Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rules 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Dated December 9, 2005
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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 |
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Form 40-F |
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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 |
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No |
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. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 3, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
2. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 4, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
3. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 4, 2005 entitled Vodafone Group Plc (the Company)
4. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 5, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
5. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 6, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
6. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 6, 2005 entitled Additional Listing
7. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 7, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
8. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 11, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
9. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 12, 2005 entitled Transaction in Own Securities
10. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 13, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
11. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 14, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
12. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 14, 2005 entitled Director Declaration
13. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 17, 2005 entitled Transaction in Own Securities
14. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 18, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
15. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 19, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
16. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 20, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
17. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 20, 2005 entitled Notification of Transactions of Directors, Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibility or Connected Persons
18. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 21, 2005 entitled Transaction in Own Securities
19. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 24, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
20. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 25, 2005 entitled Transaction in Own Securities
21. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 26, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
22. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 27, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
23. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 28, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
24. Stock Exchange Announcement dated October 31, 2005 entitled Transactions in Own Securities
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via UBS Limited.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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30 September 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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14 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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148.25p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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146.75p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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147.6696p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 1,967,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,801,897,529.
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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30 September 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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136,447 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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147.25p |
Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,516,818,185 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,959,043,387 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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3 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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13.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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148p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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147p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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147.3764p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 1,980,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,821,896,804.
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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3 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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140,967 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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147.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,530,177,218 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,945,841,354 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
Vodafone Group Plc ("the Company")
In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985 and Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1), I have to inform you that the Company was advised on 4 October 2005 by The Share Centre that on 3 October 2005, Sir Julian Horn-Smith, a director of the Company, acquired 77 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each through his participation in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, for which each share was valued at 147.25p.
Stephen Scott
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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4 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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13.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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150.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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147p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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149.1935p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 1,994,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,842,142,658
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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4 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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89,888 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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147.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,543,587,330 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,932,919,748 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank AG London. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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5 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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17.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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152.25p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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150p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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151.2857p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,011,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,868,755,327
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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5 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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364,817 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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147.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,560,722,513 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,975,997,883 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
ADDITIONAL LISTING
Vodafone Group Plc ("the Company")
Application has been made to the Financial Services Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a total of 25,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each in the capital of the Company ("shares") to be admitted to the Official List. It is expected that admission will be granted on 7 October 2005 and that dealings will commence on 10 October 2005.
These shares are being reserved under a block listing and will be issued as a result of the exercise of options pursuant to the Vodafone Group Plc executive share option schemes.
When issued, these shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Company.
Stephen Scott
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Lehman Brothers International (Europe). Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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6 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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12.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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152p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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149.75p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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151.3915p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,024,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,887,777,670
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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6 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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1,306,196 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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150.5p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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70.92p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,571,916,317 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,905,025,378 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via UBS Limited. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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10 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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18.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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152.25p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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150.25p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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150.8941p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,042,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,915,838,240.
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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10 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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680,038 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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151p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,589,736,279 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,887,264,612 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank AG London. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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11 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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18.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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150.75p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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149.75p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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150.3041p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,061,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,943,789,092
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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11 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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559,133 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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150.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,607,677,146 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,869,402,117 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank AG London. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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12 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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18 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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150.25p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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149p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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149.4826p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,079,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £2,970,835,876
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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12 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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408,984 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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150.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,625,268,162 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,851,979,897 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Lehman Brothers International (Europe). Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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13 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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22 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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149p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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147p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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147.7102p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,101,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,003,501,102
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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13 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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542,260 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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150.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,646,725,902 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,830,546,084 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
DIRECTOR DECLARATION
Vodafone Group Plc ("the Company")
Following the announcement, on 21 September 2005, of the appointment of Anne Lauvergeon as a Non-Executive Director of Vodafone with effect from 1 November 2005, the following information is given in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
Anne Lauvergeon holds or has held directorships in the following publicly quoted companies in the past five years:
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Date of appointment |
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Date of Resignation |
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Total S.A. |
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25 May 2000 |
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current directorship |
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Suez S.A. |
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5 May 2000 |
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current directorship |
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Safran S.A. |
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12 September 2000 |
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current directorship |
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Usinor S.A. |
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8 February 2000 |
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5 March 2002 |
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Eramet S.A. |
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21 July 1999 |
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23 May 2002 |
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Pechiney S.A. |
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29 March 1996 |
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12 December 2002 |
There are no further disclosures to be made pursuant to paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules.
