diff --git a/vertical-pod-autoscaler/README.md b/vertical-pod-autoscaler/README.md
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--- a/vertical-pod-autoscaler/README.md
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@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ procedure described below.
 
 # Installation
 
-The current default version is Vertical Pod Autoscaler 1.2.0
+The current default version is Vertical Pod Autoscaler 1.2.1
 
 ### Compatibility