22nd Dec 2006 08:01
Vodafone Group Plc22 December 2006 22 December 2006 ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING HUTCH ESSAR IN INDIA Vodafone Group ("Vodafone") has noted recent speculation regarding a potentialacquisition of Hutchison Essar Limited ("Hutch Essar") in India. The Board of Vodafone continues to believe the mobile market in India has greatpotential and is therefore considering the acquisition of a controlling interestin Hutch Essar. Such a transaction would be consistent with its stated strategyof seeking selective acquisition opportunities in developing markets. The process is at an early stage and may or may not lead to a transaction. A further announcement will be made in due course. - ends- For further information: Vodafone Group Investor RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664447 Media RelationsTel: +44 (0) 1635 664444 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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