Fourth quarter and Full Year 2009 Earnings Release

Filed by: Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications

pursuant to Rule 425 of the Securities Act of 1933

Subject Company: Open Joint Stock Company Vimpel-Communications

Commission File No.: 333-164770

On March 18, 2010, VimpelCom published its fourth quarter and full-year 2009 earnings release and presentation to investors and conducted a teleconference. Copies of the earnings release and the presentation and excerpts from the transcript of the teleconference follow:


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Moscow and New York (March 18, 2010) - Open Joint Stock Company “Vimpel-Communications” (“VimpelCom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading international provider of telecommunications services operating in Russia, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and South-East Asia, today announced its operating and financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company changed its reporting currency from the US dollar to the Russian ruble effective as of January 1, 2009. The Company presented certain financial information for the first three quarters of 2009 in Russian rubles.

Following the plans announced in October 2009 by the Company’s two strategic shareholders to combine their holdings under a new company, VimpelCom Ltd., and in connection with regulatory filings relating to that transaction, the Company decided to change its reporting currency to the US dollar. The audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 are prepared in US dollars. Amounts included in quarterly financial statements for the first three quarters of 2009 were recast using the current rate method of currency translation as though the US dollar was the reporting currency in those periods. Financial information in this press release is presented in US dollars for the consolidated Group and in functional currencies for Russia and the CIS countries.

Although Georgia is no longer a member of the CIS, consistent with our historical reporting practice we continue to include Georgia in our CIS reporting segment.


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2009 Highlights and Recent Developments

Operational

 

   

3.6 million new mobile subscribers, with the total subscriber base up to 64.6 million

 

   

2.3 million broadband subscribers, an 85% growth year-on-year

 

   

3G networks rollout in Russia on schedule, all current license requirements fulfilled

 

   

Launch of operations in Cambodia and Vietnam under Beeline brand

Financial

 

   

Revenues of $8.7 billion and OIBDA* of $4.3 billion, 14% and 12% down year-on-year, respectively. In ruble terms, revenues of 275.2 billion and OIBDA of 135.2 billion, 10% and 12% increase year-on-year

 

   

Full-year consolidated ruble revenues in Russia increased 10% year-on-year and reached 235.4 billion rubles

 

   

Substantially improved consolidated fixed and mobile margin of 49.1% compared to 48.0% in 2008

 

   

Free cash flow amounted to $2.7 billion after $0.8 billion spent on Capex

 

   

Net income attributable to VimpelCom of $1.1 billion or 114% increase year-on-year

 

   

Basic EPS up 110% year-on-year to $21.71 ($1.09 per ADS)

 

   

Net debt decreased to $5.9 billion bringing the Net Debt/OIBDA ratio to 1.4

Other

 

   

Interim dividend of $0.32 per ADS was paid out

   

Strategic shareholders initiated the process of combining their stakes in VimpelCom and Kyivstar in a new company, VimpelCom Ltd., and launched a public exchange offer for all of VimpelCom’s outstanding shares

 

* Here and thereafter refers to adjusted OIBDA (See definition)

 

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Commenting on the performance of the Company, Boris Nemsic, Chief Executive Officer of VimpelCom, said, “By the end of 2008, in the depths of the global macroeconomic crisis, we took decisive actions to address the market uncertainties. We committed to our shareholders that we would preserve cash, improve liquidity, control costs, and integrate the newly acquired fixed-line business, all while maintaining our leading market positions. I am very pleased that we have delivered on each of these commitments, which is clearly demonstrated by our full-year results.

The growth in our mobile subscriber base to over 64.6 million customers was good especially in light of the high penetration in our markets. Moreover, subscriber growth did not come at the expense of subscriber quality and profitability, as we improved our consolidated fixed and mobile OIBDA margins to more than 49% on average for the year. Furthermore, our focus on operational excellence and profitability resulted in a record $3.5 billion of operational cash flow, allowing us to substantially improve our liquidity and pay dividends. We paid out a dividend of $0.32 per ADS based on the Company’s operating results for the first nine months of 2009, while substantially reducing our net debt to a comfortably manageable $5.9 billion, a 22% reduction compared to December 31, 2008.

Finally, our strategic shareholders recently took another important step toward positioning VimpelCom as a global player in the telecommunications industry by launching an exchange offer through VimpelCom Ltd., which if completed, will combine VimpelCom with Kyivstar, the largest mobile operator in Ukraine. We believe that this transaction will support our strategic objectives and create value for the Company’s stakeholders. The Company’s Board of Directors unanimously recommended that the Company’s shareholders and holders of American depositary shares exchange their Company shares and ADSs for VimpelCom Ltd. depositary shares in the exchange offer launched by VimpelCom Ltd”.

 

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Key Consolidated Financial and Operating Results*

 

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (US$, millions)

   4Q‘09     4Q‘08     4Q‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q‘09     4Q‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008**     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   2,309      2,555      -9.6   2,276      1.4   8,703      10,117      -14.0

Adjusted OIBDA

   1,088      1,124      -3.2   1,148      -5.2   4,272      4,860      -12.1

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   44.0     50.4     49.1   48.0  

Operating income

   608      208      192.3   711      -14.5   2,578      2,536      1.7

Operating income margin, %

   26.3   8.1     31.2     29.6   25.1  

SG&A

   680      787      -13.6   599      13.5   2,390      2,839      -15.8

including Sales & Marketing Expenses

   218      285      -23.5   184      18.5   727      929      -21.7

including General & Administrative Costs

   462      502      -8.0   415      11.3   1,663      1,910      -12.9

SG&A percentage

   29.4   30.8     26.3     27.5   28.1  

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom

   283      -816      n/a      433      -34.6   1,122      524      114.1

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom per common share, basic, (US$)

   5.47      -16.12        8.36        21.71      10.32     

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom per ADS equivalent, basic, (US$)

   0.27      -0.81        0.42        1.09      0.52     

Capital expenditures

   422.7      855.5      -50.6   123.2      243.1   814.1      2,570.8      -68.3

Mobile subscribers (‘000) ***

   64,596      61,029      5.8   65,358      -1.2   64,596      61,029      5.8

Broadband subscribers (‘000)

   2,257      1,221      84.8   1,930      16.9   2,257      1,221      84.8

 

* See definitions in Attachment A. References to “year-on-year” are to comparisons of 4Q09 vs. 4Q08, while references to “quarter-on-quarter” are to 4Q09 vs. 3Q09.
** 2008 results include only 10 months of consolidation of Golden Telecom’s operations.
*** In 3Q09 we reported 95 thousands as active subscribers in Cambodia which was calculated on a one month basis. Starting from 4Q09 we will report active subscriber base in Cambodia calculated on a three month basis.

 

Net operating revenues 4Q ‘09**** (US$ millions)

   Russia    CIS    SEA    Eliminations    Total

Mobile business

   1,671    284    2    -2    1,955

Fixed-line business

   458    67    0    -18    507

Eliminations

   -133    -9    0    -11    -153

Total net operating revenue

   1,996    342    2    -31    2,309

 

**** Due to the increasing integration between different parts of our business, we include inter-company transactions in the reported revenues of geographic and business segments and indicate the amount of inter-company eliminations within and between the segments.

 

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The quarterly net operating revenues increased by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting seasonality supported by favorable exchange rate dynamics. Full-year revenues amounted to $8.7 billion, demonstrating the robustness of our core business and our ability to maintain our market positions.

Our continuous efforts on cost optimization, price rebalancing and streamlining integration resulted in more than one percentage point improvement of the full-year consolidated fixed and mobile OIBDA margin, which reached 49.1%. The fourth quarter OIBDA margin, despite being seasonally affected, showed substantial improvement when compared to the fourth quarter of the previous year.

A consistent focus on cash generation and working capital optimization helped us to achieve a record $3.5 billion of operational cash flow, which is $100 million higher than reported a year ago.

Capital expenditures in 2009 were significantly lower than in the previous year, utilizing massive investments made in 2007-2008, including the acquisition of Golden Telecom’s networks, and meeting the overall level of demand throughout 2009. In 2010, we intend to increase our capital expenditures compared with the 2009 level and plan to invest approximately 15-20% of our revenues.

During the fourth quarter we repaid in total $742 million of debt including a $315 million bond buy-back we completed in October 2009. Our net debt declined by $1.6 billion in 2009 and reached $5.9 billion at the end of the year.

Our net income attributable to VimpelCom amounted to $283 million for the fourth quarter and $1.1 billion for the full year 2009, which is 114.1% more than we reported in 2008.

 

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Russia - Financial and Operating Results

 

RUSSIA (RUR millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   58,819      58,809      0.0   61,211      -3.9   235,438      214,136      9.9

Adjusted OIBDA

   27,725      25,849      7.3   30,951      -10.4   116,181      104,426      11.3

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   44.0     50.6     49.3   48.8  

Operating income

   17,393      7,847      121.7   20,724      -16.1   76,410      60,489      26.3

Operating income margin, %

   29.6   13.3     33.9     32.5   28.2  

SG&A

   17,033      18,198      -6.4   15,644      8.9   63,030      59,424      6.1

including Sales & Marketing Expenses

   5,862      6,706      -12.6   4,940      18.7   20,013      19,720      1.5

including General & Administrative Costs

   11,171      11,492      -2.8   10,704      4.4   43,017      39,704      8.3

SG&A percentage

   29.0   30.9     25.6     26.8   27.8  

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom

   9,267      -12,132      n/a      13,754      -32.6   38,133      19,713      93.4

Our quarterly net operating revenues in Russia amounted to 58.8 billion rubles. The quarterly dynamics reflect seasonality, with revenues in local currency declining by 3.9% quarter-on-quarter. Overall, our full-year 2009 consolidated fixed and mobile revenues in Russia increased by 9.9% in ruble terms, when compared to 2008.

