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[6-K] Vodafone Group PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Vodafone has filed a Form 6-K (27 June 2025) disclosing a “Major Shareholding Notification” from Barclays PLC. Barclays informed the company on 26 June that, as of 24 June 2025, its aggregate voting interest in Vodafone rose to 6.06%, breaching the 6% disclosure threshold under UK Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rule 5. This represents 1,482,231,027 voting rights.

Ownership composition

  • Direct shareholding: 0.24% (59.3 million shares).
  • Financial instruments: 5.82%, primarily cash-settled derivatives—put options (2.28%), call options (2.28%), CFDs (0.17%), equity swaps (0.13%) and a portfolio swap (0.15%).
  • Main expiries fall between Oct-2025 and Jun-2028; a physical call option tranche (0.27%) expires between Oct-2025 and Mar-2026.

The previous disclosure showed a 5.86% position; the incremental 0.20 pp increase is entirely derivative-driven. No capital raise, operational update or earnings data accompanied the filing. The notice is informational, signalling tighter market-maker or trading exposure by Barclays rather than a strategic stake. Investors should monitor further threshold movements but need not adjust fundamental valuations of Vodafone based solely on this filing.

Vodafone ha presentato un modulo 6-K (27 giugno 2025) comunicando una “Notifica di Partecipazione Rilevante” da Barclays PLC. Barclays ha informato la società il 26 giugno che, al 24 giugno 2025, la sua partecipazione aggregata con diritto di voto in Vodafone è salita al 6,06%, superando la soglia di comunicazione del 6% prevista dalla Regola 5 del Regolamento UK sulla Trasparenza e Comunicazione. Questo corrisponde a 1.482.231.027 diritti di voto.

Composizione della partecipazione

  • Partecipazione diretta: 0,24% (59,3 milioni di azioni).
  • Strumenti finanziari: 5,82%, principalmente derivati regolati in contanti — opzioni put (2,28%), opzioni call (2,28%), CFD (0,17%), equity swap (0,13%) e un portfolio swap (0,15%).
  • Le principali scadenze sono tra ottobre 2025 e giugno 2028; una tranche di opzioni call fisiche (0,27%) scade tra ottobre 2025 e marzo 2026.

La precedente comunicazione indicava una posizione del 5,86%; l’aumento incrementale dello 0,20 punti percentuali è interamente dovuto a strumenti derivati. Nessun aumento di capitale, aggiornamento operativo o dati sugli utili sono stati associati alla comunicazione. La notifica è informativa, indicando una maggiore esposizione di Barclays come market-maker o trader piuttosto che una partecipazione strategica. Gli investitori dovrebbero monitorare eventuali ulteriori variazioni delle soglie, ma non è necessario modificare le valutazioni fondamentali di Vodafone basandosi solo su questa comunicazione.

Vodafone ha presentado un Formulario 6-K (27 de junio de 2025) revelando una “Notificación de Participación Significativa” de Barclays PLC. Barclays informó a la empresa el 26 de junio que, al 24 de junio de 2025, su interés de voto agregado en Vodafone aumentó al 6,06%, superando el umbral de divulgación del 6% bajo la Regla 5 de Transparencia y Divulgación del Reino Unido. Esto representa 1.482.231.027 derechos de voto.

Composición de la propiedad

  • Participación directa: 0,24% (59,3 millones de acciones).
  • Instrumentos financieros: 5,82%, principalmente derivados liquidados en efectivo — opciones put (2,28%), opciones call (2,28%), CFDs (0,17%), swaps de acciones (0,13%) y un portfolio swap (0,15%).
  • Las principales expiraciones son entre octubre de 2025 y junio de 2028; un tramo de opciones call físicas (0,27%) vence entre octubre de 2025 y marzo de 2026.

