01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 21, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
On May 21, 2025, Flutter Entertainment plc announced the launch of an offering of senior secured notes due 2031, denominated in USD, EUR and GBP, issued by its subsidiary Flutter Treasury DAC.
The notes are being offered in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and they have not been registered under the Securities Act. Separately, on May 19, 2025, Flutter launched a process to raise incremental debt under its existing U.S. dollar-denominated term loan B facility, referred to as the Third Incremental TLB Facility. Flutter intends to raise $2,800 milliona through the Notes and the Third Incremental TLB Facility combined.
The filing states that the proceeds are expected to repay all amounts due under a bridge facility that Flutter used, in part, to fund its acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A., and to pay related costs, fees and expenses. The filing also says an application will be made for the Notes to be admitted to trading on The International Stock Exchange.
The press release states there is no assurance the offering will be completed or, if completed, on what terms. Investors should note that the filing is a launch announcement and does not set out the final pricing, coupon rates, or amounts of each tranche.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Flutter launched a multi-currency senior secured notes offering due 2031 (USD, EUR and GBP tranches), issued by subsidiary Flutter Treasury DAC.
- Flutter intends to raise $2,800 million through the Notes and the Third Incremental TLB Facility combined.
- On May 19, 2025, Flutter launched a process to raise incremental debt under its existing U.S. dollar-denominated term loan B facility (the Third Incremental TLB Facility).
- Proceeds are expected to repay all amounts due under a bridge facility used in part to fund the acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A., plus related costs, fees and expenses.
- The Notes are being offered privately to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, and have not been registered under the Securities Act.
- An application will be made for the Notes to be admitted to trading on The International Stock Exchange.
- The filing cautions that there is no assurance the offering will be completed or, if completed, on what terms.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flutter offering in this transaction?
Flutter's subsidiary Flutter Treasury DAC launched an offering of senior secured notes due 2031, denominated in USD, EUR and GBP, along with a process to raise incremental debt under its existing U.S. dollar-denominated term loan B facility.
How much capital does Flutter intend to raise?
The filing states that Flutter intends to raise $2,800 million through the Notes and the Third Incremental TLB Facility.
What will the proceeds be used for?
The proceeds are expected to repay all amounts due under a bridge facility that Flutter used, in part, to fund its acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A., and to pay certain costs, fees and expenses related to the transactions.
Are the Notes registered with the SEC and who can buy them?
No. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act. They are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S.
Is the offering guaranteed to close?
No. The press release states there is no assurance that the offering will be completed or, if completed, as to the terms on which it is completed.
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