In the mobile segment, our quarterly ruble revenues remained flat when compared to the fourth quarter of 2008. Full year mobile revenues were up 7.0%. We also saw an increase in revenues from value added services driven by demand for infotainment and mobile data. Minutes of use increased in the past three quarters supporting our view that voice traffic continues to be one of the key drivers of revenue growth. In our marketing activities we aim to maintain pricing discipline and be competitive in every segment of the mobile market.

We achieved a mobile OIBDA margin of 49.3% in the fourth quarter of 2009, which is 2.5 percentage points higher than reported in the fourth quarter of 2008. In ruble terms, our quarterly mobile OIBDA reached 24.3 billion rubles, a 6.0% increase year-on-year.

Our quarterly fixed-line revenues increased by 12.7% year-on-year in ruble terms reflecting the sustainability of our diverse revenue base. To the extent that we will begin to see economic recovery in 2010, we expect to see revenue growth in the corporate segment and increasing demand for data from both corporate and residential customers.

 

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Fixed-line OIBDA margin, although slightly down quarter-on-quarter, increased on a full-year basis from 24.1% to 27.9%. In ruble terms, in 2009 the full-year fixed-line OIBDA reached 14.9 billion rubles, a 73.2%* increase as compared to 2008.

In the fourth quarter of 2009, our total number of residential broadband subscribers in Russia, including FTTB and mobile broadband, exceeded 2.1 million, a 78.6% increase year-on-year and a 15.2% increase quarter-on-quarter. Revenues from residential broadband were up 151.0% year-on-year.

 

RUSSIA REVENUES (RUR millions)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   58,819    58,809    0.0   61,211    -3.9   235,438    214,136    9.9

Mobile

   49,250    48,987    0.5   51,502    -4.4   195,816    183,036    7.0

Fixed-line

   13,485    11,962    12.7   13,583    -0.7   53,383    35,730    49.4

Eliminations

   -3,916    -2,140      -3,874      -13,761    -4,630   

 

RUSSIA OIBDA DEVELOPMENT (RUR millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA Total

   27,725      25,849      7.3   30,951      -10.4   116,181      104,428      11.3

Mobile

   24,286      22,902      6.0   27,360      -11.2   101,293      95,834      5.7

Fixed-line

   3,439      2,947      16.7   3,591      -4.2   14,888      8,594      73.2

Adjusted Total OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   44.0     50.6     49.3   48.8  

Mobile, %

   49.3   46.8     53.1     51.7   52.4  

Fixed-line, %

   25.5   24.6     26.4     27.9   24.1  

 

RUSSIA OPERATING DEVELOPMENT

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   50,886    47,677    6.7   51,028    -0.3   50,886    47,677    6.7

MOU, min

   217.7    227.8    -4.4   213.6    1.9   211.4    219.1    -3.5

ARPU mobile, US$

   10.8    12.5    -13.6   10.6    1.9   10.1    13.9    -27.3

ARPU mobile, RUR

   316.9    340.6    -7.0   331.8    -4.5   319.6    344.4    -7.2

Broadband subscribers (‘000)

   2,111    1,182    78.6   1,833    15.2   2,111    1,182    78.6

 

* 2008 results include only 10 months of consolidation of Golden Telecom’s operations.

 

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CIS - Financial and Operating Results

 

CIS OPERATIONS (US$ millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   341.6      419.6      -18.6   353.6      -3.4   1,358.9      1,564.3      -13.1

Adjusted OIBDA

   154.7      179.3      -13.7   169.8      -8.9   626.7      652.6      -4.0

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   45.3   42.7     48.0     46.1   41.7  

Operating income

   28.5      -38.7      n/a      65.6      -56.6   203.9      105.8      92.7

Operating income margin, %

   8.3   -9.2     18.6     15.0   6.8  

SG&A

   94.1      116.9      -19.5   91.0      3.4   365.9      448.0      -18.3

including Sales & Marketing Expenses

   24.9      39.5      -37.0   24.6      1.2   91.9      141.6      -35.1

including General & Administrative Costs

   69.2      77.4      -10.6   66.4      4.2   274.0      306.4      -10.6

SG&A percentage

   27.5   27.9     25.7     26.9   28.6  

Net (loss) income attributable to VimpelCom

   -7.6      -278.5      n/a      2.7      n/a      10.3      -257.1      n/a   

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   13,342      13,352      -0.1   14,235      -6.3   13,342      13,352      -0.1

Broadband subscribers (‘000)

   146      39      274.4   97      50.5   146      39      274.4

In 2009, our net operating revenues in the CIS grew in local currency terms in the majority of our markets, including Kazakhstan and Ukraine. However, in dollar terms, we reported a 13.1% decline due to dollar appreciation against the local currencies.

Our focus on operational efficiencies increased our full-year consolidated OIBDA margin by more than 4 percentage points to 46.1% in 2009 compared to 2008, a remarkable achievement in challenging market conditions.

Mobile subscriber numbers in the CIS in 2009 stayed essentially flat, reflecting the Company’s focus on subscriber quality. The number of broadband subscribers increased almost fourfold compared to 2008 as we started to actively develop our broadband projects in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Armenia.

 

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CIS Revenues Development

 

KAZAKHSTAN (KZT mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   25,564    23,661    8.0   25,928    -1.4   96,543    89,439    7.9

Mobile

   25,181    23,277    8.2   25,563    -1.5   95,142    88,311    7.7

Fixed

   1,119    853    31.2   1,017    10.0   3,703    2,294    61.4

Elimination

   -736    -469      -652      -2,302    -1,166   

UKRAINE (UAH mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   385    424    -9.2   442    -12.9   1,582    1,460    8.4

Mobile

   202    284    -28.9   265    -23.8   898    1,025    -12.4

Fixed

   220    161    36.6   219    0.5   818    503    62.6

Elimination

   -37    -21      -42      -134    -68   

ARMENIA (AMD mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   18,202    19,532    -6.8   19,167    -5.0   72,687    78,368    -7.2

Mobile

   7,046    8,339    -15.5   7,575    -7.0   28,819    33,013    -12.7

Fixed

   11,156    11,194    -0.3   11,592    -3.8   43,868    45,355    -3.3

Elimination

   0    0      0      0    0   

UZBEKISTAN (US$ mln)*

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   50.2    66.5    -24.5   50.1    0.2   211.3    216.4    -2.4

Mobile

   47.5    63.5    -25.2   46.8    1.5   199.3    207.1    -3.8

Fixed

   2.8    3.0    -6.7   3.3    -15.2   12.2    9.3    31.2

Elimination

   -0.1    0.0      0.0      -0.2    0.0   

TAJIKISTAN (US$ mln)*

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile net operating revenues

   15.6    16.4    -4.9   14.9    4.7   59.2    50.8    16.5

GEORGIA (GEL mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile net operating revenues

   17.1    9.2    85.9   14.9    14.8   54.0    26.2    106.1

 

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CIS REVENUES (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    y-o-y     3Q ‘09    q-o-q     2009    2008    y-o-y  

Net operating revenues

   341.6    419.6    -18.6   353.6    -3.4   1,358.9    1,564.3    -13.1

Mobile

   284.4    354.1    -19.7   294.3    -3.4   1,128.7    1,315.0    -14.2

Fixed

   66.8    73.0    -8.5   69.2    -3.5   263.2    272.7    -3.5

Elimination

   -9.6    -7.5      -9.9      -33.0    -23.4   

 

* US$ is the functional currency in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

 

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CIS OIBDA Development

 

KAZAKHSTAN (KZT mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   14,083      11,740      20.0   15,341      -8.2   53,244      45,969      15.8

Mobile

   13,409      11,276      18.9   14,747      -9.1   51,139      44,810      14.1

Fixed

   674      464      45.3   594      13.5   2,105      1,159      81.6

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   55.1   49.6     59.2     55.2   51.4  

UKRAINE (UAH mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   60.8      73.7      -17.5   94.6      -35.7   281.7      129.0      118.4

Mobile

   4.2      38.5      -89.1   34.0      -87.6   57.5      13.4      329

Fixed

   56.6      35.2      60.8   60.6      -6.6   224.2      115.6      93.9

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   15.8   17.4     21.4     17.8   8.8  

ARMENIA (AMD mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   8,748      9,735      -10.1   9,812      -10.8   36,625      38,114      -3.9

Mobile

   2,902      3,819      -24.0   3,633      -20.1   13,376      14,366      -6.9

Fixed

   5,846      5,916      -1.2   6,179      -5.4   23,249      23,748      -2.1

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   48.1   49.8     51.2     50.4   48.6  

UZBEKISTAN (US$ mln)*

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   23.0      34.2      -32.7   23.5      -2.1   106.6      115.9      -8.0

Mobile

   21.9      33.0      -33.6   22.2      -1.4   101.7      112.8      -9.8

Fixed

   1.1      1.2      -8.3   1.3      -15.4   4.9      3.1      58.1

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   45.8   51.4     46.9     50.4   53.6  

TAJIKISTAN (US$ mln)*

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted Mobile OIBDA

   7.1      5.3      34.0   5.2      36.5   22.5      14.0      60.7

Adjusted Mobile OIBDA margin, %

   45.5   32.3     34.9     38.0   27.6  

GEORGIA (GEL mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted Mobile OIBDA

   0.6      -1.8      n/a      1.6      -62.5   1.5      -9.9      n/a   

Adjusted Mobile OIBDA margin, %

   3.5   n/a        10.7     2.8   n/a     

 

