VEON concludes repayment of VTB Bank loan

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VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) has successfully prepaid its RUB 30 billion (about USD 259 million) interest-bearing loan with VTB Bank, in compliance with applicable sanctions. This repayment signifies that VEON Group has no remaining loans with VTB Bank, enhancing its financial position. The company emphasizes that all transactions are aligned with the current compliance framework.

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• Successful repayment of RUB 30 billion loan improves financial position.
• No outstanding loans with VTB Bank enhance liquidity.

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AMSTERDAM, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON) (Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, today announces that its subsidiary has prepaid its RUB 30 billion (approximately USD 259 million¹) interest-bearing loan with VTB Bank (PJSC) ("VTB") in accordance with its terms, and the facility has been cancelled. The repayment and cancellation is in compliance with applicable sanctions.

Following this payment to VTB, the VEON Group has no further loans outstanding with VTB.

¹Based on USD/RUB= 115.7

Disclaimer

This press release contains "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and include statements relating to, among other things, expectations regarding management plans and the ability to successfully execute operating model, governance and development plans. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which VEON cannot predict with accuracy and some of which VEON might not even anticipate. The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of the date of this release. VEON does not undertake to publicly update, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws, any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after such date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About VEON
VEON is a NASDAQ and Euronext Amsterdam-listed global provider of connectivity and internet services. For more information visit: www.veon.com

Contact Information

VEON
Investor Relations
Nik Kershaw 
ir@veon.com 
+31 20 79 77 200 

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FAQ

What recent financial action did VEON take on March 11, 2022?

VEON prepaid its RUB 30 billion loan with VTB Bank, amounting to approximately USD 259 million.

How does VEON's loan repayment impact its financial situation?

The repayment resulted in VEON having no outstanding loans with VTB Bank, thereby improving its liquidity.

Is VEON still indebted to VTB Bank?

No, VEON has no remaining loans outstanding with VTB Bank after the repayment.