01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 1, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on October 1, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 a Regulatory News Service announcement made in London to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The announcement concerns the company's total voting rights. The announcement confirms that the total number of ordinary shares in issue as at 30 September 2024 was 177,824,343, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and carrying one vote per share.
The company states that 177,824,343 is the figure shareholders may use as the denominator when determining whether they must notify changes in their interest in the company under the UK FCA rules. The filing contains no financial results, operating metrics, or transaction terms. Its significance for investors is limited to the updated share count, which is the baseline for calculating shareholding thresholds under UK disclosure rules.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 8-K, Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), dated October 1, 2024
- Flutter Entertainment plc announced total voting rights via a Regulatory News Service announcement in London
- Ordinary shares in issue as at 30 September 2024: 177,824,343
- Each ordinary share has a nominal value of €0.09 and carries one vote
- The 177,824,343 figure is the denominator for UK shareholding notification calculations under DTR rules
- The announcement was made to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
- The filing is signed by Edward Traynor, General Counsel and Company Secretary
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Flutter file this 8-K?
The company furnished its October 1, 2024 Regulatory News Service announcement on total voting rights under Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. The announcement was made to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1).
How many shares does Flutter have outstanding?
As at 30 September 2024, the total number of ordinary shares in issue was 177,824,343, each with a nominal value of €0.09.
What is the voting structure of Flutter's shares?
Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote, so the total voting rights correspond to the 177,824,343 shares in issue.
Why does the total voting rights figure matter to shareholders?
Shareholders use the figure of 177,824,343 as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify the company of their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Flutter under UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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