[6-K] VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LTD CO Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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Vodafone Group Plc notifies shareholders of its total issued share capital and voting rights as at 30 September 2025. The company has 25,660,428,358 ordinary shares of US$0.20, of which 1,671,586,055 are held in treasury, leaving 23,988,842,303 total voting rights. Shareholders can use this voting rights figure as the denominator to determine whether they must notify holdings under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

The announcement is a routine regulatory disclosure and does not constitute an offer for securities. It also summarizes Vodafone's operating footprint: serving over 355 million customers, operating in 15 countries, 215 million IoT connections, and about 92 million financial-services customers in Africa.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine disclosure of share count and voting rights; no operational or financial surprises.

The release provides the precise issued share count, treasury holdings and resulting voting rights which are necessary for compliance and shareholder disclosure calculations. This information is neutral for valuation models but important for ownership threshold monitoring, block-trade planning, and regulatory notifications. There are no earnings, balance sheet, or transaction details in the document that would affect short-term financial forecasts.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Standard total voting rights notice used to calculate disclosure thresholds under FCA rules.

This is a compliance-focused announcement confirming the denominator for threshold calculations. It clarifies treasury share treatment and supplies an authoritative voting-rights figure for investors and potential large shareholders to determine notification obligations. It does not report changes to governance, board composition, or capital structure beyond the static share and treasury counts.

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 October 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 October 2025 entitled ‘Total Voting Rights’.

1 October 2025

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL

In conformity with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") hereby notifies the market that, as at 30 September 2025:

Vodafone's issued share capital consists of 25,660,428,358 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 of which 1,671,586,055 ordinary shares are held in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,988,842,303. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Vodafone under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.

ENDS

About Vodafone Group

everyone.connected

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 215 million IoT connections globally, 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: October 01, 2025	By: /s/ M D B
	Name: Maaike de Bie
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What is Vodafone's total number of ordinary shares and treasury shares?

Vodafone has 25,660,428,358 ordinary shares and 1,671,586,055 ordinary shares held in treasury.

How many total voting rights does Vodafone (VOD) report?

The company reports 23,988,842,303 total voting rights, which shareholders should use for FCA notification calculations.

What should shareholders use the voting rights figure for?

Shareholders should use the voting rights figure as the denominator to determine if they must notify holdings or changes under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Does this announcement include an offer for securities or financial results?

No. The announcement explicitly states it does not constitute an offer or solicitation for securities and contains no earnings or balance sheet data.

What operational metrics does Vodafone include in the notice?

The announcement states Vodafone serves over 355 million mobile and broadband customers, operates networks in 15 countries, has 215 million IoT connections, and provides financial services to around 92 million customers in seven African countries.