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Date News and press releases 2008
2 Jul, 2009 GP receives consent for IPO
(Fornebu/Dhaka, 2 July 2009) Grameenphone today issued a press release regarding reception of a formal consent from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Bangladesh on its Initial Public Offer (IPO) application.
29 Jun, 2009 Nordea signs telephony agreement with Telenor
(Fornebu, 29 June 2009) Nordea Bank Norge ASA and Telenor have entered into a three-year contract for a new telephony solution. The agreement includes a complete renewal of the exchanges at the head office and regional offices with a new switchboard support system that allows the seamless integration with mobile telephony (ProffNett).
22 Jun, 2009 Scandinavian fraternisation in Telenor
(Fornebu, 22 June 2009) It will be less expensive to be a travelling Scandinavian in Telenor's network. Today, Telenor launches the additional service Ring Scandinavia - a new offer to business customers in Norway with a high share of mobile roaming traffic in Scandinavia. Telenor is simultaneously gathering the companies in Scandinavia under one brand and offering its services to around 7 million customers in the region.
19 Jun, 2009 Regarding announcement made by the Russian Bailiff
The Russian Bailiff on Friday 19 June said that it had passed an order to auction Telenor's shares and that the parties are in the process of being notified. On request from Telenor's lawyers, the Bailiff's office says it will not comment on the matter until Monday.
16 Jun, 2009 More secure and efficient mobile use with Mobil Kontroll
(Fornebu 16 June 2009) Mobil Kontroll, the new administration service from Telenor, makes a mobile phone a more secure and even better tool for Norwegian companies by allowing them to easily delete data if the telephone is lost or stolen.
10 Jun, 2009 Tyumen court adjourns Telenor's appeal to 30 September 2009
(Fornebu, Norway, and Tyumen, Russia - June 10, 2009) On June 10, 2009, the Federal Arbitrazh (Business) Court of the West Siberian District in Tyumen adjourned the hearing of Telenor's appeal until 30 September 2009. Telenor East Invest AS has appealed the ruling of 20 February 209 by the Appeals Court in Omsk, forcing Telenor East Invest AS to pay 1.73 billion USD to VimpelCom as a result of a claim by Farimex Products Inc., the holder of ADRs equal to 0.002 per cent of VimpelCom shares. Today's hearing was to start after an adjournment of the Tyumen court from 26 May this year.
9 Jun, 2009 Telenor will launch iPhone 3G S in july
Telenor will launch iPhone 3G S, the fastest most powerful iPhone yet, in Norway on July 31st.
8 Jun, 2009 Telenor strongly objects to statement from the Russian Bailiff
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia - 8 June 2009)Telenor strongly opposes any plans the Russian Bailiff's office may have of selling Telenor's VimpelCom shares. "The enforcment of the claim of 1.72 billion USD is based on an incorrect court decision that has no merit and should not take place," said Jan Edvard Thygesen, EVP and head of Telenor's Central and Eastern European operations.
4 Jun, 2009 Telenor opens new interface to third parties
(Fornebu, 4 June 2009) Telenor's Mobilt Bedriftsnett links mobile business users to a company's internal network. This is the first time Telenor has allowed third parties to directly integrate with its mobile network.
3 Jun, 2009 Moscow City Arbitrazh Court Denies Stay of Enforcement - Telenor Will Appeal ruling
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia - June 3, 2009) On June 3, 2009, the Moscow City Arbitrazh Court denied the request by Telenor East Invest AS to stay enforcement proceedings commenced by Moscow's bailiff service under the writ of execution issued by the Omsk court to recover $1.73 billion from Telenor East Invest AS following the action brought by Farimex Products, Inc., holder of ADRs equal to 0.002% of VimpelCom shares. The hearings started 14 April and continued 30 April, 6 and 8 May until today's decision.
1 Jun, 2009 Kyivstar dividends for 2006 and 2007 approved
(Fornebu Norway - Kiev, Ukraine 1 June 2009) The Extraordinary GMS of Kyivstar on 1 June 2009 approved the company's accounts for the fiscal years 2006 and 2007. Based on this the EGMS decided to distribute dividends in the total amount of UAH 4.6 billion (approximately NOK 3.8 billion).
29 May, 2009 Telenor signs Nordic agreement with NorgesGruppen
(Fornebu, 29 May 2009) NorgesGruppen and Telenor have entered into a three-year agreement for telephony services worth NOK 165 million.
