Month: September 2026

Approval extends VEON’s digital financial services ambitions under its “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” framework

Dubai, Dhaka and New York, September 25, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, “VEON”), a global digital operator, today announced that a joint venture between VEON Digital Financial Group and Square Group, one of Bangladesh’s leading business conglomerates, has received approval for a Digital Bank license from Bangladesh Bank, the central bank of Bangladesh. The license marks VEON’s entry into full-scale digital banking in Bangladesh, building on Banglalink’s existing Payment Service Provider (PSP) license, which underpins its Mukto Pay digital payments service.

This milestone reflects continued progress under “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!”: a public-private partnership with the Government of Bangladesh that VEON formally launched in New York during UN General Assembly High-Level Week. VEON has committed an initial US$250 million anchor investment toward its ambition of mobilising US$1 billion in foreign direct investment for Bangladesh, advancing connectivity, digital infrastructure, digital financial services and AI.

With connectivity as its foundation, the new digital bank is expected to integrate closely with Banglalink’s mobile ecosystem, extending accessible, end-to-end financial tools to mobile users across the country. By combining VEON’s global technology expertise with Square Group’s deep domestic manufacturing, distribution and retail networks, the venture is intended to bring modern banking to communities that remain outside the reach of conventional financial services.

“Financial inclusion is key to eradicating poverty, and today’s approval marks an important step toward that goal in Bangladesh. We’re grateful to Bangladesh Bank and the Government of Bangladesh for their continued support in building the digital financial infrastructure the country needs. Together with Square Group, a trusted and well-established partner, this brings us closer to our commitment to bringing more of Bangladesh’s unbanked population into the formal financial services system,” said Kaan Terzioglu, Group Chief Executive Officer of VEON.

“On the 101st birthday of Samson H Chowdhury, founder Chairman of Square Group, we are delighted to receive Bangladesh Bank’s approval for the Digital Bank license, for which we are deeply honoured by the trust and confidence of Bangladesh Bank. VEON brings the right technological expertise and global experience, while Square Group is a trusted name built over the last 68 years. We hope that the people of this country will benefit from the services of this digital bank once it goes into operation,” said Tapan Chowdhury, Managing Director, Square Group.

“With our Mukto Pay already in place and a digital banking license now awarded, we are well positioned to serve all Bangladeshis, especially those who have lacked access to conventional banking. Combining Banglalink’s nationwide telecommunications network and distribution with digital financial services enables the new digital bank to ensure financial inclusion for the people of Bangladesh,” said Johan Buse, Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink.

VEON Digital Financial Group serves 59 million active financial services customers across Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan as of Q2 2026. Bangladesh is now set to join this growing footprint following today’s approval, advancing VEON’s strategy of building leading digital financial services ecosystems across its markets and complementing recent regulatory and commercial milestones in Kazakhstan.

About VEON 

VEON is a digital operator that provides connectivity and digital services to over 150 million connectivity customers and more than 227 million digital users. Operating across five countries that are home to more than 6% of the world’s population, VEON is transforming lives through technology-driven services that empower individuals and drive economic growth. VEON is listed on NASDAQ. For more information, visit: https://www.veon.com. 

About SQUARE Group

SQUARE Group, founded in 1958, is one of Bangladesh’s leading diversified business groups, with operations spanning pharmaceuticals, textiles and garments, toiletries, food and beverages, healthcare, information technology, and other sectors. With its flagship company, SQUARE Pharmaceuticals PLC, the Group has built a strong reputation for leadership, quality, innovation, and excellence, while expanding its presence in international markets. For more information, please visit: http://www.squaregroup.com/

About Banglalink

Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, places people at the heart of everything it does. Guided by a people first approach rooted in care, Banglalink works to make digital and financial services more accessible and meaningful in everyday life, ultimately making a better life for all. The company offers a range of digital solutions, including the MyBL super app, the country’s largest entertainment platform Toffee, and RYZE, the country’s first AI powered digital lifestyle brand for youth. Banglalink is a fully owned subsidiary of VEON, a Nasdaq listed global digital operator headquartered in Dubai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to Banglalink’s digital banking platform, VEON’s investment intentions in Bangladesh, and VEON’s digital financial services products and strategy. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and performance to differ materially from those expressed by such statements, including risks relating to Banglalink’s digital banking platform, VEON’s investment intentions in Bangladesh, and VEON’s digital financial services products and strategy, among others discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in VEON’s 2025 Form 20-F filed with the SEC on March 16, 2026 and other public filings made by VEON with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this release, and VEON disclaims any obligation to update them, except as required by law.

