Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Vodafone Group Public Limited Company is dated October 1, 2025. The report serves as a Stock Exchange Announcement regarding "Total Voting Rights" as of September 30, 2025, in conformity with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R. Vodafone operates as a leading European and African telecoms company serving over 355 million mobile and broadband customers across 15 countries, with significant investments in IoT platforms and financial services in Africa.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on capital structure and voting rights.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Issued Share Capital | 25,660,428,358 ordinary shares (US$0.20 par value) |
| Treasury Shares | 1,671,586,055 ordinary shares |
| Total Voting Rights | 23,988,842,303 |
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. It solely updates the market on the current count of issued shares, treasury shares, and total voting rights as of the reporting date.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The announcement contains no financial guidance, management commentary on future outlook, or specific risk factors. It includes a standard disclaimer stating that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. The text notes that the total voting rights figure should be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculating notification thresholds under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total voting rights count of 23,988,842,303 for compliance with disclosure thresholds.
- Confirm the number of treasury shares held is 1,671,586,055.
- Note that this filing contains no financial results; investors should refer to the company's Form 20-F for financial performance data.
- Check the date of the announcement (October 1, 2025) to ensure the data reflects the position as of September 30, 2025.