Patinex AG Reveals 3% Stake in Vodafone Group as of August 21

Patinex AG has disclosed a 3% stake in Vodafone Group Public Limited Company as of August 21. Vodafone is a global mobile telephone operator with a presence in the UK, Germany, Europe, Africa, Turkey, and other regions, offering mobile and fixed telecommunications services. The company's net sales are distributed geographically across these regions.

On August 21, 2025, Patinex AG, a Swiss-based entity, crossed a threshold related to voting rights in Vodafone Group Public Limited Company (VOD), a leading global mobile telephone operator. Patinex AG now holds 3.003864% of the voting rights attached to shares, equating to 730,000,000 direct voting rights [1].

The acquisition of this stake is significant as it represents a notable increase in Patinex AG's influence over Vodafone Group's decision-making processes. The full chain of controlled undertakings shows that Martin and Rosmarie Ebner ultimately control Patinex AG, holding 3.003864% of the voting rights [1].

Vodafone Group, headquartered in the UK, operates in multiple regions, including the UK, Germany, Europe, Africa, and Turkey. It offers a wide range of mobile and fixed telecommunications services. The company's net sales are distributed geographically across these regions, making it a diversified telecommunications giant [2].

In addition to this voting rights acquisition, Vodafone Idea, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group, has been expanding its 5G network. Recently, it launched 5G services in Pune, marking the fifth city in Maharashtra to gain access to the operator's next-generation network [3]. The expansion follows earlier launches in Nagpur, Nashik, and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, with Vi's first 5G deployment in the state beginning in Mumbai in March 2025.

This move by Patinex AG comes at a time when Vodafone Group is focusing on its 5G expansion across its 17 priority circles. The company has been strategically adopting advanced Disaggregated Radio Access Network (RAN) systems to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs [3].

References:
[1] https://www.investegate.co.uk/announcement/rns/vodafone-group--vod/major-shareholder-notification/9073968
[2] https://www.rcrwireless.com/20250825/5g/vodafone-idea-5g-6
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-capital-fund-management-sa-acquires-438013-shares-of-vodafone-group-plc-vod-2025-08-22/