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Vodafone Group Plc
Type Public (LSE: VOD,
NYSE: VOD, FWB: VOD)
Founded 1983 as Racal Telecom, independent 1991
Headquarters Flag of the United Kingdom Newbury, England, UK
Key people Arun Sarin, CEO
Vittorio Colao, CEO Designate
Sir John Bond, Chairman
John Buchanan, Deputy Chairman
Industry Mobile telecommunications
Products Mobile networks, Telecom services, Etc. The London Stock Exchange or LSE is a Stock exchange located in London, England. The New York Stock Exchange ( NYSE) is a Stock exchange based in New York City. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange ( FWB Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse) is a Stock exchange located in Frankfurt, Germany. Newbury is a Civil parish and the principal Town in the west of the County of Berkshire in England. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Arun Sarin ( Hindi: अरुण सरीन) (born October 21 1954, in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India) was Vittorio Colao (born 1961 in Brescia) is an Italian Businessman, the current Chief Executive Designate of Vodafone Group. Sir John Reginald Hartnell Bond ( born 24 July 1941) retired as Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc on 26 May 2006, after spending For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" In Marketing, a product is anything that can be offered to a Market that might satisfy a want or need
Revenue ▲ £35,478 million GBP (2008)
Net income ▲ £10,047 million GBP (2008)
Website www.vodafone.com

Vodafone is a mobile network operator headquartered in Berkshire, England, UK. In business revenue or revenues is Income that a company receives from its normal business activities usually from the sale of goods and services The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency Net income is equal to the Income that a firm has after subtracting costs and Expenses from the total Revenue. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages A mobile network operator ( MNO) also known as carriage service provider ( CSP) wireless service provider, wireless carrier, Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located It is the largest mobile telecommunications network company in the world by turnover and has a market value of about £86 billion (May 2008). Vodafone currently has equity interests in 25 countries and Partner Networks (networks in which it has no equity stake) in a further 42 countries. The name Vodafone comes from Voice data fone, chosen by the company to "reflect the provision of voice and data services over mobile phones. "[1]

At 31 March 2008 Vodafone had 260 million proportionate customers in 25 markets across 5 continents. Networks associated with the Vodafone Group Subsidiaries Networks where Vodafone Group owns a majority holding [2] ("Proportionate customers" means, for example, that if Vodafone has a 30% stake in a business with a million customers, that is counted as 300,000). On this measure it is the second largest mobile telecom group in the world behind China Mobile. China Mobile Communications Corporation ( Chinese: 中国移动通信 Hanyu Pinyin: Zhōngguó Yídòng Tōngxìn () also known as China Mobile The eight markets where it has more than ten million proportionate customers are the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Egypt and the United States. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Turkey (Türkiye known officially as the Republic of Turkey ( is a Eurasian Country that stretches This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In the U. S. , these customers come via its minority stake in Verizon Wireless, and in the other seven markets Vodafone has majority-controlled subsidiaries. Cellco Partnership, Doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest Wireless Telecommunications network in the

On 30 May 2006, the company announced a loss before tax of £14. Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 9 billion for 2005, the biggest loss in British corporate history. The loss for the year from continuing operations was £17. 2 billion and the bottom line loss for the financial year was £21. 8 billion. The company was pushed into loss by impairment charges of £23. 5 billion, which related to the acquisition of Mannesmann several years earlier, and losses of £4. Mannesmann AG was a German corporation with headquarters in Düsseldorf. 6 billion in relation to its discontinued business in Japan. At an operating level it remained highly profitable, with an operating profit on continuing operations of £9. 4 billion before impairment costs.

