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
October 9, 2007
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.
Form 20-F___ü___
Form 40-F_______
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):
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. 333-144978) AND THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 (FILE NO.
333-81825) 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THIS REPORT IS FURNISHED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED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.
Indian
Tax Matters
Companies in the Vodafone Group have received notices from the Indian tax authorities alleging
possible liability for failure to deduct withholding tax from consideration paid to Hutchison
Telecommunications International Limited (HTIL) in respect of HTILs gain on its disposal to
Vodafone of companies with interests in Vodafone Essar Limited. At this stage no accurate
quantification of any cost which may arise can be made, but the Company believes that neither it
nor any other member of the Vodafone Group is liable for such withholding tax and intends to defend
this position vigorously.
Agreement to Acquire Tele2s Businesses in Italy and Spain
Vodafone announced on October 6, 2007 that it had agreed to acquire Tele2 Italia SpA (Tele2
Italy) and Tele2 Telecommunications Services SLU (Tele2 Spain) from Tele2 AB Group for cash
consideration of 775 million (£537 million) on a debt-free basis. Tele2 Italy and Tele2 Spain
provide nationwide fixed-line telecommunications and broadband services in Italy and Spain,
respectively. Tele2 Italy had over 2.6 million customers as at 30 June 2007, including over 400,000
broadband customers, and Tele2 Spain had 550,000 customers as at 30 June 2007, including over
240,000 broadband customers. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the 2007 calendar
year, following the receipt of regulatory approval.
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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VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
(Registrant)
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Dated: October 9, 2007 |
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/s/ S R Scott
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Name: |
Stephen R. Scott |
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Title: |
Group General Counsel and Company
Secretary |
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