VEON Acquires Perfectum in Uzbekistan for $207M, Expanding Central Asian Footprint

VEON has agreed to acquire 100% of Rubicon Wireless (Perfectum) in Uzbekistan for $207 million, marking a strategic expansion in Central Asia. The deal consolidates VEON's position in a growing telecom market, though regulatory approvals and integration risks remain. This move signals continued M&A activity in emerging-market telecoms.