01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 2, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on April 2, 2026 to report that Alfred F.
Hurley, Jr., a member of the Board of Directors, has notified the Board of his decision to retire at the end of his current term and not stand for re-election at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting, scheduled for May 29, 2026. The filing states that the decision did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on matters related to operations, policies or practices. The Board thanked Mr. Hurley for his ten years of service, including his contributions during the Company's U.S. listing transition and his stewardship of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
The filing also states that, effective from the conclusion of the May 29, 2026 Annual General Meeting, Nancy Dubuc will replace Mr. Hurley as Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. The announcement was released via the Regulatory News Service in London and is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which describes Mr. Hurley as an independent Director of the Company since June 2016. John Bryant, Chair of Flutter, commented on the departure in that announcement.
For investors, the principal item is a board transition rather than a financial result. The filing contains no financial figures, and its main governance implication is the leadership change on the Compensation and Human Resources Committee at the close of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Director Alfred F. Hurley, Jr. will retire at the end of his current term and not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026.
- Mr. Hurley's decision is stated to be unrelated to any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on operations, policies or practices.
- Mr. Hurley served on the Board for ten years, having been an independent Director since June 2016.
- The Board credited Mr. Hurley with significant contributions during the Company's U.S. listing transition and exceptional stewardship of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.
- Nancy Dubuc will replace Mr. Hurley as Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, effective from the conclusion of the May 29, 2026 Annual General Meeting.
- The announcement was released on April 2, 2026 via the Regulatory News Service in London and furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
- The filing contains no financial results or financial figures.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Alfred F. Hurley, Jr. leaving the Board?
The filing states that Mr. Hurley notified the Board on April 1, 2026 of his decision to retire at the end of his current term and not stand for re-election. The filing states that this decision did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on any matter related to operations, policies or practices.
When does Mr. Hurley's departure take effect?
Mr. Hurley will not stand for re-election at the Company's 2026 Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held on May 29, 2026. His retirement therefore takes effect at the conclusion of the end of his current term at that meeting.
Who will chair the Compensation and Human Resources Committee after Mr. Hurley leaves?
The filing states that Nancy Dubuc will replace Mr. Hurley as Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026.
How long did Mr. Hurley serve on the Board?
The filing states that Mr. Hurley served ten years on the Board, and the Exhibit 99.1 announcement describes him as an independent Director since June 2016.
Does the filing disclose any financial results or impact from this departure?
No. The filing addresses only a board change and committee leadership transition and does not include financial results, financial figures or a stated financial impact.
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