01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed October 3, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On October 3, 2024, Flutter Entertainment plc filed a Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 an RNS Announcement released through the Regulatory News Service in London.
The announcement concerns a block listing application for 320,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each, made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The filing is administrative in nature and does not report financial results, guidance, or material transactions. The shares covered by the application are to be issued under nine employee 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, along with 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 would be admitted to the Standard listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market, with admission expected to become effective on 7 October 2024. Once issued, the shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with the existing issued Ordinary Shares. The announcement lists Company Secretary Edward Traynor as the contact for enquiries.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filed under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) on October 3, 2024, furnishing RNS Announcement as Exhibit 99.1
- Block listing application made for 320,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each in the Company
- Shares are for issuance under nine equity incentive and share plans, including legacy Betfair, Amaya Gaming and The Stars Group plans
- Application seeks admission to the Standard listing segment of the FCA Official List and trading on the London Stock Exchange main market
- Admission is expected to become effective on 7 October 2024
- Shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with existing issued Ordinary Shares
- Announcement was made to comply with UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules; no financial results are reported
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?
The filing furnishes a Regulatory News Service announcement dated October 3, 2024 under Regulation FD. The announcement concerns a block listing application for ordinary shares and was made to satisfy UK Financial Conduct Authority disclosure requirements.
How many shares are covered by the block listing application?
The application covers an aggregate of 320,000 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each in Flutter Entertainment plc, reserved under nine employee share and incentive plans.
Which plans are the shares associated with?
The shares relate to Flutter's 2015 Deferred Share Incentive Plan, 2015 Medium Term Incentive Plan, 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan, Sharesave Scheme and Restricted Share Plan, as well as the Betfair Group Plc 2009 Long Term Incentive Plan, the Betfair Group Plc Deferred Share Incentive Plan, the Amaya Gaming Group Inc. Stock Option Plan and The Stars Group Inc. Equity Incentive Plan.
When will the new shares be admitted to trading?
Admission is expected to become effective on 7 October 2024, with the shares to be listed on the Standard listing segment of the FCA Official List and traded on the London Stock Exchange's main market.
Do the new shares rank equally with existing shares?
Yes. The filing states that once issued, all of 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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