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 13, 2017

 

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  x      Form 40-F  o

 

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):o

 

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):o

 

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  o      No  x

 

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 news release dated 27 February 2017 entitled ‘VODAFONE IS GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER IN 4G ROAMING’

 

2.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 01 February 2017 entitled ‘TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL’

 

3.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 01 February 2017 entitled ‘BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN’

 

4.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 07 February 2017 entitled ‘DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

5.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 13 February 2017 entitled ‘DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

6.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 14 February 2017 entitled ‘DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

7.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 17 February 2017 entitled ‘DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

8.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 21 February 2017 entitled ‘REPLACEMENT -DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

9.             A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 21 February 2017 entitled ‘DIRECTOR/PDMR SHAREHOLDING’

 

10.      A Stock Exchange Announcement dated 23 February 2017 entitled ‘COMMERCE COMMISSION DECLINES TO CLEAR THE PROPOSED MERGER OF VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND AND SKY NETWORK TELEVISION’

 


 

27 February 2017

RNS: 8573X

 

VODAFONE IS GLOBAL INDUSTRY LEADER IN 4G ROAMING

 

Vodafone is the clear leader in international 4G roaming, according to a new report by independent global research firm Ovum that shows Vodafone offers significantly more 4G roaming destinations to its customers than any other operator.

 

Ovum’s study found that Vodafone leads in all 18 markets analysed. Furthermore, in most of them, Vodafone offers 100+ 4G roaming destinations - more than double the number when compared with other operators in those markets.

 

Vodafone Group Chief Commercial Operations & Strategy Officer Serpil Timuray said:  “In today’s connected world, mobile consumers have an increasing need to ‘roam like at home’.  With Vodafone, our consumers can make the most of their time abroad because they can enjoy the 4G experience in substantially more destinations and with worry-free roaming pricing.”

 

Ian Watt, Principal Consultant at Ovum said: “4G technology has the potential to provide customers on the move with a broadband experience closer to what they can get at home in terms of speed. Making 4G roaming work across the globe is not a simple task and can take mobile operators years to establish. From the outset, Vodafone has been at the forefront of the 4G roaming rollout and has established a significant lead within its footprint.”

 


 

For each market surveyed in November 2016, Ovum’s research ranked the top three operators by the number of 4G roaming destinations offered:

 

4G International Roaming Coverage — Operator Comparison by Ovum

 

COUNTRY

 

Ranked #1

 

Ranked #2

 

Ranked #3

UK

 

Vodafone (113)

 

EE (41)

 

O2/Three (0)

Spain

 

Vodafone (103)

 

Orange (63)

 

Yoigo (52)

Italy

 

Vodafone (102)

 

TIM (60)

 

WIND (31)

Portugal

 

Vodafone (102)

 

NOS (34)

 

n/a

Germany

 

Vodafone (101)

 

T-Mobile (84)

 

O2 (64)

Romania

 

Vodafone (101)

 

Orange (47)

 

Telekom (22)

South Africa

 

Vodafone (101)

 

MTN (5)

 

n/a

Netherlands

 

Vodafone (101)

 

T-Mobile (51)

 

KPN (31)

Hungary

 

Vodafone (100)

 

T-Mobile (36)

 

Telenor (50)

Ireland

 

Vodafone (100)

 

Meteor (8)

 

Three (0)

Turkey

 

Vodafone (100)

 

Turkcell (42)

 

Avea (42)

Greece

 

Vodafone (98)

 

Cosmote (59)

 

n/a

New Zealand

 

Vodafone (98)

 

Spark (27)

 

Two Degrees (0)

Czech Republic

 

Vodafone (97)

 

T-Mobile (58)

 

O2 (39)

Albania

 

Vodafone (89)

 

Telekom Albania (5)

 

n/a

Malta

 

Vodafone (29)

 

Go (0)

 

Melita (0)

Tanzania

 

Vodafone (14)

 

TTCL (0)

 

Tigo (0)

Lesotho

 

Vodafone (13)

 

n/a

 

n/a

 

Source:  Ovum based on operator data at November 2016

 

- ends -

 

Notes for editors

 

1.        Data was available for 49 of the 57 mobile network operators who compete with Vodafone in the markets analysed.