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Vodafone in Europe

Networks in Europe
Majority-owned Minority-owned No Ownership
Albania
Faroe Islands
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
France
Bulgaria
Croatia
Germany
Poland
Cyprus
Denmark
Greece
Estonia
Finland
Hungary
Guernsey
Iceland
Ireland
Jersey
Latvia
Italy
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Macedonia
Norway
Netherlands
Serbia
Slovenia
Northern Cyprus
Sweden
Switzerland
Portugal
Romania
Spain
Turkey
UK

History

vodafone's original logo used until the introduction of the speechmark logo in 1998.
vodafone's original logo used until the introduction of the speechmark logo in 1998. Networks associated with the Vodafone Group Subsidiaries Networks where Vodafone Group owns a majority holding

In 1982 Racal Electronics plc's subsidiary Racal Strategic Radio Ltd. Racal Electronics plc was once the third-largest British electronics firm before being purchased by Thomson-CSF (now Thales Group) in 2000, as a way for won one of two UK cellular telephone network licences. [3][4] The network, known as Racal Vodafone was 80% owned by Racal, with Millicom and the Hambros Technology Trust owning 15% and 5% respectively. Millicom International Cellular is a Mobile phone network provider in America, Africa and Asia. vodafone was launched on 1 January 1985. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) [5] Racal Strategic Radio was renamed Racal Telecommunications Group Limited in 1985. [4] On 29 December 1986 Racal Electronics bought out the minority shareholders of vodafone for GB£110 million. Events 1170 - Thomas Becket: Thomas Becket Archbishop of Canterbury is assassinated inside Canterbury Cathedral by followers of King Henry II Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) [6]

In September 1988 the company was again renamed Racal Telecom and on 26 October 1988 Racal Electronics floated 20% of the company. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) The flotation valued Racal Telecom at GB£1. 7 billion. [7] On 16 September 1991 Racal Telecom was demerged from Racal Electronics as Vodafone Group. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. [8]

In July 1996 Vodafone acquired the two thirds of Talkland it did not already own for £30. 6 million. [9] On 19 November 1996, in a defensive move, Vodafone purchased Peoples Phone for £77 million, a 181 store chain whose customers were overwhelmingly using Vodafone's network. Events 1095 - The Council of Clermont, called by Pope Urban II to discuss sending the First Crusade to the Holy Land Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Charles Wigoder (born 2 March 1960 is an English Telecommunications Entrepreneur, most associated with the Utility Warehouse Discount Club [10] In a similar move the company acquired the 80% of Astec Communications that it did not own, a service provider with 21 stores. [11]

In 1997 Vodafone introduced its Speechmark logo, as it is a quotation mark in a circle; the O's in the Vodafone logotype are opening and closing quotation marks, suggesting conversation. Quotation marks or inverted commas (informally referred to as quotes and speech marks) are Punctuation marks used in pairs to set off speech

On 29 June 1999 Vodafone completed its purchase of AirTouch Communications, Inc. and changed its name to Vodafone Airtouch plc. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) AirTouch Communications was a US-based Wireless service provider that was created when PacTel Cellular was spun off from Pacific Telesis Trading of the new company commenced on 30 June 1999. [12] To approve the merger, Vodafone sold its 17. 2% stake in E-Plus Mobilfunk. E-Plus is a mobile telecommunications operator in Germany. With 15 [13] The acquisition gave Vodafone a 35% share of Mannesmann, owner of the largest German mobile network. Mannesmann AG was a German corporation with headquarters in Düsseldorf.

On 21 September 1999 Vodafone agreeded to merge its U. Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) S. wireless assets with those of Bell Atlantic Corp to form Verizon Wireless. "Verizon" redirects here this article is about the corporation see also Verizon Wireless, Verizon Online DSL and Verizon FiOS. Cellco Partnership, Doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest Wireless Telecommunications network in the [14] The merger was completed on 4 April 2000. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.

In November 1999 Vodafone made an unsolicited bid for Mannesmann, which was rejected. Vodafone's interest in Mannesmann had been increased by the latter's purchase of Orange, the UK mobile operator. [15] Chris Gent would later say Mannesmann's move into the UK broke a "gentleman's agreement" not to compete in each other's home territory. [16] The hostile takeover provoked strong protest in Germany and a "titanic struggle" which saw Mannesmann resist Vodafone's efforts. However, on 3 February 2000 the Mannesmann board agreed to an increased offer of £112bn, then the largest corporate merger ever. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. [16] The EU approved the merger in April 2000. The conglomerate was subsequently broken up and all manufacturing related operations sold off.

