Dubai, November 12, 2025:<\/b> VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (\u201cVEON\u201d), is proud to announce that it has received two prestigious honors at the IR Magazine Corporate Governance Awards 2025:<\/p>\n The awards ceremony, held on November 6th<\/sup> in New York City, brought together leading professionals from the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) community in what has become known as the \u201cOscars of Corporate Governance.\u201d<\/p>\n The \u201cBest Governance Around a Corporate Transaction\u201d 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 \u201cBest Use of Technology\u201d award recognizes the effective deployment of technology in areas such as board communications, shareholder engagement, company meetings, and information governance \u2014 enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust.<\/p>\n Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO, commented: <\/b>\u201cI am delighted that VEON\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n About VEON<\/strong>\n
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\u2019s 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:\u00a0www.veon.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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