01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed December 17, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on December 17, 2024 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing furnishes a Regulatory News Service announcement made in London, which was issued to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The announcement concerns a block listing application for 11,793 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each. The shares are covered by a block listing application under eight employee equity plans: the 2015 Deferred Share Incentive Plan, 2015 Medium Term Incentive Plan, 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan, Sharesave Scheme, Restricted Share Plan, Restricted Share Plan 2022 Supplementary Restricted Share Plan, 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan, and 2024 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
The application seeks admission to the Standard listing segment of the FCA Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market. Admission is expected to take effect on 20 December 2024, and the shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with existing Ordinary Shares. For investors, this is a routine administrative filing.
It does not disclose financial results, transactions, or changes in business operations. Its relevance is limited to the modest number of new shares that may enter circulation through employee incentive awards.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 8-K, Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), dated December 17, 2024
- Block listing application covers 11,793 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each
- Shares are issued under eight employee equity and incentive plans, including the 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan and 2024 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan
- Applied for admission to the FCA Official List (Standard listing segment) and trading on the London Stock Exchange main market
- Admission is expected to become effective on 20 December 2024
- Shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu with existing Ordinary Shares
- Announcement was made to comply with UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Flutter Entertainment disclose in this 8-K?
The company furnished a Regulatory News Service announcement dated December 17, 2024, about a block listing application for 11,793 Ordinary Shares of €0.09 each. The filing was made under Regulation FD and was required by UK disclosure rules.
Why are these shares being listed?
The shares are reserved for issuance under eight employee equity and incentive plans. The application seeks their admission to the Standard listing segment of the FCA Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange's main market.
When will the new shares be admitted to trading?
Admission is expected to become effective on 20 December 2024.
Do the new shares differ from existing shares?
No. When issued, the shares will be fully paid and rank pari passu in all respects with the company's existing issued Ordinary Shares.
Does this filing contain financial results or material business news?
No. The filing is an administrative disclosure about share listing for employee incentive plans and does not report financial results or changes in business operations.
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