14 Aug 2025
Ahead of Its Historic Listing on Nasdaq, Kyivstar Group Completes Business Combination with Cohen Circle Kyiv, New York, Dubai, and Philadelphia - 14 August 2025 - VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON) ( VEON ), a global digital operator and parent company of Ukraine's leading digital operator JSC Kyivstar ( Kyivstar ), and Cohen Circle Acquisition Corp. I (Nasdaq: CCIR) ( Cohen Circle ), a special purpose acquisition company, have today closed the previously announced business combination between Kyivstar Group Ltd. and Cohen Circle (the Business Combination ), which will make Kyivstar Group Ltd. a U.S.-listed company.
The combined company will operate as Kyivstar Group Ltd. (the Company ), the common shares and warrants of which are expected to start trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market ( Nasdaq ) on or about August 15, 2025 under the ticker symbols KYIV and KYIVW, respectively, making the Company the first and only pure-play Ukrainian investment opportunity in U.S. stock markets. As of the closing of the Business Combination, VEON holds an 89.6% stake in Kyivstar Group Ltd.
Cohen Circle's shareholders approved the Business Combination at its extraordinary general meeting held on August 12, 2025. Prior to Cohen Circle's extraordinary general meeting, holders of only 25.4% of Cohen Circle's Class A ordinary shares held by its public shareholders had exercised their redemption rights, resulting in USD 178 million of transaction proceeds, including under the previously announced non-redemption agreements with institutional investors such as Helikon and Clearline.
We are making history with the listing of Kyivstar on Nasdaq, having completed the business combination said Augie Fabela, Chairman and Founder of VEON. Kyivstar is a stellar example of how private sector can accelerate the resilience and rebuilding of a country. We look forward to making this impressive investment case accessible to investors on the world's leading stock exchange for technology companies - and to making Ukraine's success story and bright future visible and accessible to U.S. investors.
Today's milestone opens a new chapter in Kyivstar's brilliant track-record. Over the course of the past 5 months, we have seen many instances of investor confidence in Kyivstar, starting with Cohen Circle's own interest, and continuing with the trust of institutional and retail investors, as evidenced by the low redemption rates we saw, said Kaan Terzioglu, VEON Group CEO. I would like to thank Cohen Circle and all VEON and Kyivstar investors for their confidence in Ukraine's and Kyivstar's investment case, and for supporting VEON in its decision to stand with Ukraine.
Kyivstar's story is a unique combination: visionary and future-looking strategy, robust execution, strong growth, prudent capital deployment and commitment to rebuilding our home country Ukraine. We are delighted to share this unique story with international investors seeking high-growth opportunities, and look forward to doing so on Nasdaq following our listing as the flagbearer of Ukrainian businesses on U.S. stock markets, said Oleksandr Komarov, President of Kyivstar.
We are proud to have accomplished our goal of bringing Kyivstar to the U.S. public markets and highlighting its compelling investment case. This is a business that has consistently demonstrated its ability to navigate challenging environments with focus, conviction, and purpose. The team behind Kyivstar is best-in-class, and we couldn't be more excited about this transaction, said Betsy Cohen, Chairman and CEO of Cohen Circle.
Kyivstar is Ukraine's leading digital operator, serving nearly 23 million customers with mobile and 1.1 million customers with fixed connectivity services. Its portfolio of digital services includes the digital healthcare platform Helsi, with a registered user base of 29 million; the entertainment streaming platform Kyivstar TV; and Ukraine's leading ride-hailing and delivery platform, Uklon. Kyivstar is also a top provider of enterprise services in Ukraine, supporting businesses with cloud, cybersecurity, and AI solutions. Through Kyivstar Tech, it is a growing player in Ukraine's software development landscape and a preferred partner for international technology companies such as Starlink.
Kyivstar recently announced the successful testing of Starlink Direct to Cell services, and plans to commercially launch satellite-powered Direct to Cell in Q4 2025, further enhancing its ability to deliver essential connectivity across Ukraine.
Advisors
Rothschild & Co acted as the lead financial advisor and capital markets advisor to VEON. BTIG, LLC acted as capital markets advisor to VEON. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acted as capital markets advisors to Cohen Circle. Latham & Watkins LLP and Sayenko Kharenko served as counsel to VEON Group and Kyivstar. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and INTEGRITES served as counsel to Cohen Circle.
About Kyivstar Group
Kyivstar Group operates Ukraines leading digital operator, serving nearly 23 million mobile customers and over 1.1 million home internet fixed line customers as of June 30th, 2025. Kyivstar Group and its subsidiaries provide services across a wide range of mobile and fixed line technologies, including 4G, big data, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, digital TV, and more. VEON, together with Kyivstar Group, intends to invest USD 1 billion in Ukraine during 2023-2027, through social investments in infrastructure and technological development, charitable donations and strategic acquisitions. Kyivstar Group and its subsidiaries have been operating in Ukraine for more than 27 years. For more information, visit: www.kyivstar.ua.
About VEON
VEON is a digital operator that provides services to over 150 million connectivity cus
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