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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 4)
OPEN JOINT STOCK COMPANY "VIMPEL-COMMUNICATIONS"
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(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock, 0.005 rubles nominal value
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(Title of Class of Securities)
68370R 10 9
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(CUSIP Number)
Kaare Magnus Risung, Esq.
Telenor AS
Keysers Gate 13/15
N-0130 Oslo, Norway
47-23-138-491
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(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person
Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
January 5, 2000
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(Date of Event which Requires Filing
of this Statement)
Copy to:
Peter S. O'Driscoll, Esq.
Coudert Brothers
60 Cannon Street
London EC4N 6JP
England
44-171-248-3000
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report
the acquisition which is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this
schedule because of Rule 13d-1 (b)(3) or (4), check the following box. [_]
Note: Six copies of this statement, including all exhibits, should be filed with
the Commission. See Rule 13D-1(a) for other parties to whom copies are to be
sent.
*The remainder of this cover page will be filled out for a reporting person's
initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and
for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter disclosure
provided in a prior cover page.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page will not be deemed
to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act
but will be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 68370R 10 9
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Telenor East Invest AS
000-00-0000
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [_]
(b) [_]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
WC
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(d) or 2(e) [_]
N/A
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Norway
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
8,902,201
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NUMBER OF 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY -0-
OWNED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 8,902,201
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
8,902,201
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [X]
The aggregate amount reported as beneficially owned in row (11) does not
include shares which the Reporting Person discloses in the report but as
to which beneficial ownership is disclaimed pursuant to Rule 13d-4 [17 CFR
240.13d-4] under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
31.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (25.7% of the issued and
outstanding voting capital stock)
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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* See Instructions before Filling Out!
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 68370R 10 9
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Telenor AS
000-00-0000
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [_]
(b) [_]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(d) or 2(e) [_]
N/A
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Norway
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
8,902,201/1/
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NUMBER OF 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY -0-
OWNED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 8,902,201/1/
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
8,902,201/1/
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [X]
The aggregate amount reported as beneficially owned in row (11) does not
include shares which the Reporting Person discloses in the report but as
to which beneficial ownership is disclaimed pursuant to Rule 13d-4 [17 CFR
240.13d-4] under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
31.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (25.7% of the issued and
outstanding voting capital stock)
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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* See Instructions before Filling Out!
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/1/ The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares.
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SCHEDULE 13D
CUSIP No. 68370R 10 9
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1. NAME OF REPORTING PERSON
S.S. OR I.R.S IDENTIFICATION NO. OF ABOVE PERSON
Newtel AB
000-00-0000
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2. CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOX IF A MEMBER OF A GROUP* (a) [_]
(b) [_]
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3. SEC USE ONLY
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4. SOURCE OF FUNDS*
AF
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5. CHECK BOX IF DISCLOSURE OF LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO ITEMS
2(d) or 2(e) [_]
N/A
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6. CITIZENSHIP OR PLACE OF ORGANIZATION
Sweden
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7. SOLE VOTING POWER
8,902,201/2/
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NUMBER OF 8. SHARED VOTING POWER
SHARES
BENEFICIALLY -0-
OWNED BY ------------------------------------------------------------------
EACH 9. SOLE DISPOSITIVE POWER
REPORTING
PERSON WITH 8,902,201/2/
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10. SHARED DISPOSITIVE POWER
-0-
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11. AGGREGATE AMOUNT BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON
8,902,201/2/
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12. CHECK BOX IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT IN ROW (11) EXCLUDES CERTAIN SHARES* [X]
The aggregate amount reported as beneficially owned in row (11) does not
include shares which the Reporting Person discloses in the report but as
to which beneficial ownership is disclaimed pursuant to Rule 13d-4 [17 CFR
240.13d-4] under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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13. PERCENT OF CLASS REPRESENTED BY AMOUNT IN ROW (11)
31.6% of the issued and outstanding Common Stock (25.7% of the issued and
outstanding voting capital stock)
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14. TYPE OF REPORTING PERSON*
CO
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* See Instructions before Filling Out!
