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Vimpel-Communications 30 June 2008

Update Report – 1Q 08 Results

Robust expansion in subscriber-base to drive top-line, going forward

ADR BUY Fundamental research indicates an approximately 18% upside in the ADR over the next 6-12 months.
We have calculated the target price based on fundamental factors, using a weighted average of target
Fundamental stock prices obtained using DCF and comparative valuation methodologies.
Ticker: VIP
We reiterate the ADR (1 ADR = 0.05 common shares) a BUY based on fundamental factors, with a 6-
Target price: US$36.77
12 month target of US$36.77.
Current price: US$31.191

Russian HOLD The Russian stock is expected to decrease approximately 5% over the next 6-12 months.
Approximately 18% of the fundamental upside is offset by a 23% downside attributable to the
Stock1 anticipated depreciation of the US dollar against the Russian ruble over the same period.

Ticker: VIMPG.RTS
Target price: RUB13,973.7
Current price: RUB14,750.01 We reiterate the Russian stock a HOLD with a 6-12 month target price of RUB13,973.7.

Supervisor: Jinesh Joshi

Analyst: Smita Uchil
Editor: Shem Pennant
Global Research Director:
Satish Betadpur, CFA
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Next news due:

2Q 08 results, 29 August 2008
Report summary
Vimpel-Communications (Vimpelcom) registered robust growth in revenues, EBITDA and net income in
1Q 08. Robust revenue growth in 1Q 08 was driven by higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
growth experienced in Vimpelcom’s Russian, Ukrainian and Armenian operations and an increase in
subscriber-base from all regions. Vimpelcom, acquired 49% of Corbina Telecom (a fixed-line operator
in Russia) for US$404 mn during 1Q 08. Vimpelcom now has a 100% stake in Corbina. Corbina has
operations in 25 Russian regions, including Moscow and St Petersburg. With the acquisition of Golden
Telecom, Inc. (GT) and Corbina, Vimpelcom will be able to provide a full range of fixed-line and wireless
voice and data services. Going forward, we expect growth in mobile subscriber-base in Russia to slow
due to market saturation. Conversely, we expect expansion in broadband subscriber-base due to low
broadband penetration. Currently, Russia has broadband Internet penetration of 10%, which is
expected to reach 36% by 2012. In addition, Vimpelcom has received a 3G license for Russia,
Uzbekistan and Armenia and is planning to launch its 3G network in the Southern Russian cities of
Sochi, Krasnodar and Rostov-on-Don during the second half of 2008 which will drive top–line growth,
going forward. As Vimpelcom’s 1Q 08 results were below our expectations, we have revised our FY
2008 and FY 2009 revenue estimates downwards. Furthermore we expect operating expenses, as a
percentage of revenues, to decrease due to improved cost efficiency. As a result, we have revised our
margin estimates upwards. In light of impressive 1Q 08 results, coupled with strong fundamentals our
outlook for the ADR remains positive.

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