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 February 5, 2018
Commission File Number: 001-10086
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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VODAFONE HOUSE, THE CONNECTION, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2FN, ENGLAND
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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This Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated 2 February 2018 entitled VODAFONE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MEDIA SPECULATION.
RNS Number: 8312D
Vodafone Group Plc
02 February 2018
2 February 2018
VODAFONE ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MEDIA SPECULATION
Vodafone Group plc (Vodafone) notes the recent press speculation regarding a potential transaction with Liberty Global plc (Liberty Global).
Vodafone confirms that it is in early stage discussions with Liberty Global regarding the potential acquisition of certain overlapping continental European assets owned by Liberty Global.
There is no certainty that any transaction will be agreed, nor as to the terms, timing or form of any transaction.
Vodafone is not in discussion with Liberty Global regarding a combination of both companies.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU regulation 596/2014.
For further information:
Vodafone Group |
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Media Relations |
Investor Relations |
www.vodafone.com/media/contact |
Telephone: +44 (0) 7919 990 230 |
Person responsible
The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Vodafone is Rosemary Martin, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary (Tel: +44 (0)1635 33251).
About Vodafone Group
Vodafone Group is one of the worlds largest telecommunications companies and provides a range of services including voice, messaging, data and fixed communications. Vodafone Group has mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 49 more, and fixed broadband operations in 19 markets. As of 30 September 2017, Vodafone Group had 522.8 million mobile customers and 18.8 million fixed broadband customers, including India and all of the customers in Vodafones joint ventures and associates. 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.
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Dated: February 5, 2018 |
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/s/ R E S MARTIN |
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Rosemary E S Martin |
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Group General Counsel and Company Secretary |