6-K
Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VOD)
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 July 02, 2025
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 July 2025 entitled ‘Major Shareholding Notification'.
2 July 2025
Major Shareholding Notification
- Issuer Details
ISIN
| GB00BH4HKS39 |
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Issuer Name
| VODAFONE<br>GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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UK or Non-UK Issuer
| UK |
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- Reason for Notification
| An<br>acquisition or disposal of voting rights |
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- Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name
| Barclays<br>PLC |
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City of registered office (if applicable)
| London |
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Country of registered office (if applicable)
| United<br>Kingdom |
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- Details of the shareholder
| Name | City<br>of registered office | Country<br>of registered office |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays Bank<br>PLC | London | United<br>Kingdom |
- Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
| 24-Jun-2025 |
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- Date on which Issuer notified
| 26-Jun-2025 |
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- Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
| %<br>of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A) | %<br>of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 +<br>8.B 2) | Total<br>of both in % (8.A + 8.B) | Total<br>number of voting rights held in issuer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resulting situation<br>on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached | 0.240000 | 5.820000 | 6.060000 | 1482231027 |
| Position of<br>previous notification (if applicable) | 0.240000 | 5.620000 | 5.860000 |
- Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
8A. Voting rights attached to shares
| Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible) | Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) | % of direct voting rights (DTR5.1) | % of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB00BH4HKS39 | 6957421 | 52391711 | 0.030000 | 0.210000 |
| Sub<br>Total 8.A | 59349132 | 0.240000% |
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is<br>exercised/converted | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right<br>to recall | NA | NA | 62602163 | 0.260000 |
| Physical Call<br>Option | 17/10/2025- -<br>20/03/2026 | NA | 65156702 | 0.270000 |
| Sub Total<br>8.B1 | 127758865 | 0.530000% |
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
| Type of financial instrument | Expiration date | Exercise/conversion period | Physical or cash settlement | Number of voting rights | % of voting rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFD | NA | NA | Cash | 41218478 | 0.170000 |
| Put<br>Option | 20/10/2025 -<br>23/12/2026 | NA | Cash | 559539298 | 2.280000 |
| Call<br>Option | 20/10/2025 -<br>23/12/2026 | NA | Cash | 558844017 | 2.280000 |
| Equity<br>Swap | 22/12/2025 -<br>28/05/2027 | NA | Cash | 31645365 | 0.130000 |
| Portfolio<br>Swap | 20/08/2025 -<br>05/06/2028 | NA | Cash | 36338040 | 0.150000 |
| Put<br>Option | 17/10/2025- -<br>20/03/2026 | NA | Physical | 67537832 | 0.280000 |
| Sub<br>Total 8.B2 | 1295123030 | 5.290000% |
- Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| 2. Full<br>chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights<br>and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with<br>the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please<br>add additional rows as necessary) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimate controlling person | Name of controlled undertaking | % of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold | % of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is<br>higher than the notifiable threshold | Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable<br>threshold |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Barclays<br>PLC | Barclays Bank<br>PLC | 5.310000 | 5.310000% | |
| Barclays<br>PLC | Barclays Capital<br>Securities Limited | |||
| Barclays<br>PLC | Barclays Capital<br>Inc. | |||
| Barclays<br>PLC | Barclays Investment<br>Solutions Limited | |||
| Barclays<br>PLC | BARCLAYS BANK<br>(SUISSE) SA | |||
| Barclays<br>PLC | Barclays Bank<br>Ireland PLC |
- In case of proxy voting
Name of the proxy holder
The number and % of voting rights held
The date until which the voting rights will be held
- Additional Information
| Full chain of<br>controlled undertaking:<br><br><br><br><br><br>Barclays<br>PLC<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank PLC (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Capital Securities Limited (100%)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Barclays<br>PLC<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank PLC (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>US Holdings Limited (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>US LLC (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Group US Inc. (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Capital Inc. (100%)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Barclays<br>PLC<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank PLC (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Investment Solutions Limited (100%)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Barclays<br>PLC<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank PLC (100%)<br><br><br>B.P.B.<br>(HOLDINGS) LIMITED (100%)<br><br><br>BARCLAYS<br>BANK (SUISSE) SA (100%)<br><br><br><br><br><br>Barclays<br>PLC<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank PLC (100%)<br><br><br>Barclays<br>Bank Ireland PLC (100%) |
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- Date of Completion
| 01-Jul-2025 |
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- Place Of Completion
| London |
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ENDS
About Vodafone
Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company.
We serve over 340 million mobile and broadband customers, operating networks in 15 countries with investments in a further five and partners in over 40 more. Our undersea cables transport around a sixth of the world's internet traffic, 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 205 million IoT connections, and we provide financial services to around 88 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<br>GROUP | |
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| PUBLIC<br>LIMITED COMPANY | |
| (Registrant) | |
| Date:<br>July 02, 2025 | By: /s/ M D B |
| Name: Maaike de Bie | |
| Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary |