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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Major Shareholding Notification: Vodafone Group PLC (VOD) discloses that Liberty Global Ltd. has exited its entire 5.0183 % position in Vodafone, cutting both direct (0.3571 %) and derivative-based (4.6612 %) voting rights to 0 %. The threshold was crossed on 30-Jul-2025 and reported on 01-Aug-2025 via this Form 6-K.

Key data

• Voting rights now held: 0
• Prior voting rights: 5.0183 %
• Disposal driver: Termination of a financial instrument giving the right to receive/recall shares.

The departure eliminates a sizeable shareholder overhang, modestly increases free float, and removes Liberty Global’s potential influence on governance. No financial performance metrics or guidance are provided.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Liberty Global disposes entire 5.0183 % holding, removing a strategic investor and potentially signaling reduced confidence in Vodafone’s prospects.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR – Liberty Global dumps entire 5 % stake; neutral-to-negative sentiment.

Liberty Global’s complete disposal of its 5 % economic exposure removes a strategic-investor narrative that once suggested deeper cooperation between the firms. While the divestiture marginally increases Vodafone’s free float, it can be interpreted as lack of confidence in near-term value creation, potentially pressuring the share price as markets digest the exit. Absent buyback activity, the sale may add technical selling pressure. Long-term fundamentals remain unchanged because the stake was non-controlling, but sentiment risk is elevated.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR – Governance impact limited; ownership transparency improved.

With Liberty Global’s voting rights reduced to zero, Vodafone’s shareholder registry becomes more dispersed, lowering the likelihood of coordinated influence from a single telecom peer. Governance risk tied to potential conflicts of interest is curtailed. However, the loss of a knowledgeable industry shareholder can reduce board-level insight unless offset by other strategic investors. Overall governance structure is stable; impact is mostly optical.

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 August 01, 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 01 August 2025 entitled ‘Major Shareholding Notification’.

1 August 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

Other

Comments

Termination of financial instrument resulting in disposal of voting rights and termination of right to receive or recall shares.

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name

Liberty Global Ltd.

City of registered office (if applicable)

Hamilton

Country of registered office (if applicable)

Bermuda

4. Details of the shareholder

Name	City of registered office	Country of registered office
Liberty Global Europe Holding B.V.	Schiphol-Rijk	Netherlands

5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached

30-Jul-2025

6. Date on which Issuer notified

01-Aug-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	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000	0
Position of previous notification (if applicable)	0.357100	4.661200	5.018300

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	0	0	0.000000	0.000000
Sub Total 8.A	0		0.000000%

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 Receive or Recall Shares	N/A	N/A	0	0.000000
Sub Total 8.B1			0	0.000000%

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
Sub Total 8.B2

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
Liberty Global Ltd	Liberty Global Holdings Limited (formerly Liberty Global plc)
Liberty Global Ltd	Liberty Global Broadband I Limited
Liberty Global Ltd	Liberty Global Holding B.V.
Liberty Global Ltd	Liberty Global Europe Holding B.V.	0.000000	0.000000	0.000000%

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

12. Date of Completion

01-Aug-2025

13. Place Of Completion

London

ENDS

About Vodafone

Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.

We serve over 355 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 over 215 million IoT connections, and we provide financial services to around 92 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: August 01, 2025	By: /s/ M D B
	Name: Maaike de Bie
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

Why did Liberty Global's stake in VOD fall to 0 %?

The stake was eliminated after a financial instrument was terminated, ending Liberty Global’s right to receive or recall Vodafone shares.

How large was Liberty Global’s previous holding in Vodafone?

Liberty Global previously held 5.0183 % of Vodafone’s voting rights (0.3571 % direct, 4.6612 % via instruments).

When was the shareholding threshold crossed?

The 0 % threshold was reached on 30 July 2025 and notified on 01 August 2025.

Does this filing contain new financial results for Vodafone?

No. The Form 6-K is limited to a major shareholding notification; it includes no revenue, profit, or guidance figures.

What is the potential market impact of Liberty Global’s exit?

Loss of a 5 % holder could add short-term selling pressure and removes a possible strategic partner, though free float rises.