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 March 1, 2022
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 þ Form 40-F ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ¨ No þ
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-____.
This Report on Form 6-K contains the following:-
| 1. | A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 1 February 2022 entitled ‘TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL’. |
| 2. | A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 1 February 2022 entitled ‘BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHY RETURN’. |
| 3. | A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 8 February 2022 entitled ‘BOARD COMMITTEE CHANGE’. |
| 4. | A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 11 February 2022 entitled ‘NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS’. |
RNS Number : 2192A
Vodafone Group Plc
01 February 2022
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL
In conformity with Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") hereby notifies the market that, as at 31 January 2022:
Vodafone's issued share capital consists of 28,817,627,868 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 of which 1,753,229,164 ordinary shares are held in Treasury.
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 27,064,398,704. This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Vodafone under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
END
RNS Number : 2212A
Vodafone Group Plc
01 February 2022
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Vodafone Group 1998 Company Share Option Scheme and Vodafone Group 1998 Executive Share Option Scheme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 2,618,961 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 2,618,961 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Sharesave Option Scheme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 1,002,046 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 1,002,046 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | 2008 Sharesave Option Scheme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 681,004 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 681,004 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Vodafone Share Incentive Plan | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 934,013 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 934,013 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Project Telecom plc Approved Share Option Scheme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 85,175 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 85,175 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Project Telecom plc Unapproved Share Option Scheme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 243,069 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 243,069 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | Vodafone AirTouch Plc 1999 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 26,866,249 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 26,866,249 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | The Vodafone Global Incentive Plan | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 13,516,210 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): |
37,850 | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 12,764,780 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN
Date: 1 February 2022
| Name of applicant: | VODAFONE GROUP PLC | |||
| Name of scheme: | The Vodafone AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme | |||
| Period of return: | From: | 1 August 2021 | To: | 31 January 2022 |
| Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return: | 43,443 | |||
| Plus: The amount by which the block scheme(s) has been increased since the date of the last return (if any increase has been applied for): | NIL | |||
| Less: Number of securities issued/allotted under scheme(s) during period (see LR3.5.7G): | NIL | |||
| Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period: | 43,443 | |||
| Name of contact: | Taneth Washington |
| Telephone number of contact: | +44 (0) 7584 467 432 |
RNS Number : 0635B
Vodafone Group Plc
08 February 2022
8 February 2022
VODAFONE GROUP PLC ('the Company')
Board Committee Change
Further to the announcement on 30 September 2021 and in accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11R, the Company announces that Deborah Kerr will become a member of the Audit and Risk Committee with effect from 1 March 2022 following her appointment as a non-executive director to the Board.
Deborah brings a wealth of technology expertise across a range of sectors and her knowledge and strategic insights will be a valuable addition to the Audit and Risk Committee.
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For further information:
Vodafone Group
Media Relations
GroupMedia@vodafone.com
Investor Relations
IR@vodafone.co.uk
RNS Number : 4864B
Vodafone Group Plc
11 February 2022
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
(the "Company")
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment
Pursuant to a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offered to shareholders of the Company, the below individuals acquired shares on 9 February 2022.
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Ahmed Essam Aboushelbaya |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone UK Chief Executive Officer |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 26 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 26 Ordinary shares
Aggregated price: GBP 36.14 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Alexandre Froment-Curtil |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone Group Chief Commercial Officer |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 359 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 359 Ordinary shares
Aggregated price: GBP 498.97 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Rosemary Martin |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone Group General Counsel and Company Secretary |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 79 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 79 Ordinary shares
Aggregated price: GBP 109.80 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Nick Read |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone Group Chief Executive Officer |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 357 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 357 Ordinary shares
Aggregated price: GBP 496.19 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Joakim Reiter |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone Group Chief External and Corporate Affairs Officer |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 27,629 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 27,629 Ordinary shares
Aggregated price: GBP 38,400.99 |
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
| 1 | Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated | |
| a) | Name | Serpil Timuray |
| 2 | Reason for the notification | |
| a) | Position/status | Vodafone Chief Executive Officer - Europe Cluster |
| b) | Initial notification/ Amendment | Initial notification |
| 3 | Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor | |
| a) | Name | Vodafone Group Plc |
| b) | LEI | 549300MSQV80HSATBG53 |
| 4 | Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted | |
| a) | Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument and identification code | Ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in Vodafone Group Plc (ISIN: GB00BH4HKS39) |
| b) | Nature of the transaction | Purchase of shares through Dividend Reinvestment Plan |
| c) | Price(s) and volume(s) | ||||
| Price(s) | Volume(s) | ||||
| GBP 1.3682358 | 58,969 | ||||
| GBP 1.38988 | 64,619 |
| d) | Aggregated information: volume, Price | Aggregated volume: 58,969 Ordinary shares Aggregated price: GBP 80,683.50
Aggregated volume: 64,619 Ordinary shares Aggregated price: GBP 89,812.66
|
| e) | Date of the transaction | 2022-02-09 |
| f) | Place of the transaction | London Stock Exchange (XLON) |
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 GROUP | ||
| PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Dated: March 1, 2022 | By: | /s/ R E S MARTIN |
| Name: Rosemary E S Martin | ||
| Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary |
