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Nov 10, 2025 12:20 AM

Kyivstar reports 20% top-line and EBITDA growth as digital rises to 12% of revenues

Kyivstar reports 20% top-line and EBITDA growth as digital rises to 12% of revenues

10 November 2025. KYIV, Ukraine

Kyivstar Group Ltd ("Kyivstar", the "Group") 3Q25 unaudited results highlights

Total revenue grew 20.9% YoY to UAH 12.3 bn (+19.8% to USD 297 mn).

EBITDA grew 21.5% YoY to UAH 7.1 bn (20.4% to USD 171 mn).

Adjusted net profit was USD 73 mn. This metric excludes the non-cash charge of USD 162 mn recognized in 3Q25 related to the Kyivstar listing. Without adjustments, loss for 3Q25 was USD 89 mn.

Direct digital revenue grew to 11.9% of total thanks to a 531% surge to UAH 1.5 bn (+526% to USD 35 mn), driven in turn by consolidation of Uklon.

Multiplay users expanded 24.8% YoY to 6.6 mn, digital MAUs 49.4% to 13.5 mn.

Cash position of USD 472 mn highlights Kyivstar's fortress balance sheet, supported by LTM equity free cash flow of USD 373 mn.

10 November 2025. KYIV, Ukraine, Kyivstar Group Ltd (NASDAQ:KYIV), Ukraine's leading digital operator, today announces selected unaudited financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Kyivstar sustained strong momentum into 3Q25, delivering 20.9% total revenue growth to UAH 12.3 bn (19.8% to USD 297 mn). The performance demonstrates the Group's disciplined pricing and ability to capture a growing share of consumer spending. Mobile ARPU climbed 14.0% YoY to UAH 153.1 (USD 3.7).

EBITDA rose 21.5% YoY to UAH 7.1 bn (20.4% to USD 171 mn), with the EBITDA margin at 57.6% for the quarter. Continued strong profitability reflects disciplined cost management amid revenue growth and the execution of Kyivstar's digital strategy.

Direct digital revenue grew 531% to UAH 1,464 mn (526% to USD 35 mn), reaching 11.9% of total revenue and supported by the acquisition of Uklon in April. Kyivstar's multiplay strategy pushed customer engagement and blended ARPU higher, as users who combine connectivity with at least one digital service rose 24.8% YoY to 6.6 mn, now representing 31.7% of one-month-active mobile customers. Our expanding digital platforms are transforming Kyivstar into a model digital ecosystem ever more embedded in customers' everyday lives.

The integration of Uklon (consolidated effective April) contributed substantially with USD 24.7 mn in revenue, USD 9.1 mn in EBITDA and USD 6.7 mn in profit for the quarter. The platform recorded strong growth in trip volumes, average fare per ride and digital engagement, strengthening Kyivstar's foothold in everyday mobility.

The Group steadily advanced on its strategic priorities during the quarter. Kyivstar commenced trading on the NASDAQ on August 15, becoming the ...