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CIS OIBDA (US$ mln)

   4Q
‘09
    4Q
‘08
    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   154.7      179.3      -13.7   169.8      -8.9   626.7      652.6      -4.0

Mobile

   126.9      149.1      -14.9   140.4      -9.6   515.0      540.1      -4.6

Fixed

   27.8      30.2      -7.9   29.4      -5.4   111.7      112.5      -0.7

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   45.3   42.7     48.0     46.1   41.7  

 

* US$ is the functional currency in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

CIS Operating Highlights

 

KAZAKHSTAN

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   6,135    6,270    -2.2   6,835    -10.2   6,135    6,270    -2.2

MOU, min

   102.3    100.5    1.8   98.1    4.3   93.1    104.3    -10.7

ARPU mobile, US$

   8.5    10.8    -21.3   8.2    3.7   8.1    11.7    -30.8

ARPU mobile, (KZT)

   1,279    1,298    -1.5   1,241    3.1   1,202    1,402    -14.3

Broadband internet subscribers (‘000)

   1.3    0.2    550.0   0.3    333.3   1.3    0.2    550.0

 

UKRAINE

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   2,005    2,052    -2.3   2,199    -8.8   2,005    2,052    -2.3

MOU, min

   201.3    230.0    -12.5   203.7    -1.2   208.7    231.8    -10.0

ARPU mobile, US$

   3.9    7.0    -44.3   5.4    -27.8   4.7    7.6    -38.2

ARPU mobile, (UAH)

   31.9    42.1    -24.2   42.0    -24.0   37.1    39.8    -6.8

Broadband internet subscribers (‘000)

   109.3    24.1    353.5   70.1    55.9   109.3    24.1    353.5

 

ARMENIA

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   545    544    0.2   502    8.6   545    544    0.2

MOU, min

   268.2    150.0    78.8   269.0    -0.3   237.8    152.1    56.3

ARPU mobile, US$

   11.5    13.6    -15.4   13.7    -16.1   13.2    14.6    -9.6

ARPU mobile, (AMD)

   4,433    4,182    6.0   5,117    -13.4   4,782    4,460    7.2

Broadband internet subscribers (‘000)

   26.2    9.2    184.8   18.1    44.8   26.2    9.2    184.8

 

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UZBEKISTAN

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   3,515    3,636    -3.3   3,652    -3.8   3,515    3,636    -3.3

MOU, min

   387.3    288.6    34.2   409.3    -5.4   314.0    287.8    9.1

ARPU mobile, US$

   4.6    6.5    -29.2   4.5    2.2   4.7    6.4    -26.6

Broadband internet subscribers (‘000)

   9.0    5.8    55.2   8.3    8.4   9.0    5.8    55.2

TAJIKISTAN

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   743    625    18.9   706    5.2   743    625    18.9

MOU, min

   173.6    243.4    -28.7   173.3    0.2   172.9    238.9    -27.6

ARPU mobile, US$

   7.2    9.6    -25.0   7.2    0.0   7.1    9.5    -25.3

GEORGIA

   4Q
‘09
   4Q
‘08
   4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   399    225    77.3   341    17.0   399    225    77.3

MOU, min

   131.1    129.8    1.0   129.3    1.4   138.3    113.6    21.7

ARPU mobile, US$

   8.4    9.7    -13.4   9.2    -8.7   8.9    9.0    -1.1

ARPU mobile, (GEL)

   15.2    15.1    0.7   15.4    -1.3   14.9    13.0    14.6

 

* We no longer provide information on subscriber market share, because different churn policies used by mobile service providers result in reported subscriber market share figures that are not representative.

 

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South-East Asia

In Cambodia we successfully continue development of our operations. We achieved network coverage of more than 70% of the population and our services are available in the 18 largest provinces. Good network quality, effective marketing and a pro-active approach to distribution helped us to establish a solid footprint for further expansion. We now serve more than 370 thousand subscribers.

Six months after the network launch in Vietnam, our networks cover approximately 32% of the population with presence in 40 out of 63 provinces. By the end of 2009, we served approximately 1.1 million subscribers counted on a one month active basis.

We are satisfied with the pace of business development and remain optimistic about the potential of the South-East Asia mobile market.

 

SEA (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
   3Q
‘09
   4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008

Net operating mobile revenues

   2.4    0.0    n/a    2.4    0.0   5.7    0.0    n/a

Adjusted mobile OIBDA

   -6.4    -0.8    n/a    -7.5    n/a      -21.0    -1.0    n/a

 

*)

See definitions in Attachment A.

*  *  *

For more information on financial and operating data for specific countries, please refer to the supplementary file FinancialOperatingQ42009.xls on our website at http://www.vimpelcom.com/news/qrep.wbp.

The Company’s management will discuss its fourth quarter and annual 2009 results during a conference call and slide presentation on March 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm Moscow time (10:30 am US ET). The call and slide presentation may be accessed via webcast at the following URL address http://www.vimpelcom.com. The conference call replay will be available through March 25, 2010. The slide presentation webcast will also be available for download on VimpelCom’s website http://www.vimpelcom.com.

The VimpelCom Group consists of telecommunications operators providing voice and data services through a range of mobile, fixed and broadband technologies. The Group includes companies operating in Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Armenia, as well as Vietnam and Cambodia, in territories with a total population of about 340 million. VimpelCom was the first Russian company to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”). VimpelCom’s ADSs are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “VIP”.

 

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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 include those relating to the proposed combination with Kyivstar and its benefits, the Company’s 2010 capital expenditures, the Company’s future revenues, pricing and competitive position, and the Company’s development plans in Cambodia and Vietnam. These and other forward-looking statements are based on management’s best assessment of the Company’s strategic and financial position and of future market conditions and trends. These discussions involve risks and uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of continued volatility in the economies in the markets in which the Company operates, unforeseen developments from competition, governmental regulation of the telecommunications industries, general political uncertainties in the markets in which the Company operates and/or litigation with third parties. The actual outcome may also differ materially if the Company is unable to obtain all necessary corporate approvals relating to its business, if the Company is unable to successfully integrate newly-acquired businesses, including Golden Telecom, and other factors. There can be no assurance that such risks and uncertainties will not have a material adverse effect on the VimpelCom Group. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risks described in the Company’s Amended Annual Report on Form 20-F/A for the year ended December 31, 2008 and other public filings made by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. VimpelCom disclaims any obligation to update developments of these risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to reflect future events or developments.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In connection with the exchange offer, VimpelCom Ltd. has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4, which includes a preliminary prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials, and a Statement on Schedule TO. In addition, the Company has filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9. Holders of the Company’s securities are urged to carefully read the VimpelCom Ltd. registration statement (including the preliminary prospectus), the VimpelCom Ltd. Statement on Schedule TO, any other documents relating to the U.S. offer filed by VimpelCom Ltd. with the SEC, and the Company’s Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, as well as any amendments and supplements to these documents, because they contain important information. Free copies of the registration statement, including the preliminary prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials, the Statement on Schedule TO, the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, amendments and supplements to these documents, and other relevant documents filed with the SEC in respect of the U.S. offer, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This announcement is not an offering document and does not constitute an offer to exchange or the solicitation of an offer to exchange securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale or exchange of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the laws of such jurisdiction. The solicitation of offers to exchange the Company’s securities for VimpelCom Ltd. DRs in the United States is being made pursuant to the preliminary prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials that have been mailed to holders resident in the United States (including its territories and possessions) of Company shares and all holders of Company ADSs, wherever located.

 

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This announcement does not constitute advertisement of securities, including securities of foreign issuers, in the Russian Federation within the meaning of Federal Law No. 39-FZ “On the Securities Market” dated April 22, 1996, as amended (the “Securities Law”), Federal Law No. 46-FZ “On the Protection of Rights and Lawful Interests of Investors on the Securities Market” dated March 5, 1999, as amended, and Federal Law No. 38-FZ “On Advertising” dated March 13, 2006, as amended, or a public offer to purchase, sell, exchange or transfer to or for the benefit of any person resident, incorporated, established or having their usual residence in the Russian Federation, or to any person located within the territory of the Russian Federation, that does not fall under a legal definition of a “qualified investor” within the meaning of Article 51.2 of the Securities Law, or an invitation to or for the benefit of any such person, to make offers to purchase, sell, exchange or transfer any such securities. The securities of VimpelCom Ltd. have not been and will not be admitted for placement, public placement or public circulation in the Russian Federation within the meaning of Article 51.1 of the Securities Law. This announcement is not for publication, release or distribution in or into or from any jurisdiction where it would otherwise be prohibited.

For more information, please contact:

 

Alexey Subbotin    Mateo Millett
VimpelCom    FD
Tel: 7(495) 910-5977    Tel: 1-617 897-1533
Investor_Relations@vimpelcom.com    mateo.millett@fdashtonpartners.com

 

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- Definitions and tables are attached –

Attachment A: Definitions

Mobile subscribers are subscribers in the registered subscriber base as of a measurement date who engaged in a revenue generating activity at any time during the three months prior to the measurement date. Such activity includes any incoming and outgoing calls, subscriber fee accruals, debits related to service, outgoing SMS, Multimedia Messaging Service (referred to as MMS), data transmission and receipt sessions, but does not include incoming SMS and MMS sent by VimpelCom or abandoned calls. VimpelCom’s total number of mobile subscribers also includes subscribers using mobile Internet service via USB modems.

Each ADS represents 0.05 of one share of common stock. This ratio was established effective August 21, 2007.

