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

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Vodafone Group PLC has filed a Form 6-K reporting a “Major Shareholding Notification” from Barclays PLC. On 18 Jul 2025 Barclays crossed the UK 6 % disclosure threshold and, as of that date, controls 6.11 % of Vodafone’s voting rights (≈148.3 million), up from 6.06 %. The bank officially notified Vodafone on 22 Jul 2025.

Only 0.12 % of the holding is via ordinary shares, while 5.99 % is held through a variety of financial instruments. Key exposures include cash-settled put options (1.91 % of votes), cash-settled call options (2.70 %), swaps/CFDs (0.47 %) and other options/rights (0.68 %). The voting rights are primarily held through Barclays Bank PLC (5.47 % via instruments) within a chain of wholly owned subsidiaries. No operational or financial guidance changes were provided; the filing is limited to ownership disclosure.

Vodafone Group PLC ha presentato un modulo 6-K comunicando una “Notifica di Partecipazione Rilevante” da Barclays PLC. Il 18 luglio 2025 Barclays ha superato la soglia di dichiarazione del 6% nel Regno Unito e, a quella data, detiene il 6,11% dei diritti di voto di Vodafone (circa 148,3 milioni), in aumento rispetto al 6,06%. La banca ha notificato ufficialmente Vodafone il 22 luglio 2025.

Solo il 0,12% della partecipazione è detenuto tramite azioni ordinarie, mentre il 5,99% è posseduto attraverso diversi strumenti finanziari. Le esposizioni principali includono opzioni put regolate in contanti (1,91% dei voti), opzioni call regolate in contanti (2,70%), swap/CFD (0,47%) e altre opzioni/diritti (0,68%). I diritti di voto sono principalmente detenuti tramite Barclays Bank PLC (5,47% tramite strumenti) all’interno di una catena di società interamente controllate. Non sono state fornite modifiche alle indicazioni operative o finanziarie; la comunicazione riguarda esclusivamente la divulgazione della proprietà.

Vodafone Group PLC ha presentado un Formulario 6-K informando una “Notificación de Participación Significativa” por parte de Barclays PLC. El 18 de julio de 2025 Barclays superó el umbral de divulgación del 6% en el Reino Unido y, a esa fecha, controla el 6,11% de los derechos de voto de Vodafone (aproximadamente 148,3 millones), aumentando desde el 6,06%. El banco notificó oficialmente a Vodafone el 22 de julio de 2025.

Solo el 0,12% de la participación es a través de acciones ordinarias, mientras que el 5,99% se mantiene mediante diversos instrumentos financieros. Las exposiciones clave incluyen opciones put liquidadas en efectivo (1,91% de los votos), opciones call liquidadas en efectivo (2,70%), swaps/CFD (0,47%) y otras opciones/derechos (0,68%). Los derechos de voto se mantienen principalmente a través de Barclays Bank PLC (5,47% mediante instrumentos) dentro de una cadena de subsidiarias de propiedad total. No se proporcionaron cambios en la guía operativa o financiera; la presentación se limita a la divulgación de propiedad.

Vodafone Group PLC는 Barclays PLC로부터의 “주요 주식 보유 통지”를 보고하는 Form 6-K를 제출했습니다. 2025년 7월 18일, Barclays는 영국의 6% 공시 기준을 초과했으며, 해당 날짜 기준으로 Vodafone의 의결권 6.11%(약 1억 4,830만 주)을 보유하고 있어 이전의 6.06%에서 증가했습니다. 은행은 2025년 7월 22일에 Vodafone에 공식 통지했습니다.

보유 지분 중 0.12%만 보통주를 통해 보유하고 있으며, 5.99%는 다양한 금융 상품을 통해 보유 중입니다. 주요 노출 항목으로는 현금 결제 풋옵션(의결권의 1.91%), 현금 결제 콜옵션(2.70%), 스왑/CFD(0.47%), 기타 옵션/권리(0.68%)가 포함됩니다. 의결권은 주로 Barclays Bank PLC(금융상품을 통한 5.47%)를 통해 완전 소유 자회사 체인 내에서 보유하고 있습니다. 운영 또는 재무 지침 변경은 제공되지 않았으며, 제출은 소유권 공개에 국한됩니다.

