Vodacom Group (VOD) AGM 2025 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting opened with confirmation of quorum: 53 shareholders representing 93.78% of shares present or by proxy.

• Board members and operating company chairs introduced; apologies noted for absent directors.

• Notice of meeting and agenda, including hybrid format and voting procedures, were outlined.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board composition includes 50% independent and 50% Vodafone-appointed directors, as per JSE-approved structure.

• Commitment to diversity at executive level with a formal 50% representation target for 2025–2030.

• Farewell extended to outgoing directors Francesco Bianco and Leanne Wood, with Wood stepping down effective 31 July 2025.

Shareholder proposals

• Resolutions included adoption of financial statements, director elections/re-elections, auditor appointment, remuneration policy, committee appointments, share repurchase authority, and amendments to the MOI.

• Special resolutions addressed share repurchases, director fee increases effective 1 August 2025, and financial assistance authorities.