La divulgación anterior mostraba una posición del 5,86%; el incremento de 0,20 puntos porcentuales se debe completamente a derivados. No se acompañó la presentación con aumento de capital, actualización operativa ni datos de ganancias. La notificación es informativa, señalando una mayor exposición de Barclays como creador de mercado o trader más que una participación estratégica. Los inversores deben monitorear futuros movimientos de umbrales, pero no necesitan ajustar las valoraciones fundamentales de Vodafone únicamente por esta presentación.

Vodafone는 2025년 6월 27일자 Form 6-K를 제출하며 Barclays PLC로부터의 “주요 주주 지분 신고”를 공시했습니다. Barclays는 6월 26일 회사에 2025년 6월 24일 기준으로 Vodafone에 대한 총 의결권 지분이 6.06%로 상승하여 영국 공시 및 투명성 규칙 5에 따른 6% 공시 기준을 초과했다고 알렸습니다. 이는 1,482,231,027개의 의결권에 해당합니다.

지분 구성

  • 직접 지분: 0.24% (5,930만 주).
  • 금융상품: 5.82%, 주로 현금결제 파생상품 — 풋옵션(2.28%), 콜옵션(2.28%), 차액결제거래(CFD) (0.17%), 주식스왑(0.13%) 및 포트폴리오 스왑(0.15%).
  • 주요 만기일은 2025년 10월부터 2028년 6월 사이이며, 물리적 콜옵션 일부(0.27%)는 2025년 10월부터 2026년 3월 사이에 만료됩니다.

이전 공시는 5.86% 지분을 나타냈으며, 0.20% 포인트 증가분은 전적으로 파생상품에 의한 것입니다. 자본 증자, 운영 업데이트 또는 실적 자료는 제출되지 않았습니다. 이 공시는 정보 제공용으로, Barclays가 전략적 지분보다는 시장 조성자 또는 거래 노출을 강화한 것으로 해석됩니다. 투자자들은 추가 지분 변동을 주시해야 하지만, 이 공시만으로 Vodafone의 기본 가치 평가를 변경할 필요는 없습니다.

Vodafone a déposé un formulaire 6-K (27 juin 2025) divulguant une « Notification de participation importante » de Barclays PLC. Barclays a informé la société le 26 juin que, au 24 juin 2025, sa participation globale avec droit de vote dans Vodafone avait augmenté à 6,06%, dépassant le seuil de divulgation de 6 % selon la règle 5 de la directive britannique sur la transparence et la divulgation. Cela représente 1 482 231 027 droits de vote.

Composition de la détention

  • Détention directe : 0,24 % (59,3 millions d’actions).
  • Instruments financiers : 5,82 %, principalement des dérivés réglés en espèces — options de vente (2,28 %), options d’achat (2,28 %), CFD (0,17 %), swaps d’actions (0,13 %) et un swap de portefeuille (0,15 %).
  • Les principales échéances s’étendent d’octobre 2025 à juin 2028 ; une tranche d’options d’achat physiques (0,27 %) expire entre octobre 2025 et mars 2026.

La divulgation précédente montrait une position de 5,86 % ; l’augmentation de 0,20 point de pourcentage est entièrement due aux dérivés. Aucun appel de fonds, mise à jour opérationnelle ou données sur les résultats n’a accompagné ce dépôt. La notification est informatrice, indiquant une exposition accrue de Barclays en tant que teneur de marché ou trader plutôt qu’une participation stratégique. Les investisseurs doivent surveiller d’éventuels mouvements supplémentaires des seuils, mais il n’est pas nécessaire d’ajuster les valorisations fondamentales de Vodafone uniquement sur la base de ce dépôt.

Vodafone hat am 27. Juni 2025 ein Formular 6-K eingereicht, in dem eine „Meldung über bedeutende Beteiligungen“ von Barclays PLC offengelegt wird. Barclays informierte das Unternehmen am 26. Juni, dass sich ihr aggregiertes Stimmrechtsinteresse an Vodafone zum 24. Juni 2025 auf 6,06% erhöht hat und damit die Meldepflichtgrenze von 6% gemäß UK Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rule 5 überschreitet. Dies entspricht 1.482.231.027 Stimmrechten.

