Flutter Cancels Fresh Tranche of Shares Under $5 Billion Buyback
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The latest announcement is out from Flutter Entertainment PLC ( (FLUT) ).
Flutter Entertainment has repurchased and redeemed 9,728 of its ordinary shares in the U.S. market on April 17, 2026, at a volume-weighted average price of about $109.46 per share, with all acquired shares to be cancelled. The move forms part of a previously announced $250 million buyback running over 10 weeks from March 12 and contributes to a wider $5 billion capital return program, reducing the company’s shares in issue to 173,956,926 and signalling ongoing efforts to optimise its capital structure for shareholders.
The latest tranche of repurchases was executed via Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC across multiple U.S. trading venues, underlining Flutter’s methodical approach to buying back stock in the open market. By shrinking its equity base while maintaining a large, multi-year buyback commitment, the group continues to reinforce confidence in its long-term cash generation and returns strategy, a stance likely to be closely watched by investors in the competitive online gambling industry.
More about Flutter Entertainment PLC
Flutter Entertainment plc is a global sports betting and online gaming group that operates leading brands across regulated markets. The company offers online sportsbooks, casino gaming and related digital wagering services, with a strong presence in the U.S. and other major betting jurisdictions. It focuses on scale, technology and product depth to compete in the fast-growing online gambling sector.
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