VEON Announces 2026 AGM and Board Nominees

Core Viewpoint - VEON Ltd. has announced the date for its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) to be held on May 11, 2026, with a record date set for March 31, 2026 [1]. Group 1: Board of Directors and Nominees - The Board and its Nomination Committee have recommended the re-election of seven current Board members, including notable figures such as Michael R. Pompeo and CEO Kaan Terzioglu [2]. - The Chairman of the Board, Augie K Fabela II, emphasized that VEON's performance in 2025 demonstrates the effectiveness of its strategy, which includes a significant 84.1% year-over-year growth in digital revenues, contributing to 20.1% of Group revenue in Q4 2025 [3]. Group 2: AGM Agenda and External Auditor - The AGM agenda will also include the re-appointment of UHY LLP as the external auditor for the financial year ending December 31, 2026, along with the presentation of the auditor's report and the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 [3]. - Further details regarding the AGM, including biographies of the nominees and procedural matters, will be provided to registered shareholders prior to the meeting [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - VEON operates as a digital operator, providing connectivity and digital services to over 150 million connectivity users and more than 205 million digital users across five countries, impacting over 6% of the world's population [5].