Leading global provider of connectivity and digital services, VEON confirmed that on 7 April 2022 the organization received notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) that VEON is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq’s Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
The Minimum Bid Price notification has no immediate effect on the continued listing status of VEON’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) on Nasdaq. Furthermore, VEON’s business operations are not affected by the receipt of the notification.
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), VEON has an initial grace period of 180 calendar days, or until 4 October 2022 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During this time, VEON’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on Nasdaq. If, at any time during the Compliance Period, the bid price for VEON’s ADSs closes at USD 1.00 or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide notification to VEON that it complies with the minimum bid price requirement, unless Nasdaq exercises its discretion to extend this 10 day period requirement pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(F).
VEON intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ADSs and may, if appropriate, consider available options to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. There can be no assurance that VEON will regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement during the Compliance Period, secure a second period of 180 days to regain compliance or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements.
