Vodafone (VOD) calls 4.375% dollar notes due 2028 for redemption

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Vodafone Group Plc has issued a notice of redemption for its 4.375% Notes due May 2028. The notes will be redeemed at a price equal to the greater of 100% of principal plus accrued interest or a make-whole amount based on discounted future principal and interest payments.

The make-whole price will be calculated using the adjusted treasury rate defined in the original May 23, 2018 prospectus supplement plus 25 basis points, with the present value of remaining scheduled payments discounted on a semi-annual basis, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

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 February 24, 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 SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN EACH OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333-273441), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-81825) AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-149634) OF VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.

This Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated February 24, 2026 entitled ‘VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF REDEMPTION FOR DOLLAR NOTES DUE 2028’

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24 February 2026

VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY ANNOUNCES

NOTICE OF REDEMPTION FOR DOLLAR NOTES DUE 2028

(Newbury, Berkshire – England) – February 24, 2026 – Vodafone Group Plc is issuing a notice of redemption in respect of its 4.375% Notes due May 2028 (the “Notes”) (the “Notes Redemption”), at a price equal to the greater of (1) 100% of the principal amount of such Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption, if any, and (2) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on such Notes (excluding any portion of such payments of interest accrued as of the date of redemption) discounted to the date of redemption on a semi-annual basis (assuming a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months) at the sum of (i) the adjusted treasury rate (as defined in the prospectus supplement dated May 23, 2018 relating to the Notes) plus (ii) 25 basis points, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.

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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

About Vodafone Group

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Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.

We serve over 360 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries with investments in a further five 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 230 million connections globally, and we provide financial services to around 94 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.

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:  February 24, 2026				By:		/s/ M D B
				Name:		Maaike de Bie
				Title:		Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Vodafone Group Plc (VOD) announce regarding its dollar notes due 2028?

Vodafone Group Plc announced a notice of redemption for its 4.375% Notes due May 2028. These notes will be redeemed at the greater of par plus accrued interest or a make-whole amount based on discounted future principal and interest payments.

How will the Vodafone (VOD) 4.375% Notes due 2028 redemption price be calculated?

The redemption price will be the higher of 100% of principal plus accrued interest or the sum of the present values of remaining scheduled principal and interest payments, discounted using the adjusted treasury rate plus 25 basis points, plus accrued interest to the redemption date.

Which Vodafone (VOD) securities are affected by this 2028 notes redemption notice?

The notice affects Vodafone Group Plc’s 4.375% Notes due May 2028. These dollar-denominated notes are being called for redemption under terms that reference the original May 23, 2018 prospectus supplement defining the adjusted treasury rate used in pricing.

What interest rate applies to Vodafone’s 2028 notes being redeemed?

The notes being redeemed carry a 4.375% interest rate and mature in May 2028. The redemption price includes accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, in addition to either principal at par or a make-whole amount, whichever is higher under the stated formula.

What reference rate is used in Vodafone’s make-whole redemption for the 2028 notes?

The make-whole amount uses an adjusted treasury rate defined in the May 23, 2018 prospectus supplement. That adjusted treasury rate is increased by 25 basis points and applied to discount remaining scheduled principal and interest payments on a semi-annual basis to the redemption date.

Does Vodafone (VOD) mention where investors can get more information on the 2028 notes redemption?

The announcement directs investors to Vodafone’s Investor Relations contacts and website. Investor Relations details include the investors.vodafone.com site and an email contact, with additional media and corporate information available through Vodafone’s main website and media relations channels.