Contact Information 

VEON
pr@veon.com

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:	Investec Bank Plc
(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	Tribal Group Plc
(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:	Investec is Advisor and Joint Broker to Tribal Group Plc
(d)        Date dealing undertaken:	24th September 2026
(e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?         If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchases/ sales	Total number of securities	Highest price per unit paid/received	Lowest price per unit paid/received
Ordinary shares	Purchase	14,091	82.56	82.56

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Exercising/ exercised against	Number of securities	Exercise price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

Date of disclosure:	25th September 2026
Contact name:	Abhishek Gawde
Telephone number:	+91-9923757332

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at ssssssswwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:	Investec Bank Plc
(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	SThree Plc
(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:	Investec is Joint Broker to SThree Plc
(d)        Date dealing undertaken:	24th September 2026
(e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?         If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchases/ sales	Total number of securities	Highest price per unit paid/received	Lowest price per unit paid/received
Ordinary shares	Purchases	34,022	309	308
Ordinary shares	Sales	17,205	311	309

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Exercising/ exercised against	Number of securities	Exercise price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

3.        OTHER INFORMATION

(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

Date of disclosure:	25th September 2026
Contact name:	Abhishek Gawde
Telephone number:	+91-9923757332

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at ssssssswwww.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bilibili Inc. (“Bilibili” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BILI and HKEX: 9626), an iconic brand and a leading video community for young generations in China, today published a circular (the “EGM Circular”) to provide shareholders with information on the proposals that will be put forward at the Company’s upcoming extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders (the “EGM”) for shareholders’ approval and a notice of the EGM (the “EGM Notice”). The EGM will be held at Building 3, Guozheng Center, No. 485 Zhengli Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on October 28, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. (Beijing time). The EGM Circular, the EGM Notice and the form of proxy for the EGM are available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.bilibili.com. 

At the EGM, shareholders will be asked to approve the Company’s previously announced subscription and repurchase agreement with subsidiaries of Tencent Holdings Limited (“Tencent”) and the repurchase contemplated thereunder of 13,591,090 Class Z ordinary shares (including in the form of American depositary shares, or ADSs) for US$200 million, together with related authorizations. As previously announced, the repurchase and Tencent’s subscription for US$200 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s convertible senior notes due 2031 are inter-conditional, and their completion remains subject to the requisite approval at the EGM.

Holders of record of the Company’s ordinary shares at the close of business on October 9, 2026 (Hong Kong time) are entitled to attend and vote at the EGM and any adjournment thereof. Holders of ADSs at the close of business on September 30, 2026 (New York time) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying Class Z ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s American depositary share program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue,” or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Bilibili’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to those included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of this announcement, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Bilibili Inc.

Bilibili is an iconic brand and a leading video community with a mission to enrich the everyday lives of young generations in China. Bilibili offers a wide array of video-based content with “All the Videos You Like” as its value proposition. Bilibili builds its community around aspiring users, high-quality content, talented content creators and the strong emotional bonds among them. Bilibili pioneered the “bullet chatting” feature, a live comment function that has transformed users’ viewing experience by displaying the thoughts and feelings of audience members viewing the same video. The Company has now become the welcoming home of diverse interests among young generations in China and a frontier for promoting Chinese culture around the world.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.bilibili.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Bilibili Inc.
Juliet Yang
Tel: +86-21-2509-9255 Ext. 8523
E-mail: ir@bilibili.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Helen Wu
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: bilibili@tpg-ir.com

FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI)

PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITY
Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”)

1.        KEY INFORMATION

(a)        Name of exempt principal trader:	Investec Bank plc
(b)        Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:         Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree	Pollen Street Group Limited
(c)        Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:	Investec is Joint Broker to Pollen Street Group Limited
(d)        Date dealing undertaken:	24th September 2026
(e)        In addition to the company in 1(b) above, is the exempt principal trader making disclosures in respect of any other party to this offer?         If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”	N/A

2.        DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER

Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.

The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.

(a)        Purchases and sales

Class of relevant security	Purchases/ sales	Total number of securities	Highest price per unit paid/received	Lowest price per unit paid/received
Ordinary shares	Purchases	4,724	911.52	896.04
Ordinary shares	Sales	4,724	907	904

(b)        Cash-settled derivative transactions

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. CFD	Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position	Number of reference securities	Price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(c)        Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)

(i)        Writing, selling, purchasing or varying

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc.	Number of securities to which option relates	Exercise price per unit	Type e.g. American, European etc.	Expiry date	Option money paid/ received per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(ii)        Exercise

Class of relevant security	Product description e.g. call option	Exercising/ exercised against	Number of securities	Exercise price per unit
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

(d)        Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)

Class of relevant security	Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion	Details	Price per unit (if applicable)
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

3.        OTHER INFORMATION
        
(a)        Indemnity and other dealing arrangements

Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

(b)        Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives

Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i)        the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii)        the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none”

None

Date of disclosure:	25th September 2026
Contact name:	Abhishek Gawde
Telephone number:	+91-9923757332

Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service.

The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.

The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.