VEON Wins Corporate Governance Awards for Kyivstar Listing and Technology Leadership in Corporate Governance

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VEON (Nasdaq: VEON) won two IR Magazine Corporate Governance Awards on November 6, 2025: Best Governance Around a Corporate Transaction for its role in the August 2025 listing of Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV) and Best Use of Technology in Corporate Governance for its augmented intelligence and digital tools supporting board and shareholder processes.

The awards recognize governance discipline around the Kyivstar de-SPAC listing with Cohen Circle and VEON’s deployment of technology for board communications, shareholder engagement, company meetings, and information governance.

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• Completed Kyivstar Nasdaq listing in August 2025
• Won Best Governance Around a Corporate Transaction (IR Magazine, Nov 6, 2025)
• Won Best Use of Technology in Corporate Governance (IR Magazine, Nov 6, 2025)
• Structured Kyivstar listing via de-SPAC with Cohen Circle

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Dubai, November 12, 2025: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON”), is proud to announce that it has received two prestigious honors at the IR Magazine Corporate Governance Awards 2025:

• Best Governance Around a Corporate Transaction – recognizing VEON’s exemplary governance in the successful listing of Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV), Ukraine’s leading digital operator (“Kyivstar”), in August 2025; and
• Best Use of Technology in Corporate Governance – highlighting VEON’s innovative integration of augmented intelligence, digital tools and systems in advancing its governance framework.

The awards ceremony, held on November 6^th in New York City, brought together leading professionals from the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) community in what has become known as the “Oscars of Corporate Governance.”

The “Best Governance Around a Corporate Transaction” category celebrates organizations that demonstrate exceptional governance innovation and discipline before, during, and after major transactions such as IPOs, M&A deals, or restructurings. The “Best Use of Technology” award recognizes the effective deployment of technology in areas such as board communications, shareholder engagement, company meetings, and information governance — enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust.

Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO, commented: “I am delighted that VEON’s commitment to governance excellence has been recognized on this global stage. These awards are a tribute not only to the teams that led the landmark listing of Kyivstar on Nasdaq through our de-SPAC transaction with Cohen Circle, but also to our Board of Directors, whose steadfast oversight and vision ensured that the process was executed with the highest standards of integrity and accountability.

“This recognition validates the careful, exhaustive work that went into structuring the Kyivstar listing to uphold robust governance principles, protect the interests of investors and stakeholders, and deliver a successful transaction that made history as Kyivstar became the first Ukrainian company to list on a U.S. stock exchange. All of us at VEON and Kyivstar take pride in this achievement, which reflects our unwavering dedication to transparency, innovation, and responsible leadership.”

About VEON
VEON is a digital operator that provides connectivity and digital services to nearly 160 million customers. Operating across five countries that are home to more than 6% of the world’s population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. VEON is listed on Nasdaq. For more information, visit: www.veon.com. 

Contact Information 
VEON
Hande Asik
Group Director of Communications
pr@veon.com

FAQ

What awards did VEON (VEON) win at the IR Magazine Corporate Governance Awards 2025?

VEON won Best Governance Around a Corporate Transaction and Best Use of Technology in Corporate Governance on Nov 6, 2025.

When did Kyivstar (KYIV) list on Nasdaq and what role did VEON play?

Kyivstar listed on Nasdaq in August 2025; VEON supported the listing via a de-SPAC transaction with Cohen Circle.

What governance areas were recognized for VEON’s technology award?

The award cited VEON’s use of augmented intelligence and digital tools for board communications, shareholder engagement, company meetings, and information governance.

How does VEON describe the significance of the Kyivstar listing?

VEON described the listing as a landmark transaction that upheld robust governance and made Kyivstar the first Ukrainian company to list on a U.S. stock exchange.

Who commented on VEON’s awards and what was said?

VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu said the awards recognize the teams behind the Kyivstar listing and the Board’s oversight ensuring integrity and accountability.