Kyivstar Group to Begin Trading on Nasdaq Under “KYIV” Ticker on August 15 to Complete Its Historic Public Listing
Kyivstar is the first and only publicly listed pure-play Ukrainian investment opportunity in the US
Will ring Nasdaq’s Opening Bell in New York on August 29, 2025
Since April 2025, Kyivstar has been a strategic investor in Uklon and owns 97% of corporate law companies.
Kyivstar Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: KYIV”) (“Kyivstar”), the parent company of Ukraine’s leading digital operator, is proud to announce that it has become the first—and only—publicly listed pure-play Ukrainian investment opportunity in the United States, following its historic listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”). Beginning today, Kyivstar will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol KYIV, opening the door for a broader universe of global investors to participate in its compelling growth story and benefit from Ukraine’s economic recovery. As of the closing of the Business Combination, VEON holds an 89.6% stake in Kyivstar Group Ltd.
To formally commemorate its public listing, Kyivstar is scheduled to ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell in New York on August 29, 2025.
“Our public listing is a transformative milestone for both our company and the broader Ukrainian business community,” said Oleksandr Komarov, President of Kyivstar. “Listing on Nasdaq enhances our global visibility and highlights the strength and resilience of a leading Ukrainian enterprise. It sends a powerful message to international investors: Ukraine is home to well-managed, high-performing, and innovative companies.
We are proud of this achievement, and I want to thank everyone who made it possible — including our parent company, VEON, for its unwavering support; our investors, for their confidence in our differentiated value proposition; our employees, for their incredible dedication and hard work; and our customers, for placing their trust in us. We couldn’t be more pleased with how this process unfolded, or more excited about Kyivstar’s strategy and long-term potential.”
“We are proud to be part of a business group that is going public. This is undoubtedly a historic event for Ukraine and an important reason for Ukrainian business to believe in its strengths and ambitions. This is a signal to international investors that builds trust in Ukraine and our business. This is a message that not only success and technological sophistication, but also transparency, openness and social responsibility are the values that Ukrainian business broadcasts.” – said Serhii Hryshkov, CEO Uklon.
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.