26 May, 2009 Siberian court adjourns hearing of Telenor's appeal to 10 June
(Fornebu, Norway, and Tyumen, Russia - May 26, 2009) On May 26, 2009, the Federal Arbitrazh (Business) Court in Tyumen, Siberia adjourned until 10 June 2009 the court proceedings concerning the appeal by Telenor East Invest AS of a 2 March 2009 ruling by the Appeals Court in Omsk on grounds that third parties were not duly notified. The ruling mandated that $1.73 billion should be collected from Telenor East Invest AS as a result of a claim by Farimex Products Inc., the holder of ADRs equal to 0.002 per cent of VimpelCom shares.
19 May, 2009 Storebrand returns to Telenor
Storebrand signs Nordic agreement with Telenor, worth approximately NOK 50 million over three years.
18 May, 2009 Farimex attacks Telenor also in Ukraine
(Fornebu, Norway, Kyiv, Ukraine, - 18 May 2009) Farimex, reputed from attacking Telenor's investments in the Russian mobile operator VimpelCom, is also behind an investigation launched by the Anti-Monopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMC) against Telenor and Kyivstar. Telenor was officially notified of the commenced investigation on 7 May this year. Farimex Products is registered on the British Virgin Islands and claims to hold ADRs representing a 0.002 per cent stake in VimpelCom.
12 May, 2009 Two New Telenor ASA Board Members
(Fornebu, 12 May 2009) The corporate assembly in Telenor on 11 May 2009 elected two new members to the Board of Directors of Telenor ASA. They are Mr. Sanjiv Ahuja and Ms. Barbara Milan Thoralfsson.
8 May, 2009 Moscow City Arbitrazh Court adjourns the hearing of the request by Telenor to 3 June, 2009
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia - May 8, 2009) On May 8, 2009 the judge of the Moscow City Arbitrazh Court adjourned the hearing of the request by Telenor East Invest AS to stay enforcement proceedings commenced by Moscow's bailiff service. Enforcements were commenced under the writ of execution issued by the Omsk court to recover $1.73 billion from Telenor East Invest AS following the action brought by Farimex Products, Inc. (holder of ADRs equal to 0.002% of VimpelCom shares). The case is adjourned to 3 June, 2009 in order to notify VimpelCom about the Court hearings.
5 May, 2009 First quarter 2009: Strong cash flow in a challenging environment
(Fornebu, 5 May 2009) "In the first quarter of 2009, the Telenor Group delivered stable organic revenues and an EBITDA margin in line with our outlook for 2009. We have managed to reduce capex and costs, resulting in a strong cash flow margin in a challenging business environment. Particularly Telenor Norway and Grameenphone in Bangladesh are delivering strong performance," said Jon Fredrik Baksaas, President and CEO of Telenor.
30 Apr, 2009 Moscow City Arbitrazh Court adjourns the hearing of the request by Telenor to 6 may, 2009
30 Apr, 2009 Presentation of Telenor's first quarter results 2009
(Fornebu, 30 April 2009) Telenor will present its financial results for the first quarter 2009 on Tuesday 5 May 2009 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.
28 Apr, 2009 Stay of enforcement denied - Telenor will continue to oppose any attempt to sell its shares in VimpelCom
(Fornebu, Norway; Moscow, Russia - April 28, 2009) On April 28, 2009, the Federal Arbitrazh Court of the West Siberian District in Tyumen upheld its denial to stay enforcement of the $1.73 billion damages awarded against Telenor East Invest AS. The court heard a complaint by Telenor East Invest AS against a previous denial of its request by the same court. The damages award was decided by the Eighth Arbitrazh Appellate Court in Omsk at the suit of Farimex Products, Inc., a holder of ADRs for 0.002% of VimpelCom shares.
23 Apr, 2009 Presentation of Telenor's first quarter results 2009 on 5 May 2009
The Telenor Group will release its financial results for the 1st quarter 2009 on 5 May 2009. View details about the presentation and conference call for journalists, investors and analysts.
17 Apr, 2009 Telenor strengthens innovation and business development
(Fornebu, 17 April 2009) Telenor is strengthening its innovation and development focus by gathering its research and development resources into a new unit, Group Business Development & Research. The unit will be led by Executive Vice President Morten Karlsen Sørby.
16 Apr, 2009 Lars-Åke Norling appointed CEO of Telenor Sweden
(Stockholm/Fornebu 16 April 2009) Lars-Åke Norling has been appointed CEO of Telenor Sweden. He has held the position as acting CEO since February this year.
14 Apr, 2009 Telenor and Tele2 to build joint 4G network in Sweden
(Stockholm, Sweden - April 14, 2009) Telenor Sweden and Tele2 Sweden today announced an agreement to build a joint 4G network in Sweden. The agreement includes the formation of a joint venture for network construction and sharing of spectrum for mobile communication. The roll-out of what will be Sweden's most extensive 4G network will start this year with the intent of launching high-speed mobile broadband services based on LTE-technology in the end of 2010, while at the same time improving voice coverage (GSM) for all customers.