Zusammensetzung der Beteiligung

  • Direktbeteiligung: 0,24 % (59,3 Millionen Aktien).
  • Finanzinstrumente: 5,82 %, hauptsächlich barabgewickelte Derivate – Put-Optionen (2,28 %), Call-Optionen (2,28 %), CFDs (0,17 %), Equity-Swaps (0,13 %) und ein Portfolio-Swap (0,15 %).
  • Die Hauptfälligkeiten liegen zwischen Oktober 2025 und Juni 2028; eine physische Call-Options-Tranche (0,27 %) läuft zwischen Oktober 2025 und März 2026 ab.

Die vorherige Meldung zeigte eine Position von 5,86 %; der Anstieg um 0,20 Prozentpunkte ist vollständig derivatengesteuert. Es wurden keine Kapitalerhöhungen, operative Updates oder Gewinnzahlen mit der Meldung veröffentlicht. Die Mitteilung ist informativ und signalisiert eine verstärkte Markt-Maker- oder Handelsposition von Barclays, nicht jedoch eine strategische Beteiligung. Investoren sollten weitere Schwellenwertbewegungen beobachten, müssen jedoch ihre fundamentalen Bewertungen von Vodafone nicht allein aufgrund dieser Meldung anpassen.

Positive
  • None.
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR – Barclays lifts economic exposure to 6.06%, crossing UK 6% threshold; change is derivative-driven with minimal strategic impact on Vodafone.

The notification confirms that Barclays’ aggregate exposure—largely via cash-settled options and swaps—now exceeds 6% of Vodafone’s voting rights. Direct equity continues to be negligible at 0.24%. Because most of the position is held through short-dated trading instruments rather than long-term shares, the move is unlikely to signal corporate activism or meaningful influence over governance. The filing triggers mandatory disclosure but does not alter Vodafone’s share count, capital structure, guidance or credit profile. From a valuation standpoint, there is no immediate catalyst; liquidity and free float remain unchanged. I classify the item as neutral/not impactful for fundamental investors, although short-term trading volumes may see marginal upticks as the derivatives roll off.

Vodafone ha presentato un modulo 6-K (27 giugno 2025) comunicando una “Notifica di Partecipazione Rilevante” da Barclays PLC. Barclays ha informato la società il 26 giugno che, al 24 giugno 2025, la sua partecipazione aggregata con diritto di voto in Vodafone è salita al 6,06%, superando la soglia di comunicazione del 6% prevista dalla Regola 5 del Regolamento UK sulla Trasparenza e Comunicazione. Questo corrisponde a 1.482.231.027 diritti di voto.

Composizione della partecipazione

  • Partecipazione diretta: 0,24% (59,3 milioni di azioni).
  • Strumenti finanziari: 5,82%, principalmente derivati regolati in contanti — opzioni put (2,28%), opzioni call (2,28%), CFD (0,17%), equity swap (0,13%) e un portfolio swap (0,15%).
  • Le principali scadenze sono tra ottobre 2025 e giugno 2028; una tranche di opzioni call fisiche (0,27%) scade tra ottobre 2025 e marzo 2026.

La precedente comunicazione indicava una posizione del 5,86%; l’aumento incrementale dello 0,20 punti percentuali è interamente dovuto a strumenti derivati. Nessun aumento di capitale, aggiornamento operativo o dati sugli utili sono stati associati alla comunicazione. La notifica è informativa, indicando una maggiore esposizione di Barclays come market-maker o trader piuttosto che una partecipazione strategica. Gli investitori dovrebbero monitorare eventuali ulteriori variazioni delle soglie, ma non è necessario modificare le valutazioni fondamentali di Vodafone basandosi solo su questa comunicazione.

