01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 1, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 1, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 a Regulatory News Service announcement regarding the company's total voting rights, which was released in London to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The announcement states that the total number of ordinary shares in issue as at 31 July 2024 was 177,713,879, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and each carrying the right to one vote. The company specifies that this figure of 177,713,879 may be used by shareholders as the denominator in calculating whether they must notify their interest, or a change in interest, in the company under UK disclosure rules.
The filing is administrative in nature and contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates. For investors, its main relevance is as a reference point for the company's current share count and voting base.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 8-K dated August 1, 2024, under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure)
- Total ordinary shares in issue as at 31 July 2024: 177,713,879
- Each ordinary share carries one vote; nominal value of €0.09 per share
- The figure of 177,713,879 is designated as the denominator for shareholder interest-notification calculations under UK DTR rules
- Disclosure was made via the Regulatory News Service in London to comply with UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
- No financial results, guidance, or operational updates are contained in this filing
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Flutter file this 8-K?
The company furnished a Regulatory News Service announcement on total voting rights under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The announcement was made to satisfy disclosure requirements under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
How many ordinary shares were in issue as at 31 July 2024?
According to the filing, the total number of ordinary shares in issue as at 31 July 2024 was 177,713,879, each with a nominal value of €0.09.
How many votes does each share carry?
Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote.
What number should shareholders use when determining whether they must report their interest in the company?
The company states that 177,713,879 is the figure shareholders may use as the denominator for calculations under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules to determine whether they are required to notify their interest, or a change in their interest, in the company.
Does this filing contain financial results or guidance?
No. The filing consists of the total voting rights announcement and the related signature and exhibit listing. It does not include financial results, guidance, or operational information.
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