

Other recent transactions in the sector include: October 31, 2025
– TELUS Corporation (TSX: T) (NYSE: TU) and TELUS International (Cda) Inc. announced the successful
completion of TELUS’ previously announced acquisition of all
outstanding multiple voting shares and subordinate voting shares of
TELUS Digital not already owned by TELUS, for US$4.50 per share in
cash and/or TELUS common shares, representing aggregate consideration
of approximately US$539 million. Following closing, TELUS now owns
100% of TELUS Digital.

From the news:

“This acquisition marks an important milestone for TELUS and
TELUS Digital,”

said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS.

“Together, we will accelerate the integration of world-leading
digital customer experience solutions, AI-driven platforms and SaaS
innovation across all lines of our business, including
telecommunications, TELUS Health and TELUS Agriculture &
Consumer Goods. As we integrate TELUS Digital within our TELUS
family, our deep commitment to our customers and our talented team
will remain our top priority. Together, leveraging our collective
technological and human innovation, we will drive superior outcomes
for our customers in Canada and globally, while also propelling
enhanced growth opportunities for our shareholders. Notably, we
expect this integration to generate approximately $150 million in
annualized cash synergies through operational efficiencies,
including accelerated AI-driven automation, business simplification
and strategic cross-promotion of services, further strengthening our
financial performance and prioritizing high impact opportunities to
create significant shareholder value.”

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