ARPU (Monthly Average Revenue per User) is calculated by dividing the Company’s service revenue during the relevant period, including roaming revenue and interconnect revenue, but excluding revenue from connection fees, sales of handsets and accessories and other non-service revenue, by the average number of the Company’s subscribers during the period and dividing by the number of months in that period.

Broadband subscribers are those subscribers in the registered subscriber base who were a party to a revenue generating activity in the past three months. Such activities include monthly internet access using FTTB, xDSL and WiFi technologies as well as mobile internet service via USB modems.

CIS Geographic Segment for the purpose of VimpelCom reporting includes our operations in the following countries: Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Armenia and Georgia

Fixed-line subscriber is an authorized user of fixed-line communications services.

General and administrative costs (G&A) include salaries and outsourcing costs, including related social contributions required by Russian law; stock price-based compensation expenses; repair and maintenance expenses; rent, including lease payments for base station sites; utilities; other miscellaneous expenses, such as insurance, operating taxes, license fees, and accounting, audit and legal fees.

Households passed are households located within buildings, in which indoor installation of all the FTTB equipment necessary to install terminal residential equipment has been completed.

Mobile services are wireless voice and data transmission services excluding WiFi.

MOU (Monthly Average Minutes of Use per User) is calculated by dividing the total number of minutes of usage for incoming and outgoing calls during the relevant period (excluding guest roamers) by the average number of mobile subscribers during the period and dividing by the number of months in that period.

Adjusted OIBDA is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure. Adjusted OIBDA, previously referred to as EBITDA or OIBDA by the Company, is defined as operating income before depreciation, amortization and impairment loss. The Company believes that adjusted OIBDA provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of the strength and performance of our business operations, including our ability to finance capital expenditures, acquisitions and other investments and our ability to incur and service debt. While depreciation, amortization and impairment loss are considered operating costs under U.S. GAAP, these expenses primarily represent the non-cash current period allocation of costs associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior periods. Our adjusted OIBDA calculations are commonly used as bases for some investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to evaluate and compare the periodic and future operating performance and value of companies within the

 

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telecommunications industry. Adjusted OIBDA should not be considered in isolation as an alternative to net income attributable to VimpelCom, operating income or any other measure of performance under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted OIBDA does not include our need to replace our capital equipment over time. Reconciliation of adjusted OIBDA to operating income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the reconciliation tables section.

Adjusted OIBDA margin is adjusted OIBDA expressed as a percentage of net operating revenues. Reconciliation of adjusted OIBDA margin to operating income as a percentage of net operating revenues, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the reconciliation tables section.

Prepaid subscribers are those subscribers who pay for their services in advance.

Roaming revenues include both revenues from VimpelCom customers who roam outside of home country network and revenues from other wireless carriers for roaming by their customers on VimpelCom’s network. Roaming revenues do not include revenues from our own subscribers roaming while travelling across Russian regions within our network (so called ‘intranet roaming’)

Sales and marketing costs (S&M) include marketing, advertising and dealer commissions expenses.

Take-up rate for the FTTB network is calculated by dividing the number of FTTB subscribers by the total number of households passed.

VAS (value added services) includes short messages (“SMS”), multimedia messages (“MMS”), caller number identification, call waiting, data transmission, mobile Internet, downloadable content and other services.

Capital expenditures (Capex) - purchases of new equipment, new construction, upgrades, software, other long lived assets and related reasonable costs incurred prior to intended use of the non current asset, accounted at the earliest event of advance payment or delivery. Long-lived assets acquired in business combinations are not included in capital expenditures.

SEA – VimpelCom operations in South-East Asia, which include operations in Cambodia and VimpelCom’s respective equity in net results of operations of the Company’s Vietnamese associate GTEL-Mobile JSC (“GTEL-Mobile”).

Net debt is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure and is calculated as the sum of long-term debt and short-term debt minus cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes that net debt provides useful information to investors because it shows the amount of debt outstanding to be paid after using available cash and cash equivalent. Net debt should not be considered in isolation as an alternative to long-term debt and short-term debt, or any other measure of the company financial position. Reconciliation of net debt to long-term debt and short-term debt, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures, is presented below in the reconciliation tables section.

Free cash flow is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure and is calculated as operating cash flow less Capex. The Company believes that free cash flow provides useful information to investors because it is an indicator of our company’s operational and financial performance and represents our ability to generate cash after accruals required to maintain or expand our asset base. Free cash flow should not be considered in isolation as an alternative to operating cash flow or any other measure of the company cash flows management. Reconciliation of free cash flow to operating cash flow, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, is presented below in the reconciliation tables section.

 

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Attachment B: VimpelCom financial statements

Open Joint Stock Company “Vimpel-Communications”

Audited Consolidated Statements of Income

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007  
    

(In thousands of US dollars, except share

(ADS) amounts)

 

Operating revenues:

      

Service revenues

   $ 8,580,815      $ 9,999,850      $ 7,161,833   

Sales of equipment and accessories

     109,959        107,946        6,519   

Other revenues

     19,788        17,190        6,528   
                        

Total operating revenues

     8,710,562        10,124,986        7,174,880   

Revenue based tax

     (7,660     (8,054     (3,782
                        

Net operating revenues

     8,702,902        10,116,932        7,171,098   

Operating expenses:

      

Service costs

     1,878,443        2,262,570        1,309,287   

Cost of equipment and accessories

     110,677        101,282        5,827   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     2,389,998        2,838,508        2,206,322   

Depreciation

     1,393,431        1,520,184        1,171,834   

Amortization

     300,736        360,980        218,719   

Impairment loss

     —          442,747        —     

Provision for doubtful accounts

     51,262        54,711        52,919   
                        

Total operating expenses

     6,124,547        7,580,982        4,964,908   
                        

Operating income

     2,578,355        2,535,950        2,206,190   

Other income and expenses:

      

Interest income

     51,714        71,618        33,021   

Net foreign exchange (loss)/gain

     (411,300     (1,142,276     72,955   

Interest expense

     (598,531     (495,634     (194,839

Equity in net (loss)/gain of associates

     (35,763     (61,020     (211

Other (expenses)/income, net

     (32,114     (17,404     3,240   
                        

Total other income and expenses

     (1,025,994     (1,644,716     (85,834
                        

Income before income taxes

     1,552,361        891,234        2,120,356   

Income tax expense

     435,030        303,934        593,928   
                        

Net income

     1,117,331        587,300        1,526,428   

Net (loss)/income attributable to the noncontrolling interest

     (4,499     62,966        63,722   
                        

Net income attributable to VimpelCom

   $ 1,121,830      $ 524,334      $ 1,462,706   
                        

Basic EPS :

      

Net income attributable to VimpelCom per common share

   $ 21.71      $ 10.32      $ 28.78   
                        

Weighted average common shares outstanding (thousand)

     50,647        50,700        50,818   

Net income attributable to VimpelCom per ADS equivalent

   $ 1.09      $ 0.52      $ 1.44   
                        

Diluted EPS :

      

Net income attributable to VimpelCom per common share

   $ 21.69      $ 10.32      $ 28.78   
                        

Weighted average diluted shares (thousand)

     50,678        50,703        50,818   

Net income attributable to VimpelCom per ADS equivalent

   $ 1.08      $ 0.52      $ 1.44   
                        

Dividends per share

   $ 6.30      $ 11.46      $ 6.47   

Dividends per ADS equivalent

   $ 0.31      $ 0.57      $ 0.32   

 

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Open Joint Stock Company “Vimpel-Communications”

Audited Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (In thousands of US dollars,
except share amounts)
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,446,949      $ 914,683   

Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     392,365        475,667   

Inventory

     61,919        142,649   

Deferred income taxes

     91,493        82,788   

Input value added tax

     96,994        182,045   

Due from related parties

     249,631        168,196   

Other current assets

     627,257        440,479   
                

Total current assets

     2,966,608        2,406,507   

Property and equipment, net

     5,561,569        6,425,873   

Telecommunications licenses, net

     542,597        764,783   

Goodwill

     3,284,293        3,476,942   

Other intangible assets, net

     700,365        882,830   

Software, net

     448,255        549,166   

Investments in associates

     436,767        493,550   

Other assets

     792,087        725,502   
                

Total assets

   $ 14,732,541      $ 15,725,153   
                

Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 545,690      $ 896,112   

Due to employees

     113,368        105,795   

Due to related parties

     9,211        7,492   

Accrued liabilities

     315,666        288,755   

Taxes payable

     212,767        152,189   

Customer advances, net of VAT

     376,121        425,181   

Customer deposits

     28,386        29,557   

Short-term debt

     1,813,141        1,909,221   
                

Total current liabilities

     3,414,350        3,814,302   

Deferred income taxes

     596,472        644,475   

Long-term debt

     5,539,906        6,533,705   

Other non-current liabilities

     164,636        122,825   

Commitments, contingencies and uncertainties

     —          —     
                

Total liabilities

     9,715,364        11,115,307   

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

     508,668        469,604   

Equity:

    

Convertible voting preferred stock (.005 rubles nominal value per share), 10,000,000 shares authorized; 6,426,600 shares issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock (.005 rubles nominal value per share), 90,000,000 shares authorized; 51,281,022 shares issued (December 31, 2008: 51,281,022); 50,714,579 shares outstanding (December 31, 2008: 50,617,408)

     92        92   

Additional paid-in capital

     1,143,657        1,165,188   

Retained earnings

     4,074,492        3,271,878   

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)

     (488,277     (90,021

Treasury stock, at cost, 566,443 shares of common stock (December 31, 2008: 663,614)

