Vodafone Group Plc Files 20-F, Details Debt Maturities

Ticker: VODPF · Form: 20-F · Filed: Jun 14, 2024 · CIK: 839923

Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co 20-F Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyVodafone Group Public Ltd Co (VODPF)
Form Type20-F
Filed DateJun 14, 2024
Risk Levelmedium
Pages15
Reading Time18 min
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: debt, annual-report, telecom

TL;DR

Vodafone's 20-F is out, showing they've got notes due in 2043 and 2048. Check the debt.

AI Summary

Vodafone Group Plc filed its annual 20-F report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The filing details various debt instruments, including notes due in February 2043 with a 4.375% interest rate and notes due in May 2048 with a 5.250% interest rate. The company is headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, UK.

Why It Matters

This filing provides investors with a comprehensive overview of Vodafone's financial health and its outstanding debt obligations, crucial for assessing the company's long-term stability and investment risk.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The filing details significant debt obligations, which can pose a risk to the company's financial stability if not managed effectively.

Key Numbers

  • March 31, 2024 — Fiscal Year End (Reporting period for the 20-F filing)
  • 2043 — Debt Maturity Year (One of the significant debt repayment deadlines mentioned)
  • 2048 — Debt Maturity Year (Another significant debt repayment deadline mentioned)

Key Players & Entities

  • Vodafone Group Plc (company) — Filer of the 20-F report
  • Newbury, Berkshire (location) — Company headquarters
  • 4.375% (dollar_amount) — Interest rate on notes due February 2043
  • 5.250% (dollar_amount) — Interest rate on notes due May 2048

FAQ

What is the total amount of debt maturing in February 2043?

The filing lists notes due February 2043 with a 4.375% interest rate, but the total principal amount is not specified in the provided excerpt.

What is the interest rate on Vodafone's notes due May 2048?

The notes due May 2048 have an interest rate of 5.250%.

When is Vodafone Group Plc's fiscal year end?

Vodafone Group Plc's fiscal year ends on March 31.

Where is Vodafone Group Plc headquartered?

Vodafone Group Plc is headquartered at Vodafone House, The Connection, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2FN.

What is the filing type and accession number for this report?

This is a 20-F filing with accession number 0001104659-24-071761.

Filing Stats: 4,561 words · 18 min read · ~15 pages · Grade level 12.3 · Accepted 2024-06-14 16:14:35

Filing Documents

Item 18

Item 17 Item 18 If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report on Form 20-F 2024 Contents Strategic report 1 S FY24 highlights 2 S About Vodafone 3 S Operating in a rapidly changing industry 4 S Business model 6 S Key performance indicators 8 Chair's message 9 Chief Executive's statement and strategic roadmap 10 Mega trends 12 Stakeholder engagement 15 Our people strategy 21 Our financial performance 32 S Purpose, sustainability and responsible business 34 Our purpose 35 – Empowering People 38 – Protecting the Planet 43 Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals 44 Maintaining Trust 45 – Protecting data 51 – Protecting people 53 – Business integrity 55 Non-financial information 57 Principal risk factors and uncertainties 63 – Long-term viability statement 64 – Climate-related risk Governance 70 S Governance at a glance 72 Chair's governance statement 74 Our governance structure 75 Division of responsibilities 76 Our Board 79 Our Executive Committee 80 Our Company purpose, values and culture 81 Board activities and principal decisions 84 Board effectiveness 86 Nominations and Governance Committee 89 Audit and Risk Committee 95 Technology Committee 96 ESG Committee 98 Remuneration Committee 100 Remuneration Policy 106 Annual Report on Remuneration 119 US listing requirements 120 Directors' report Financials 122 Reporting on our financial performance 123 Directors' statement of responsibility 125 Risk mitigation 131 Report of independent registered public accounting firm 135 Consolidated financial statements and notes 227 This page is intentionally left blank Other information 235 Non-GAAP measures 249 Shareholder information 255 History and development 255 Regulation 261 Form 20-F cross reference guide 264 Forward-looking statements 265 Definition of terms Welcome to our Annual Report on Form 20-F 2024 This constitutes the A

Business

Business 8bn service revenue We serve private and public sector customers of all sizes with a broad range of connectivity services, supported by our dedicated global network. We have unique scale and capabilities, and are expanding our portfolio of products and services into growth areas such as unified communications, cloud & security, and IoT. Africa Consumer 5bn service revenue We provide a range of mobile services. The demand for mobile data is growing rapidly driven by the lack of fixed broadband access and by increased smartphone penetration. Together with Vodacom's VodaPay super-app and the M-Pesa payment platform, we are the leading provider of financial services, as well as business and merchant services in Africa. Note: 1. Includes Turkey. Europe1 Africa How we are structured and what we sell Our business comprises of infrastructure assets, shared operations, growth platforms and retail and service operations. Our retail and service operations are split across three broad business lines: Vodafone Business, Europe Consumer and Africa Consumer. Core connectivity products and services in fixed and mobile account for the majority of our revenue. However, our portfolio also includes high return growth areas that leverage and complement our core connectivity business, such as digital services, the Internet of Things (IoT') and financial services. We market and sell through digital and physical channels. 9 countries 6 countries 98m mobile customers 157m mobile customers 17m fixed customers 46m FinTech users 4m converged customers 2 Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report on Form 20-F 2024 Strategic report Governance Financials Other information Operating in a rapidly changing industry Our governance Our business is underpinned by our strong governance and risk management framework. Governance The Board held seven scheduled meetings this year to discuss key strategic matters, our purpose and culture, our people and stakeholder interests. The Nominations and Governance

Business

Business – Connectivity – Communications services – Cloud & Security – Internet of Things Investments – Operations – Infrastructure – Innovation – Partner Markets (43 countries) Shared Operations – Procurement – Technology and operations – Roaming and carrier services – Network services Notes: 1. Includes Turkey. 2. Includes Turkey and Common Functions. 3. Non-GAAP measure. See page 235 for more information 4. Excludes Safaricom. 4 Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report on Form 20-F 2024 Strategic report Governance Financials Other information Clear and consistent strategic priorities We are committed to delivering value and building strong relationships with all of our stakeholders. Creating long-term value for our stakeholders Read more on pages 12-14 Our priorities Customers – Delivering the simple and predictable experience our customers expect – Getting the basics right and refocusing our resources towards improving customer experience To drive operational excellence across the Group. Our customers 310m mobile customers1 18m TV customers1 22m broadband customers1 Our people 93,000 employees and contractors 75% employee engagement index Our suppliers 8,000 suppliers 6.3bn capital additions 19bn spend Our local communities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs') 40m donated in contributions and in-kind services, combined with our technology, to improve health and education, and provide emergency response across 21 countries. Government and regulators 2.6bn total direct contribution across2 63 markets2 9.3bn total tax and economic contribution2 Our investors Secure and growing dividend Sustainable returns Notes: 1. Includes VodafoneZiggo and Safaricom. 2. FY23. Well positioned to take advantage of the key mega trends shaping our industry Simplicity – Become a simple and faster business – Simplify our operations and executing on our cost programmes to improve profitability Growth – Right-sizing the portfolio for growth – Significant opportunity to grow in: – Busines

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