Vodafone in Iaşi, Romania.
Vodafone in Iaşi, Romania. Iaşi (pronunciation in Romanian: /jaʃʲ/ or Jassy, is a city and municipality in north-eastern Romania. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania
A map showing Vodafone's operations in Europe.
A map showing Vodafone's operations in Europe.

Vodafone in Asia-Pacific

Networks in Asia-Pacific
Majority-owned Minority-owned No Ownership
Australia
China
Afghanistan
Hong Kong
India
Fiji
Indonesia
Japan
New Zealand
India
Malaysia
Samoa
Singapore
Sri Lanka

History

Vodafone in the Middle East and Africa

Networks in the Middle East and Africa
Majority-owned Minority-owned No Ownership
Egypt
DR Congo
Kenya
Bahrain
Qatar*
Lesotho
Mozambique
South Africa**
Tanzania
* Network yet to be launched. Networks associated with the Vodafone Group Subsidiaries Networks where Vodafone Group owns a majority holding Details pending further announcements.
**Network 50% owned.

History

Vodafone in the Americas

Networks in the Americas
Minority-owned No Ownership
USA
Anguilla
Antigua & Barbuda
Argentina
Aruba
Barbados
Bermuda
Bonaire
Brazil
Cayman Islands
Chile
Colombia
Curaçao
Dominica
Ecuador
El Salvador
French West Indies
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
St Kitts & Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turk & Caicos
Uruguay

History

United States

For more information, see Verizon Wireless. Networks associated with the Vodafone Group Subsidiaries Networks where Vodafone Group owns a majority holding Cellco Partnership, Doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest Wireless Telecommunications network in the

In the United States, Vodafone owns 45% of Verizon Wireless, the country's second largest mobile carrier behind AT&T after their merger with Cingular Wireless. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Cellco Partnership, Doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest Wireless Telecommunications network in the Before proposing a merge request please see Talk and see if the merger you propose has recently been made and AT&T Mobility LLC (usually branded AT&T, and formerly named Cingular Wireless LLC) is the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of AT&T Inc The percentage of the customer base and revenues of Verizon Wireless that Vodafone consolidates is slightly lower, since some Verizon Wireless subsidiaries have minority investors. (Hence the exact percentages that Vodafone and Verizon report vary from period to period: in June 2006 Vodafone reported that Verizon Wireless owned 98. 6% of its customers at that date. ) Before this joint venture was formed, Vodafone merged with AirTouch Communications of the U. AirTouch Communications was a US-based Wireless service provider that was created when PacTel Cellular was spun off from Pacific Telesis S. in June 1999 and changed its name to Vodafone Airtouch Plc. In September 1999, Vodafone Airtouch announced a $70-billion joint venture with Bell Atlantic Corp. "Verizon" redirects here this article is about the corporation see also Verizon Wireless, Verizon Online DSL and Verizon FiOS. The first wireless business with a national footprint in the U. S. , Verizon Wireless was composed of Bell Atlantic's and Vodafone AirTouch's U. S. wireless assets and began operations on April 4, 2000. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. However, Verizon Communications—the company formed when Bell Atlantic and GTE merged on June 30, 2000—owns a majority of Verizon Wireless and Vodafone's branding is not used, nor is the CDMA network compatible with GSM phones. "Verizon" redirects here this article is about the corporation see also Verizon Wireless, Verizon Online DSL and Verizon FiOS. GTE Corporation (formerly General Telephone & Electronics Corporation) was the largest of the "independent" US Telephone companies during Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. This relationship has been quite profitable for Vodafone, but there have historically been three problems with it. The first is the above-mentioned incompatibility with the GSM 900/1800 MHz standard used by Vodafone's other networks, and the consequent difficulty of offering roaming between Vodafone's U. S. and other networks. The other two stem from the fact that Vodafone does not have management control over Verizon Wireless. Vodafone is thus unable to use the Vodafone brand for its U. S. operations, and (perhaps more importantly) has no control of dividend policy at Verizon Wireless and is therefore entirely at the mercy of Verizon management with respect to cash flow from Verizon Wireless.

