VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON), a global digital operator, today announced a new program to buy back 3.9% of VEON’s outstanding shares (72.5 million shares or equivalent in shares and ADS). This represents a share buyback program of approximately USD 200 million based on a closing price of USD 69.37 per ADS (each ADS represents 25 shares) as of September 22, 2026. The Group also confirms that the first phase of open market repurchases under the new program is underway. VEON will cancel all shares acquired under the new buyback program, reinforcing its commitment to disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.