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4 Vodafone Group Plc Annual Report 2009
Vodafone is the world’s leading international mobile communications group by revenue, providing a wide range
of communications services.
Performance at a glance
Group
Revenue
(£bn)
Free cash flow(1)
(£bn)
Capital expenditure
(£bn)
Adjusted operating profit
(£bn)
£41.0bn
15.6% growth £5.9bn
16.4% growth
£11.8bn
16.7% growth £5.7bn
2.5% growth
Financial highlights Operational highlights
Total dividends per share up 3.5% to 7.77 pence; final •
dividend per share of 5.20 pence
Free cash flow generation remains strong despite •
economic environment
Increased data revenue driven by higher penetration •
of Vodafone Mobile Broadband cards and handheld
business devices for internet and email services
Group adjusted operating profit of £11.8 billion before •
impairment charges of £5.9 billion
Verizon Wireless’ Alltel acquisition creates largest US •
wireless operator, with 87 million customers
£1 billion cost reduction programme accelerated; over •
65% expected to be achieved in the 2010 financial year
Over 302 million proportionate mobile customers •
Closing fixed broadband customer base of 4.6 million, •
up 1 million during the year
Touch screen BlackBerry• ® Storm™ available exclusively
to Vodafone’s customers in 11 markets
7.2 Mbps high speed mobile broadband network
•
available in key areas
Vodafone Mobile Broadband USB modem won iF design •
recognising best product design in the world
Invested £48 million in The Vodafone Foundation •
programmes during the year
(1) Before licence and spectrum payments.