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Vodafone Group (VOD) director adds 867 shares through dividend reinvestment

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Vodafone Group Plc reports that Non-Executive Director and PDMR Simon Dingemans acquired 867 ordinary shares through participation in a dividend reinvestment plan on 30 July 2026. The shares were purchased at £1.21345 each, for an aggregated amount of £1,052.06, on the London Stock Exchange.

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Shares acquired 867 shares Ordinary shares acquired by Simon Dingemans via DRIP
Purchase price per share £1.21345 Price per Vodafone ordinary share in the DRIP transaction
Aggregated price £1,052.06 Total consideration for 867 shares acquired under the DRIP
Transaction date 2026-07-30 Date of DRIP share acquisition on London Stock Exchange
Mobile and broadband customers around 370 million Customers served across Vodafone’s European and African operations
IoT connections over 240 million Connections on Vodafone’s global IoT platform
Financial services customers around 103 million Customers served across eight African countries
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"acquired Ordinary Shares in the Company, which were purchased under a dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory
"the following Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") acquired Ordinary Shares"
A person discharging managerial responsibilities is an individual who holds a senior role with authority to make or influence a company’s strategic or operational decisions, such as executives, board members, or other top managers. Investors care because these people often have access to confidential information and their buying or selling of company shares must be disclosed—like a referee who knows the score before the crowd, their actions can signal important, non-public insights about a company's prospects.
EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 regulatory
"This notification is made under Article 19(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014"
Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20 / 21 each financial
"Description of the financial instrument... Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20 / 21 each"

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FAQ

What director share purchase did Vodafone Group (VOD) report in this 6-K?

Vodafone reported that Non-Executive Director Simon Dingemans acquired 867 ordinary shares via a dividend reinvestment plan. The shares were bought at £1.21345 each on 30 July 2026, for an aggregated consideration of £1,052.06 on the London Stock Exchange.

How were the new Vodafone (VOD) shares acquired by Simon Dingemans?

The shares were acquired through Vodafone’s dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), not by a direct cash-market purchase. Under the DRIP, cash dividends are automatically used to buy additional ordinary shares, increasing the holder’s position without separately funding the transaction.

At what price did Simon Dingemans acquire Vodafone (VOD) shares and what was the total value?

Simon Dingemans acquired the shares at a price of £1.21345 per ordinary share. The transaction covered 867 shares, with an aggregated price of £1,052.06, as reported under the EU Market Abuse Regulation disclosure requirements.

On what date and market did the Vodafone (VOD) DRIP transaction take place?

The DRIP transaction took place on 30 July 2026 on the London Stock Exchange (XLON). Vodafone disclosed the details as a PDMR transaction in line with EU Market Abuse Regulation reporting rules for director dealings in company securities.
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 31, 2026
 
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 31 July 2026 entitled "Director/PDMR Shareholding".
 
31 July 2026
 
Notification of Transactions of Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities
 
 
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone" or the "Company") announces that the following Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") acquired Ordinary Shares in the Company, which were purchased under a dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP").
 
This notification is made under Article 19(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("MAR"). The information set out below is provided in accordance with the requirements of Article 19(3) of MAR.
 
1
 
Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated
 
a)
 
Name
 
Simon Dingemans
 
2
 
Reason for the notification
 
a)
 
Position/status
 
Non-Executive Director
 
b)
 
Initial notification/ Amendment
 
Initial notification
 
3
 
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
 
Name
 
Vodafone Group Plc
 
b)
 
LEI
 
213800TB53ELEUKM7Q61
 
4
 
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
 
a)
 
 
 
Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code
 
 
 
Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc
 
(ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39)
 
b)
 
Nature of the transaction
 
Acquisition of Ordinary Shares through participation in a DRIP.
 
c)
 
 
  
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
 
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
£1.21345
 
867
 
d)
 
 
 
Aggregated information
 
 
 
Aggregated volume: 867
 
Aggregated price: £1,052.06
 
e)
 
Date of the transaction
 
2026-07-30
 
f)
 
Place of the transaction
 
London Stock Exchange (XLON)
 
 
- ends -
 
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Investor Relations:
 
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
 
About Vodafone Group
everyone.connected
 
Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.
 
We serve around 370 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 17 countries with investments in a further three and partners in over 40 more. We have capacity on more than 70 subsea cable systems - the backbone of the internet - 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 240 million IoT connections globally, and we provide financial services to around 103 million customers across eight African countries - managing more transactions than any other provider.
 
From the seabed to the stars, Vodafone's mission is to connect everyone.
 
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.
 

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 31, 2026
By: /s/ M D B
 
Name: Maaike de Bie
 
Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary