Vodafone updates total voting rights figure
Vodafone Group Plc has updated the market on its total voting rights.
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Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vodafone Group Plc has updated the market on its total voting rights. As at 29 May 2026, the company’s issued share capital consists of 24,328,378,589 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each, of which 1,301,637,307 shares are held in treasury without voting rights.
This leaves a total of 23,026,741,282 voting rights that shareholders can use as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify holdings or changes in holdings under the UK FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The notice clarifies capital structure only and is not an offer of securities.
Key Figures
Issued share capital: 24,328,378,589 ordinary shares
Treasury shares: 1,301,637,307 ordinary shares
Total voting rights: 23,026,741,282
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Issued share capital
24,328,378,589 ordinary shares
Number of ordinary shares in issue as of 29 May 2026
Treasury shares
1,301,637,307 ordinary shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury as of 29 May 2026
Total voting rights
23,026,741,282
Voting rights in Vodafone as of 29 May 2026
Mobile and broadband customers
over 360 million
Customers served across Vodafone’s European and African operations
IoT connections
over 230 million
Connections on Vodafone’s global IoT platform
Financial services customers
around 94 million
Customers using Vodafone financial services in seven African countries
Operating countries
15 countries
Countries where Vodafone operates networks
Subsea cable systems
more than 70
Subsea cable systems on which Vodafone has capacity
Key Terms
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, treasury, total voting rights, foreign private issuer, +2 more
6 terms
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R regulatory
"In accordance with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Vodafone Group Plc..."
treasury financial
"of which 1,301,637,307 ordinary shares are held in Treasury."
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
total voting rights financial
"Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,026,741,282."
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-16 OR 15d-16..."
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
IoT platform technical
"Vodafone runs one of the world's largest IoT platforms, with over 230 million connections globally..."
direct-to-mobile satellite communications service technical
"we are developing a new direct-to-mobile satellite communications service to connect areas without coverage."
FAQ
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What total voting rights did Vodafone (VOD) report as of 29 May 2026?
Vodafone reported a total of 23,026,741,282 voting rights as of 29 May 2026. This reflects its issued share capital after excluding 1,301,637,307 ordinary shares held in treasury, which do not carry voting rights for shareholder calculations.
Why is Vodafone’s (VOD) total voting rights figure important for investors?
The total voting rights of 23,026,741,282 provide the denominator shareholders use to assess their percentage holding. This helps them determine whether they must notify their interest, or changes to it, under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Does Vodafone’s 6-K on total voting rights involve an offer of securities?
No. Vodafone states this announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction. It is a regulatory disclosure of share capital and voting rights for transparency and reporting purposes under UK rules.
Under which rule did Vodafone (VOD) notify the market of its voting rights?
Vodafone issued its total voting rights notification in accordance with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R. This UK FCA rule requires listed companies to update the market when their total voting rights or share capital change.
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