Vodafone Group PLC — Regulatory Filings 2015

Apr 15, 2015

6-K 1 a15-9220_16k.htm 6-K

*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 April 15, 2015*

*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- .

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This Report on Form 6-K contains the following:-

1. Stock Exchange Announcement dated 2 February 2015 entitled ‘ TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL ’

2. Stock Exchange Announcement dated 2 February 2015 entitled ‘BLOCK LISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN’

3. Stock Exchange Announcement dated 5 February 2015 entitled ‘NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS ’

4. Stock Exchange Announcement dated 12 February 2015 entitled ‘NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS ’

5. Stock Exchange Announcement dated 19 February 2015 entitled ‘NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS ’

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*Released: 02 February 2015*

*At: 11.37*

*RNS: 7658D*

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 30 January 2015:

Vodafone’s issued share capital consists of 28,812,786,168 ordinary shares of US$0.20 20 / 21 of which 2,302,427,470 ordinary shares are held in Treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in Vodafone is 26,510,358,698. 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

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*Released: 02 February 2015*

*At: 14.26*

*RNS: 8033D*

*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Vodafone Group 1998 Company Share Option Scheme and Vodafone Group 1998 Executive Share Option Scheme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		2,619,960
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:		2,619,960
Name of contact:		Tamara Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Sharesave Option Scheme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
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 Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — 2008 Sharesave Option Scheme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
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 Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Vodafone Share Incentive Plan
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		934,012
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:		934,012
Name of contact:		Tamara Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Project Telecom plc Approved Share Option Scheme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
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 Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Project Telecom plc Unapproved Share Option Scheme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		243,068
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:		243,068
Name of contact:		Tamara Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — Vodafone AirTouch Plc 1999 Long Term Stock Incentive Plan
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
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 Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — The Vodafone Global Incentive Plan
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		17,637,930
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):		198,790
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		17,439,140
Name of contact:		Tamara Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

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*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: 2 February 2015*

Name of applicant : — Name of scheme:		VODAFONE GROUP PLC — The Vodafone AirTouch 1999 Exchange Programme
Period of return:	From:	1 August 2014	To:	31 January 2015
Balance of unallotted securities under scheme(s) from previous return:		92,013
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):		19,230
Equals: Balance under scheme(s) not yet issued/allotted at end of period:		72,783
Name of contact:		Tamara Northcott
Telephone number of contact:		+44 (0)7747 456 067

End

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*Released: 5 February 2015*

*At: 16.37*

*RNS: 2055E*

*NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS*

*Vodafone Group Plc (“the Company”)*

In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R (1), the Company gives notice that it was advised by Computershare Trustees Limited on 5 February 2015 that the persons discharging managerial responsibility noted below, acquired the following number of Ordinary Shares of US$0.20 20 / 21 each in the Company on 4 February 2015, at the price of 235.28p per share through reinvestment of dividend in connection with the Vodafone Share Incentive Plan:

Name of Director / PDMR	Number of Shares
Nick Jeffery	220
Matthew Kirk	177
Ronald Schellekens	105

END

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*Released: 12 February 2015*

*At: 17.38*

*RNS: 8063E*

*NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS*

*Vodafone Group Plc (“the Company”)*

In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R(1), the Company gives notice that it was advised by Computershare Trustees Limited on 12 February 2015 that on 11 February 2015 the persons discharging managerial responsibility noted below, acquired the following number of ordinary shares of US$0.20 20/21 each in the Company, at the price of 229.4p per share in connection with the Vodafone Share Incentive Plan:

Name of Director / PDMR	Number of Shares
Nick Jeffery	110
Matthew Kirk	110
Ronald Schellekens	110

END

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*Released: 19 February 2015*

*At: 09.53*

*RNS: 3448F*

*VODAFONE GROUP PLC*

*(‘the Company’)*

*NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY OR CONNECTED PERSONS*

In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 3.1.4R(1), the Company announces that notification was received from Société Générale Private Banking (Suisse) SA on 18 February 2015 that, Luc Vandevelde, a Non-Executive Director of the Company, on 11 February 2015 acquired an interest in 1,097 Ordinary Shares in the Company at the price of 237.63p per Ordinary Share as a result of reinvestment of dividend income.

As a result of the above, Luc Vandevelde now has an interest in 73,608 Ordinary Shares.

END

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.

		VODAFONE GROUP
		PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
		(Registrant)
Dated:	April 15, 2015	By:	/s/ R E S MARTIN
			Name:	Rosemary E S Martin
			Title:	Group General Counsel and Company Secretary

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