VODAFONE GROUP PUBLIC LTD CO

Vodafone Group Public Limited Company American Depositary Receipt is a negotiable security issued by a U.S. depositary bank, representing shares of Vodafone Group plc, a UK-based multinational telecommunications company. It enables U.S. investors to gain exposure to Vodafone's ordinary shares through a dollar-denominated certificate, with each ADR corresponding to 10 underlying ordinary shares via a 10:1 ratio, simplifying cross-border investment without direct handling of foreign exchanges or currencies. Vodafone Group plc provides mobile and fixed-line telecommunication services, including voice, data, messaging, broadband, and enterprise solutions across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Its key markets encompass Germany, where it ranks as a major mobile operator and cable provider; the UK, featuring consolidated mobile operations; and other regions with tailored connectivity offerings for consumers and businesses. The ADR facilitates trading of Vodafone's shares in U.S. dollars, with dividends from the underlying company converted and distributed after applicable fees and taxes. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, this ADR supports Vodafone's role in the global telecom sector by broadening investor access.