Vodafone Group Plc reported a change in major shareholdings: Atlas 2022 Holdings Limited, a shareholder ultimately linked to Emirates Investment Authority, has reduced its position in Vodafone to 0% of voting rights. The resulting situation shows no voting rights attached to shares and no voting rights through financial instruments, with a total of 0 voting rights now held.
The previous notification for this holder recorded 17.005026% of voting rights attached to shares. This change triggered a TR-1 notification of major holdings under the UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, which Vodafone has published for investors’ awareness.
Atlas 2022 Holdings Limited, Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&), and Emirates Investment Authority (EIA) report joint beneficial ownership of 3,944,743,685 Ordinary Shares of Vodafone Group Plc, representing 17.13% of the class as of July 10, 2026. The percentage is calculated on 23,027,555,926 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of June 30, 2026 per Vodafone's Total Voting Rights and Capital announcement dated July 1, 2026.
The filing amends the Schedule 13D previously filed and states that following termination of the relationship agreement and the resignation of Mr. Hatem Dowidar as a director on July 10, 2026, the Reporting Persons have determined they no longer hold securities for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Vodafone. A Joint Filing Agreement is attached by reference.
Vodafone Group Plc reports that Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (“e&”) has agreed to dispose of its entire shareholding in Vodafone to Vega, an acquisition vehicle wholly owned by the Niel family group. As a result, the relationship agreement dated 11 May 2023 between Vodafone and e& has been terminated. Hatem Dowidar, who joined the Board as e&’s nominee director, has resigned from the Board with immediate effect.
Vodafone describes itself as a leading European and African telecoms company, serving over 370 million mobile and broadband customers and operating networks in 17 countries, with investments in three more and partners in over 40 additional markets.
Vodafone Group Plc has updated its share capital and voting rights information. As at 30 June 2026, Vodafone’s issued share capital consists of 24,328,378,589 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each, of which 1,300,822,663 shares are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 23,027,555,926 voting rights that shareholders can use as the denominator when assessing whether they must disclose their holdings under UK disclosure rules.
The filing also highlights Vodafone’s scale as a telecoms group, serving around 370 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries, and running a global IoT platform with over 240 million connections.
Vodafone Group has completed a major step in its African strategy as subsidiary Vodacom Group Ltd acquired an additional effective 20% of Safaricom Plc, raising its stake to 55% and gaining control.
Vodacom bought 15% of Safaricom from the Government of Kenya for a cash consideration of KES 204 billion (€1.36 billion) and 5% from Vodafone for KES 68 billion (€0.45 billion). Safaricom will now be fully consolidated by both Vodacom and Vodafone, bringing one of Africa’s leading telecoms and financial services businesses under their control.
Vodafone highlights its broader scale, serving around 370 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries, over 240 million IoT connections, and providing financial services to about 103 million customers across seven African markets.
Vodafone Group Plc reports that four senior executives purchased ordinary shares on 25 June 2026 under its bonus deferral executive remuneration arrangements. Group Chief Financial Officer Pilar López, CEO Vodafone Business Marika Auramo, CEO Vodafone Investments & Strategy Guillaume Boutin and Chief Human Resources Officer Ruth McGill all bought Vodafone ordinary shares at GBP 1.05125 per share on the London Stock Exchange. Individual purchase sizes ranged from tens of thousands to just over one hundred thousand pounds, reflecting deferred bonus amounts converted into equity.
Vodafone Group Plc is offering U.S.$3,500,000,000 of unsecured notes across three tranches under a prospectus supplement filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(5). The offering comprises U.S.$1,000,000,000 4.800% Notes due June 18, 2031, U.S.$1,000,000,000 5.350% Notes due June 18, 2036 and U.S.$1,500,000,000 6.100% Notes due June 18, 2056. Interest on each tranche is payable semi-annually beginning December 18, 2026. The notes will be unsecured, rank equally with Vodafone's other unsecured unsubordinated obligations, and are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes. The prospectus supplement discloses customary optional make-whole and tax redemption features and a Change of Control put at 101% of principal.
Vodafone Group Plc is offering multiple tranches of U.S. dollar-denominated notes under a preliminary prospectus supplement. The offering contemplates three tranches maturing in 2031, 2036 and 2056, each repayable at 100% of principal plus accrued interest and ranking equally with other unsecured, unsubordinated obligations. The issuer intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes and will apply to list the Notes on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Vodafone Group has reported that Vodafone Greece and PPC Group have signed heads of terms for a potential 50:50 joint venture to combine their fibre-to-the-home networks and wholesale fibre businesses in Greece. Together, these fibre networks currently cover more than 1.6 million homes.
The proposed JV would offer wholesale open access to internet service providers in Greece, aiming to expand high-speed connectivity. Completion is not assured and depends on due diligence, agreement of binding transaction documentation and customary regulatory approvals. Vodafone plans to provide further updates in due course.