Liberty Global reduces stake in Vodafone to zero

Published 01/08/2025, 15:56
Liberty Global reduces stake in Vodafone to zero

LONDON - Liberty Global (NASDAQ:LBTYA) Ltd. has reduced its stake in Vodafone Group Plc (LSE:LON:VOD) to zero, according to a major shareholding notification released Friday.

The notification states that Liberty Global crossed the reporting threshold on July 30, 2025, resulting in the termination of financial instruments and disposal of voting rights in Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). The company also ended its right to receive or recall shares.

Prior to this change, Liberty Global held a 5.018% stake in Vodafone, consisting of 0.357% in voting rights attached to shares and 4.661% through financial instruments. The notification confirms that Liberty Global now holds no voting rights in the telecommunications company.

The change affects shares held through Liberty Global Europe Holding B.V., a Netherlands-based subsidiary of Liberty Global Ltd., which is registered in Bermuda.

The regulatory filing shows the complete ownership chain, with Liberty Global Ltd. as the ultimate controlling entity operating through several subsidiaries including Liberty Global Holdings Limited, Liberty Global Broadband I Limited, Liberty Global Holding B.V., and Liberty Global Europe Holding B.V.

Vodafone, a leading European and African telecommunications company, serves over 355 million mobile and broadband customers across 15 countries with investments in five more and partnerships in over 40 additional markets.

The notification was submitted to Vodafone on August 1, 2025, in accordance with regulatory requirements for major shareholding changes.

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