Vodafone (VOD) seeks LSE admission for 286m incentive-plan shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vodafone Group Plc has applied to the London Stock Exchange for 286,113,801 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each to be admitted to the Official List, with admission expected on or around 31 March 2026. Of these, 285,963,801 shares will be issued under the Vodafone Group Plc Global Incentive Plan 2023 and 150,000 shares under the Vodafone Group Plc AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme. The company plans to announce each share allotment no later than 60 days after it occurs.

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Equity & Capital Markets Analyst

Vodafone prepares LSE admission of new shares for incentive plans.

Vodafone Group Plc is arranging admission of 286,113,801 new ordinary shares to the London Stock Exchange’s Official List. Almost all are tied to the Global Incentive Plan 2023, with a small portion for the legacy AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme.

These shares support employee and historical exchange programmes rather than a cash-raising offer. Any impact on existing holders will depend on the pace and size of future allotments, which Vodafone states it will disclose within 60 days of each issuance.

The key reference point is the expected admission timing around 31 March 2026. Subsequent company disclosures of actual allotments will show how quickly these plan-related shares come into circulation.

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 March 25, 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 25 March 2026 entitled ‘Block Admission Application’.

25 MARCH 2026

BLOCK ADMISSION APPLICATION

Application has been made by Vodafone Group Plc (the "Company") to the London Stock Exchange plc for a total of 286,113,801 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each ('Shares') to be admitted to the Official List. Admission is expected on or around 31 March 2026.

285,963,801 Shares will be issued under the Vodafone Group Plc Global Incentive Plan 2023 and will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each.

150,000 Shares will be issued under the Vodafone Group Plc AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme and will also rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each.

The Company will announce such allotments no later than 60 days following the date on which they occurred.

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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 223 million IoT 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: March 25, 2026	By: /s/ M D B
	Name: Maaike de Bie
	Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What does Vodafone (VOD) announce in this Form 6-K filing?

Vodafone announces an application to admit 286,113,801 new ordinary shares to the London Stock Exchange’s Official List. These shares relate to incentive and exchange programmes, not a traditional cash equity offering, and admission is expected around 31 March 2026.

How many new Vodafone (VOD) shares are linked to the Global Incentive Plan 2023?

Vodafone states that 285,963,801 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each will be issued under its Global Incentive Plan 2023. These shares are intended to support the company’s incentive arrangements and will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares once admitted.

What is the purpose of the additional 150,000 Vodafone (VOD) shares?

Vodafone explains that 150,000 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each will be issued under the Vodafone Group Plc AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme. These shares will also rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares following admission to the Official List in London.

When are Vodafone’s new shares expected to be admitted to trading?

Vodafone indicates that admission of the 286,113,801 new ordinary shares to the London Stock Exchange’s Official List is expected on or around 31 March 2026. This timing applies to shares issued under both the Global Incentive Plan 2023 and the AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme.

How will Vodafone (VOD) disclose future allotments of these new shares?

Vodafone states it will announce each allotment of shares covered by this application no later than 60 days after the date on which the allotment occurs. This provides periodic transparency on actual issuance activity under the relevant plans and programmes.

Will the new Vodafone (VOD) shares have the same rights as existing shares?

Vodafone confirms that all 286,113,801 new ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each will rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares. This means they carry the same rights, including voting and dividend rights, once admitted to the Official List and issued.