What's Going On With Telecom Company VEON's Shares Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ:VEON) has appointed Michael R. Pompeo as an independent non-executive director of Kyivstar's Board and CEO Kaan Terzioglu as Chair of the same board. This follows VEON's challenge to a freeze on its corporate rights in Ukraine and its commitment to invest $600 million in the country. VEON has also completed the sale of its Russian subsidiary. Shares of VEON are up 3.16% to $20.22.
November 15, 2023 | 3:42 pm
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VEON Ltd. has appointed Michael R. Pompeo to Kyivstar's Board and reaffirmed its commitment to Ukraine with a $600 million investment, positively impacting investor sentiment.
The appointment of a high-profile figure like Michael R. Pompeo and the significant investment commitment in Ukraine are likely to be viewed positively by investors, reflecting a strong corporate governance and growth strategy. The recent share price increase suggests a positive market reaction in the short term.
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