01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed March 14, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on March 14, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 a Regulatory News Service announcement made the same day regarding a block listing application for its ordinary shares. The announcement was made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The application covers an aggregate of 290,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each, issued or to be issued under nine equity plans: Flutter's 2015 Deferred Share Incentive Plan, 2015 Medium Term Incentive Plan, 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan, Sharesave Scheme and Restricted Share Plan, plus the Betfair Group Plc 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Share Incentive Plan, the Amaya Gaming Group Inc. Stock Option Plan, and The Stars Group Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.
The shares are to be admitted to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities. Admission is expected to become effective on March 15, 2024.
Once issued, the shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with the existing issued Ordinary Shares. The filing contains no financial results, guidance or other operating information.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Form 8-K filed March 14, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), furnishing a London RNS announcement as Exhibit 99.1
- Block listing application for an aggregate 290,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each
- Shares relate to nine equity plans, including Flutter's own 2015 incentive and Sharesave plans and legacy plans from Betfair Group, Amaya Gaming Group and The Stars Group
- Application seeks premium listing segment admission on the FCA Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange main market
- Admission is expected to become effective on March 15, 2024
- Shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with existing Ordinary Shares
- Disclosure was made to satisfy FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules; the filing contains no financial results or guidance
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this filing?
The filing furnishes a Regulatory News Service announcement about a block listing application for Flutter's ordinary shares. It was made to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority disclosure requirements and is furnished under Regulation FD.
How many shares are covered by the block listing application?
The application covers an aggregate of 290,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each in Flutter Entertainment plc.
Under which plans are these shares being issued or made available?
The shares relate to nine plans: the Flutter 2015 Deferred Share Incentive Plan, 2015 Medium Term Incentive Plan, 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan, Sharesave Scheme and Restricted Share Plan; the Betfair Group Plc 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan and Deferred Share Incentive Plan; the Amaya Gaming Group Inc. Stock Option Plan; and The Stars Group Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.
When will the shares be admitted to trading and on which market?
Admission is expected to become effective on March 15, 2024. The shares are to be admitted to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market for listed securities.
Do the new shares differ from existing ordinary shares?
No. When issued, the shares will be fully paid and will rank pari passu in all respects with the existing issued Ordinary Shares of the Company.
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