3 Apr, 2009 Telenor served with claim of 1.7 billion USD by Norwegian bailiff
(Fornebu, 3 April 2009) Telenor was today officially served with a claim to pay 1.7 billion USD to Farimex Products. The claim was delivered by a Norwegian bailiff from Asker and Bærum District Court. Telenor is given five days to pay the sum voluntarily.
30 Mar, 2009 Telenor introduces mobile phone buyback/recycling for the sake of the environment: New trees for old phones
Now you can return your old phone. Telenor is introducing a buyback/recycling scheme for mobile phones. To thank you for helping, you will get 50 free SMSes and the Red Cross plants 25 trees in Asia, for every phone you hand in.
25 Mar, 2009 Nordic partnership agreement between Telenor and Elisa
(Stockholm/Fornebu 25 March 2009) Telenor Sweden has signed a Nordic partnership agreement with Finnish telecommunication company Elisa. The agreement covers the common development, marketing and support for communication solutions to large and medium-sized companies in the Nordic market.
23 Mar, 2009 BankID for mobile phones ready
(Fornebu, 23. March 2009) BankID for mobile phones is now available. This is an electronic identification and signature solution where the security elements are saved on the SIM card of the mobile phone. This will make banking and payment services available to Norwegians no matter where they are in the world.
20 Mar, 2009 Telenor has finalised the Unitech Wireless transaction
(Fornebu, 20 March 2009) The Telenor Group today announced that it has completed the Unitech Wireless transaction and made its first investment of INR 12.5 billion (approx. USD 250 million). Following this investment, Telenor's ownership stake in Unitech Wireless is 33.5 per cent.
17 Mar, 2009 Telenor to Bring iPhone 3G to Norway on March 20
(Fornebu, 17. March 2009) Telenor today announced that it will launch iPhone 3G in Norway on March 20.
17 Mar, 2009 Completion of the Unitech Wireless transaction
On 28 October 2008 Telenor executed an agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Unitech Wireless, through subscription for new shares. The subscription for new shares in Unitech Wireless will, as previously announced, be completed in four phases.
12 Mar, 2009 Alfa Held in Contempt for Second Time by US Court; Telenor's VimpelCom Shares Arrested in Russia
(Fornebu, Norway, New York, New York and Moscow, Russia - 12 March 2009) A US federal court in New York yesterday held four Alfa Group companies in contempt for the second time for their failure to comply with the court's orders confirming the Kyivstar arbitration award. Shortly after the hearing ended, Telenor heard rumours that a Russian bailiff acting on behalf of Farimex Product, Inc. had arrested all of Telenor's shares in Russian mobile operator VimpelCom. This was confirmed this morning.
11 Mar, 2009 New Telenor heads in Serbia and Russia
(Fornebu, Norway - March 11, 2009) Kjell Morten Johnsen has been appointed new CEO of Telenor Serbia, replacing Stein-Erik Vellan, who has been nominated head of Telenor's initiative in India. Mr. Johnsen will take up his new position as of March 16 this year. New Head of Telenor Russia will be Ole Bjørn Sjulstad.
9 Mar, 2009 Telenor renews its cooperation with the Norwegian National Theatre
(Oslo, 10 March 2009) Telenor has signed a cooperation agreement worth NOK 8.5 million with the Norwegian National Theatre. The agreement runs until 2011.
9 Mar, 2009 Anders Jensen appointed CEO of Pannon
(Fornebu, Norway/ Budaörs, Hungary, 9 March 2009) Pannon, one of the leading mobile operators in Hungary, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Anders Jensen as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He will succeed Mr. Ove Fredheim from April 1st 2009.
4 Mar, 2009 Telenor Has Appealed The Omsk Court Decision in Farimex Case
(Fornebu, Norway and Moscow, Russia) - March 4, 2009. Telenor has filed a cassation appeal of the decision of the Eighth Appellate Arbitrazh Court in Omsk ordering Telenor to pay US$1.7 billion in connection with the claim made by Farimex Products, Inc. Telenor's appeal will be heard by the Federal Arbitrazh Court for the West Siberian District, located in Tyumen. Farimex has alleged that Telenor caused losses to VimpelCom by delaying VimpelCom's acquisition of loss-making Ukrainian mobile operator, Ukrainian Radio Systems (URS), and has demanded the payment to be made.
2 Mar, 2009 Telenor will not block The Pirate Bay
(Fornebu, 2 March 2009) Telenor rejects the demand from the IFPI to block access to the Swedish website, The Pirate Bay, and finds there to be no legal basis for the demand for ISPs to control and/or assess the content users download. At the same time, Telenor does not condone pirating of material and illegal file sharing.
