Major Flutter (FLUT) holder expands exposure with 308,200-share total return swap
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Flutter Entertainment plc disclosed that an entity associated with major shareholder Kenneth Bryan Dart entered into a new total return swap referencing 308,200 shares of Flutter common stock. The swap was executed as an open-market purchase at a reference price of $109.2013 per share and is scheduled to terminate on March 2, 2028, when it will be cash-settled.
Lake Michigan Limited is the direct party to this swap and the holder of the related “notional” shares, while Mr. Dart, as owner of Lake Michigan Limited and LBS Limited, may be deemed to beneficially own these positions to the extent of his pecuniary interest. Following this trade, the reported aggregate synthetic position through swaps covers 9,460,484 notional Flutter shares, including previously reported swaps providing exposure to 7,453,418 notional shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Total Return Swap | 308,200 | $109.2013 | $33.66M |
Footnotes (1)
- The reference price for the Swap is $109.2013 per share. The Swap is scheduled to terminate on March 2, 2028, at which time the Swap will be cash-settled. Under the terms of the Swap, at maturity: (i) the Reporting Person will be obligated to pay to the counterparty any decrease in the market price of the referenced shares below the reference price, and (ii) the counterparty will be obligated to pay the Reporting Person any increase in the market price of the referenced shares above the reference price. The Swap requires the Reporting Person to pay monthly interest to the counterparty on the financing leg of the Swap at a rate based on OBFR. Additionally, the Reporting Person is entitled to receive payments from the counterparty equal to any dividends paid on the referenced shares during the term of the Swap. Lake Michigan Limited is the party to the reported transaction and direct "holder" of the "notional" shares. LBS Limited is a party to previously reported swap transactions that provide an aggregate position in 7,453,418 "notional" shares. As owner of Lake Michigan Limited and LBS Limited, Mr. Dart may be deemed to beneficially own the reported securities but disclaims such beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.