Vodafone Group PLC (Half-Year Report, 2008)
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [extract]
11 Other matters [extract]
Events after the balance sheet date [extract]
On 29 October 2008, the Group announced it had agreed to acquire an additional 4.8% stake in Polkomtel S.A. for cash consideration of €176 million (141 million) plus accrued interest at closing. The acquisition will increase Vodafone’s stake in Polkomtel from 19.6% to 24.4% and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the 2008 calendar year.