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 November 28, 2003
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.
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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.
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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 a news release issued by Vodafone Group Plc on November 26, 2003, entitled “VODAFONE TO INCREASE STAKE IN VODAFONE-PANAFON”
26 November 2003
VODAFONE TO INCREASE STAKE IN VODAFONE-PANAFON
Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) announces today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire from Intracom S.A (“Intracom”) 51,250,000 shares in Vodafone-Panafon Hellenic Telecommunications Company S.A. (“Panafon”). The shares to be acquired represent 9.433% of the outstanding shares of Panafon. The consideration will be €6.18 per share in cash, representing a total consideration of €316.725 million and will be satisfied from existing cash resources.
As a result of this transaction, Vodafone’s effective shareholding in Panafon will increase from 65.362% to 74.795%. The transaction will be executed as a block trade in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Athens Exchange. Panafon and Intracom expect to continue their cooperation in the Greek market.
This transaction is consistent with Vodafone’s stated strategy of selectively increasing its stakes in existing operations, where opportunities arise for the creation of enhanced shareholder value.
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For further information:
Vodafone Group
Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Investor Relations
Melissa Stimpson
Darren Jones
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
Media Relations
Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
Tel: +44 (0) 1635 673310
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: November 28, 2003 |
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/s/ S R SCOTT |
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Name: Stephen R. Scott |
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Title: Company Secretary |
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