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VISION & MISSIONVISION & MISSIONPRODUCTS AND SERVICESPRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Introduction to VodafoneVodafone Group plc a British multinational mobile network operator headquartered in Newbury, England. Vodafone is the world's largest mobile telecommunication network company, based on revenue, and has a market value of about £71.2 billion (November 2009).It currently has operations in 31 countries and partner networks in a further 40 countries Based on subscribers, it is the world's second largest mobile phone operator behind China Mobile, with over 427 million subscribers in 31 markets across 5 continents as of 2009.In the UK, its home ground, Vodafone has badly underperformed in the last few years due to brisk change in administration. It has slipped from first to third largest telecom operator generating a revenue of £4.9 billion from its 18.7 million customers in 2008-09.As of March 31, 2009, the company employs more than 79,000 people worldwide.

BACKGROUND VodafoneVodafone was formed in 1984 as a subsidiary of Racal Electronics Plc. Then known as Racal Telecom Limited, approximately 20% of the company's capital was offered to the public in October 1988. It was fully demerged from Racal Electronics Plc and became an independent company in September 1991, at which time it changed its name to Vodafone Group Plc.

Following its merger with AirTouch Communications, Inc. (‘AirTouch’), the company changed its name to Vodafone AirTouch Plc on 29 June 1999 and, following approval by the shareholders in General Meeting, reverted to its former name, Vodafone Group Plc, on 28 July 2000.

MISSIONWe will be the

communications leader in an increasingly connected worldVodafone Group Plc is the world's leading mobile telecommunications company, with a significant presence in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and the United States through the Company's subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures, associated undertakings and investments

VISION

Our vision is to lead the industry in responding to public concerns regarding

mobile phones, masts and health by demonstrating leading edge practices and

encouraging others to follow.

PRODUCTS&SERVICESVodafone offers voice, messaging, data and fixed broadband services through multiple solutions and supporting technologies to deliver on its total communications strategy. The advancements in 3G networks and download speeds, handset capabilities and the mobilization of internet services, have contributed to an acceleration of data services usage growth.

SUMMARYWe have made strong progress over the past year with our strategy and met or exceeded our stated financial expectations in all areas.Our cash flow generation remains strong, supporting our robust financial position and shareholder returns, with free cash flow of £5.5 billion. Adjusted earnings per share increased by 11.0% to 12.50 pence, enabling dividends per share to increase by 11.1% to 7.51 pence.