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Vodafone Reports €1.4bn Loss Following €4.5bn German and Romanian Write-Downs

The telecom giant anticipates German sales growth this year despite regulatory challenges and macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Overview

  • Vodafone recorded a €1.4bn pre-tax loss for the year ending March 2025, driven by €4.5bn in impairment charges primarily in Germany and Romania.
  • The German division, Vodafone's largest market, saw revenues decline 6%, impacted by a regulatory ban on bundled TV packages and intense competition.
  • CEO Margherita Della Valle highlighted ongoing transformation efforts, including the sale of Italian and Spanish operations and the clearance of the Three UK merger.
  • Vodafone launched a €2bn share buy-back program and forecasts German sales growth in the coming year despite global economic uncertainties.
  • CFO Luka Mucic plans to depart by spring 2026, coinciding with Vodafone's strategic overhaul and leadership changes.