Re: Vodafone Japan

Vodafone Group Plc
03 March 2006


3 March 2006

                         ANNOUNCEMENT RE VODAFONE JAPAN

Vodafone Group ('Vodafone') has noted today's press speculation regarding its
Japanese subsidiary.

Vodafone confirms it is in discussions regarding a potential sale of a
controlling interest in Vodafone Japan to SoftBank. These discussions may or may
not lead to a transaction.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

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