Perhaps as a consequence of these reasons, Vodafone made a bid for the entirety of AT&T Wireless when that company was for sale in 2004. AT&T Mobility LLC (usually branded AT&T, and formerly named Cingular Wireless LLC) is the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of AT&T Inc Had this bid been successful, Vodafone would presumably have sold its stake in Verizon Wireless, and then rebranded the resultant business as Vodafone. However, Cingular Wireless (a joint venture of SBC Communications and BellSouth (both now AT&T)) ultimately outbid Vodafone and took control of AT&T Wireless, and Vodafone's relationship with Verizon has continued. AT&T Mobility LLC (usually branded AT&T, and formerly named Cingular Wireless LLC) is the wholly owned wireless subsidiary of AT&T Inc Before proposing a merge request please see Talk and see if the merger you propose has recently been made and

Early in 2006 Verizon re-iterated their desire to buy-out the remaining 45% of Stock of Verizon Wireless from Vodafone Group [21]. Vodafone has also repeatedly indicated that it would be willing to buy out Verizon's stake.

Verizon has announced that its 4G data network will be LTE, which is considered part of the GSM path and not the cdma2000 path Verizon has been using; it has been suggested this is to appease Vodafone, which uses GSM on is own networks. GSM ( Global System for Mobile communications: originally from Groupe Spécial Mobile) is the most popular standard for Mobile phones in the CDMA2000 is a hybrid 25G / 3G technology of mobile Telecommunications standards that use CDMA, a multiple access scheme for Digital

Latin America

On 15 November 2005, Vodafone Group announced a group-wide co-operation agreement with América Móvil of Mexico. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. América Móvil (,) is the fifth largest mobile network operator and the largest corporation in Latin America, and a Fortune 500 company The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. The agreement involves co-operation on international services and roaming. The services include Voice and GPRS Roaming services, Preferred Roaming and Virtual Home Environment. Included in the agreement are the 13 networks owned and controlled by América Móvil (except Tracfone in the United States), and the various operating companies of Vodafone and its Partner Networks. América Móvil (,) is the fifth largest mobile network operator and the largest corporation in Latin America, and a Fortune 500 company For the TracFone by KVH Industries, see that company's article

On May 11, 2008, Vodafone sealed a trade agreement with the Chilean Entel PCS Chile, in which Entel PCS enters the world of equipment and international services of Vodafone, and Vodafone will be one of the trademarks of Entel for the wireless business. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Entel PCS is a Chilean Mobile phone operator Entel Chile Group subsidiary Chile, officially the Republic of Chile ( Spanish:) is a country in South America occupying a long and narrow Coastal strip wedged between the It is not currently foreseen a sale of Entel PCS to Vodafone, but this is not ruled out for the future. This step will mean Vodafone will enter a market of over 17 million mobile numbers, currently divided among three companies, Telefonica Movistar, Claro and Vodafone-Entel PCS. Telefónica SA, (,,,,) is a Spanish telecommunication company.

Caribbean

On 6 February 2007, Vodafone Group signed a three-year partnership agreement with Digicel Group. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Digicel is a Mobile phone network provider in the Caribbean region The agreement, which includes Digicel's sister operation in Samoa, will result to the offering of new roaming capabilities. Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, is a country governing the western part of the Samoan Islands Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean The two groups will also become preferred roaming partners of each other. Along with Digicel's markets, the Vodafone brand is now present in 81 countries, regions, and territories.

Chief Executives

Name Between
Sir Gerald Whent October 1988 - December 1996
Sir Christopher Gent January 1997 - July 2003
Arun Sarin July 2003 - July 2008
Vittorio Colao July 2008 -

To date Vodafone has had three Chief Executives, with the third, Arun Sarin, soon to retire from the company and be replaced by the current Deputy Chief Executive, Vittorio Colao. Sir Christopher Charles Gent (born 10 May 1948 in Gosport) is the former chief executive officer of Vodafone, a British Mobile phone company Arun Sarin ( Hindi: अरुण सरीन) (born October 21 1954, in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, India) was Vittorio Colao (born 1961 in Brescia) is an Italian Businessman, the current Chief Executive Designate of Vodafone Group. Each has made their own individual contribution to the Company.

