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
October 30, 2025
Commission
File Number: 001-10086
VODAFONE GROUP
PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
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of registrant’s name into English)
VODAFONE
HOUSE, THE CONNECTION, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE, RG14 2FN,
ENGLAND
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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 ✓
Form 40-F _
This
Report on Form 6-K contains a Stock Exchange Announcement dated 30
October 2025 entitled ‘Vodafone to acquire
Skaylink’.
30 October 2025
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Vodafone to acquire Skaylink
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Business customers to benefit from technical expertise in cloud,
digital transformation and security
Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") announces that it has entered into
a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Skaylink GmbH ("Skaylink" or
the "company") primarily from funds managed by Waterland for a
total consideration of €175m.
Skaylink is a leading full-service cloud, digital transformation
and security specialist with offices throughout Germany and across
Europe. Its team of over 500 professionals are recognised experts
at managing cloud deployments and migrations across Microsoft and
Amazon Web Services environments and implementing AI solutions for
business customers.
Skaylink's customer-centric business model, capabilities and market
presence will provide Vodafone's business and public sector
customers with access to an enhanced suite of digital services and
support. The transaction is part of Vodafone Business' ambition to
accelerate growth in key areas such as security, managed services
and cloud.
Completion of the transaction is expected by the end of March 2026,
subject to the receipt of necessary regulatory
approvals.
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For more information, please contact:
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Investor Relations:
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investors.vodafone.com
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Media Relations:
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Vodafone.com/media/contact
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Registered Office: Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury,
Berkshire RG14 2FN, England. Registered in England No.
1833679
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About Vodafone
Vodafone is a leading European and African telecoms
company.
We serve over 355 million mobile and broadband customers, operating
networks in 15 countries with investments in a further five and
partners in over 40 more. Our undersea cables transport around a
sixth of the world's internet traffic, and we are developing a new
direct-to-mobile satellite communications service to connect areas
without coverage. Vodafone runs one of the world's largest IoT
platforms, with over 215 million IoT connections, and we provide
financial services to around 92 million customers across seven
African countries - managing more transactions than any other
provider.
From the seabed to the stars, Vodafone's purpose is to keep
everyone connected.
For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com follow
us on X at @VodafoneGroup or connect with us on LinkedIn
at www.linkedin.com/company/vodafone.
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
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PUBLIC
LIMITED COMPANY
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(Registrant)
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Date:
October 30, 2025
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By: /s/ M D B
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Name: Maaike de Bie
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Title: Group General Counsel and Company Secretary
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