Vodafone Group Plc reported that on 04 February 2026 it bought back 10,606,031 of its ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 114.19 pence, with prices ranging between 111.70 pence and 115.15 pence.
The shares were repurchased from Merrill Lynch International under an irrevocable buyback programme initiated on 11 November 2025 and will be held in treasury. After this transaction, Vodafone holds 1,474,480,354 treasury shares and has 23,403,480,403 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury. The company states these are the final purchases under this programme.
Vodafone Group Plc has updated the market on its share capital and voting rights. As at 30 January 2026, the company’s issued share capital consists of 24,877,960,757 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each, of which 1,464,046,841 shares are held in treasury.
After excluding treasury shares, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 23,413,913,916. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their holdings or changes in holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Vodafone Group Plc announced early results of its cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its U.S.$500,000,000 NC5.25 Capital Securities due 2081. The company stated that the New Financing Condition has been satisfied following the closing of two €700,000,000 fixed rate reset subordinated note issuances on 12 September 2055, and that proceeds plus cash are expected to fund the Offer.
The Tender and Information Agent reported valid tenders at or prior to the early deadline of U.S.$350,792,000, with U.S.$149,208,000 not tendered. Pricing references in the announcement include 98.90% (equal to U.S.$989.00 per U.S.$1,000), an additional 3.00% (U.S.$30.00 per U.S.$1,000), and 95.90% (U.S.$959.00 per U.S.$1,000). Interest accrual on accepted Notes will cease on the applicable Settlement Date and withdrawn tenders are no longer permitted.
Vodafone will acquire the post-paid business of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications (TKRM) for €30 million, plus standard closing adjustments, and expects to complete the transaction in early October 2025. The deal transfers TKRM and its post-paid customer base to Vodafone while Digi Romania acquires TKRM's pre-paid business; both buyers also obtain additional spectrum and towers. Vodafone's CEO states the acquisition increases local scale and will deliver synergy benefits as part of its strategy to strengthen positions in growing markets.
Vodafone announced the appointment of Ruth McGill as Group Chief HR Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective 1 January 2026, with an initial start as Chief HR Officer Designate on 1 November 2025. She succeeds Leanne Wood, who will step down to pursue a portfolio career. Ruth brings more than 25 years of HR and change-management experience, most recently serving five years as Chief HR Officer at ING and prior senior HR roles at Standard Chartered, Norton Healthcare and GSK. The announcement is a leadership update focused on people and organisational change.