     (223,421     (239,649
                

Total VimpelCom shareholders’ equity

     4,506,543        4,107,488   

Noncontrolling interest

     1,966        32,754   
                

Total equity

     4,508,509        4,140,242   
                

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity

   $ 14,732,541      $ 15,725,153   
                

 

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Open Joint Stock Company “Vimpel-Communications”

Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2009     2008     2007  
     (In thousands of US dollars)  

Operating activities

      

Net income

   $ 1,117,331      $ 587,300      $ 1,526,428   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation

     1,393,431        1,520,184        1,171,834   

Amortization

     300,736        360,980        218,719   

Impairment loss

     —          442,747        —     

Loss from assosiates

     35,763        61,020        211   

Provision for deferred taxes

     (19,541     (92,654     32,858   

Loss (gain) on foreign currency translation

     411,300        1,142,276        (72,955

Provision for doubtful accounts

     51,262        54,711        52,919   

Stock-based compensation expense/(gain)

     2,323        (121,890     171,242   

Loss from early debt redemption

     19,063        —          —     

Other adjustments

     (380     (5,078     —     

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Trade accounts receivable

     (57,452     (240,629     (333

Inventory

     64,927        (90,221     (3,021

Input value added tax

     78,972        (103,941     45,383   

Other current assets

     135,212        (415,735     (351

Accounts payable

     (69,290     281,725        (157,901

Customer advances and deposits

     (23,010     75,098        85,135   

Taxes payable and accrued liabilities

     72,122        (34,035     (32,478
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     3,512,769        3,421,858        3,037,690   

Investing activities

      

Purchases of property and equipment

     (691,445     (2,002,452     (1,238,305

Purchases of intangible assets

     (15,685     (75,012     (73,814

Purchases of software

     (184,481     (313,652     (293,956

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

     —          (4,134,609     (301,355

Investments in associates

     (12,500     (491,265     —     

Exercise of escrow cash deposit

     —          200,170        (200,170

Loan granted

     —          (350,000     —     

Investments in deposits

     (488,580     43,179        (42,356

Purchases of other assets, net

     (40,799     (53,575     (84,596
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,433,490     (7,177,216     (2,234,552

Financing activities

      

Proceeds from bank and other loans

     1,270,248        6,209,392        666,348   

Proceeds from sale of treasury stock

     —          25,488        39,787   

Repayments of bank and other loans

     (2,432,862     (721,222     (365,657

Payments of fees in respect of debt issues

     (53,071     (68,159     (14,380

Repayments of equipment financing obligations

     —          —          (106,888

Net proceeds from employee stock options

     18,142        —          —     

Purchase of noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

     (18,198     (992,825     —     

Payment of dividends

     (315,644     (587,302     (331,885

Payment of dividends to noncontrolling interest

     (13,977     —          —     

Purchase of treasury stock

     —          (114,476     (81,069
                        

Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities

     (1,545,362     3,750,896        (193,744

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (1,651     (84,566     49,823   

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     532,266        (89,028     659,217   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     914,683        1,003,711        344,494   
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 1,446,949      $ 914,683      $ 1,003,711   
                        

 

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Open Joint Stock Company “Vimpel-Communications”

Audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)

 

     Years ended December 31,  
     2009    2008     2007  
     (In thousands of US dollars)  

Supplemental cash flow information

       

Cash paid during the period:

       

Income tax

   $ 428,761    $ 647,597      $ 601,939   

Interest

     571,964      406,020        201,259   

Non-cash activities:

       

Equipment acquired under financing agreements

     —        2,726        48,514   

Accounts payable for property, equipment and other long-lived assets

     210,159      448,218        417,478   

Non–cash discounts from suppliers of equipment

     239      2,464        (5,441

Issue of promissory notes

     —        81,660        —     

Acquisitions :

       

Fair value of assets acquired

     —        2,645,655        84,125   

Fair value of noncontrolling interest acquired

     —        206,129        41,636   

Difference between the amount paid and the fair value of net assets acquired

     —        3,517,062        182,034   

Consideration for the acquisition of subsidiaries

     —        (5,348,180     (291,928
                       

Fair value of liabilities assumed

   $ —      $ 1,020,666      $ 15,867   
                       

 

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Attachment C: Reconciliation Tables (Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Adjusted Consolidated OIBDA

(In millions of US$)

 

     4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     3Q ‘09     2009     2008  

Adjusted OIBDA

   1,088      1,124      1,148      4,272      4,860   

Depreciation

   (393   (379   (366   (1,393   (1,520

Amortization

   (87   (94   (71   (301   (361

Impairment loss

   0      (443   0      0      (443

Operating income

   608      208      711      2,578      2,536   

Reconciliation of Adjusted Consolidated OIBDA Margin

 

     4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     3Q ‘09     2009     2008  

Adjusted OIBDA margin

   47.1   44.0   50.4   49.1   48.0

Less: Depreciation as a percentage of net operating revenues

   (17.0 )%    (14.9 )%    (16.1 )%    (16.0 )%    (15.0 )% 

Less: Amortization as a percentage of net operating revenues

   (3.8 )%    (3.7 )%    (3.1 )%    (3.5 )%    (3.5 )% 

Less: Impairment loss as a percentage of net operating revenues

   0.0   (17.3 )%    0.0   0.0   (4.4 )% 

Operating income as a percentage of net operating revenues

   26.3   8.1   31.2   29.6   25.1

Reconciliation of Consolidated Net Debt

(In millions of US$)

 

     2009     2008  

Net debt

   5,906      7,528   

Long - term debt

   5,540      6,534   

Short-term debt

   1,813      1,909   

Cash and cash equivalents

   (1,447   (915

 

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Reconciliation of Consolidated Free Cash Flow

(In millions of US$)

 

     2009     2008  

Free cash flow

   2,699      851   

Net cash provided by operating activities

   3,513      3,422   

Capital expenditures

   (814   (2,571

Attachment D: Capex Development

 

CAPEX (in US$ millions)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Total capex

   422.7    855.5    -50.6   123.2    243.1   814.1    2,570.8    -68.3

Russia

   331.5    641.5    -48.3   90.3    267.1   619.1    1,776.4    -65.1

CIS

   68.1    203.5    -66.5   24.5    178.0   126.8    775.1    -83.6

Kazakhstan

   19.5    79.7    -75.5   10.0    95.0   43.8    254.8    -82.8

Ukraine

   11.0    57.8    -81.0   3.0    266.7   19.8    185.4    -89.3

Armenia

   7.8    23.7    -67.1   1.3    500.0   9.7    78.3    -87.6

Uzbekistan

   21.1    17.2    22.7   7.2    193.1   36.9    176.3    -79.1

Tajikistan

   5.4    18.0    -70.0   0.5    980.0   7.1    45.1    -84.3

Georgia

   3.3    7.1    -53.5   2.5    32.0   9.5    35.2    -73.0

SEA

   22.8    7.4    208.1   8.2    178.0   67.6    7.7    777.9

 

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Attachment E: Key Financial Results in US Dollars

Russia

 

RUSSIA (US$ millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   1,996      2,157      -7.5   1,953      2.2   7,448      8,619      -13.6

Adjusted OIBDA

   941      948      -0.7   988      -4.8   3,674      4,215      -12.8

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   43.9     50.6     49.3   48.9  

Operating income

   590      288      104.9   661      -10.7   2,413      2,476      -2.5

Operating income margin, %

   29.6   13.4     33.8     32.4   28.7  

SG&A

   578      667      -13.3   500      15.6   1,998      2,384      -16.2

including Sales & Marketing Expenses

   191      246      -22.4   158      20.9   628      787      -20.2

including General & Administrative Costs

   387      421      -8.1   342      13.2   1,370      1,597      -14.2

SG&A percentage

   29.0   30.9     25.6     26.8   27.7  

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom

   313      -445      n/a      440      -28.9   1,188      880      35.0

RUSSIA REVENUES (US$ millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   1,996      2,157      -7.5   1,953      2.2   7,448      8,619      -13.6

Mobile revenues

   1,671      1,797      -7.0   1,643      1.7   6,198      7,372      -15.9

Fixed-line revenues

   458      439      4.3   434      5.5   1,687      1,429      18.1

Eliminations

   -133      -79        -124        -437      -182     

RUSSIA OIBDA DEVELOPMENT (US$ millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   941      948      -0.7   988      -4.8   3,674      4,215      -12.8

Mobile

   824      840      -1.9   873      -5.6   3,205      3,872      -17.2

Fixed-line

   117      108      8.3   115      1.7   469      343      36.7

Adjusted total OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   43.9     50.6     49.3   48.9  

Mobile, %

   49.3   46.7     53.1     51.7   52.5  

Fixed-line, %

   25.5   24.6     26.5     27.8   24.0  

 

* Please find information on respective operating income amounts in the supplementary file FinancialOperatingQ42009.xls on our website at http://www.vimpelcom.com/news/qrep.wbp.

