Kyivstar Group Ltd.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced the acquisition of GigaCloud, a leading Ukrainian cloud infrastructure provider, for up to USD 50 million. This strategic move integrates GigaCloud's enterprise cloud expertise with Kyivstar's connectivity and customer reach, aiming to accelerate digital transformation for businesses and public institutions. The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to Kyivstar's earnings and cash flow, strengthening its position in sovereign cloud infrastructure and AI-enabled services. GigaCloud, founded in 2016, serves over 1,800 enterprise customers and reported approximately USD 14 million in revenue and USD 4.7 million in EBITDA in 2025.

Kyivstar Group reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with revenue increasing by 22.8% to US$662 million and profit for the period rising by 28.6% to US$162 million. This growth was driven by both telecommunication and digital streams, including contributions from recently acquired businesses. The company completed several strategic acquisitions, including ISP Shtorm LLC, Tabletki.ua, and six solar power plants, while also appointing a new CFO.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. reported strong financial and operational results for Q2 2026, with total revenue climbing 19.3% to $339 million and digital revenue soaring 83.0% to $74 million. The company's EBITDA increased 13.7% to $188 million, driven by robust growth across telecommunications and digital platforms. Kyivstar also raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook, reflecting sustained momentum and strategic advancements including the acquisition of solar power plants and expansion of its Uklon mobility platform into new services and autonomous testing.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. reported strong financial and operating results for the second quarter and half-year ended June 30, 2026, leading to a raised full-year 2026 outlook. Total revenue increased 19.3% YoY to USD 339 mn, with digital revenue surging 83.0% YoY to USD 73.7 mn. EBITDA grew 13.7% YoY to USD 188 mn, and equity free cash flow expanded 32.2% YoY to USD 104 mn. The company now expects 2026 USD revenue growth of 14%–16% and EBITDA growth of 9%–12%, while continuing strategic investments in network resilience and digital ecosystem expansion.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced the opening of its new office at Rockefeller Center in New York City, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion. This move strengthens the company's presence in the United States for investor relations and communications, following its Nasdaq listing in August 2025. The office will engage with the U.S. investor community and partners, showcase Ukrainian innovation, and support the "Invest In Ukraine NOW!" campaign. This development comes two days before Kyivstar Group's 2Q2026 earnings announcement, which will be hosted in New York for the first time.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Uklon, Ukraine's leading ride-sharing service, has launched Uklon Travel Bus, an international bus service. This new offering provides direct cross-border routes, with initial pilot services connecting Kyiv to Warsaw and Odesa to Chisinau, starting July 20, 2026. The service integrates with Uklon's existing ride-hailing ecosystem, offering features like Starlink connectivity and direct airport routes, and is expected to boost user engagement and digital service revenues for Kyivstar.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced it will release its financial and operating results for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2026, on July 31, 2026, at 0:00 ET. Senior management will host a results presentation at 10:30 ET on the same day, which will include an in-person event in New York at the Lotte New York Palace. Investors and analysts are invited to attend in person with mandatory advance registration, or join via live webcast or YouTube livestream.

Kyivstar Group Ltd., along with VEON, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. This strategic initiative aims to accelerate digital infrastructure development, foster scalable AI adoption, and support long-term economic growth in Ukraine. The collaboration includes exploring the establishment of a sovereign, AI-ready data center within Ukraine, enhancing technological sovereignty and attracting investment.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Uklon, Ukraine's leading ride-hailing platform, has launched Uklon Store. This new in-app marketplace is designed to unlock incremental revenue streams and accelerate ecosystem expansion, starting with a beta launch of the 'Flowers' category in Kyiv. The initiative marks a strategic move to transform Uklon from a single-service mobility platform into a multi-vertical digital ecosystem, leveraging its existing user base and delivery infrastructure.

Kyivstar Group Ltd. announced that its subsidiary, Uklon, Ukraine's leading ride-hailing service, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire E-wings, a prominent Ukrainian electric scooter and micromobility operator. The acquisition, valued at UAH 97.6 million (approximately $2.2 million), is expected to close in Q3 2026. This strategic move aims to expand Uklon's offerings beyond ride-hailing into a comprehensive urban mobility ecosystem, integrating E-wings' services directly into the Uklon application.