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Flutter (FLUT) director Hurley to retire; Dubuc to lead key committee

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Flutter Entertainment plc reports that director Alfred F. Hurley, Jr has chosen to retire at the end of his current term and will not stand for re‑election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026. The company states that his decision does not arise from any disagreement with management, the Board or company policies. Hurley has served as an independent director since June 2016 and chaired the Compensation and Human Resources Committee. Following the meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will become Chair of that committee.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Retirement announcement date April 2, 2026 Date Flutter disclosed Alfred F. Hurley, Jr’s planned retirement
AGM date May 29, 2026 Flutter’s 2026 Annual General Meeting when retirement takes effect
Board service length Ten years Hurley’s tenure as an independent director completing at the 2026 AGM
Service start date June 2016 Month and year Alfred F. Hurley, Jr joined the Flutter board
Annual General Meeting financial
"Flutter’s 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held on May 29, 2026"
independent Director financial
"an independent Director of the Company since June 2016"
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
Compensation and Human Resources Committee financial
"exceptional stewardship of our Compensation and Human Resources Committee"
Regulatory News Service regulatory
"released, via the Regulatory News Service in London, an announcement"
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 2, 2026

 

 

Flutter Entertainment plc

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

Ireland
   001-37403
   98-1782229
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)		   (Commission
File Number)		   (IRS Employer
Identification Number)

 

One Madison Avenue

New York, New York

   10010
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (646) 930-0950

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report.)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

 

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Trading

Symbol(s)

  

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Ordinary Shares, nominal value of €0.09 per share   FLUT   New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 
 

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 1, 2026, Alfred F. Hurley, Jr, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Flutter Entertainment plc (the “Company”), 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 of Shareholders scheduled to be held on May 29, 2026.

Mr. Hurley’s decision did not result from any disagreement with the Company, its management or the Board on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Board and the Company wish to thank Mr. Hurley for his ten years of dedicated service on the Board, including his significant contributions during the Company’s U.S. listing transition, and exceptional stewardship of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

 

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 2, 2026, Flutter Entertainment plc released, via the Regulatory News Service in London, an announcement (the “RNS Announcement”) regarding Mr. Hurley’s departure, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.

   

Description

99.1    RNS Announcement dated April 2, 2026
104    The cover page of this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    Flutter Entertainment plc
    (Registrant)
Date: April 2, 2026     By:  

/s/ Edward Traynor

    Name:   Edward Traynor
    Title:   Company Secretary

Exhibit 99.1

April 2, 2026

Flutter Entertainment plc (“Flutter” the “Company”)

Retirement of Director

Flutter hereby announces that Alfred F. Hurley, Jr, an independent Director of the Company since June 2016, has notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”), having completed a ten-year term, of his decision to retire and not to stand for re-election at Flutter’s 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held on May 29, 2026.

John Bryant, Chair of Flutter, commented: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Al for his ten years of dedicated service, including his significant contributions during our U.S. listing transition, and exceptional stewardship of our Compensation and Human Resources Committee. We wish him every success ahead.”

With effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will replace Mr. Hurley as Chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

Enquiries:

Edward Traynor

Company Secretary

+353872232455

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What board change did Flutter (FLUT) announce on April 2, 2026?

Flutter announced that director Alfred F. Hurley, Jr will retire and not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026. He has served as an independent director since June 2016 and chaired the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

Did Alfred F. Hurley, Jr’s retirement from Flutter (FLUT) involve any disagreement?

Flutter states that Alfred F. Hurley, Jr’s decision to retire did not result from any disagreement with the company, its management, or the Board. The announcement frames his departure as the conclusion of a ten-year term and thanks him for his contributions.

Who will chair Flutter (FLUT)’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee after the 2026 AGM?

With effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2026, Nancy Dubuc will replace Alfred F. Hurley, Jr as Chair of Flutter’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee. This change follows Hurley’s planned retirement from the Board at that meeting.

How long has Alfred F. Hurley, Jr served on the Flutter (FLUT) board?

Alfred F. Hurley, Jr has been an independent director of Flutter since June 2016, completing a ten-year term by the 2026 Annual General Meeting. The company highlights his role in the U.S. listing transition and leadership of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

How did Flutter (FLUT) communicate Alfred F. Hurley, Jr’s retirement externally?

Flutter released an announcement via the London Regulatory News Service on April 2, 2026, describing Alfred F. Hurley, Jr’s planned retirement at the 2026 Annual General Meeting. That announcement was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and incorporated by reference.

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