01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 3, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) to furnish, as Exhibit 99.1, a Regulatory News Service announcement dated June 3, 2024.
The announcement concerns a Standard Form TR-1 notification of major holdings submitted to the Company, made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The notification was filed by BlackRock, Inc. and relates to a threshold crossing on May 30, 2024, with the Company notified on May 31, 2024. According to the TR-1 notification, BlackRock's resulting position on the threshold date is below 5%a of voting rights in Flutter.
The prior notification showed 4.930000%b of voting rights attached to shares and 0.600000% through financial instruments, for a total of 5.530000%. The current filing reports the resulting position in each category only as "Below 5%", with the holdings by class of share, securities lending and CFD positions likewise reported as below 5%. For investors, the filing is primarily a shareholder-ownership disclosure rather than a corporate event.
It identifies a change in BlackRock's holding relative to the prior notification, with the stake now below the 5%c reporting threshold, and includes the group's controlled-undertaking chain for context. The filing does not describe any financial results, operational developments, or transaction terms.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) furnishing a UK RNS announcement as Exhibit 99.1.
- The announcement is a Standard Form TR-1 major holdings notification, made under UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
- Filer of the notification is BlackRock, Inc.; the threshold was crossed on May 30, 2024, and Flutter was notified on May 31, 2024.
- BlackRock's resulting position is reported as below 5% of voting rights.
- Prior notification showed 4.930000% of voting rights attached to shares and 0.600000% through financial instruments, totaling 5.530000%.
- The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or transaction terms; it is an ownership-disclosure filing.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered this filing?
Flutter Entertainment plc submitted an 8-K to furnish a Regulatory News Service announcement containing a TR-1 major holdings notification. The announcement was made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Who is the shareholder that filed the notification?
The notification was submitted by BlackRock, Inc., with its registered office listed in Wilmington, USA. The notice identifies the Regulatory Threshold Reporting Team and a London completion location.
What changed in BlackRock's holding?
The threshold was crossed on May 30, 2024. BlackRock's resulting position is reported as below 5% of voting rights, compared with a prior notification of 4.930000% through shares and 0.600000% through financial instruments, a total of 5.530000%.
Does this filing reveal any company-level financial or operational news?
No. The 8-K's only disclosure is the Exhibit 99.1 shareholder-ownership notification. It contains no financial results, forward-looking statements, or corporate transaction details.
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