Veon Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

VEON Ltd. has successfully completed the sale of its Djezzy stake, receiving approximately USD 682 million. This sale was part of VEON's strategy to streamline its portfolio, following the announcement made on July 1, 2021. The transaction enhances VEON's liquidity, raising total cash to USD 3.1 billion as of August 4, 2022. CEO Kaan Terzioglu highlighted the strong performance of the Djezzy team and affirmed VEON's focus on emerging markets.

VEON Ltd (VEON) reports robust Q2 2022 results with total revenues of USD 2,008 million, reflecting a 5.6% year-over-year increase. EBITDA reached USD 913 million, up 13.0% YoY, driven by strong performance in mobile data revenue, which grew by 11.6%. The company maintained a healthy liquidity position with total cash and cash equivalents amounting to USD 2.3 billion. Notably, 4G user penetration reached 50% of the customer base, up 6.9 percentage points YoY. Despite challenges in Ukraine and Pakistan, VEON's diversified operations in other countries showed solid growth.

Amsterdam, 5 August 2022: VEON Ltd. announces that its subsidiary Banglalink has entered a tower sharing agreement with Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL). This asset-light strategy aims to enhance service quality and facilitate Banglalink's 4G expansion. The partnership allows for optimized resource utilization and energy-efficient operations. VEON's CEO emphasizes a focus on high-quality connectivity and digital services while reducing capital-intensive infrastructure ownership. The collaboration reflects VEON's commitment to transforming lives through technology and improving shareholder value.

VEON Ltd. has appointed Alex Bolis, previously the Head of Corporate Strategy, Communications and Investor Relations, as a special advisor to the CEO and CFO. He will now engage in special projects across the Group and specific countries. The investor relations and communications functions will report to the Group CFO and Chief People Officer, respectively. CEO Kaan Terzioglu expressed gratitude for Bolis’s contributions to the company's transformation.

VEON announces the completion of additional share transfers to its Executive Committee members under the Deferred Share Plan established in February 2022. The latest transfers include 145,715 shares to Michael Schulz, 92,572 shares to Joop Brakenhoff, and 64,286 shares to Alex Bolis. This program aims to align management ownership with the company’s performance, requiring GEC members to maintain a minimum shareholding equivalent to 6.0x the Group CEO’s salary and 2.0x for other members. These incentives encourage long-term commitment to VEON’s growth.

VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON), a global digital operator, announces the completion of management share transfers as part of its incentive program initiated in February 2022. The transfer includes shares awarded to the Group CEO, Kaan Terzioglu, and Group CFO, Serkan Okandan, under VEON's Deferred Share Plan. This step aims to align executive compensation with the company’s digital strategy and long-term shareholder value creation. Post-transfer, Terzioglu holds 1,674,900 shares, while Okandan holds 222,172 shares.

VEON Ltd. held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 29, 2022, where significant governance changes were implemented. Shareholders elected three new directors: Augie Fabela, Morten Lundal, and Stan Miller, alongside eight continuing members. The meeting saw 99.9% of shares represented and included the formal presentation of the financial statements. The newly elected directors bring extensive experience in telecommunications and media, which could positively influence VEON's strategy moving forward.

VEON Ltd. reported a 1.3% increase in consolidated revenue for the first five months of 2022, up 8.7% year-on-year in local currency. Six out of eight countries showed double-digit revenue growth. CEO Kaan Terzioglu attributes this growth to the digital operator strategy, enhancing customer experience, and expanding service portfolios. Subscriber growth and improved engagement metrics are noted, reflecting a positive operational outlook despite challenging conditions. Full AGM details are available on the VEON website.

VEON Ltd. reported its 1Q22 financial results, showing a net loss of USD 97 million yet a significant net profit before impairments rose by 168% YoY to USD 375 million. Revenue increased by 9.8% YoY in local currency to USD 1,823 million. Cash from operations was USD 565 million, demonstrating strong cash flow generation despite challenges. A non-cash goodwill impairment of USD 449 million affected results, primarily due to operations in Russia. Overall, VEON continues to strengthen its market presence in various regions, including Ukraine and Pakistan.