Kyivstar and NSSMC Sign MoU to Enable Ukrainian Investors Access to Nasdaq Shares
VEON•VEON’s subsidiary Kyivstar signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ukraine’s National Securities and Stock Market Commission to assess mechanisms allowing local investors to access its existing Nasdaq-listed shares through domestic brokerages. The initiative seeks to strengthen Ukraine’s capital markets and broaden shareholder participation in Kyivstar’s equity.
1. MoU Details
Kyivstar and the National Securities and Stock Market Commission of Ukraine signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore mechanisms for local investors to access Kyivstar’s existing Nasdaq-listed shares through domestic brokerage channels.
2. Strategic Objectives
The agreement mandates a preliminary regulatory and legal assessment to ensure compliance with Ukrainian legislation and U.S. federal securities laws, aiming to establish transparent, secure investment pathways for Ukrainian citizens.
3. Next Steps and Compliance
VEON Group’s leadership views the initiative as a way to broaden Kyivstar's shareholder base, strengthen Ukraine’s capital markets, and integrate domestic investors into globally recognized equity ownership opportunities.