Vodafone ha presentado un Formulario 6-K (27 de junio de 2025) revelando una “Notificación de Participación Significativa” de Barclays PLC. Barclays informó a la empresa el 26 de junio que, al 24 de junio de 2025, su interés de voto agregado en Vodafone aumentó al 6,06%, superando el umbral de divulgación del 6% bajo la Regla 5 de Transparencia y Divulgación del Reino Unido. Esto representa 1.482.231.027 derechos de voto.

Composición de la propiedad

  • Participación directa: 0,24% (59,3 millones de acciones).
  • Instrumentos financieros: 5,82%, principalmente derivados liquidados en efectivo — opciones put (2,28%), opciones call (2,28%), CFDs (0,17%), swaps de acciones (0,13%) y un portfolio swap (0,15%).
  • Las principales expiraciones son entre octubre de 2025 y junio de 2028; un tramo de opciones call físicas (0,27%) vence entre octubre de 2025 y marzo de 2026.

La divulgación anterior mostraba una posición del 5,86%; el incremento de 0,20 puntos porcentuales se debe completamente a derivados. No se acompañó la presentación con aumento de capital, actualización operativa ni datos de ganancias. La notificación es informativa, señalando una mayor exposición de Barclays como creador de mercado o trader más que una participación estratégica. Los inversores deben monitorear futuros movimientos de umbrales, pero no necesitan ajustar las valoraciones fundamentales de Vodafone únicamente por esta presentación.

Vodafone는 2025년 6월 27일자 Form 6-K를 제출하며 Barclays PLC로부터의 “주요 주주 지분 신고”를 공시했습니다. Barclays는 6월 26일 회사에 2025년 6월 24일 기준으로 Vodafone에 대한 총 의결권 지분이 6.06%로 상승하여 영국 공시 및 투명성 규칙 5에 따른 6% 공시 기준을 초과했다고 알렸습니다. 이는 1,482,231,027개의 의결권에 해당합니다.

지분 구성

  • 직접 지분: 0.24% (5,930만 주).
  • 금융상품: 5.82%, 주로 현금결제 파생상품 — 풋옵션(2.28%), 콜옵션(2.28%), 차액결제거래(CFD) (0.17%), 주식스왑(0.13%) 및 포트폴리오 스왑(0.15%).
  • 주요 만기일은 2025년 10월부터 2028년 6월 사이이며, 물리적 콜옵션 일부(0.27%)는 2025년 10월부터 2026년 3월 사이에 만료됩니다.

이전 공시는 5.86% 지분을 나타냈으며, 0.20% 포인트 증가분은 전적으로 파생상품에 의한 것입니다. 자본 증자, 운영 업데이트 또는 실적 자료는 제출되지 않았습니다. 이 공시는 정보 제공용으로, Barclays가 전략적 지분보다는 시장 조성자 또는 거래 노출을 강화한 것으로 해석됩니다. 투자자들은 추가 지분 변동을 주시해야 하지만, 이 공시만으로 Vodafone의 기본 가치 평가를 변경할 필요는 없습니다.

Vodafone a déposé un formulaire 6-K (27 juin 2025) divulguant une « Notification de participation importante » de Barclays PLC. Barclays a informé la société le 26 juin que, au 24 juin 2025, sa participation globale avec droit de vote dans Vodafone avait augmenté à 6,06%, dépassant le seuil de divulgation de 6 % selon la règle 5 de la directive britannique sur la transparence et la divulgation. Cela représente 1 482 231 027 droits de vote.

Composition de la détention

  • Détention directe : 0,24 % (59,3 millions d’actions).
  • Instruments financiers : 5,82 %, principalement des dérivés réglés en espèces — options de vente (2,28 %), options d’achat (2,28 %), CFD (0,17 %), swaps d’actions (0,13 %) et un swap de portefeuille (0,15 %).
  • Les principales échéances s’étendent d’octobre 2025 à juin 2028 ; une tranche d’options d’achat physiques (0,27 %) expire entre octobre 2025 et mars 2026.