Sir Gerald Whent, at that time an Executive with Racal Electronics Plc, was responsible for the bid for a UK Cellular Network licence. The Mobile Telecoms division was de-merged and was floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 1988 and Sir Gerald became Chief Executive of Racal Telecom Plc. Over the next few years the company grew to become the UK's Market Leader, changing its name to Vodafone Group Plc in the process.

Sir Christopher Gent took over as Chief Executive in January 1997 after Sir Gerald's retirement. Sir Christopher is responsible for transforming Vodafone from a small UK operator into the global behemoth that it is today, through the merger with the American AirTouch and the takeover of Germany's Mannesmann.

Arun Sarin was the driving force behind the Company's move into Emerging Markets such as Asia and Africa, through the purchases such as that of Turkish operator Telsim and a majority stake in Hutchison Essar in India. Faced with increased competition and penetration rates above 100% in the more mature European markets it was necessary to diversify from being a mobile-only business into a company which provided all telecommunications services. This has seen Vodafone launch DSL and other fixed-line services in markets such as Germany and the UK.

Financial results

For more details, please visit [5]

From its 31 March 2006 year end onwards Vodafone will report its results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS are standards and interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB It has issued results amended to IFRS standards for its 31 March 2004 and 31 March 2005 year ends for information purposes, and these are shown in the first table below. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Vodafone has some large minority stakes, which are not included in its consolidated turnover. In order to provide additional information on the overall scale and growth trends of its business it publishes "proportionate turnover" figures and these are included in the tables below. For example, if a business in which it owns a 45% stake has turnover of £10 billion, that equals £4. 5 billion of proportionate turnover for Vodafone. Proportionate turnover is not an official accounting measure and Vodafone's proportionate turnover should be compared with other companies' statutory turnover.

Vodafone also produces proportionate customer number figures on a similar basis, eg. if an operator in which it has a 30% stake has 10 million customers that equals 3 million proportionate Vodafone customers. This is a common practice in the mobile telecommunications industry.

Year ended 31 March Turnover £m Profit before tax £m Profit for the year £m Basic eps (pence) Proportionate customers (m)
2008 35,478 9,001 6,756 12. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Earnings per share (EPS are the earnings returned on the initial investment amount 56 260
2007 31,104 (2,383) (5,297) (8. 94) 206. 4
2006* 29,350 (14,835) (21,821) (35. 01) 170. 6
2005 34,073 7,951 6,518 9. 68 154. 8
2004 36,492 9,013 6,112 8. 70 133. 4

*Losses for year to 31 March 2006 reflect write downs of assets, principally in relation to the Mannesmann acquisition. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Proportionate turnover includes £7,100 million from discontinued operations.

The following table shows Vodafone's results under UK generally accepted accounting principles (UK GAAP). The Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in the UK or UK GAAP, are the overall body of regulation establishing how company accounts must be prepared in the United Kingdom By the end of its key acquisition drive, which ran from 1999 to 2002, Vodafone had more than £100 billion of goodwill on its balance sheet. In Financial accounting, a balance sheet or statement of financial position is a summary of a person's or organization's balances As UK GAAP requires goodwill to be written off against the profit and loss account Vodafone has shown large statutory losses since then. However, this write off of goodwill is purely an accounting adjustment and does not affect Vodafone's cash position or its ability to pay dividends. Despite the reported losses it is in reality a highly profitable company, and this is reflected in the fact that it has often been ranked among the top twenty companies in the world by market capitalisation. Market capitalization/capitalisation (aka market cap, mkt cap or capitalized/capitalised value) is a measurement of Corporate or Economic Vodafone's accounts for the years shown in the table below include a great number of material one off transactions, and apart from noting the rapid expansion of the group in the years covered, no conclusions about underlying trends should be drawn from the figures without examining the accounts in more detail.

