01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed May 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Flutter Entertainment plc filed this Form 8-K on May 1, 2026 under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
The filing furnishes as Exhibit 99.1 a Regulatory News Service announcement, made to comply with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, regarding the company's total voting rights. The announcement confirms that as of April 30, 2026, the total number of ordinary shares in issue was 173,972,199, each with a nominal value of €0.09 and carrying the right to one vote. The company states that 173,972,199 is the figure shareholders may use as the denominator when determining whether they must notify their interest, or a change in interest, in the company under UK rules.
The filing contains no financial results, operating metrics, or transaction details. Its significance for investors is largely administrative: it establishes the current voting share count that shareholders need for UK disclosure threshold calculations.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Total ordinary shares in issue as of April 30, 2026: 173,972,199
- Each ordinary share, nominal value €0.09, carries one vote
- Figure designated as the denominator for UK FCA DTR shareholder notification calculations
- Disclosure made via the Regulatory News Service in London under DTR 5.6.1
- Filed under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) with Exhibit 99.1 furnished
- No financial results, guidance, or transaction information included in this filing
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Flutter file this 8-K?
The filing furnishes a Regulatory News Service announcement on total voting rights, released to comply with UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, and incorporates it by reference under Regulation FD.
How many voting shares does Flutter have outstanding?
As of April 30, 2026, Flutter Entertainment plc had 173,972,199 ordinary shares in issue, each carrying one vote.
What is the purpose of the denominator figure?
Shareholders use the 173,972,199 total as the denominator when calculating whether their holdings require notification to the company under UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, including changes to an existing interest.
Does this filing contain financial results or guidance?
No. The filing addresses only total voting rights and its Item 9.01 exhibits consist of the RNS announcement and the cover page XBRL. It contains no financial results, earnings, or forward-looking guidance.
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