La divulgation précédente montrait une position de 5,86 % ; l’augmentation de 0,20 point de pourcentage est entièrement due aux dérivés. Aucun appel de fonds, mise à jour opérationnelle ou données sur les résultats n’a accompagné ce dépôt. La notification est informatrice, indiquant une exposition accrue de Barclays en tant que teneur de marché ou trader plutôt qu’une participation stratégique. Les investisseurs doivent surveiller d’éventuels mouvements supplémentaires des seuils, mais il n’est pas nécessaire d’ajuster les valorisations fondamentales de Vodafone uniquement sur la base de ce dépôt.

Vodafone hat am 27. Juni 2025 ein Formular 6-K eingereicht, in dem eine „Meldung über bedeutende Beteiligungen“ von Barclays PLC offengelegt wird. Barclays informierte das Unternehmen am 26. Juni, dass sich ihr aggregiertes Stimmrechtsinteresse an Vodafone zum 24. Juni 2025 auf 6,06% erhöht hat und damit die Meldepflichtgrenze von 6% gemäß UK Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rule 5 überschreitet. Dies entspricht 1.482.231.027 Stimmrechten.

Zusammensetzung der Beteiligung

  • Direktbeteiligung: 0,24 % (59,3 Millionen Aktien).
  • Finanzinstrumente: 5,82 %, hauptsächlich barabgewickelte Derivate – Put-Optionen (2,28 %), Call-Optionen (2,28 %), CFDs (0,17 %), Equity-Swaps (0,13 %) und ein Portfolio-Swap (0,15 %).
  • Die Hauptfälligkeiten liegen zwischen Oktober 2025 und Juni 2028; eine physische Call-Options-Tranche (0,27 %) läuft zwischen Oktober 2025 und März 2026 ab.

Die vorherige Meldung zeigte eine Position von 5,86 %; der Anstieg um 0,20 Prozentpunkte ist vollständig derivatengesteuert. Es wurden keine Kapitalerhöhungen, operative Updates oder Gewinnzahlen mit der Meldung veröffentlicht. Die Mitteilung ist informativ und signalisiert eine verstärkte Markt-Maker- oder Handelsposition von Barclays, nicht jedoch eine strategische Beteiligung. Investoren sollten weitere Schwellenwertbewegungen beobachten, müssen jedoch ihre fundamentalen Bewertungen von Vodafone nicht allein aufgrund dieser Meldung anpassen.

 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
 
PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Dated June 27, 2025
 
Commission File Number: 001-10086
 
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
 
VODAFONE HOUSE, THE CONNECTION, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2FN, ENGLAND
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F Form 40-F _
 
 
 
 
This Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated 27 June 2025 entitled Major Shareholding Notification.
 
 
27 June 2025
 
Major Shareholding Notification
 
 
1. Issuer Details
 
ISIN
GB00BH4HKS39
 
Issuer Name
VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
UK or Non-UK Issuer
UK
 
2. Reason for Notification
 
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
 
Name
Barclays PLC
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
London
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
United Kingdom
 
4. Details of the shareholder
 
Name
City of registered office
Country of registered office
Barclays Bank PLC
 
London
 
United Kingdom
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
24-Jun-2025
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
26-Jun-2025
 
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
 
 
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)
% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)
Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
0.240000
 
5.820000
 
6.060000
 
1482231027
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
0.240000
 
5.620000
 
5.860000
 
 
 
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)
Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB00BH4HKS39
 
6957421
 
52391711
 
0.030000
 
0.210000
 
Sub Total 8.A
59349132
 
0.240000%
 
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted
% of voting rights
Right to recall
 
NA
 
NA
 
62602163
 
0.260000
 
Physical Call Option
 
17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026
 
NA
 
65156702
 
0.270000
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
127758865
 
0.530000%
 
 
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Physical or cash settlement
Number of voting rights
% of voting rights
CFD
 
