VimpelCom CEO Boosts Dividend in Veon Rebranding

The video features an interview with CEO Jean Yves Charlier discussing VimpelCom's rebranding to V on, financial turnaround, and strategic initiatives. The company has returned to organic growth, increased dividends, and plans a second stock listing. Key strategies include asset disposals, network sharing, and a shift to a digital platform offering new services. The focus is on becoming a consumer platform in emerging markets, with partnerships in entertainment and financial services.

What was a key reason for VimpelCom's rebranding?

• To focus on traditional telecom services

• To emphasize their new digital strategy

• To reduce operational costs

• To merge with another company

What financial strategy did VimpelCom implement to support its turnaround?

• Increasing debt levels

• Strengthening the balance sheet

• Expanding into new markets

• Reducing dividend payouts

How did VimpelCom improve its market position in Italy?

• By launching new products

• By merging with Hutchinson's Three

• By reducing prices

• By acquiring a local competitor

What is a significant part of VimpelCom's asset management strategy?

• Acquiring more tower assets

• Selling off non-core assets

• Expanding into new countries

• Investing in new technologies

What is VimpelCom's approach to becoming a digital platform?

• Reducing customer service options

• Focusing on traditional telecom services

• Developing new hardware

• Emphasizing messaging and partnerships

Which service is VimpelCom aiming to offer for free in emerging markets?

• Video streaming

• Messaging services

• Voice calls

• Data bundles

How does VimpelCom plan to compete with OTT players?

• By reducing service quality

• By offering free data plans

• By providing free messaging services

• By increasing subscription fees

What is VimpelCom's strategy for increasing its free float?

• Issuing more shares

• Buying back shares

• Listing on multiple stock exchanges

• Reducing share prices

What is the expected outcome of VimpelCom's digital transformation?

• A decrease in market share

• A shift to a brick-and-mortar model

• An increase in organic growth

• A focus on traditional services

What is a key component of VimpelCom's future strategy?

• Expanding into developed markets

• Focusing on asset-heavy operations

• Reducing customer engagement

• Building a strong telecom business