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VEON .(VEON) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-28 19:52
Call Start: 08:00 January 1, 0000 8:55 AM ET VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 28, 2022 08:00 ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Group Director of Investor Relations Kaan Terzioglu - Chief Executive Officer Serkan Okandan - Group Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Alastair Jones - Renaissance Capital Cesar Tiron - Bank of America Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Stella Cridge - Barclays Bank Nik Kershaw Welcome to the VEON's Fourth Quarter Results presentation ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-10-28 16:33
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2021, group revenues grew by 11.2% year-on-year in local currency, with a total revenue increase of 10.2% in reported currency [5][21] - Local currency EBITDA increased by 9.1%, while reported EBITDA rose by 8.6%, resulting in a reported EBITDA margin of 44.4% [5][21] - Net income for Q3 was reported at $195 million, compared to a net loss in the same quarter last year [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue growth was observed across all markets, with double-digit growth in five countries, particularly in Kazakhstan with a 25.5% increase [7][12] - In Russia, Beeline's total revenues rose by 8.2% year-on-year, with mobile service revenue growth of 4.5% [8] - In Ukraine, Kyivstar achieved a 12% revenue growth, supported by a significant rise in 4G penetration [10] - Pakistan's revenue grew by 13%, with adjusted EBITDA growth of 24.6% after accounting for a one-off item [11] - Kazakhstan's data revenue grew by 40%, with ARPU increasing by 22.7% [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong performance was noted in core growth markets: Ukraine, Pakistan, and Kazakhstan, all showing double-digit growth in both revenue and EBITDA [7][33] - Bangladesh experienced a 7.2% revenue growth despite challenges, with a 61% increase in 4G subscribers [13] - The 4G subscriber base across various markets continues to grow, contributing to increased data usage and revenue [14][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on increasing 4G subscriber penetration, aiming for a medium-term target of 70% [35] - There is a strategic emphasis on digital services, with significant growth in platforms like JazzCash and Toffee [35][36] - The company is actively managing its infrastructure portfolio, including the sale of tower assets in Russia and establishing separate tower entities in Ukraine and Pakistan [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a minimum of 8% local currency growth in EBITDA for the full year, reflecting better-than-expected performance [6][31] - The company is optimistic about revenue trends in Bangladesh, viewing it as a market with good structural growth opportunities [34] - Management highlighted the importance of cost efficiency initiatives under Project Optimum, aiming for a 1-2 percentage point improvement in cost intensity by FY2023 [25][35] Other Important Information - The company recorded a significant increase in operational cash flow, amounting to $509 million for the quarter [27] - The net debt level was reported at $8.15 billion, with a leverage ratio of 2.5 times, which is in line with internal comfort levels [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Comments on Russian market turnaround and EBITDA growth - Management acknowledged the turnaround in Russia and noted that while EBITDA growth may be slower, the focus on network investments is critical for future growth [43][48] Question: ARPU growth in Russia - Management indicated that ARPU growth is currently slow but emphasized the potential for improvement as 4G penetration increases [44][49] Question: Efficiency improvements in Russian operations - Management confirmed ongoing optimization of the distribution network and store closures to enhance efficiency [51] Question: Monetization of tower assets in other countries - Management reiterated the commitment to unlocking value from tower assets across the portfolio, with established entities in Pakistan and Ukraine [53] Question: Free cash flow outlook and dividend considerations - Management expects strong free cash flow generation in Q4, with a commitment to maintaining a dividend policy of at least 50% of equity free cash flow after license payments [65][66] Question: Spectrum investment decisions - Management stated a disciplined approach to spectrum investments, with no current plans to bid in Pakistan due to unfavorable currency conditions [69][70]
VEON .(VEON) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2021-10-28 14:33
3Q21 RESULTS | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-----------------------------------------|-------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | VEON | | | | | EXECUTION GAINS MOMENTUM: | | | | | ANOTHER QUARTER OF DOUBLE -DIGIT GROWTH | | | | | RAISING FULL YEAR EBITDA GUIDANCE | | | | October 28, 2021 1 AGENDA 1. OPENING Nik Kershaw 2. HIGHLIGHTS & BUSINESS UPDATE Kaan Terzioğlu 3. 3Q21 FINANCIAL RESULTS Serkan Okandan 4. CLOSING REMARKS Kaan Terzioğlu 2 DISCLAIMER This presentation contains "forward- ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-31 16:51
VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 31, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Head, IR Kaan Terzioglu - Co-CEO Sergi Herrero - Co-CEO Serkan Okandan – CFO Conference Call Participants Vyacheslav Degtyarev - Goldman Sachs Group Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Henrik Herbst - Morgan Stanley Alexander Vengranovich - Renaissance Capital Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the VEON Q2 2021 Results Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen- ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-04-29 19:12
VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Head, Investor Relations Kaan Terzioglu - Co-Chief Executive Officer Sergi Herrero - Co-Chief Executive Officer Serkan Okandan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ondrej Cabejsek - UBS Alastair Jones - New Street Research Henrik Herbst - Morgan Stanley Vyacheslav Degtyarev - Goldman Sachs Group Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2021-03-15 19:43
Use these links to rapidly review the document TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 20-F o REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR ý ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR o ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2020 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-02-18 18:35
VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call February 18, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Head, Investor Relations Kaan Terzioglu - Co-Chief Executive Officer Sergi Herrero - Co-Chief Executive Officer Serkan Okandan - Chief Financial Officer Alexander Torbakhov - Chief Executive Officer, Beeline Russia Conference Call Participants Ondrej Cabejsek - UBS Henrik Herbst - Morgan Stanley Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Alastair Jones - New Street Research Operator Good day, ladies and ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-10-29 20:13
VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call October 29, 2020 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Group Head of IR Serkan Okandan - Group CFO Kaan Terzioglu - Co-CEO Sergi Herrero - Co-CEO Conference Call Participants Ondrej Cabejšek - UBS Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Maria Sukhanova - BCS Dilya Ibragimova - Citi Alex Vengranovich - Renaissance Capital Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to VEON Third Quarter 2020 Results Webcast and Conference Call. [Operator Instructio ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2020 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2020-10-29 16:17
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |------------|-----------------------------------|------------|-------|-------|-------| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Veon 3Q20 RESULTS 29 October 2020 | | | | | | banglalink | DJEZZ جازي Beeline® | - KVİVSTAR | | | | - 35 81/28 AGENDA 1. OPENING Nik Kershaw: Head of IR 2. FINANCIAL RESULTS Serkan Okandan: CFO | --- | --- | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------| | 3. OPERATIONAL REVIEW | Kaan Terzioğ ...
VEON .(VEON) - 2020 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2020-08-09 07:35
VEON Ltd (NASDAQ:VEON) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2020 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Nik Kershaw - Group Director IR Serkan Okandan - Group CFO Kaan Terzioglu - Co-CEO Sergi Herrero - Co-CEO Conference Call Participants Vyacheslav Degtyarev - Goldman Sachs Group Ivan Kim - Xtellus Capital Partners Ondrej Cabejšek - UBS Investment Bank Stella Cridge - Barclays Bank Maria Sukhanova - BCS Financial Group Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the VEON Second Quarter 2020 Resu ...