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/2/ The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares.
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SCHEDULE 13D
Item 1. Security and Issuer
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The statement on Schedule 13D relating to the common stock, 0.005 rubles
nominal value (the "Common Stock"), of Open Joint Stock Company "Vimpel-
Communications," a Russian open joint stock company ("VimpelCom"), as previously
filed by Telenor East Invest AS, Telenor AS and Newtel AB is hereby amended and
supplemented with respect to the items set forth below.
Item 2. Identity and Background
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF TELENOR AS
(a), (b), (c) and (f) The following information sets forth the name,
citizenship, business address and present principal occupation of each of the
directors of Telenor AS.
DIRECTORS OF TELENOR AS
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Name and Business Address Country of Citizenship Present Principal
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Occupation
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Arnfinn Hofstad Norway Chairman
NKL Kirkegt. 4
P.O. Box 1173
Sentrum
N-0107 Oslo
Eivind Reiten Norway Executive Vice
Norsk Hydro ASA President
Bygdoy Alle 2
N-0240
Kari Broberg Norway Director
Jordan AS
Haavard Martinsensv. 30
N-0978 Oslo
Siri Teigum Norway Attorney-at-law
Thommessen Krefting Greve Lund
P.O. Box 1484
Vika
N-0116 Oslo
Anne Sorlie Norway Employee
Telenor AS Representative
P.O. Box 6701 (EL&IT-forbundet)
St. Olavs pl.
N-0130 Oslo
Svein-Eivind Solheim Norway Employee
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Telenor AS representative
P.O. Box 6701 (EL&IT-forbundet)
St. Olavs pl.
N-0130 Oslo
Harald Stavn Norway Employee
Telenor AS representative
P.O. Box 6701 (NITO-Tele/TS/KTTL)
St. Olavs pl.
N-0130 Oslo
(d) During the last five years, none of the above directors of Telenor AS
has been convicted in a criminal proceeding.
(e) During the last five years, none of the above directors of Telenor AS
has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body as a
result of which such director was or is subject to a judgment, decree or final
order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities
subject to, federal or state securities laws or finding any violation with
respect to such laws.
Item 4. Purpose of Transaction
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Description of Primary Agreement
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Purchase Terms
In accordance with the Primary Agreement and the Escrow Agreement, Telenor
paid the full purchase price of the remaining Purchaser's Shares in five
additional installments, the final installment of which was paid on January 5,
2000. Copies of the Primary Agreement and the Escrow Agreement were filed as
Exhibits B and C, respectively, to the statement on Schedule 13D filed in
respect of an event that occurred on December 1, 1998, and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Voting Obligations Under the Registration Rights Agreement and the Shareholders
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Agreement
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In accordance with the Shareholders Agreement, Dr. Zimin's Power of
Attorney in favor of Telenor terminated on January 5, 2000 (the date on which
Telenor fully paid for all of the Purchaser's Shares and acquired the right to
exercise voting rights in respect of all of the Purchaser's Shares). The
Shareholders Agreement and Dr. Zimin's Power of Attorney were filed as
Exhibits F and G, respectively, to the statement on Schedule 13D filed in
respect of an event that occurred on December 1, 1998, and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 5. Interest in Securities of the Issuer
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(a) and (b) In December 1999, the Norwegian State and the Swedish State
announced that Newtel AB would be dissolved and
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the merger of Telenor AS and Telia AB unwound. Telenor AS anticipates that the
Norwegian State and the Swedish State will reach a final agreement on the terms
of such dissolution in February 2000.
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SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I
certify that the information set forth in this amendment to the statement on
Schedule 13D is true, complete and correct and that such statement, as amended
hereby, is true, complete and correct.
Dated: January 18, 2000 TELENOR EAST INVEST AS
By /s/ Henrik Torgersen
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Henrik Torgersen
President
TELENOR AS
By /s/ Tormod Hermansen
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Tormod Hermansen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
NEWTEL AB
By /s/ Tormod Hermansen
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Tormod Hermansen
President and
Chief Executive Officer
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