Vodafone sets 23.1B total voting rights for August
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) reports its share capital and voting rights position as of 28 August 2026.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD) reports its share capital and voting rights position as of 28 August 2026. Issued share capital consists of 24,328,991,329 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each, of which 1,186,030,176 shares are held in Treasury.
After excluding Treasury shares, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,142,961,153. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify holdings or changes in holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Vodafone also highlights its scale as a telecoms group, serving around 370 million mobile and broadband customers, with over 240 million IoT connections and financial services provided to about 103 million customers across eight African countries.
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Key Figures
Issued share capital: 24,328,991,329 ordinary shares
Treasury shares: 1,186,030,176 ordinary shares
Total voting rights: 23,142,961,153
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Issued share capital
24,328,991,329 ordinary shares
Issued share capital as at 28 August 2026
Treasury shares
1,186,030,176 ordinary shares
Held in Treasury as at 28 August 2026
Total voting rights
23,142,961,153
Total number of voting rights in Vodafone as at 28 August 2026
Mobile and broadband customers
370 million
Customers served across Europe and Africa
IoT connections
240 million
IoT connections on Vodafone’s platform globally
Financial services customers
103 million
Customers across eight African countries
Countries with networks
17
Countries where Vodafone operates networks
Subsea cable systems
more than 70
Subsea cable systems where Vodafone has capacity
Key Terms
Treasury, total number of voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, foreign private issuer, +1 more
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Treasury financial
"of which 1,186,030,176 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 number of voting rights financial
"Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,142,961,153"
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-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 technical
"Vodafone runs one of the world's largest IoT platforms"
The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of everyday devices—such as appliances, vehicles, and equipment—that are connected to the internet and can share data automatically. For investors, IoT represents a growing trend that can drive efficiency and innovation across many industries, potentially creating new opportunities for growth and value. Its expansion influences how companies operate and compete in a digitally connected world.
FAQ
What is the total number of voting rights in Vodafone Group (VOD) as of 28 August 2026?
As of 28 August 2026, Vodafone Group has 23,142,961,153 total voting rights. This is based on issued share capital of 24,328,991,329 ordinary shares, less 1,186,030,176 ordinary shares held in Treasury, which do not carry voting rights.
How many customers does Vodafone Group (VOD) serve globally?
Vodafone serves around 370 million mobile and broadband customers across Europe and Africa. It also runs a large IoT platform with over 240 million IoT connections and provides financial services to about 103 million customers across eight African countries.
In how many countries does Vodafone Group (VOD) operate networks or have partnerships?
Vodafone operates networks in 17 countries, has investments in a further three, and partners in over 40 more countries. It also has capacity on more than 70 subsea cable systems supporting its connectivity services.
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