Societe Generale Reports 8.9% Voting Rights in Vodafone Group

Vodafone Group Plc filed a Form 6-K on July 16, 2026, containing a TR-1 notification of major holdings. The filing reports that Societe Generale has crossed a threshold with 8.9% of total voting rights in Vodafone Group. The breakdown shows 8.46% from direct share holdings (1,949,023,382 shares) and 0.44% through various financial instruments including contracts for difference, equity-linked swaps, warrants, and options. The threshold was crossed on July 13, 2026, and Vodafone was notified on July 15, 2026. This filing is made pursuant to DTR 5.8.12R(1) requirements under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, indicating a significant change in major shareholding positions.