• Vodafone Group plc published its annual report for the year ended March 31, 2026, highlighting a reshaped portfolio following the agreed sales of its Spain and Italy businesses, now treated as discontinued operations.
• The group reported a changed UK footprint, with results reflecting 2 months of Vodafone UK on a standalone basis and 10 months of VodafoneThree following the May 2025 merger with Three UK.
• The report flagged further consolidation steps in the UK, with a May 5, 2026 announcement to take full ownership of the VodafoneThree joint venture for GBP 4.3 billion (EUR 4.9 billion).
• Vodafone also pointed to continued portfolio moves in Europe, including the October 2025 acquisition of Telekom Romania and an agreed February 2026 deal to sell its VodafoneZiggo interests for EUR 1 billion cash and a 10% stake in a larger Benelux entity.
• Management positioned the group as entering a “new chapter” following a multi-year transformation, with priorities centered on customer experience, simplification, and growth in Europe, Africa, and business services.

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