 

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CIS Segment Revenues in US$

 

KAZAKHSTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   170.4    196.9    -13.5   171.9    -0.9   653.3    743.6    -12.1

Mobile

   167.8    193.7    -13.4   169.5    -1.0   643.8    734.2    -12.3

Fixed

   7.5    7.1    5.6   6.7    11.9   25.0    19.1    30.9

Elimination

   -4.9    -3.9      -4.3      -15.5    -9.7   

UKRAINE (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   48.1    70.5    -31.8   56.6    -15.0   203.2    280.7    -27.6

Mobile

   25.2    47.5    -46.9   34.0    -25.9   115.3    197.8    -41.7

Fixed

   27.5    26.4    4.2   28.1    -2.1   105.0    96.1    9.3

Elimination

   -4.6    -3.4      -5.5      -17.1    -13.2   

ARMENIA (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   47.3    63.7    -25.7   51.4    -8.0   200.6    256.2    -21.7

Mobile

   18.3    27.2    -32.7   20.3    -9.9   79.6    108.0    -26.3

Fixed

   29.0    36.5    -20.5   31.1    -6.8   121.0    148.2    -18.4

Elimination

   0.0    0.0      0.0      0.0    0.0   

UZBEKISTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   50.2    66.5    -24.5   50.1    0.2   211.3    216.4    -2.4

Mobile

   47.5    63.5    -25.2   46.8    1.5   199.3    207.1    -3.8

Fixed

   2.8    3.0    -6.7   3.3    -15.2   12.2    9.3    31.2

Elimination

   -0.1    0.0      0.0      -0.2    0.0   

 

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TAJIKISTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile net operating revenues

   15.6    16.4    -4.9   14.9    4.7   59.2    50.8    16.5

GEORGIA (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09    4Q ‘08    4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09    4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009    2008    2009/
2008
 

Mobile net operating revenues

   10.2    5.9    72.9   8.9    14.6   32.3    17.7    82.5

CIS Segment Adjusted OIBDA in US$

 

KAZAKHSTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   93.9      97.7      -3.9   101.7      -7.7   359.6      382.2      -5.9

Mobile

   89.4      93.8      -4.7   97.8      -8.6   345.4      372.5      -7.3

Fixed

   4.5      3.9      15.4   3.9      15.4   14.2      9.7      46.4

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   55.1   49.6     59.2     55.0   51.4  

UKRAINE (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   7.6      11.6      -34.5   12.1      -37.2   36.0      22.5      60.0

Mobile

   0.6      5.7      -89.5   4.5      -86.7   7.5      0.4      1775

Fixed

   7.0      5.9      18.6   7.6      -7.9   28.5      22.1      29.0

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   15.8   16.5     21.4     17.7   8.0  

 

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ARMENIA (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   22.7      31.7      -28.4   26.3      -13.7   101.1      124.6      -18.9

Mobile

   7.5      12.5      -40.0   9.7      -22.7   37.0      47.0      -21.3

Fixed

   15.2      19.2      -20.8   16.6      -8.4   64.1      77.6      -17.4

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   48.0   49.8     51.2     50.4   48.6  

UZBEKISTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted OIBDA total

   23.0      34.2      -32.7   23.5      -2.1   106.6      115.9      -8.0

Mobile

   21.9      33.0      -33.6   22.2      -1.4   101.7      112.8      -9.8

Fixed

   1.1      1.2      -8.3   1.3      -15.4   4.9      3.1      58.1

Adjusted OIBDA Margin, %

   45.8   51.4     46.9     50.4   53.6  

TAJIKISTAN (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Adjusted mobile OIBDA

   7.1      5.3      34.0   5.2      36.5   22.5      14.0      60.7

Adjusted mobile OIBDA margin, %

   45.5   32.3     34.9     38.0   27.6  

GEORGIA (US$ mln)

   4Q ‘09      4Q ‘08      4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
  
  
  3Q ‘09      4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
  
  
  2009      2008      2009/
2008
  
  

Adjusted mobile OIBDA

   0.4      -1.2      n/a      1.0      -60.0   0.9      -6.6      n/a   

Adjusted mobile OIBDA margin, %

   3.9   n/a        11.2     2.8   n/a     

 

* Please find information on respective operating income amounts in the supplementary file FinancialOperatingQ42009.xls on our website at http://www.vimpelcom.com/news/qrep.wbp.

 

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Attachment F: Average Rates of Functional Currencies to USD*

 

Functional Currency/ 1 US$

   3q ‘08    4q ‘08    1q ‘09    2q ‘09    3q ‘09    4q ‘09
Russia    RUR    24.25    27.27    33.93    32.21    31.33    29.47
Kazakhstan    KZT    119.99    120.16    138.85    150.47    150.75    149.77
Ukraine    UAH    4.85    6.21    7.70    7.66    7.82    7.99
Armenia    AMD    302.27    306.47    325.11    370.46    372.66    384.40
Georgia    GEL    1.41    1.55    1.67    1.66    1.68    1.68

 

Functional currencies in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Cambodia are US dollars.

 

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Attachment G: Key Financial Results in Russian Rubles (Convenience Translation)

 

CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS (RUR, millions)

   4Q ‘09     4Q ‘08     4Q ‘09/
4Q ‘08
    3Q ‘09     4Q ‘09/
3Q ‘09
    2009     2008     2009/
2008
 

Net operating revenues

   68,053      69,677      -2.3   71,338      -4.6   275,269      251,432      9.5

Adjusted OIBDA

   32,066      30,648      4.6   35,980      -10.9   135,170      120,488      12.2

Adjusted OIBDA margin, %

   47.1   44.0     50.4     49.1   47.9  

Operating income

   17,919      5,674      215.8   22,299      -19.6   81,734      61,670      32.5

Operating income margin, %

   26.3   8.1     31.3     29.7   24.5  

SG&A

   20,042      21,465      -6.6   18,760      6.8   75,466      70,730      6.7

including Sales & Marketing Expenses

   6,428      7,784      -17.4   5,766      11.5   22,910      23,250      -1.5

including General & Administrative Costs

   13,614      13,681      -0.5   12,994      4.8   52,556      47,480      10.7

SG&A percentage

   29.4   30.8     26.3     27.4   28.1  

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom

   8,341      -22,243      n/a      13,513      -38.3   35,939      9,966      260.6

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom per common share, basic, (RUR)

   161.27      -439.55        266.83        709.16      196.57     

Net income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom per ADS equivalent, basic, (RUR)

   8.06      -21.98        13.34        35.46      9.83     

Capital expenditures

   12,458      23,328      -46.6   3,842      224.3   25,252      64,512      -60.9

Mobile subscribers (‘000)

   64,596      61,029      5.8   65,358      -1.2   64,596      61,029      5.8

Broadband subscribers (‘000)

   2,257      1,221      84.8   1,930      16.9   2,257      1,221      84.8

 

Net operating revenues 4Q ‘09 (RUR millions)

   Russia    CIS    SEA    Eliminations    Total

Mobile business

   49,249    8,370    59    -59    57,619

Fixed-line business

   13,499    1,975    0    -531    14,943

Eliminations

   -3,920    -265    0    -324    -4,509

Total net operating revenue

   58,828    10,080    59    -914    68,053

 

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Disclaimer
This presentation contains "forward-looking statements", as the phrase is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate, in part, to the proposed combination with Kyivstar and its benefits, 
the Company's strategy, development plans and anticipated performance. The forward-looking statements are based on management's best
assessment of the Company's strategic and financial position, and future market conditions and trends. These discussions involve risks and
uncertainties. The actual outcome may differ materially from these statements as a result of continued volatility in the economies in the
markets in which the Company operates, unforeseen developments from competition, governmental regulation of the telecommunications
industries and general political uncertainties in the markets in which the Company operates and/or litigation with third parties. The actual
outcome may also differ materially if the Company is unable to obtain all necessary corporate approvals relating to its business, if the
Company is unable to successfully integrate newly-acquired businesses, including Golden Telecom, and other factors.  There can be no
assurance that these risks and uncertainties will not have a material adverse effect on the Company, that the Company will be able to grow
or that it will be successful in executing its strategy and development plans. Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statements include the risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2008 and other public filings made by the Company with the United States Securities and Exchange 
Commission, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. The Company disclaims any obligation to update developments of these
risk factors or to announce publicly any revision to any of the forward-looking statements contained in this release, or to make corrections to
reflect future events or developments.              
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In connection with the exchange offer, VimpelCom Ltd. has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4,
which includes a preliminary prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials, and a Statement on Schedule TO. In addition, the
Company has filed a Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9. Holders of the Company’s securities are urged to carefully
read the VimpelCom Ltd. registration statement (including the preliminary prospectus), the VimpelCom Ltd. Statement on Schedule TO, any
other documents relating to the U.S. offer filed by VimpelCom Ltd. with the SEC, and the Company’s Solicitation/Recommendation Statement
on Schedule 14D-9, as well as any amendments and supplements to these documents, because they contain important information. Free
copies of the registration statement, including the preliminary prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials, the Statement on
Schedule TO, the Solicitation/Recommendation Statement on Schedule 14D-9, amendments and supplements to these documents, and other
relevant documents filed with the SEC in respect of the U.S. offer, can be obtained at the SEC’s website at
This announcement is not an offering document and does not constitute an offer to exchange or the solicitation of an offer to exchange
securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale or exchange of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale or exchange would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the laws of such jurisdiction. The solicitation
of offers to exchange the Company’s securities for VimpelCom Ltd. Drs in the United States is being made pursuant to the preliminary
prospectus and related U.S. offer acceptance materials that have been mailed to holders resident in the United States (including its territories
and possessions) of Company shares and all holders of Company ADSs, wherever located. 
 
This announcement does not constitute advertisement of securities, including securities of foreign issuers, in the Russian Federation within
the meaning of Federal Law No. 39-FZ “On the Securities Market”dated April 22, 1996, as amended (the “Securities Law”), Federal Law No.
46-FZ “On the Protection of Rights and Lawful Interests of Investors on the Securities Market”dated March 5, 1999, as amended, and Federal
Law No. 38-FZ “On Advertising”dated March 13, 2006, as amended, or a public offer to purchase, sell, exchange or transfer to or for the
benefit of any person resident, incorporated, established or having their usual residence in the Russian Federation, or to any person located
within the territory of the Russian Federation, that does not fall under a legal definition of a “qualified investor”within the meaning of Article
51.2 of the Securities Law, or an invitation to or for the benefit of any such person, to make offers to purchase, sell, exchange or transfer any
such securities. The securities of VimpelCom Ltd. have not been and will not be admitted for placement, public placement or public circulation
in the Russian Federation within the meaning of Article 51.1 of the Securities Law. This announcement is not for publication, release or
distribution in or into or from any jurisdiction where it would otherwise be prohibited. 
relevant
documents
filed
with
the
SEC
in
respect
of
the
U.S.
offer,
can
be
obtained
at
the
SEC’s
website
at
www.sec.gov.


