Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Vodafone Group Public Limited Company
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: May 12, 2026
Subject: Transaction in Own Shares (Completion of Share Buyback Programme)
This filing discloses the completion of an irrevocable share repurchase programme announced on February 5, 2026. The transactions were executed on May 11, 2026, via Goldman Sachs International acting as a riskless principal on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).
Key Financial Metrics
Share Repurchase Activity (May 11, 2026):
- Total Shares Purchased: 3,685,754 ordinary shares
- Price Range: 120.05 pence (Low) to 122.00 pence (High)
- Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP): 121.04 pence
- Trading Venue: XLON (London Stock Exchange)
Capital Structure Post-Transaction:
- Treasury Shares Held: 1,302,023,845
- Ordinary Shares in Issue (excluding treasury): 23,026,354,744
Note: This filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The primary material change is the reduction of shares in issue and the increase in treasury stock resulting from the final tranche of the buyback programme. The programme, initiated on February 5, 2026, has now been fully completed.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: The company confirmed that the purchases made on May 11, 2026, represent the final transactions under the specific irrevocable programme with Goldman Sachs International. The purchased shares are intended to be held in treasury.
Guidance and Risks: The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, financial outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies beyond the completion of the stated share repurchase agreement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total cost of the buyback programme by aggregating this final tranche with previous purchases announced since February 5, 2026.
- Confirm the updated total number of shares in issue and treasury shares in the company's next periodic financial report (Form 20-F).
- Review the impact of the increased treasury share count on future earnings per share (EPS) calculations.
- Check for any new share buyback authorizations or programmes announced subsequent to this completion.