Increase in Shareholding

Vodafone Group Plc
01 August 2003


1 August 2003


          Vodafone acquires the remaining 20% of Vodafone Malta Limited

Vodafone Group Plc ('Vodafone') today announces that Vodafone (via its wholly
owned subsidiaries Vodafone International Holdings BV and Vodafone Nominees
Limited) has increased its shareholding in Vodafone Malta Limited from 80% to
100% by purchasing Maltacom Plc's 20% interest for a cash consideration of €30
million.


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