01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed November 1, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on November 1, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing reports that the company released, via the Regulatory News Service in London, an announcement regarding its total voting rights. The announcement was made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The key figure disclosed is that the total number of ordinary shares in issue as at 31 October 2024 was 178,031,811, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and carrying one vote per share.
The company states that 178,031,811 may be used by shareholders as the denominator when determining whether they must notify their interest, or a change in interest, in the company under UK rules. This is a routine regulatory disclosure rather than a financial results or operational update. The filing contains no earnings, revenue, or guidance information, so its relevance to investors is limited to the current share count used for shareholding notification calculations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total ordinary shares in issue as at 31 October 2024: 178,031,811
- Each ordinary share carries one vote; nominal value of €0.09 per share
- Figure designated as the denominator for UK shareholder interest-notification calculations
- Disclosure made under UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules (DTR 5.6.1)
- Announcement released via the Regulatory News Service in London and furnished as Exhibit 99.1
- Filing is a Regulation FD disclosure under Item 7.01; contains no financial results or guidance
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this 8-K filing?
The filing furnishes a Regulatory News Service announcement under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). The announcement was made to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority disclosure requirements regarding the company's total voting rights.
How many shares and votes does Flutter have outstanding?
As at 31 October 2024, the total number of ordinary shares in issue was 178,031,811. Each share carries the right to one vote.
Why does the total voting rights figure matter to shareholders?
Shareholders may use the figure of 178,031,811 as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the company under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Does this filing include financial results or guidance?
No. The filing addresses only the total voting rights announcement and does not contain earnings, revenue, or forward-looking guidance.
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