Strong Revenue and EBITDA Growth
VEON reported an 8.9% increase in revenue and a 13.7% rise in EBITDA year-over-year. Adjusting for the deconsolidation of TNS+, revenue growth was 11.7% and EBITDA grew by 15.5%.
Surge in Digital Revenues
Direct digital revenues grew by 50.2%, now representing 14.3% of total revenues, up from 10.4% last year.
Successful Strategic Partnerships
The strategic partnership with Engro Corporation in Pakistan is expected to unlock USD 563 million in value for VEON.
Positive Market Performance
Strong performance in several markets: Pakistan (20.3% revenue growth), Ukraine (20.2% revenue growth adjusting for cyberattack), and Uzbekistan (13.1% revenue growth).
Improved Financial Position
Net debt excluding leases decreased to $1.8 billion, with net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to 1.2x. Cash position improved to $1.8 billion.