Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt (VOD)
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Vodafone franchise reports lead government to examine 'power imbalance'
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares showed no reaction to a spotlight being shone in Parliament about the treatment of franchisees. During business questions in the House of Commons, MP Justin Madders said: “I'm sure the department will have been aware of the coverage this week of some of the harrowing stories of the treatment of Vodafone franchisees,” and asked whether ministers would consider measures such as a statutory code or arbitration system to measures to redress a "power imbalance".
Investment bank upgrades Vodafone as turnaround hopes build
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) shares rose 1.6% to 95.38p after Barclays upgraded the group to 'overweight' from 'equal weight' and lifted its price target to 120p from 100p, arguing the company is finally showing signs of regaining a “challenger mindset”. The bank says 2026 could mark a shift after years of declining earnings, with improving trends in the UK, Germany and Africa.
Vodafone to take control of Safaricom in €1.8bn deal
Vodafone Group PLC (LSE:VOD) is set to take charge of Safaricom, Kenya's biggest telecoms group, after its African arm agreed to buy an extra 20 % stake for a combined €1.81 billion. The move will give Vodafone and Vodacom a controlling 55 % shareholding and allow both companies to fully consolidate Safaricom's results.
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Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt Profile
| Diversified Telecommunication Services Industry | Communication Services Sector | António Rui de Lacerda Carrapatoso CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 92857W308 CUSIP |
| GB Country | 93,000 Employees | 24 Nov 2025 Last Dividend | 24 Feb 2014 Last Split | 25 Oct 1988 IPO Date |
Overview
Vodafone Group Public Limited Company, established in 1984 and headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom, is a global leader in telecommunications, offering a wide array of services across Europe and internationally. The company caters to both the private and public sectors, including industries such as manufacturing, retail, automotive, banking finance, healthcare, smart cities and public, agriculture, transport and logistics, and energy and utilities management. Vodafone is known for its innovative approach to mobile and fixed-line connectivity, internet of things (IoT) solutions, financial services, and digital services, aiming to enhance the way businesses operate and how people communicate. The company prides itself on its commitment to providing digital and physical channels for its diverse portfolio of products and services, underscored by strategic partnerships, notably with Open Fiber.
Products and Services
- Mobile and Fixed Line Connectivity:
Includes end-to-end solutions for mobile voice, data, messaging, BYOx, telecoms management, and professional consulting services. Fixed line services encompass voice and data, broadband, software-defined networks, managed WAN, and satellite connectivity.
- Financial Services:
Vodafone provides financial solutions and business merchant services to facilitate seamless transactions and financial operations.
- Consumer Internet of Things (IoT):
Offers innovative IoT solutions for consumers, focusing on security and insurance products, mobile services, logistics, fleet management, and smart metering services.
- WiFi and Digital Services:
Delivers WiFi solutions along with a suite of digital services including mobile app development, edge computing, worker insights, drone detection, and mixed reality, powered by the Vodafone Analytics platform.
- IT Hosting and Cloud Services:
Traditional IT hosting services like colocation, managed hosting, and flexible computing options are available, alongside Vodafone Business multi-cloud platforms and productivity solutions.
- Integrated Business Communication:
Offers solutions for integrated business communication, enhancing fixed and mobile convergence, and carrier services along with IoT devices for comprehensive business operations.
- M-Pesa:
This African mobile money platform is pivotal for payments and financial services, showcasing Vodafone’s commitment to financial inclusion.
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