Vodafone Group PLC a déposé un formulaire 6-K rapportant une « Notification de Participation Importante » émanant de Barclays PLC. Le 18 juillet 2025, Barclays a franchi le seuil de divulgation de 6 % au Royaume-Uni et, à cette date, contrôle 6,11 % des droits de vote de Vodafone (environ 148,3 millions), en hausse par rapport à 6,06 %. La banque a officiellement notifié Vodafone le 22 juillet 2025.

Seuls 0,12 % des participations sont détenus via des actions ordinaires, tandis que 5,99 % sont détenus via divers instruments financiers. Les expositions clés comprennent des options de vente réglées en espèces (1,91 % des voix), des options d’achat réglées en espèces (2,70 %), des swaps/CFD (0,47 %) et d’autres options/droits (0,68 %). Les droits de vote sont principalement détenus via Barclays Bank PLC (5,47 % via des instruments) au sein d’une chaîne de filiales en propriété exclusive. Aucune modification des prévisions opérationnelles ou financières n’a été communiquée ; le dépôt se limite à la divulgation de la propriété.

Die Vodafone Group PLC hat ein Formular 6-K eingereicht, in dem eine „Meldung über eine bedeutende Beteiligung“ von Barclays PLC berichtet wird. Am 18. Juli 2025 hat Barclays die britische Meldepflichtgrenze von 6 % überschritten und kontrolliert zu diesem Zeitpunkt 6,11 % der Stimmrechte von Vodafone (ca. 148,3 Millionen), gegenüber zuvor 6,06 %. Die Bank hat Vodafone am 22. Juli 2025 offiziell benachrichtigt.

Nur 0,12 % der Beteiligung erfolgt über Stammaktien, während 5,99 % durch verschiedene Finanzinstrumente gehalten werden. Wesentliche Engagements umfassen barabgewickelte Put-Optionen (1,91 % der Stimmen), barabgewickelte Call-Optionen (2,70 %), Swaps/CFDs (0,47 %) und andere Optionen/Rechte (0,68 %). Die Stimmrechte werden hauptsächlich über Barclays Bank PLC (5,47 % über Instrumente) innerhalb einer Kette von hundertprozentigen Tochtergesellschaften gehalten. Es wurden keine Änderungen der operativen oder finanziellen Prognosen angegeben; die Meldung beschränkt sich auf die Offenlegung der Eigentumsverhältnisse.

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TL;DR: Barclays lifts economic exposure in VOD to 6.11 %; impact modest and mainly derivative-driven.

Barclays’ incremental increase (≈5 bp) signals marginally higher institutional interest, but the substantive point is composition: less than 0.2 % of votes are held outright, while >5.9 % sits in options, swaps and CFDs. Derivative stakes can unwind quickly and seldom convey long-term strategic commitment, so governance influence remains limited. The filing triggers transparency rather than changing Vodafone’s fundamentals; therefore, valuation impact should be muted.

TL;DR: Ownership threshold crossed, but derivative nature tempers governance significance.

Crossing 6 % obliges Barclays to disclose under UK DTR5, enhancing visibility for other investors. While headline percentage appears material, the tiny 0.12 % shareholding curtails voting power at AGMs unless instruments are converted or exercised. Cash-settled options offer no direct votes, suggesting Barclays is more likely pursuing trading or hedging strategies than an activist agenda. Hence, board dynamics and control landscape for Vodafone remain effectively unchanged.

Vodafone Group PLC ha presentato un modulo 6-K comunicando una “Notifica di Partecipazione Rilevante” da Barclays PLC. Il 18 luglio 2025 Barclays ha superato la soglia di dichiarazione del 6% nel Regno Unito e, a quella data, detiene il 6,11% dei diritti di voto di Vodafone (circa 148,3 milioni), in aumento rispetto al 6,06%. La banca ha notificato ufficialmente Vodafone il 22 luglio 2025.

