# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000839923
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**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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**0001654954-25-007465.hdr.sgml**: 20250627

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001654954-25-007465

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 6-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250627

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250627

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250627

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LTD CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000839923
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RADIO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS [4812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 06 Technology
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0331

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 6-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-10086
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251082232

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** VODAFONE HOUSE
- **STREET 2:** THE CONNECTION
- **CITY:** NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE
- **STATE:** X0
- **ZIP:** RG14 2FN
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 011-44-1635-33251

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** VODAFONE HOUSE
- **STREET 2:** THE CONNECTION
- **CITY:** NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE
- **STATE:** X0
- **ZIP:** RG14 2FN

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020807

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VODAFONE AIRTOUCH PUBLIC LIMITED CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19990629

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19960514

**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 June 27, 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 <u>✓</u> Form 40-F _

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This Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated 27 June 2025 entitled Major Shareholding Notification.

 **27 June 2025**

 **Major Shareholding Notification**

 **1. Issuer Details**

 **ISIN**

GB00BH4HKS39<br>

 **Issuer Name**

VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY<br>

 **UK or Non-UK Issuer**

UK<br>

 **2. Reason for Notification**

An acquisition or disposal of voting rights<br>

 **3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation**

 **Name**

Barclays PLC<br>

 **City of registered office (if applicable)**

London<br>

 **Country of registered office (if applicable)**

United Kingdom<br>

 **4. Details of the shareholder**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Name** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **City of registered office** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Country of registered office** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Bank PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; London<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; United Kingdom<br>|

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 **5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached**

24-Jun-2025<br>

 **6. Date on which Issuer notified**

26-Jun-2025<br>

 **7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Total number of voting rights held in issuer** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.240000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.820000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.060000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1482231027<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Position of previous notification (if applicable)<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.240000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.620000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.860000<br>|  |

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 **8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached**

 **8A. Voting rights attached to shares**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **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)** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GB00BH4HKS39<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6957421<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 52391711<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.030000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.210000<br>|
| Sub Total 8.A | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59349132 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 59349132 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.240000% | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.240000% |

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 **8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))**

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| | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Type of financial instrument** | **Expiration date** | **Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted** | **% of voting rights** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Right to recall<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 62602163<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.260000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Physical Call Option<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 65156702<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.270000<br>|
| Sub Total 8.B1 |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 127758865<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.530000%<br>|

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 **8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))**

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Type of financial instrument** | **Expiration date** | **Physical or cash settlement** | **Number of voting rights** | **% of voting rights** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CFD<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 41218478<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.170000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Put Option<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 559539298<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.280000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Call Option<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20/10/2025 - 23/12/2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 558844017<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.280000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Equity Swap<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 22/12/2025 - 28/05/2027<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 31645365<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.130000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Portfolio Swap<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20/08/2025 - 05/06/2028<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 36338040<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.150000<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Put Option<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17/10/2025- - 20/03/2026<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; NA<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cash<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67537832<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 0.280000<br>|
| Sub Total 8.B2 |  |  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1295123030<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.290000%<br>|

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 **9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation**

2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)<br>

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| | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Ultimate controlling person** | **Name of controlled undertaking** | **% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold** | **% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold** | **Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Bank PLC<br>|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.310000<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.310000%<br>|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Capital Securities Limited<br>|  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Capital Inc.<br>|  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Investment Solutions Limited<br>|  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BARCLAYS BANK (SUISSE) SA<br>|  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays PLC<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Barclays Bank Ireland PLC<br>|  |  |  |

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 **10. 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**

 **11. Additional Information**

Full chain of controlled undertaking:<br> Barclays PLC<br> Barclays Bank PLC (100%)<br> Barclays Capital Securities Limited (100%)<br>Barclays PLC<br> Barclays Bank PLC (100%)<br> Barclays US Holdings Limited (100%)<br> Barclays US LLC (100%)<br> Barclays Group US Inc. (100%)<br> Barclays Capital Inc. (100%)<br>Barclays PLC<br> Barclays Bank PLC (100%)<br> Barclays Investment Solutions Limited (100%)<br>Barclays PLC<br> Barclays Bank PLC (100%)<br> B.P.B. (HOLDINGS) LIMITED (100%)<br> BARCLAYS BANK (SUISSE) SA (100%)<br>Barclays PLC<br> Barclays Bank PLC (100%)<br> Barclays Bank Ireland PLC (100%)<br>

 **12. Date of Completion**

26-Jun-2025<br>

 **13. Place Of Completion**

London<br>

 **ENDS**

About Vodafone Group

Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms company. We provide mobile and fixed services to over 330 million customers in 15 countries, partner with mobile networks in 47 more and have one of the world's largest IoT platforms. In Africa, our financial technology businesses serve almost 83 million customers across seven countries - managing more transactions than any other provider.

Our purpose is to connect for a better future by using technology to improve lives, businesses and help progress inclusive sustainable societies. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

For more information, please visit <u>www.vodafone.com</u> follow us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn at <u>www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.</u>

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| Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 | Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 | Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 | Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 | Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 | Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No. 1833679 |

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 **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.

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|:---|:---|
|  | VODAFONE GROUP |
|  | PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
|  | (Registrant) |
| Date: June 27, 2025 | By: /s/ M D B |
|  | Name: Maaike de Bie |
|  | Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary |

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