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Core Viewpoint - VEON Ltd. will release its financial and operational results for Q1 2025 on May 15, 2025, at 8:00 GST (0:00 EST) [2] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The trading update will cover selected financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 [2] - A conference call with senior management will take place on the same day at 16:00 GST (8:00 EST) [2] Group 2: Conference Call Participation - Registration for the results conference call can be done through a provided link, and confirmation will be sent via email [3] - Participants can choose to join via webcast or dial-in for the conference call [4] Group 3: Q&A Session - Shareholders can submit and upvote questions for management through a Q&A platform starting May 8, 2025 [8] - The Q&A platform will remain open until 24 hours before the conference call [8] - Questions can also be submitted to VEON Investor Relations via email prior to the event [8] Group 4: Company Overview - VEON is a digital operator serving nearly 160 million customers across six countries, impacting over 7% of the world's population [10] - The company focuses on technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth [10]

Core Insights - The company achieved a revenue growth of 9.1% in Q1 2025, reaching DKK 1,744.3 million, while also improving its adjusted EBITDA margin to 17.6% [2][5] - A merger with SDC is underway, forming a new entity called Netcompany Banking Services, expected to be completed around mid-year [2][3] - The company maintains its full-year financial expectations, projecting revenue growth of 5% to 10% and an adjusted EBITDA margin between 16% and 19% [3][4] Financial Performance - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 24.4% to DKK 307.3 million in Q1 2025, with a margin improvement from 15.5% in Q1 2024 to 17.6% [5] - Diluted earnings per share rose by 36.9% to DKK 2.56 [5] - Free cash flow improved significantly to DKK 67.9 million from a negative DKK 4.9 million in Q1 2024 [5] Workforce and Operational Metrics - The average workforce increased by 342 full-time equivalents (FTEs) to 8,150 FTEs in Q1 2025, compared to 7,808 FTEs in Q1 2024 [5] - The cash conversion ratio (tax normalized) was reported at 83.3% in Q1 2025 [5] - Debt leverage improved to 1.2x in Q1 2025 from 1.6x in Q1 2024 [5]

Core Viewpoint - Zhongshui Sanli Data Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongshui Sanli") has disclosed its IPO guidance progress report, indicating its ongoing efforts to prepare for an initial public offering with the assistance of Guoyuan Securities [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Zhongshui Sanli started its IPO guidance on September 27, 2020, with the current guidance period set from January to March 2025 [3]. - The company is a digital service provider focused on water-related infrastructure, utilizing emerging technologies such as IoT, cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, GIS, and digital twins to create an integrated hardware and software platform [3]. - Its services include digital integration, software development, operation and maintenance services, and hardware sales, primarily targeting government departments, public institutions, and state-owned enterprises in sectors like water conservancy, water transport, water services, and water environment [3]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, Zhongshui Sanli achieved a revenue of 424.24 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.38% [4][5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 47.21 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 22.65% [4][5]. - The gross profit margin improved to 34.69% from 30.26% in the previous year [5]. - Basic earnings per share rose to 0.87 yuan, up by 22.54% compared to the previous year [5]. Group 3: Shareholding Structure - The actual controllers of Zhongshui Sanli, Li Jing and Li Bing, collectively hold 75.03% of the voting rights, indicating a significant level of control [4][5]. - Li Jing, born on October 10, 1966, has held various positions in the company since its inception and currently serves as the Chairman [6][7]. - Li Bing, born on May 4, 1973, has extensive experience in management roles and currently serves as the Vice Chairman and CEO [8][9].

Economic Overview - Guangzhou's GDP for Q1 reached 753.25 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 3.0%, indicating a faster recovery compared to last year's 2.1% growth [2] - The automotive industry, despite a 6.4% decline in added value for the quarter, saw a positive turnaround in March with an 11.5% year-on-year increase [2][7] Automotive Industry Performance - GAC Group and XPeng Motors contributed to the automotive industry's recovery, with XPeng delivering 94,008 vehicles in Q1, a 331% increase year-on-year [3][5] - GAC's total vehicle production for Q1 was 411,205 units, a 2.09% increase, while sales fell by 9.42% to 371,087 units [5][6] - GAC's brands, including Honda, Toyota, and Aion, all reported positive production growth rates in Q1 [5][6] Investment Trends - Investment in the automotive manufacturing sector grew by 17.7% in Q1, with the auto parts manufacturing sector continuing to see over 30% growth [7] - Guangzhou's fixed asset investment saw a 10.5% year-on-year increase, with 525 new projects initiated, including 53 projects with planned investments over 1 billion yuan [14] Real Estate Market - Real estate development investment in Guangzhou decreased by 10.8% in Q1, but the consumption side showed signs of stabilization [7][8] - The area of newly signed commercial housing in Q1 was 218.56 million square meters, a 17.7% increase year-on-year [8] Digital Economy Contribution - The digital economy's core industries grew by 6.5% in Q1, contributing 30% to the city's GDP growth [9][11] - Significant growth was observed in internet access services (48.2% increase) and digital content services (28.8% increase) [11] Trade and Logistics - Guangzhou's foreign trade in Q1 reached 294.3 billion yuan, a 17.3% increase, with exports growing by 30.6% [14] - The logistics sector maintained stability, with a 16.2% increase in express delivery volume [12]

Core Points - VEON Ltd. has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [1] - The filing indicates progress in transparency, operational discipline, and long-term value creation, as stated by the Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu [2] - The 2024 20-F report is available on the company's website, and shareholders can request a hard copy free of charge [3] Company Overview - VEON is a Nasdaq-listed digital operator providing connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers across six countries [4] - The company operates in regions that account for over 7% of the world's population, focusing on technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth [4]

Core Insights - VEON Ltd. published its 2024 Integrated Annual Report, highlighting strong operational and financial performance along with a commitment to social impact [1][2][3] Financial Performance - Group revenues for FY24 increased by 8.3% year-on-year, while Group EBITDA grew by 4.9% year-on-year in reported currency [13] - Direct revenues from digital services accounted for 11.5% of total revenues, growing at a rate of 63% year-on-year in reported currency [13] Digital Transformation and AI Initiatives - VEON served 122 million total monthly active users across its digital services portfolio by the end of 2024, providing access to financial services, digital information, entertainment, healthcare, and learning opportunities [4] - The company launched AI-based solutions, including Kaz-LLM, a large language model in Kazakhstan, as part of its AI1440 ambition to augment human capabilities [5] Commitment to Ukraine - VEON and Kyivstar committed USD 1 billion in investments from 2023 to 2027 to rebuild Ukraine's digital infrastructure and expand essential digital services [6] - Key milestones included partnerships for satellite-based services and enhancing energy resilience [6] Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - The number of Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) using power-saving technology increased from approximately 63,000 in 2023 to 70,000 in 2024 [7] - The number of base stations powered by renewable energy rose from 993 in 2023 to 1,085 in 2024, while overall energy consumption in offices decreased by nearly 28% [7] Governance and Corporate Structure - VEON streamlined its governance by consolidating trading in its shares to the Nasdaq Stock Market and relocating its headquarters to the Dubai International Financial Center [9][10] Investment in Human Capital - The company invested USD 4.4 million in employee training and development in 2024, up from USD 2.6 million in 2023 [11] - Initiatives to support women's inclusion in the workforce were launched, with significant increases in women's representation in leadership roles across various countries [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for FY 2023-2024 was INR 35,634 million, an increase of 7% compared to the previous year [14] - EBITDA for the same period was INR 6,756 million, also reflecting a 7% increase year-over-year [14] - Profit before tax decreased by 77% to INR 232 million, while profit after tax saw a significant decline of 93% to INR 49 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from data center colocation services grew by 9% year-over-year [12] - Revenue from digital services decreased by 1% compared to the previous year [12] - Revenue from network-centric services increased by 10% over the last year [12] - The revenue split among business lines was 31% from data center colocation, 28% from digital services, and 41% from network services [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of March 31, 2024, the company operated 1,033 fiber nodes, a 16% increase from the same quarter last year [13] - The company has deployed 7,835 contracted LDR and service points across the country [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its data center presence and increasing capacity at existing facilities to meet demand [15] - There is a commitment to fortifying network infrastructure and cloud interconnectivity [15] - The company aims to enhance its workforce capabilities and competencies to drive innovation and efficiency [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The management highlighted the positive business environment in India, which is attracting international investments and partnerships [9] - The outlook for digital services is optimistic, with deeper customer engagements expected to yield results in the near future [25] - The company believes that AI and ML activities are significant demand drivers, independent of regulatory changes like the data privacy law [29] Other Important Information - The company has invested a cumulative total of $7.22 million in startups in Silicon Valley as part of its corporate venture capital initiative [13] - The cash balance at the end of the fiscal year was INR 5,835 million [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: Rationale behind the proposed rights offering - The rights offering aims to finance data center expansion and invest in digital services growth, engaging existing shareholders in the next growth phase [19] Question: Projected CapEx for the coming fiscal year - Projected CapEx will be similar to the last two years, averaging around INR 1,400 crores [20] Question: Data center roadmap and new facilities - Two greenfield projects are set to go live in Fiscal 2025, one in Noida and another in Chennai, with additional capacity planned for Mumbai [21][22] Question: Current operational status of Tower 5 in Mumbai - The Tower 5 facility has a total capacity of 38 megawatts, with nearly two-thirds expected to be occupied by the end of March 2025 [23] Question: Performance of network services in the last quarter - The network business showed organic growth, with continued investments planned for expanding network infrastructure [24] Question: Factors driving the decline in digital services - The decline was attributed to lower integration service projects, while cloud and network managed services continue to scale [26] Question: Status of the data privacy law - The data privacy law has been announced but is not yet effective; rules are expected to be issued after the new government is formed [28] Question: Impact of the data privacy law on business - The company believes that data center and network growth are driven more by AI and ML activities than by regulatory changes [29]