Vodafone Group Plc ("Vodafone") today announces that Vodafone (via its wholly owned subsidiaries Vodafone International Holdings BV and Vodafone Nominees Limited) has increased its shareholding in Vodafone Malta Limited from 80% to 100% by purchasing Maltacom Plc's 20% interest for a cash consideration of 30 million.

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Vodafone Group

Tim Brown, Group Corporate Affairs Director
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Investor Relations
Melissa Stimpson
Darren Jones
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Bobby Leach
Ben Padovan
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Lulu Bridges
John West
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