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Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report & Accounts for the year ended 31 March 1997 - Information for Investors
American Depositary Receipts
ADSs, each representing ten ordinary shares, are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol 'VOD'. ADSs are represented by American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The ADR programme is
administered on behalf of the Company by The Bank of New York, ADR Division, 101 Barclay Street,
New York, N.Y. 10286.
ADR holders are not members of the Company but may instruct The Bank of New York on the exercise
of voting rights relative to the number of ordinary shares represented by their ADRs.
Reports to ADR holders
ADR holders receive the annual and interim reports issued to ordinary shareholders. Vodafone Group Plc
will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the USA its annual report in Form 20-F (which
corresponds to the 10-K for a US Corporation) and other information as required. A copy of the Form 20-
F may be obtained by writing to:
Investor Relations, Vodafone Group Plc, The Courtyard, 2 - 4 London Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14
lJX, England.
Dividends and ADR holders
ADR holders are generally eligible for all dividends or other entitlements attaching to the underlying
shares of Vodafone Group Plc and receive all cash dividends in US dollars. Qualifying US holders will
generally be entitled to receive a payment in respect of the UK tax credit, subject to a UK withholding tax
of 15% of the sum of the dividend and UK tax credit.
Dividends and any related UK tax credit and associated withholding tax will be income to the holder for
Federal income tax purposes. ADR holders unsure of their tax position should consult their independent
tax adviser.
The Bank of New York maintains a Global BuyDIRECT Plan for the Company, which is a direct
purchase and sale plan for depository receipts, with a dividend reinvestment facility. For additional
information, please call 1-800-345-1612, The Bank of New York's Global BuyDIRECT number, or write
to:
The Bank of New York
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