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VEON Announces USD 35 Million Share Buyback
Globenewswire· 2025-06-16 10:46
Announcement marks the third phase of USD 100 million share buyback program Dubai, June 16, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Company”), announces that it will shortly commence the third phase of its previously announced share buyback program with respect to the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”). This third phase of the buyback will be in the amount of up to USD 35 million. The third phase of the share buyback program is being launched after the successf ...
Kyivstar Group Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results in Conjunction with its Nasdaq Listing Process
Globenewswire· 2025-06-05 21:00
Total operating revenue reaches USD 255 million or UAH 10.6 billion, up 37.1% year-on-year in USD and 49.6% in local currency termsProfit for the period amounts to USD 44 million, up 22.2% year-on-year in USD and 33.7% in local currency terms, with a profit margin of 17.3%Adjusted EBITDA1 reaches USD 140 million, up 50.5% year-on-year in USD and 64.6% in local currency terms, with an adjusted EBITDA margin1 of 54.9% Completes acquisition of Uklon, Ukraine’s leading ride-hailing business, and increases stak ...
VEON Progresses in Kyivstar Group's Nasdaq Listing with the Public Filing of Registration Statement on Form F-4
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-06-05 21:00
Dubai and Kyiv, June 5, 2025 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) (“VEON”), a global digital operator, announces the public filing of a registration statement on Form F-4 (the “Registration Statement”) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with the listing of Kyivstar Group Ltd. (“Kyivstar Group”), the parent company of Ukraine’s leading digital operator JSC Kyivstar, on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”). This filing represents a milestone in VEON’s plans to list Kyivstar Group o ...
Empowering Kazakh Students: VEON’s Beeline Kazakhstan introduces AI-based Tutor powered by KazLLM
Globenewswire· 2025-06-03 11:30
Dubai and Astana, June 3, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), is pleased to announce the launch of “AI Tutor”, a collaboration of Beeline Kazakhstan and Qazcode. AI Tutor is an AI-powered learning assistant designed to support children’s and adults’ learning experience in Kazakh language. Built on the locally developed KazLLM large language model, AI Tutor represents a step in digital inclusion and educational access in Kazakhst ...
VEON and Engro Corporation Advance to Closing Pioneering Infrastructure Partnership in Pakistan Following Regulatory Approvals
Globenewswire· 2025-05-23 11:00
Core Insights - VEON Ltd. has secured all regulatory approvals for its strategic partnership with Engro Corporation Limited to manage telecommunications infrastructure assets in Pakistan, enhancing digital investments in the country [1][2] - The partnership involves transferring VEON's infrastructure assets to Engro Connect, a subsidiary of Engro Corp, through a scheme of arrangement, expected to be completed in June [2] - This agreement is anticipated to accelerate Jazz's transformation into an asset-light services company, promoting growth for both Jazz and Engro Corp while supporting Pakistan's digital transformation [3][4] Financial Details - Engro will pay Jazz approximately USD 188 million and guarantee the repayment of Deodar's intercompany debt amounting to USD 375 million [6] Company Profiles - VEON is a Nasdaq-listed digital operator serving nearly 160 million customers across six countries, focusing on technology-driven services that empower individuals and stimulate economic growth [7] - Jazz, as Pakistan's leading digital operator, has over 71.5 million cellular subscribers and offers a wide range of digital services, including JazzCash and Tamasha [8] - Engro Corporation is a diversified conglomerate in Pakistan, involved in various sectors including telecommunications infrastructure, and aims to address pressing issues through its business portfolio [9]
Beeline Uzbekistan Moves its Headquarters to Tashkent's IT Park, Deepening Commitment to Uzbekistan's Digital Future
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-05-20 14:30
Core Insights - VEON Ltd. has opened a new headquarters for Beeline Uzbekistan in Tashkent IT Park, housing around 2,000 employees and various digital service teams [1][2][4] - The relocation signifies VEON's commitment to investing in Uzbekistan's digital future and enhancing the provision of digital services in Central Asia [2][5] Company Developments - Beeline Uzbekistan serves 8.2 million customers with mobile connectivity and has 7.6 million total monthly active users across its digital services [6] - The digital portfolio includes financial services application BeePul, streaming application Kinom, and super-app Hambi, showcasing a diverse range of offerings [6] - Beeline Uzbekistan reported 9.5 million monthly active digital users in Q1 2025, indicating strong demand for its digital services [4] Industry Context - Uzbekistan is positioning itself as a regional digital hub through its Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, aiming to create a thriving digital economy [3] - The government welcomes partnerships with companies like VEON to support innovation and attract global investment [3] - VEON has been investing in Uzbekistan's telecommunications and digital infrastructure since 2006, expanding its services beyond traditional connectivity [5]
