Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") and Vivendi Universal ("Vivendi") confirm that they are in discussions concerning the future shareholding structure of their joint venture company, Vizzavi. These discussions may lead to an offer by Vodafone to acquire all or a part of Vivendi's shareholding in Vizzavi.  However, as a result of these discussions, certain filings are being made with competition authorities in various territories. This does not indicate the conclusion of any discussions currently taking place, and no further comment will be made by either party unless and until such a conclusion is reached.

For further information contact:
Vodafone Group
Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
Melissa Stimpson, Director of Group Investor Relations
Bobby Leach, Head of Group Financial Media Relations
Jon Earl, Senior Group Communications Manager
Tel:  +44 (0) 1635 673310

Tavistock Communications
John West
Tel:  +44 (0) 20 7600 2288

Vivendi Universal
Antonie Lefort
Tel:  +33 (1) 71 71 11 80