March 18, 2010
3
Participants
Presentation
Q&A Session
will be joined by:
Alexander Torbakhov, General Director
Dmitry Pleskonos,
Head of B2C Russia
Andrey
Patoka,
Head of B2B Russia
Dmitry Kromsky
Head of CIS Business
Martin Furuseth
Chief Marketing Officer
Boris Nemsic, Chief Executive Officer
Elena Shmatova, Chief Financial Officer


March 18, 2010
4
VimpelCom Group: 2009 in Brief
3.6m new mobile customers, total active subscriber base 64.6m
2.3m broadband subscribers, 85% growth y-o-y
Revenues in local currencies up in all major markets
OIBDA of $4.3bn, margin up to 49.1% compared to 48.0% in 2008
Free cash flow of $2.7bn after $0.8bn spent on Capex
Net income attributable to VimpelCom $1.1bn, up 114% y-o-y
EPS up 110% y-o-y
to $21.71 ($1.09 per ADS)
Strategic shareholders initiated the process of combining their
stakes
in
VimpelCom
and
Kyivstar
and
launched
a
public
exchange
offer for all outstanding VimpelCom shares


March 18, 2010
5
*  Here and thereafter refers to net operating revenues.
** Net Income attributable to VimpelCom
*** Here and thereafter refers to adjusted OIBDA – see definition in press-release
48.6%
48.9%
50.4%
50.2%
50.9%
50.6%
27.4%
30.8%
48.6%
48.9%
50.4%
50.2%
48.0%
49.1%
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Mobile OIBDA
Fixed OIBDA
Consolidated OIBDA
Group: Full Year 2009 Highlights
Revenue
*
, $ mln
Net Income
**
, $ mln
OIBDA
***
, $ mln
OIBDA Margin
***
, %
-14.0%
2,113
3,211
4,868
7,171
10,117
8,703
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
114.1%
350
615
811
1,463
524
1,122
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
-12.1%
4,272
4,860
3,597
2,452
1,571
1,027
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009


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Group: Quarterly Financial Dynamics
Revenue, $ mln
Net Income (Loss)
*
, $ mln
OIBDA, $ mln
OIBDA Margin, %
* Net Income (loss) attributable to VimpelCom
+1.4%
2,843
2,555
1,973
2,146
2,276
2,309
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
-5.2%
1,088
1,148
1,088
949
1,124
1,388
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
48.8%
44.0%
48.1%
50.7%
50.4%
47.1%
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
269
-816
-290
696
433
283
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09


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7
Group: Financial Position
Key Ratios and Indicators
Liquidity position, $ mln
4,654
4,860
4,683
4,548
4,309
4,272
2,511
2,571
2,325
814
1,817
1,247
2,699
1,482
1,075
851
909
2,346
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
OIBDA LTM
Capex LTM
Free Cash Flow LTM
($ mln)
Dec 31,
2009
Sept 30,
2009
Jun 30,
2009
Mar 31,
2009
Dec 31,
2008
Cash and Cash Equivalents
1,447
2,522
1,649
966
915
Total Assets
14,733
15,570
14,729
13,572
15,725
Total Debt
7,353
8,069
7,974
7,696
8,443
-Short-term
1,813
2,476
2,242
2,388
1,909
-Long-term
5,540
5,593
5,732
5,308
6,534
Equity and redeemable
noncontrolling
interest
5,017
5,075
4,538
3,646
4,610
LTM OIBDA*
4,272
4,309
4,548
4,683
4,860
-
LTM Depreciation, amortization
and impairment loss
1,694
2,130
2,191
2,281
2,324
-
LTM Operating Income
2,578
2,179
2,357
2,402
2,536
LTM Interest
599
588
573
554
496
Debt/Equity and redeemable
noncontrolling
interest
1.5
1.6
1.8
2.1
1.8
Debt/OIBDA
LTM
1.7
1.9
1.8
1.6
1.7
OIBDA/Interest
7.1
7.3
7.9
8.5
9.8
Debt/Assets
0.50
0.52
0.54
0.57
0.54
Net Debt**
5,906
5,547
6,325
6,730
7,528
* LTM OIBDA represents an adjusted OIBDA which constitutes the sum of
the lines: LTM Operating Income and LTM Depreciation, Amortization and
Impairment Loss. LTM stands for the “last twelve months” to reporting
date.
**Net Debt is calculated as Total Debt minus Cash and cash equivalents


March 18, 2010
8
Group: Debt Profile as of December 31, 2009
Debt Maturity Schedule, USD mln
605
903
1 813
1 963
1 199
732
23
1 000
40
1Q10
2Q10
3Q10
4Q10
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Debt composition by currency 
* $903 million paid as of March 01, 2010 at actual rate. All
other
figures at the exchange rate as of December 31,
2009
227
423
75%
76%
73%
66%
65%
10%
10%
10%
10%
9%
15%
14%
17%
24%
26%
4Q08
1Q09
2Q09
3Q09
4Q09
USD
EUR
RUR
220
18
903
*
*


March 18, 2010
9
Russia: Consolidated Operations
CAPEX, USD mln
Revenue*, RUR bn
OIBDA (RUR bn) and OIBDA Margin
CAPEX / Revenue LTM
**
* Total revenue adjusted for eliminations between fixed and mobile
segments
**
Based on USD 
642
332
91
504
90
107
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
20%
21%
20%
17%
12%
8%
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
49.4
49.0
45.7
49.4
51.5
12.0
49.3
13.5
13.3
10.8
13.6
13.0
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
58.8
58.8
56.3
59.1
61.2
58.8
29.5
25.8
27.2
30.3
31.0
27.7
24.3
26.4
27.4
26.8
22.9
23.2
50.6%
47.1%
51.2%
48.4%
44.0%
50.1%
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
35.0%
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%
Mobile
Fixed
OIBDA Margin


March 18, 2010
10
Russia: Mobile Highlights
Mobile ARPU & MOU
Revenue, RUR bn
OIBDA (RUR bn) & OIBDA Margin
Subscribers, mln
+6.7%
45.1
47.7
49.4
51.0
50.9
50.0
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
+0.5%
49.4
49.0
45.7
49.4
51.5
49.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
368.2
340.6
306.6
322.5
331.8
316.9
218
229
228
203
212
214
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
150
300
ARPU (RUR)
MOU (min)
26,8
22,9
23,2
26,4
27,4
24,3
49,3%
53,1%
53,5%
50,9%
46,8%
54,2%
0
5
10
15
20
25
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
40,0%
45,0%
50,0%
55,0%
60,0%
65,0%
70,0%
OIBDA (RUR bn)
MOBILE OIBDA (in RUR)


March 18, 2010
11
Russia: Fixed-line Segment
Revenue (RUR bn) and OIBDA Margin
Business Segment, RUR bn
Wholesale Segment, RUR bn
Residential Segment, RUR bn
5.2
5.5
5.8
5.3
5.0
4.8
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
4.5
5.2
6.1
6.3
7.2
7.1
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
1.1
1.3
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.6
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
+12.7%
13.5
10.8
12.0
13.3
13.0
13.6
24.9%
24.6%
25.5%
26.4%
30.1%
29.6%
-1
1
3
5
7
9
11
13
15
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%


March 18, 2010
12
Russia: Residential Broadband Development
FTTB Households Passed (mln)
& Take-up Rate (%)
Fixed and Mobile Broadband
Revenue, RUR bn
Broadband Subscribers, ‘000
Broadband ARPU, RUR
Fixed Residential BB
Mobile Broadband through USB modems
7.9
7.9
7.5
7.2
5.9
7.9
9.9%
9.6%
10.5%
12.4%
8.8%
9.2%
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
18%
20%
22%
2,111
1,833
1,659
1,498
1,182
764
673
770
848
896
937
1,073
91
412
650
763
896
1,038
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
723
860
1,031
1,036
231
477
535
626
790
1,105
1,275
28
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
273
310
298
252
251
404
392
421
396
376
425
275
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
751
1,091
1,507
1,571
1,731
2,066


March 18, 2010
13
Kazakhstan: Operating & Financial Highlights
Revenue* (KZT bn)
OIBDA (KZT bn) & OIBDA Margin
Mobile Subscribers, mln
Mobile ARPU & MOU
-2.2%
6.6
6.4
6.1
6.3
5.6
6.8
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
23.8
23.7
21.4
23.7
25.9
25.6
* Total revenue adjusted for eliminations between fixed and
mobile segments in Kazakhstan
+8.0%
0.7
0.9
0.7
0.9
1.0
1.1
25.2
25.6
23.3
21.1
23.3
23.5
0.00
20.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
Mobile
Fixed
1,279
1,298
1,241
1,187
1,099
1,455
102
98
91
81
101
108
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
140.0
ARPU (Tenge)
MOU (min)
14.1
15.3
12.9
11.0
11.7
12.7
53.4%
49.6%
51.3%
54.3%
59.2%
55.1%
0.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
40.0%
45.0%
50.0%
55.0%
60.0%
65.0%
70.0%
75.0%
80.0%