Solo il 0,12% della partecipazione è detenuto tramite azioni ordinarie, mentre il 5,99% è posseduto attraverso diversi strumenti finanziari. Le esposizioni principali includono opzioni put regolate in contanti (1,91% dei voti), opzioni call regolate in contanti (2,70%), swap/CFD (0,47%) e altre opzioni/diritti (0,68%). I diritti di voto sono principalmente detenuti tramite Barclays Bank PLC (5,47% tramite strumenti) all’interno di una catena di società interamente controllate. Non sono state fornite modifiche alle indicazioni operative o finanziarie; la comunicazione riguarda esclusivamente la divulgazione della proprietà.

Vodafone Group PLC ha presentado un Formulario 6-K informando una “Notificación de Participación Significativa” por parte de Barclays PLC. El 18 de julio de 2025 Barclays superó el umbral de divulgación del 6% en el Reino Unido y, a esa fecha, controla el 6,11% de los derechos de voto de Vodafone (aproximadamente 148,3 millones), aumentando desde el 6,06%. El banco notificó oficialmente a Vodafone el 22 de julio de 2025.

Solo el 0,12% de la participación es a través de acciones ordinarias, mientras que el 5,99% se mantiene mediante diversos instrumentos financieros. Las exposiciones clave incluyen opciones put liquidadas en efectivo (1,91% de los votos), opciones call liquidadas en efectivo (2,70%), swaps/CFD (0,47%) y otras opciones/derechos (0,68%). Los derechos de voto se mantienen principalmente a través de Barclays Bank PLC (5,47% mediante instrumentos) dentro de una cadena de subsidiarias de propiedad total. No se proporcionaron cambios en la guía operativa o financiera; la presentación se limita a la divulgación de propiedad.

Vodafone Group PLC는 Barclays PLC로부터의 “주요 주식 보유 통지”를 보고하는 Form 6-K를 제출했습니다. 2025년 7월 18일, Barclays는 영국의 6% 공시 기준을 초과했으며, 해당 날짜 기준으로 Vodafone의 의결권 6.11%(약 1억 4,830만 주)을 보유하고 있어 이전의 6.06%에서 증가했습니다. 은행은 2025년 7월 22일에 Vodafone에 공식 통지했습니다.

보유 지분 중 0.12%만 보통주를 통해 보유하고 있으며, 5.99%는 다양한 금융 상품을 통해 보유 중입니다. 주요 노출 항목으로는 현금 결제 풋옵션(의결권의 1.91%), 현금 결제 콜옵션(2.70%), 스왑/CFD(0.47%), 기타 옵션/권리(0.68%)가 포함됩니다. 의결권은 주로 Barclays Bank PLC(금융상품을 통한 5.47%)를 통해 완전 소유 자회사 체인 내에서 보유하고 있습니다. 운영 또는 재무 지침 변경은 제공되지 않았으며, 제출은 소유권 공개에 국한됩니다.

Vodafone Group PLC a déposé un formulaire 6-K rapportant une « Notification de Participation Importante » émanant de Barclays PLC. Le 18 juillet 2025, Barclays a franchi le seuil de divulgation de 6 % au Royaume-Uni et, à cette date, contrôle 6,11 % des droits de vote de Vodafone (environ 148,3 millions), en hausse par rapport à 6,06 %. La banque a officiellement notifié Vodafone le 22 juillet 2025.

Seuls 0,12 % des participations sont détenus via des actions ordinaires, tandis que 5,99 % sont détenus via divers instruments financiers. Les expositions clés comprennent des options de vente réglées en espèces (1,91 % des voix), des options d’achat réglées en espèces (2,70 %), des swaps/CFD (0,47 %) et d’autres options/droits (0,68 %). Les droits de vote sont principalement détenus via Barclays Bank PLC (5,47 % via des instruments) au sein d’une chaîne de filiales en propriété exclusive. Aucune modification des prévisions opérationnelles ou financières n’a été communiquée ; le dépôt se limite à la divulgation de la propriété.

