Vodafone Group (VOD) adds 612,740 ordinary shares to London Stock Exchange listing
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vodafone Group Plc reports that 612,740 additional Ordinary Shares of US$0.20 20 / 21 each have been admitted to the official list and to trading on the London Stock Exchange, pursuant to a Block Admission announced on 25 March 2026. These admissions occurred between 29 July 2026 and 4 August 2026 and relate to shares with ISIN GB00BH4HKS39. Following these admissions, the total number of Ordinary Shares in issue is 24,328,991,329, and the new shares rank pari passu with existing Ordinary Shares.
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Key Figures
Further securities admitted: 612,740 shares
Total shares in issue: 24,328,991,329 shares
Nominal share value: US$0.20 20 / 21
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Further securities admitted
612,740 shares
Additional Ordinary Shares admitted to the official list and to trading
Total shares in issue
24,328,991,329 shares
Total number of Vodafone Group Plc securities in issue following admission
Nominal share value
US$0.20 20 / 21
Nominal value per Ordinary Share admitted
Admission period
29 July 2026 - 4 August 2026
Dates on which the additional shares were admitted to trading
Mobile and broadband customers
around 370 million
Customers served across Vodafone’s European and African operations
Countries of operation
17 countries
Countries where Vodafone operates networks
IoT connections
over 240 million
Connections on Vodafone’s global IoT platform
Financial services customers
around 103 million
Customers of Vodafone’s financial services across eight African countries
Key Terms
Block Admission, pari passu, LEI, Ordinary Shares, +1 more
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Block Admission regulatory
"pursuant to the Block Admission announced on 25 March 2026"
pari passu financial
"The shares will rank pari passu with the existing Ordinary Shares"
An instruction that different claims, securities, or creditors are treated equally and share rights or payments on the same priority level. For investors, it means their position will be paid or have voting power alongside others in the same class rather than being favored or subordinated—think of several people standing in one bus line who all get on together rather than some cutting ahead. That parity affects expected recovery in reorganizations, dividend order, and relative risk.
LEI regulatory
"LEI | 213800TB53ELEUKM7Q61"
A Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a unique 20-character code assigned to a company or organization that participates in financial markets, like a corporate passport number. It helps investors and regulators unambiguously identify counterparties across databases and transactions, reducing confusion much like using a vehicle identification number to track a car’s history; clearer identification improves transparency, risk monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
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.
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FAQ
What is a Block Admission in the context of Vodafone Group (VOD)?
Vodafone Group Plc refers to a previously announced Block Admission under which these shares have been admitted. A Block Admission typically allows multiple share admissions over time under a pre-cleared listing facility on the chosen market.