2.        A small number of territories were excluded, due to their reliance on the mobile networks of their sovereign nations. Examples include Hawaii (counted as USA), Vatican City (counted as Italy) and Åland Islands (counted as Finland), Svalbard and Jan Mayen (counted as Norway).

3.        Information was based on operator websites as at November 2016 and supplementary information from operators.

4.        4G is as described by the individual operators but understood to use existing LTE technology, defined by 3GPP standards. It is not HSPA, which is understood to be 3.5G, or other 3G standards.

 


 

For further information:

 

Vodafone Group

 

 

Media Relations

 

Investor Relations

www.vodafone.com/media/contact

 

Telephone: +44 (0) 7919 990 230

 

 

 

Ovum Consulting

 

 

Media Relations

 

 

Email: [email protected]

 

 

 

About Vodafone Group

 

Vodafone is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 49 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 31 December 2016, Vodafone had 470 million mobile customers and 14.3 million fixed broadband customers. For more information, please visit:  www.vodafone.com.

 

About Ovum Consulting

 

Ovum is a market-leading global research, analysis, consulting and advisory business focused on the converging telecoms, media and technology markets. Through its 150+ analysts worldwide, Ovum provides clients with independent and objective analysis, consulting and advisory services that enables them to make better business and technology decisions.

 


 

01 February 2017

RNS: 7366V

 

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL

 

In conformity with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1R, Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) hereby notifies the market that, as at 31 January 2017:

 

Vodafone’s issued share capital consists of 28,814,139,798 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 of which 2,195,221,708 ordinary shares are held in Treasury.

 

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 26,618,918,090. 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 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

 

 


 

01 February 2017

RNS: 7376V

 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

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:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

Sharesave Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

2008 Sharesave Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

Vodafone Share Incentive Plan

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

Project Telecom plc Approved Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

Project Telecom plc Unapproved Share Option Scheme

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

Vodafone AirTouch Plc 1999 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

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:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

The Vodafone Global Incentive Plan

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

16,154,550

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:

16,154,550

 

 

Name of contact:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

 

INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THIS FORM MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED ELECTRONICALLY AND PROVIDED TO AN RIS.

 

(Note: Italicised terms have the same meaning as given in the Listing Rules.)

 

Date: 01 February 2017

 

Name of applicant:

VODAFONE GROUP PLC

Name of scheme:

The Vodafone AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme

Period of return:

From:

01 August 2016

To:

31 January 2017

Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:

18,753

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):

15,010

Equals:  Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:

3,743

 

 

Name of contact:

Tamara Davies

Telephone number of contact:

+44 (0)7747 456 067

 


 

07 February 2017

RNS: 2724W

 

Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Nick Jeffery

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

CEO Vodafone UK

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

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.939537

389

 

 

d)

Aggregated information:
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 389 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 754.48

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-03

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Matthew Kirk

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group External Affairs Director

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

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.939537

324

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 324 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 628.41

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-03

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 


 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Ronald Schellekens

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group HR Director

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

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.939537

216

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 216 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP  418.94

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-03

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

Chief Commercial Operations and Strategy 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

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.927284

14,688

 

 

d)

Aggregated information:
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 14,688 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP  28,307.95

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-03

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

5

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

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.939537

19,881

 

 

d)

Aggregated information:
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 19,881Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP  38,559.94

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-03

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 


 

13 February 2017

RNS: 7507W

 

Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

David Nish and Caroline Nish

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Non-executive director (David Nish) and closely associated person of David Nish (Caroline Nish)

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

Transaction executed by a third party under an individual portfolio mandate on behalf of David and Caroline Nish

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 2.05

2910

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 2910 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 5965.50

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-01-23

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 


 

14 February 2017

RNS: 8622W

 

Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Nick Jeffery

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

CEO Vodafone UK

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 participation in the Vodafone Share Incentive Plan)

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 2.00

124

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 124 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 248.00

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-10

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 


 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Matthew Kirk

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group External Affairs Director

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 participation in the Vodafone Share Incentive Plan)

c)

Price(s) and

volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 2.00

124

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 124 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 248.00

