Vega SAS Reveals 19.87% Vodafone Stake Held Entirely Through Equity-Linked Instruments After e& Exit

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Vega SAS, the Niel family vehicle, has disclosed a 19.87% stake in Vodafone via equity-linked instruments, following its acquisition of e&'s stake. The position is held entirely through derivatives, with no direct shares, and can be settled in cash or shares pending regulatory clearance.

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• Vega SAS Holds 19.87% Voting Rights

  Controlled by the Niel family, Vega SAS now holds 19.87% of Vodafone's voting rights through equity-linked arrangements, with no direct shares. This follows the acquisition of e&'s stake announced on July 10, 2026.

• Financial Instruments Structure

  The stake is held via four equity-linked arrangements expiring between February and July 2027, covering approximately 4.57 billion voting rights. Settlement can be physical or cash, subject to regulatory conditions.

• Ownership Reshaping Continues

  This disclosure comes days after the Emirates Investment Authority sold its 17% stake, marking a significant shift in Vodafone's shareholder base with two major investors exiting in quick succession.

• Regulatory Conditions Apply

  The ability to physically settle the instruments and convert them into actual shares depends on regulatory approvals, leaving the final ownership structure uncertain.

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After e& sold its entire Vodafone stake to the Niel family's Vega SAS, this filing shows Vega now controls 19.87% of Vodafone's voting rights exclusively through equity-linked arrangements—no direct shares are involved. The instruments cover approximately 4.57 billion voting rights and can be physically or cash settled, subject to regulatory approval. While this structure gives Vega significant economic exposure and potential voting power, the absence of direct share ownership and the cash-settlement option leave the ultimate impact on Vodafone's shareholder base uncertain. The disclosure arrives amid a cluster of major ownership changes, including the Emirates Investment Authority's complete exit, signaling a reshaping of Vodafone's investor landscape.