Director Shareholding

Vodafone Group PLC
25 July 2002

Vodafone Group Plc ('the Company')

In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I have to inform you
that on 23 July 2002 the following directors of the Company were granted options
over the following number of ordinary shares of US$0.10 each in the Company
pursuant to the Vodafone Group 1998 Sharesave Scheme at a price per share of
70.92p. The options are exercisable either three or five years (as indicated)
from the date of grant provided that the required monthly savings are maintained
until then.
                                                      No. of shares
Peter Richard Bamford                                 13,395 (i)
Julian Michael Horn-Smith                             23,336 (ii)
Kenneth John Hydon                                    13,395 (i)

Notes:

(i)     Option exercisable three years from the date of grant.
(ii)     Option exercisable five years from the date of grant.

S R Scott
Company Secretary




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