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-10

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 


 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Ronald Schellekens

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group HR Director

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 participation in the Vodafone Share Incentive Plan)

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 2.00

124

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 124 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP  248.00

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-10

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 


 

Acquisition of shares

 

The below individual acquired shares under the Vodafone Global Incentive Plan. The awards are in connection with the performance share awards granted on 14 February 2014 by the Company referred to in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report as 2014 long-term incentive (“GLTI”) awards. The vesting of the award was conditional on continued employment with the Vodafone Group and on the satisfaction of the performance conditions approved by the Remuneration Committee.  For further details of the Plan, please see the Company’s 2016 Annual Report, available at www.vodafone.com/investor.

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Aldo Bisio

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Vodafone Italy 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

Vesting of performance shares under the Global Incentive Plan. Sale of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations

 

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.9734

209,638

GBP 1.9734

101,012

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume of shares acquired: 209,638 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price of shares acquired: GBP 413,706

 

Aggregated volume of shares sold: 101,012 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price of shares sold: GBP 199,340

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-14

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 


 

17 February 2017

RNS: 2147X

 

Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

Conditional award of shares

 

Conditional awards of shares were granted to the below participant on 17 February 2017 by the Company. The awards have been granted in accordance with the Vodafone Global Incentive Plan, and incorporates co-investment.  The vesting of these awards is conditional on continued employment with the Vodafone Group and on the satisfaction of performance conditions approved by the Remuneration Committee and will vest on 17 November 2020.  The amounts shown below are the maximum amounts payable and will be reduced accordingly if the Company achieves less than maximum performance.  For further details of the Plan, please see the Company’s 2016 Annual Report, available at www.vodafone.com/investor.

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Brian Humphries

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group Enterprise Director

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

Conditional award of shares (under the Global Incentive Plan and 2016 Co-investment Plan respectively).

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.9830

680,787

GBP 1.9830

376,925

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 1,057,712 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 2,097,443

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-17

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside a trading venue

 


 

21 February 2017

RNS: 4454X

 

Replacement - Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

Conditional award of shares

 

Conditional awards of shares were granted to the below participant on 17 February 2017 by the Company. The awards have been granted in accordance with the Vodafone Global Incentive Plan.  The vesting of these awards is conditional on continued employment with the Vodafone Group and will vest on 17 February 2019.  The awards also attract dividend equivalent awards.

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Brian Humphries

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group Enterprise Director

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

Conditional award of shares under the Global Incentive Plan.

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 1.9830

302,571

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 302,571 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 599,998

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-17

f)

Place of the transaction

Outside of trading venue

 


 

21 February 2017

RNS: 4515X

 

Director/ PDMR Shareholding

 

1

Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities/person closely associated

a)

Name

Ronald Schellekens

2

Reason for the notification

a)

Position/status

Group HR Director

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

Sale of Shares (from Corporate Nominee)

c)

Price(s) and volume(s)

 

 

 

 

Price(s)

Volume(s)

GBP 2.0097

400,000

 

 

d)

Aggregated information: 
volume, Price

Aggregated volume: 400,000 Ordinary shares

Aggregated price: GBP 803,860.40

e)

Date of the transaction

2017-02-21

f)

Place of the transaction

London Stock Exchange (XLON)

 


 

23 February 2017

RNS: 6181X

 

COMMERCE COMMISSION DECLINES TO CLEAR THE PROPOSED MERGER OF

VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND AND SKY NETWORK TELEVISION

 

Vodafone Group Plc notes the decision of the New Zealand Commerce Commission to decline to grant clearance for the proposed merger of Vodafone New Zealand and SKY Network Television Ltd.

 

-ends-

 

For further information:

 

Vodafone Group

 

Media Relations

Investor Relations

www.vodafone.com/media/contact

Telephone: +44 (0) 7919 990 230

 

 

 

About Vodafone Group

 

Vodafone is one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 49 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 31 December 2016, Vodafone had 470 million mobile customers and 14.3 million fixed broadband customers. For more information, please visit:  www.vodafone.com.

 


 

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 13, 2017

By:

/s/ R E S MARTIN

 

 

Name:

Rosemary E S Martin

 

 

Title:

Group General Counsel and Company Secretary