Die Vodafone Group PLC hat ein Formular 6-K eingereicht, in dem eine „Meldung über eine bedeutende Beteiligung“ von Barclays PLC berichtet wird. Am 18. Juli 2025 hat Barclays die britische Meldepflichtgrenze von 6 % überschritten und kontrolliert zu diesem Zeitpunkt 6,11 % der Stimmrechte von Vodafone (ca. 148,3 Millionen), gegenüber zuvor 6,06 %. Die Bank hat Vodafone am 22. Juli 2025 offiziell benachrichtigt.

Nur 0,12 % der Beteiligung erfolgt über Stammaktien, während 5,99 % durch verschiedene Finanzinstrumente gehalten werden. Wesentliche Engagements umfassen barabgewickelte Put-Optionen (1,91 % der Stimmen), barabgewickelte Call-Optionen (2,70 %), Swaps/CFDs (0,47 %) und andere Optionen/Rechte (0,68 %). Die Stimmrechte werden hauptsächlich über Barclays Bank PLC (5,47 % über Instrumente) innerhalb einer Kette von hundertprozentigen Tochtergesellschaften gehalten. Es wurden keine Änderungen der operativen oder finanziellen Prognosen angegeben; die Meldung beschränkt sich auf die Offenlegung der Eigentumsverhältnisse.


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 July 23, 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 23 July 2025 entitled ‘Major Shareholding Notification’.
 
23 July 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 financial instruments
 
 
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
 
 
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
18-Jul-2025
 
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
22-Jul-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
 
0.120000
 
5.990000
 
6.110000
 
1482984548
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
0.040000
 
6.020000
 
6.060000
 
 
 
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
 
7576971
 
20673415
 
0.030000
 
0.090000
 
Sub Total 8.A
28250386
 
0.120000%
 
 
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
 
n/a
 
n/a
 
90461533
 
0.370000
 
Physical Call Option
 
17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026
 
n/a
 
76380580
 
0.310000
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
 
166842113
 
 
0.680000%
 
 
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
 
n/a
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
41751937
 
0.170000
 
Equity Swap
 
22/12/2025
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
28758419
 
0.120000
 
Portfolio Swap
 
13/08/2025 - 05/06/2028
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
42872780
 
0.180000
 
Put Option
 
20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
463104272
 
1.910000
 
Call Option
 
20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026
 
n/a
 
Cash
 
655110355
 
2.700000
 
Put Option
 
17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026
 
n/a
 
Physical
 
56294286
 
0.230000
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
 
1287892049
 
 
5.310000%
 
 
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
 
 
5.470000
 
5.470000%
 
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
 
22-Jul-2025
 
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
London
 
 
ENDS

About Vodafone
Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.
 
We serve over 340 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries with investments in a further five and partners in over 40 more. Our undersea cables transport around a sixth of the world's internet traffic, and we are developing a new direct-to-mobile satellite communications service to connect areas without coverage. Vodafone runs one of the world's largest IoT platforms, with 205 million IoT connections, and we provide financial services to around 88 million customers across seven African countries - managing more transactions than any other provider.
 
From the seabed to the stars, Vodafone's purpose is to keep everyone connected.
 
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: July 23, 2025
By: /s/ M D B
 
Name: Maaike de Bie
 
Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What stake does Barclays now hold in Vodafone (VOD)?

Barclays controls 6.11 % of Vodafone’s voting rights, representing about 148.3 million votes.

When did Barclays cross the 6 % disclosure threshold?

The threshold was crossed on 18 July 2025 and disclosed to Vodafone on 22 July 2025.

How much of Barclays’ stake is held as ordinary shares?

Only 0.12 % of Vodafone’s voting rights are held via ordinary shares; the rest are through financial instruments.

Which Barclays entity holds the majority of the instruments?

The exposure is mainly booked under Barclays Bank PLC, responsible for 5.47 % through financial instruments.

Does this filing affect Vodafone’s earnings or guidance?

No. The Form 6-K solely reports an ownership change and contains no operational or financial updates.
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