VimpelCom Holdings B.V. Prices USD 2 Billion Eurobonds Issuance

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AMSTERDAM, 07/02/2013 (informazione.news - comunicati stampa - telecomunicazioni)

This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These statements relate to the Company's intention to consummate the proposed transaction described above and are based on management's best assessment of the Company's strategic and financial position and of future market conditions and opportunities. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation, the risk that the transaction discussed above will be completed. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Certain other risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risk factors described in VimpelCom Ltd.'s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2011 , and other public filings made by VimpelCom Ltd. with the SEC, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements made herein due to the occurrence of events after the issuance of this announcement.

VimpelCom Holdings is a holding company for telecommunications services operators, providing voice and data services through a range of broadband mobile and fixed technologies. The group includes companies operating in Russia , Ukraine , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan , Armenia , Tajikistan , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , the Kingdom of Cambodia and Laos . The operations of these companies cover a territory with a total population of approximately 271 million. The group is part of a larger group of companies consisting of VimpelCom Ltd. and its subsidiaries. VimpelCom Holdings provides services under the "Beeline", "Kyivstar", "djuice" brands. As of September 30, 2012 VimpelCom had 106 million mobile subscribers.