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Vodafone (VOD) sets total voting rights at 23.1B shares

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Vodafone Group Plc has updated the market on its total voting rights. As at 27 February 2026, the company’s issued share capital consists of 24,877,960,757 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each, of which 1,732,462,324 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 23,145,498,433 voting rights, which shareholders can use as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify their holdings under UK disclosure rules.

The announcement is administrative in nature and does not form part of an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities. Vodafone also highlights its scale as a major European and African telecoms operator, serving hundreds of millions of mobile, broadband, IoT and financial services customers.

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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 02, 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 02 March 2026 entitled ‘Total Voting Rights’.
 
 
 
2 March 2026
 
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 27 February 2026:  
 
Vodafone's issued share capital consists of 24,877,960,757 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 of which 1,732,462,324 ordinary shares are held in Treasury. 
 
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,145,498,433. 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. 
 
 
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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
 
everyone.connected
 
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 over 230 million 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 02, 2026
By: /s/ M D B
 
Name: Maaike de Bie
 
Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

FAQ

What total voting rights did Vodafone (VOD) report as of 27 February 2026?

Vodafone reported a total of 23,145,498,433 voting rights as of 27 February 2026. This figure reflects issued ordinary shares minus treasury shares and is the key denominator for UK disclosure of shareholding interests.

How many shares has Vodafone (VOD) issued and how many are held in treasury?

Vodafone’s issued share capital is 24,877,960,757 ordinary shares, each with a nominal value of US$0.20 20/21. Of these, 1,732,462,324 shares are held in treasury, reducing the effective voting rights to the remaining shares in public hands.

Why is Vodafone’s total voting rights figure important for VOD shareholders?

The total voting rights figure matters because 23,145,498,433 is the denominator shareholders use to calculate their percentage holdings. This helps them determine whether they must notify the FCA of any interests or changes under UK disclosure and transparency rules.

Does Vodafone’s voting rights announcement involve an offer of VOD securities?

No, the announcement explicitly states it does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction. It is an informational update required under disclosure and transparency regulations for listed companies.

What type of company is Vodafone (VOD) according to this filing?

Vodafone is described as a leading European and African telecoms company serving over 360 million mobile and broadband customers. It operates networks in 15 countries, has investments in more, and runs a large IoT and African financial services platform.

Which regulatory rule governs Vodafone’s total voting rights disclosure?

The disclosure is made in conformity with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R. This UK rule requires listed companies to update the market on total voting rights so investors can accurately track and report their shareholdings.
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