NA
 
NA
 
Cash
 
41218478
 
0.170000
 
Put Option
 
20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026
 
NA
 
Cash
 
559539298
 
2.280000
 
Call Option
 
20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026
 
NA
 
Cash
 
558844017
 
2.280000
 
Equity Swap
 
22/12/2025 - 28/05/2027
 
NA
 
Cash
 
31645365
 
0.130000
 
Portfolio Swap
 
20/08/2025 - 05/06/2028
 
NA
 
Cash
 
36338040
 
0.150000
 
Put Option
 
17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026
 
NA
 
Cash
 
67537832
 
0.280000
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
1295123030
 
5.290000%
 
 
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 
2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)
 
Ultimate controlling person
Name of controlled undertaking
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Barclays PLC
 
Barclays Bank PLC
 
 
5.310000
 
5.310000%
 
Barclays PLC
 
Barclays Capital Securities Limited
 
 
 
 
Barclays PLC
 
Barclays Capital Inc.
 
 
 
 
Barclays PLC
 
Barclays Investment Solutions Limited
 
 
 
 
Barclays PLC
 
BARCLAYS BANK (SUISSE) SA
 
 
 
 
Barclays PLC
 
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
 
 
 
 
 
10. In case of proxy voting
 
Name of the proxy holder
 
 
The number and % of voting rights held
 
 
The date until which the voting rights will be held
 
 
11. Additional Information
 
Full chain of controlled undertaking:
Barclays PLC
Barclays Bank PLC (100%)
Barclays Capital Securities Limited (100%)
 
Barclays PLC
Barclays Bank PLC (100%)
Barclays US Holdings Limited (100%)
Barclays US LLC (100%)
Barclays Group US Inc. (100%)
Barclays Capital Inc. (100%)
 
Barclays PLC
Barclays Bank PLC (100%)
Barclays Investment Solutions Limited (100%)
 
Barclays PLC
Barclays Bank PLC (100%)
B.P.B. (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (100%)
BARCLAYS BANK (SUISSE) SA (100%)
 
Barclays PLC
Barclays Bank PLC (100%)
Barclays Bank Ireland PLC (100%)
 
12. Date of Completion
 
26-Jun-2025
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
London
 
 
 
ENDS
 
 
 
About Vodafone Group 
 
Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company. We provide mobile and fixed services to over 330 million customers in 15 countries, partner with mobile networks in 47 more and have one of the world's largest IoT platforms. In Africa, our financial technology businesses serve almost 83 million customers across seven countries - managing more transactions than any other provider.
 
Our purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, businesses and help progress inclusive sustainable societies. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to reach net zero emissions by 2040.
 
For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com follow us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.
 
 
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations:
 
investors.vodafone.com
 
ir@vodafone.co.uk
 
Media Relations:
 
Vodafone.com/media/contact
 
GroupMedia@vodafone.com
Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
 
 
 
VODAFONE GROUP
 
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
Date: June 27, 2025
By: /s/ M D B
 
Name: Maaike de Bie
 
Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

Why did Vodafone (VOD) issue a Major Shareholding Notification on 27 June 2025?

Barclays PLC disclosed that its total voting interest in Vodafone rose to 6.06% on 24 June 2025, crossing the 6% UK reporting threshold.

How many Vodafone voting rights does Barclays now control?

Barclays controls 1,482,231,027 voting rights, equivalent to 6.06% of Vodafone’s issued share capital.

What proportion of Barclays’ position is held through financial instruments?

5.82% of the 6.06% stake is via derivatives (options, CFDs, swaps); only 0.24% is held as ordinary shares.

When was the 6% threshold crossed and when was Vodafone notified?

The threshold was crossed on 24 June 2025; Vodafone received the notification on 26 June 2025.

Does the filing announce any change to Vodafone’s capital structure or strategy?

No. The Form 6-K is purely a disclosure of Barclays’ shareholding; it contains no operational or strategic updates for Vodafone.
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