The Company has been advised that Anne Lauvergeon does not have a beneficial interest in any shares in the Company.
Stephen Scott
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTION IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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14 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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211,918 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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149.5 p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90 p |
Following the above transfer, Vodafone holds 5,646,513,984 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,830,758,002 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank AG London. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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17 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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20.0 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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146.75p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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146.00p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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146.3250p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,121,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,032,918,281
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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17 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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113,964 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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146.75p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,666,400,020 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,810,934,846 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Deutsche Bank AG London. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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18 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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35.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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147.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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145.75p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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146.5883p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,156,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,085,227,730
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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18 October 2005 |
Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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156,624 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
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147p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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147p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,701,743,396 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,775,657,338 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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19 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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33.0 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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145.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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143.5p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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144.4861p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,189,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,133,156,086
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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19 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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274,914 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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146p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,734,468,482 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,742,932,252 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
NOTIFICATION
OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS
Vodafone Group Plc ("the Company")
In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985 and Disclosure Rule 3.1.4R(1), I have to inform you that the Company was advised on 19 October 2005 by Mourant ECS Trustees Limited that on 12 October 2005 the following directors and persons discharging managerial responsibility acquired an interest in the following number of shares of US$0.10 each in the Company at the price of 150p per share pursuant to the rules of the Vodafone Group Share Incentive Plan:
Peter Richard Bamford* |
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166 |
Sir Julian Horn-Smith* |
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166 |
Alan Paul Harper |
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166 |
Stephen Roy Scott |
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166 |
Paul Michael Donovan |
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166 |
* Denotes Main Board Director
Stephen Scott
Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTION IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
20 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
287,312 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
146 p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
90 p |
Following the above transfer, Vodafone holds 5,734,181,170 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,743,219,564 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via UBS Limited. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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21 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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27.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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142.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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141p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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141.8386p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,217,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,172,364,531
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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21 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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148,807 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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146p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,761,532,363 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,716,042,938 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTION IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
24 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
166,937 |
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Highest transfer price per share: |
146 pence |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
92.99 pence |
Following the above transfer, Vodafone holds 5,761,365,426 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,716,284,891 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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25 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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24 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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143.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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142.5p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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143.1381p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,241,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,206,896,322
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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25 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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140,247 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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141.75p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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90p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,785,225,179 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,692,425,138 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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26 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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22 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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143.25p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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142.25p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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142.8649p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,263,000,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,238,490,030
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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26 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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65,386 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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143.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,807,159,793 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,670,889,443 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via Lehman Brothers International (Europe). Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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27 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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26.5 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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141.75p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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140.75p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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141.1816p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,289,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,276,097,703
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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27 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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242,069 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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143.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,833,417,724 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,644,631,512 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
VODAFONE GROUP PLC
TRANSACTIONS IN OWN SECURITIES
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces today that it has purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each on the London Stock Exchange via UBS Limited. Such purchase was effected pursuant to irrevocable instruction given prior to 1 October 2005 as announced by Vodafone on 26 September 2005.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of purchase: |
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28 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares purchased: |
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26 million |
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Highest purchase price paid per share: |
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143.5p |
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Lowest purchase price paid per share: |
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139.5p |
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Volume weighted average price per share: |
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141.94p |
Vodafone intends to hold the purchased shares in treasury.
Since 1 April 2005, Vodafone has purchased 2,315,500,000 shares at a cost (including dealing and associated costs) of £3,313,194,007
TRANSFER OF TREASURY SHARES
Vodafone also announces today that it has transferred to participants in its employee share schemes the following number of its ordinary shares of U.S.$0.10 each, which were previously held as treasury shares.
Ordinary Shares |
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Date of transfer: |
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28 October 2005 |
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Number of ordinary shares transferred: |
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93,597 |
Highest transfer price per share: |
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142.25p |
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Lowest transfer price per share: |
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92.99p |
Following both the above transactions, Vodafone holds 5,859,324,127 of its ordinary shares in treasury and has 62,618,834,280 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares).
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
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 |
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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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(Registrant) |
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Dated: December 9, 2005 |
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By: /s/ S R SCOTT |
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Name: Stephen R. Scott |
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Title: Company Secretary |
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