March 18, 2010
14
157
161
189
202
265
227
204
284
330
220
219
190
-400
-385
-370
-355
-340
-325
-310
-295
-280
-265
-250
-235
-220
-205
-190
-175
-160
-145
-130
-115
-100
-85
-70
-55
-40
-25
-10
5
20
35
50
65
80
95
110
125
140
155
170
185
200
215
230
245
260
275
290
305
320
335
350
365
380
395
410
425
440
455
470
485
500
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
Mobile
Fixed
Ukraine: Operating & Financial Highlights
Revenue* (UAH mln)
OIBDA (UAH mln) & OIBDA Margin
Mobile Subscribers, mln
Mobile ARPU & MOU
* Total revenue adjusted for eliminations between fixed and
mobile segments in Ukraine
-2.3%
2.4
1.9
2.1
1.9
2.0
2.2
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
456
424
365
390
442
385
31.9
47.4
42.1
34.6
39.7
42.0
201
204
218
213
230
262
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
20
70
120
170
220
270
ARPU (UAH)
MOU (min)
-8
74
50
77
95
61
-1.8%
17.4%
13.6%
19.6%
21.4%
15.8%
-85
-70
-55
-40
-25
-10
5
20
35
50
65
80
95
110
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
-30.0%
20.0%
70.0%


March 18, 2010
15
Armenia: Operating & Financial Highlights
Revenue* (AMD bn)
OIBDA (AMD bn) & OIBDA Margin
Mobile Subscribers, ‘000
Mobile ARPU & MOU
* Total revenue adjusted for eliminations between fixed and
mobile segments in Armenia
784
545
544
481
486
502
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
20.8
19.5
17.1
18.3
19.2
18.2
10.1
9.7
8.8
9.2
9.8
8.7
48.0%
51.2%
50.4%
51.6%
49.8%
48.7%
0.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
5,117
5,035
4,574
4,182
4,200
4,433
140
150
175
238
269
268
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
80
130
180
230
280
Mobile ARPU (AMD)
Mobile MOU (min)
11.3
11.2
10.2
10.9
11.6
7.0
7.6
7.3
6.9
8.3
9.5
11.2
0.00
20.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
Mobile
Fixed


March 18, 2010
16
Uzbekistan: Operating & Financial Highlights
Revenue ($ mln)
OIBDA ($ mln) & OIBDA Margin
Mobile Subscribers, mln
Mobile ARPU & MOU
-3.3%
3.6
3.7
3.7
3.1
3.6
3.5
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
4.6
6.5
6.5
5.2
4.7
4.5
387
409
226
239
289
299
0
6
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
80
130
180
230
280
330
380
ARPU($)
MOU (min)
58.4
66.5
58.5
52.6
50.1
50.2
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
33.0
34.2
33.1
26.9
23.5
23.0
45.8%
46.9%
51.1%
56.6%
51.4%
56.5%
0.00
20.00
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%


March 18, 2010
17
125
217
129
552
81
1Q09
2Q09
3Q09
4Q09
Total
17
We serve more than 370 thousand active subs
In 2009 we put in operation 552 BTS covering
70% of the population
We have over 3,000 points of sales
Initial results
Brand awareness
Network
coverage
Network roll-out, BTS
Cambodia: Strong Growth
60%
62%
59%
Total country
Phnom-Penh
Provinces


March 18, 2010
18
Network
coverage
18
Brand awareness,
%
We serve 1.1 million subscribers counted
on a one month active basis
In 2009 we put in operation 1,950 BTS 
covering 32% of the population
We have over 20,000 points of sales
896
1,950
797
257
2Q09
3Q09
4Q09
Total
Initial results
Network roll-out, BTS
Vietnam: Business Development on Schedule
83
64
76
86
Total
Hanoi
Da
Nang
Ho-Chi-Minh
Total awareness


March 18, 2010
19
Summary
Integrated business model ensures sustainable development
Revenues are growing in all of our core markets
Residential broadband demonstrates very encouraging dynamics
VimpelCom continues to deliver strong margins
Combination with KyivStar will create a new platform for value
creation


March 18, 2010
20
APPENDICES


Map of Operations
Population: 45.3 mln.
Acquired: Nov. 2005
Penetration: 112%
GDP* 6,400
Population: 7.0 mln.
Acquired: Jan. 2006
Penetration: 62%
GDP* 1,800
Population: 3.0 mln.
Acquired: Nov. 2006
Penetration: 88%
GDP* 5,900
Population: 28.4 mln.
Acquired: Jan. 2006
Penetration: 58%
GDP* 2,800
Population: 4.3 mln.
Acquired: Jul. 2006
Penetration: 90%
GDP* 4,500
Population: 15.7 mln.
Acquired:
Sept.
2004
Penetration: 106%
GDP* 11,400
Population: 90.3 mln.
JVA signed: Jul. 2008
Penetration: 118%
GDP* 2,900
Population: 15.1 mln.
Acquired : Jul. 2008
Penetration: 36%
GDP* 1,900
*GDP(PPP), $ per capita
Population: 140.7 mln.
Penetration: 149%
GDP*: 15,200
March 18, 2010
21
Source: CIA World Factbook; © 2010 Informa Telecoms & Media


Source: National Banks of the CIS countries,
Company calculations
FOREX Development
30.24
29.47
30.09
31.33
31.29
32.21
34.01
33.93
29.39
RUR
1.69
1.68
1.68
1.68
1.66
1.66
1.67
1.67
1.67
GEL
384.40
7.99
149.77
Average
Rate
4Q09
370.46
7.66
150.47
Average
Rate
2Q09
367.77
7.70
151.40
Closing
Rate
325.11
7.70
138.85
Average
Rate
306.73
7.70
120.79
Opening
rate
1Q09
384.28
8.01
150.95
Closing
Rate
372.66
7.82
150.75
Average
Rate
3Q09
360.06
7.63
150.41
Closing
Rate
Currency
Closing
Rate
377.89
AMD
7.99
UAH
148.36
KZT
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Composition of the CIS Business
4Q 2009
Revenues, $ mln
CAPEX, $ mln
OIBDA, $ mln
48.1
47.3
15.6
10.2
341.6
170.4
50.2
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
CIS Total
93.9
7.6
23.0
22.7
7.1
0.4
154.7
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
CIS Total
5.4
3.3
68.1
21.1
19.5
11.0
7.8
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
CIS Total


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CIS Mobile: Financial Highlights
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Revenue, $ mln
OIBDA, $ mln
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
56
64
56
50
47
25
48
196
194
152
155
170
168
68
26
30
34
48
1
5
3
0
6
-9
22
22
26
32
33
32
103
94
76
82
98
89
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
5.4
5.9
15.6
10.2
8.9
7.1
6.0
16.4
14.9
14.3
14.4
14.8
18.3
20.3
19.7
21.3
27.2
31.6
7.5
9.7
9.2
10.5
12.5
13.9
-1.1
-1.2
-0.5
0.1
1.0
0.4
4.8
5.3
4.9
5.4
5.2
7.1
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09


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CIS Mobile: Subscribers, mln
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
2.4
2.1
1.9
1.9
2.2
2.0
3.1
3.6
3.7
3.6
3.7
3.5
5.6
6.3
6.4
6.6
6.8
6.1
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
0.53
0.62
0.72
0.68
0.71
0.74
0.19
0.23
0.25
0.29
0.34
0.40
0.55
0.50
0.49
0.48
0.54
0.78
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09


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CIS Mobile: ARPU & MOU Development
Kazakhstan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Armenia
Tajikistan
Georgia
8.5
8.2
7.9
7.8
10.8
12.1
3.9
5.4
5.2
4.5
7.0
9.7
4.6
4.5
4.7
5.2
6.5
6.5
387
409
226
239
289
299
201
204
218
213
230
262
102
98
91
81
108
101
0.0
6.0
12.0
18.0
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
0
70
140
210
280
350
420
13.9
13.6
13.7
9.9
13.6
11.5
7.2
13.9
8.4
9.2
8.8
8.4
9.7
7.2
6.9
7.1
9.6
10.4
150
140
175
238
269
268
256
243
172
173
173
174
110
130
121
123
129
131
0.0
6.0
12.0
18.0
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
3Q 08
4Q 08
1Q 09
2Q 09
3Q 09
4Q 09
0
70
140
210
280
ARPU ($)
MOU (min)


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Reconciliation of Consolidated  OIBDA
and OIBDA Margin (Unaudited)
(US$ millions)
Dec 31, 
2009
Sept 30,
2009
June 30,
2009
March 31,
2009
Dec 31, 
2008
Sept 30,
2008
Adjusted OIBDA
1,088
1,148
1,088
949
1,124
1,388
  Depreciation
(393)
(366)
(326)
(309)
(379)
(400)
  Amortization
(87)
(71)
(70)
(73)
(94)
(98)
  Impairment loss
0
0
0
0
(443)
0
Operating Income
608
711
692
567
208
890
Adjusted OIBDA margin
47.1%
50.4%
50.7%
48.1%
44.0%
48.8%
Less: Depreciation as % of
net operating revenues
(17.0%)
(16.1%)
(15.2%)
(15.7%)
(14.9%)
(14.1%)
Less: Amortization as % of
net operating revenues
(3.8%)
(3.1%)
(3.3%)
(3.7%)
(3.7%)
(3.4%)
Less: Impairment loss as %
of net operating revenues
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
(17.3%)
0.0%
Operating Income
26.3%
31.2%
32.2%
28.7%
8.1%
31.3%
Reconciliation of OIBDA to operating income
Reconciliation of OIBDA margin to operating income as percentage of
net operating revenue
Three months ended