VODAFONE GROUP PLC.
Vodafone Group plc () is a British multinational telecommunications company. Its registered office and global headquarters are in Newbury, Berkshire, England. It predominantly operates services in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.
Basic company information
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- ASX code
- VPG [1]
- Industry group
- Not Applic [1]
- Business sectors
- telecommunications industry [2]
- Company / filing name
- VODAFONE GROUP PLC. [1]
- Headquarters location
- Newbury; London [2]
- Founded
- 1984-07-17 [2]
- Legal form
- public limited company [2]
- Leadership in background record
- Nick Read [2]
- Founders
- Ernest Harrison; Gerry Whent [2]
- Official website
- www.vodafone.com ↗ [2]
- Employees
- 96,506 · reported year 2021 [2]
- Annual revenue
- EUR 43,809,000,000 · reported year 2021 [2]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- GB00BH4HKS39 [2]
- Country in background record
- United Kingdom [2]
Company positioning and business
Vodafone Group plc () is a British multinational telecommunications company. Its registered office and global headquarters are in Newbury, Berkshire, England. It predominantly operates services in Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. [3]
As of August 2026, Vodafone operates networks in 17 countries, with partner networks in 42 further countries. [3]
Vodafone has a primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. The company has a secondary listing on the NASDAQ as American depositary receipts (ADRs). [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Vodafone. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Nick Read in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [2]
Understanding company scale
Employees: 96,506 · reported year 2021. [2]
Annual revenue: EUR 43,809,000,000 · reported year 2021. [2]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
ASX security code: VPG. The exchange profile links to announcements and security information. [1]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [2]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
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Source-verified relationships
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was VODAFONE GROUP PLC. founded?
Founded: 1984-07-17. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Where is the headquarters of VODAFONE GROUP PLC.?
Headquarters location: Newbury; London. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
Which business sectors are recorded for VODAFONE GROUP PLC.?
Business sectors: telecommunications industry. The linked source provides the background record. [2]
VODAFONE GROUP PLC. relationship map
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Sources and review dates
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Vodafone (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.