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 7, 2012
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 ü Form 40-F
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):
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):
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 No ü
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 SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN EACH OF THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM F-3 (FILE NO. 333- 168347), THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-81825) AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO. 333-149634) OF VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
This Report on Form 6-K contains a news release dated 6 February 2012 entitled ‘VODAFONE AND WIND HELLAS TERMINATE DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO A POTENTIAL BUSINESS COMBINATION’
6 February 2012
VODAFONE AND WIND HELLAS TERMINATE DISCUSSIONS RELATING TO A POTENTIAL BUSINESS COMBINATION
Vodafone Group and Largo Limited, the sole shareholder of Wind Hellas, confirm that they have agreed to terminate discussions relating to a potential business combination between Vodafone Greece and Wind Hellas.
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For further information:
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Vodafone Group
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Wind Hellas |
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Investor Relations |
Media Relations |
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Tel: +44 (0) 7919 990 230 |
+30 210 6158367 |
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crpafr@wind.com.gr
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Media Relations |
Holloway & Associates |
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Tel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 |
Tel. +44 (0) 207 2402486 |
About Vodafone
Vodafone is one of the world’s largest mobile communications companies by revenue with approximately 391 million customers in its controlled and jointly controlled markets as at 30 September 2011. Vodafone currently has equity interests in over 30 countries across five continents and more than 40 partner networks worldwide. For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com
About Wind Hellas
Wind Hellas launched operations in Greece in June 1993, enabling the country’s first mobile phone. Over the past 18 years, the company has established itself as a technology pioneer. In 2007, the company acquired the fixed and internet provider Tellas. Today, Wind Hellas is the only integrated telecoms operator in Greece, offering Mobile, Fixed and Internet services. For more information, please visit http://www.wind.com.gr/en/
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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PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY |
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Dated: February 7, 2012 |
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/s/ R E S MARTIN |
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Name: Rosemary E S Martin |
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Title: Group General Counsel and Company |
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Secretary |