
UK's Vodafone Group stated on Friday it intends to launch further share buy-back programmes over the subsequent eight months to partially offset the rise within the firm's issued share capital attributable to maturing of a convertible bond programme.
The cell and broadband operator, which has roped in Goldman Sachs as principal of the programme, stated the buy-backs will begin on July 26 and finish by Nov. 17.
Read also: How Bulk Buying Changes the Economics of a Growing Business
Vodafone reported a better-than-expected rise in first-quarter service income as extra shops reopened and tourism made a tentative return following final 12 months's COVID-19 disruption.
Read also: The AI Boom Is Still Paying Off for the Companies Selling the Infrastructure
The British firm had stated in May free money stream would enhance to not less than 5.2 billion euros ($6.12 billion) this 12 months, after it met its goal of "at least" 5 billion euros within the 12 months to end-March.