Director Shareholding

Vodafone Group Plc
11 August 2004


Vodafone Group Plc ('the Company')

In accordance with Section 329 of the Companies Act 1985, I have to inform you
that the Company was advised on 10 August 2004 by Natwest ISA and PEP Office
that on 10 August 2004, Sir Julian Horn-Smith, a director of the Company,
acquired 23 ordinary shares of US$0.10 each at a price of 117.24p per share,
through reinvestment of dividends due on shares held in a PEP.

Philip Howie
Deputy Company Secretary


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