Year ended 31 March Turnover £m Profit/(loss) before tax £m Profit/(loss) for the year £m Basic eps (pence) Amortisation of goodwill £m Proportionate customers (m)
2005 34,133 (4,702) (7,540) (11. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Earnings per share (EPS are the earnings returned on the initial investment amount 39) 14,700 154. 8
2004 33,559 (5,047) (9,015) (13. 24) 15,207 133. 4
2003 30,375 (6,208) (9,819) (14. 41) 14,056 119. 7

1 Vodafone Group Plc. Key Performance Indicator press release for the quarter to 30 June 2005, 25 July 2005. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Products

see Vodafone live!; Vodafone Mobile Connect USB Modem, Vodafone at Home, Vodafone 710, Amobee Media Systems - Investment 2007. Vodafone live! is the brand name for the multimedia portal service of Mobile phone operator Vodafone, which was initially developed by Japan's J-Phone under The Huawei E220 is a Huawei HSDPA access device ( ' Modem ') manufactured by Huawei and notable for using the USB interface Amobee Media Systems, a Mobile advertising company founded in 2005 by Gil Shulman Saul Rurka and Zohar Levkovitz has built and designed the first ad-serving solution

Corporate Sponsorship/Ownership

A Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes driven by Lewis Hamilton.
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Previous sponsorships by Vodafone include those of SL Benfica, Manchester United, Ferrari Formula One constructor and the Australia national rugby union team. Melbourne Park is a sporting arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Melbourne ( is the second most populous city in Australia, with a Metropolitan area population of approximately 3 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Wellington Rugby Football Union' (WRFU is the official governing body of Rugby union in the city of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand West Coast Eagles Football Club is an Australian rules football club competing in the Australian Football League. This article concerns Triple Eight Race Engineering's BTCC operation Olympiacos Football Club Honours Total titles 63 Domestic League, Cups Newbury Rugby Football Club are a Rugby union club representing Newbury. The Newbury Comedy Festival is a Festival of Comedy which takes place every July in the West Berkshire town of Newbury. Home-Start International is a worldwide Family support Organization. Sport Lisboa e Benfica (spɔɾ liʒˈboɐ i bɐ̃ĩˈfikɐ commonly referred to as simply Benfica, S Scuderia Ferrari is the name for the Gestione Sportiva the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing The Australian national rugby union team is the representative side of Australia in Rugby union.

See also

References

  1. ^ UK - About Vodafone UK - About Us - History
  2. ^ BBC NEWS | Business | Strong rise in Vodafone figures
  3. ^ A Profile Of World Leader Vodafone (2006-11-02). Networks associated with the Vodafone Group Subsidiaries Networks where Vodafone Group owns a majority holding Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Retrieved on 2007-04-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of
  4. ^ a b Vodafone Group Public Ltd Co. Retrieved on 2007-04-02. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of
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  7. ^ "Shares in Racal Telecom", The Guardian, Guardian Newspapers, 1988-10-27. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  8. ^ Wise, Deborah. "Vodafone's solo debut could boost share price", The Guardian, Guardian Newspapers, 1991-09-16. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  9. ^ Cane, Alan. "Companies and Finance: UK: Vodafone acquires Talkland in Pounds 60m deal", Financial Times, 1996-07-10, p. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 48 BC - Battle of Dyrrhachium, Julius Caesar barely avoids a catastrophic defeat to Pompey in Macedonia.  22. Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  10. ^ Reguly, Eric. "Vodafone pockets Peoples Phone", The Times, Times Newspapers, 1996-11-20. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  11. ^ "News Digest: Vodafone snaps up Astec", Investors Chronicle, 1997-02-07, p. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 457 - Leo I becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. 1074 - Battle of Montesarchio in which the Prince  55. Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  12. ^ Hasell, Nick. "Scramble for Vodafone as blue chips retreat", The Times, Times Newspapers, 1999-06-30. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Retrieved on 2007-04-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  13. ^ Krause, Reinhardt. "Vodafone's Quest Begins With AirTouch Alliance", Investor's Business Daily, 1999-06-08. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 68 - The Roman Senate accepts emperor Galba. 536 - St Silverius becomes Pope (probable Retrieved on 2007-04-04. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I.  
  14. ^ "Making airwaves", Financial Times, 1999-09-22. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Retrieved on 2007-04-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus  
  15. ^ "Mannesmann rejects Vodafone bid", BBC News Online, BBC, 1999-11-14. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Retrieved on 2007-04-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus  
  16. ^ a b "Vodafone seals Mannesmann merger", BBC News Online, BBC, 2000-02-03. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Retrieved on 2007-04-06. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus  
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