VEON Cancels 1.5% of Shares Under Buyback Program

VEON Ltd. announced the cancellation of approximately 1.5% of its total issued shares, totaling 26,951,230 common shares. This action is in line with the company's ongoing share buyback program, initiated on September 23, 2026, which intends to repurchase and cancel a total of 3.9% of VEON's outstanding shares. The company operates as a global digital operator serving over 150 million connectivity and 228 million digital customers across five countries.