01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 2, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on January 2, 2026 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing is a routine regulatory notice: the company released, via the Regulatory News Service in London, a total voting rights announcement required by the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The filing furnishes that announcement as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporates it by reference. The announcement states that as of December 31, 2025, Flutter had 175,224,066 ordinary shares in issue, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and carrying one vote.
Shareholders are directed to use 175,224,066 as the denominator when determining whether they must notify changes in their interest in the company under UK rules. The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or operational updates. Its significance for investors is limited to the confirmed share count, which serves as the reference figure for calculating voting-interest disclosure thresholds.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 8-K under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), dated January 2, 2026
- Total ordinary shares in issue as of December 31, 2025: 175,224,066
- Each ordinary share carries one vote, with a nominal value of €0.09
- The figure of 175,224,066 is the designated denominator for UK DTR interest-notification calculations
- Announcement was issued via the London Regulatory News Service to satisfy UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
- The filing contains no financial results, guidance, or operating metrics
- Signed by Fiona Gildea, Deputy Company Secretary and Head of Governance
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Flutter file this 8-K?
The company filed it to furnish its January 2, 2026 Regulatory News Service announcement, which was made to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules requiring disclosure of total voting rights.
How many shares does Flutter have outstanding with voting rights?
According to the announcement, Flutter had 175,224,066 ordinary shares in issue as of December 31, 2025, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and carrying one vote.
Why does the total share count matter to shareholders?
Shareholders use the 175,224,066 figure as the denominator when calculating whether their holdings cross the thresholds that require notification of a change in interest under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Does this filing include any financial results or guidance?
No. The filing consists only of the total voting rights announcement and the related signature and exhibit listing. It contains no financial performance, outlook, or operational information.
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