VEON .(VEON) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-15 13:35
VE STRONG START TO 2025 · DIRECT DIGITAL REVENUES SURGE 50%, DRIVING GROWTH FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE >> (Deelin an r So Tamasha iz! OQ TOFFEE I ROX Chelses Simply e 1 1 Q25 HIGHLIGHTS | USD | TOTAL REVENUE | USD | TELECOM AND INFRA | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1.026 | +8.9% YoY | 880 | REVENUE | | million | +12.9% YoY in underlying LCY | million | +4.2% YoY | | | | | +11.2% YoY in local currency | | USD | DIRECT DIGITAL REVENUE | USD | EBITDA | | 147 | | 439 | | | million | +50.2% YoY +54.3% YoY ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-15 12:52
1 VEON 1Q25 RESULTS PRESENTATION 15 May 2025 • STRONG START TO 2025 • DIRECT DIGITAL REVENUES SURGE 50%, DRIVING GROWTH 1Q25 Results |1 | 1. OPENING | | Anand Ramachandran | | --- | --- | --- | | 2. HIGHLIGHTS & BUSINESS UPDATE | | Kaan Terzioğlu | | 3. 1Q25 FINANCIAL RESULTS | | Burak Ozer | | 4. 2025 OUTLOOK | | Kaan Terzioğlu | | 5. Q&A | Kaan Terzioğlu, Burak Ozer, Anand Ramachandran | | AGENDA 1Q25 Results |2 2 DISCLAIMER VEON's results and other financial information presented in this document are, un ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 05:02
VEON (VEON) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 12:00 AM ET Company Participants Anand Ramachandran - Corporate Development OfficerKaan Terzioğlu - Group Chief Executive OfficerBurak Ozer - Group CFOBilal Khan - VP - Senior Sales & Portfolio ManagerDavid-Mickael Lopes - Communications Services Conference Call Participants Matthew Harrigan - Senior AnalystNone - AnalystAli Zaidi - Equity Research AnalystAhmed Mostafa - Investment Analyst Operator Hello, and welcome to VEON's First Quarter twenty twenty five R ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-15 05:00
Financial Performance - The company achieved strong revenue growth of 8.9% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising by 13.7% [5][11] - Adjusting for the deconsolidation of TNS Plus, revenue growth would have been 11.7% and EBITDA growth would have been 15.5% [6][12] - In local currency terms, revenue increased by 12.9%, outpacing inflation and nominal GDP growth [10][11] - Direct digital revenues grew by 50.2% year-on-year, now representing 14.3% of total revenues, up from 10.4% a year ago [6][18] Business Segment Performance - The Telecom and Infrastructure segment contributed $880 million, growing 4.2% year-on-year [13] - Direct digital revenues in Pakistan surged 49.5%, contributing 27.7% of total revenues in that market [21] - In Ukraine, total revenues grew 49.5% year-on-year, with direct digital revenues increasing by 141% [24] - Kazakhstan's telecom and infrastructure revenues grew 9.4% year-on-year, while EBITDA was impacted by the absence of regulatory tax benefits [26] Market Performance - Pakistan's revenue growth was 20.3%, with EBITDA growing at 13.2% [19] - Ukraine's operations achieved 20.2% revenue growth and 10.2% EBITDA uplift after adjusting for the previous year's cyberattack [20] - Uzbekistan reported revenue growth of 13.1% and EBITDA growth of 16.5% [30] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company is transitioning into a services-oriented business model, leveraging digital services and AI integration [6][7] - The asset-light strategy is a cornerstone of value creation, with ongoing initiatives to unlock infrastructure and tower value [7][8] - The strategic partnership with Engrave Corporation in Pakistan is expected to unlock $563 million in value [7] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year guidance, projecting 12% to 14% underlying local currency revenue growth [42] - Inflation rates in the company's markets are trending lower, which is seen as a potential headwind [42] - The company is optimistic about the future, expecting to continue delivering on its strategy and creating sustainable value [44] Other Important Information - The second phase of the share buyback program commenced, with $23 million of shares repurchased [8] - The company repaid $472 million of bonds in April 2025, with no additional maturities until 2027 [40] - The company is making progress on the proposed NASDAQ listing for KSTAR, expected to complete in Q3 [83] Q&A Session Summary Question: What percentage of revenue from multiplayer customers is due to their use of apps versus telecom revenues? - Management noted that multiplayer customers generate 3.7 times more ARPU compared to voice-only customers, with data consumption three times higher [51][52] Question: How does the company position itself against Netflix in Pakistan? - Management sees Netflix as a complementary service rather than a competitor, emphasizing the relevance of local content [53][54] Question: What is the strategy around data centers? - The company plans to partner with investors for next-generation data centers while maintaining an asset-light strategy [62] Question: What are the drivers behind ARPU growth in Ukraine? - ARPU growth is attributed to fair value pricing and the stability of the customer base, with tower assets separated from the operating company [72][73] Question: What is the guidance for CapEx in Ukraine? - CapEx in Ukraine has increased due to extraordinary investments in energy sustainability, but is expected to align with guidance moving forward [81][82] Question: Will the company roll out fintech products in other markets? - The company is focusing on regulatory issues to introduce financial services in Bangladesh and Ukraine, following success in Pakistan [91][92]