20 Feb, 2009 Telenor has signed agreement with Apple to sell iPhone in Scandinavia
(Fornebu, 20 February 2009) Telenor Group today announced it has signed an agreement with Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Sweden, Denmark and Norway in the coming months.
20 Feb, 2009 Telenor Will Continue To Defend Its Investment in VimpelCom
(Fornebu, Norway and Omsk, Russia - 20 February 2009) Telenor has said it will appeal today's decision of the Eighth Arbitrazh Appellate Court in Omsk holding Telenor liable for approximately US$1.7 billion in damages. The Omsk court has heard from the start the claim by Farimex Products, Inc., a British Virgin Islands company, against Telenor, in which Farimex alleged that Telenor's nominees on the VimpelCom Board delayed VimpelCom's acquisition of Ukrainian mobile operator Ukrainian Radio Systems (URS). Despite the fact that the claims against Telenor are baseless and unlawful, the Court decided to grant Farimex's claims in part.
19 Feb, 2009 Top Management Nominated at Unitech Wireless
(Fornebu, 19 February 2009) Stein-Erik Vellan has been nominated for the position as Managing Director (MD) of Unitech Wireless in India. Vellan is currently serving as CEO of Telenor Serbia. Johan Lindgren, currently CEO of Telenor Sweden, has been nominated for the role as Chief Financial Officer of the company. David Meneghello will also join Unitech Wireless, as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
18 Feb, 2009 Telenor launches Online Album in Norway
(Fornebu, 18 February 2009) Telenor launches Online Album in Norway, a service that makes it easy to store photos taken on your mobile phone. At the same time, it is easy to share photos with family, friends and online social networks.
13 Feb, 2009 To the editorial offices: Presentation from the analyst and press conference is available
(Fornebu, 13 February 2009) The presentation from Telenor's analyst and press conference regarding investment plans for Unitech Wireless is available on:
http://www.telenor.com/en/investor-relations/presentations/
telenor-entering-india-investment-update.jsp
11 Feb, 2009 Presentation of India investment case on 13 February 2009
Telenor will present the India investment case on 13 February 2009. See details below about the presentation and conference call
11 Feb, 2009 Unitech Wireless enters into tower sharing agreement
(Fornebu, 11 February 2009) The Indian mobile operator Unitech Wireless today announced the signing of tower sharing agreements with Wireless-TT Info Service Limited (Tata Teleservices' tower company) and Quippo Telecom Infrastructure Limited. In addition, an agreement for the provision of transmission has been entered into with Tata Teleservices. These agreements are key components in the process of completing the transaction in which Telenor will take a 60 percent stake in Unitech Wireless.
11 Feb, 2009 Fourth quarter and preliminary results for 2008: Delivering a solid quarter
(Fornebu, 11 February 2009) "For the full year 2008, the Telenor Group delivered good organic revenue growth and upheld the market positions, in spite of challenging macro economic conditions," said President and CEO of Telenor, Jon Fredrik Baksaas.
9 Feb, 2009 Presentation of Telenor's fourth quarter results 2008
(Fornebu, 9 February 2009) Telenor will present its financial results for the fourth quarter 2008 on Wednesday 11 February 2009 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium A, Telenor Expo Visitor Centre at Fornebu near Oslo. The figures will be published on Telenor's website at 07:00 CET.
3 Feb, 2009 Presentation of Telenor's fourth quarter results 2008 on 11 February 2009
Telenor will release the Group's financial results for the 4th quarter 2008 on 11 February 2009. View details about the presentation and conference call for journalists, investors and analysts.
2 Feb, 2009 Telenor signs Nordic agreement with the Reitan group
(Fornebu, 2 February 2009) The Reitan group and Telenor have signed a five-year Nordic cooperation agreement covering Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Over its lifetime, the agreement is worth approximately NOK 250 million and strengthens Telenor's position in the Nordic market.
27 Jan, 2009 Telenor withdraws the proposed rights issue
(Fornebu, 27 January 2009) Telenor has decided to fund its investment in Unitech Wireless in India through a combination of cash flow and issuance of additional debt.
23 Jan, 2009 New timeframe for closing of India transaction
(Fornebu, 23 January 2009) Telenor has earlier communicated that closing of the Unitech Wireless transaction in India would take place during January. Completion of the transaction is now expected to take place during the first quarter of 2009.
20 Jan, 2009 Telenor signs new agreement for the provision of telecommunication services to DSS
(Fornebu, 20 January 2009) DSS has, on behalf of 16 ministries and the Office of the Prime Minister, chosen Telenor as the provider of fixed and mobile traffic. In total, the contract is worth approximately NOK 11 million annually.
12 Jan, 2009 New global trainee programme in Telenor
(12 January 2009) Telenor continues its successful global trainee programme, aiming to recruit up to 20 young talents from countries in which we operate.