Intel stock spikes after report of possible US government stake
DUBLIN - Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has disclosed a 1.34% interest in Dalata Hotel Group PLC, according to a regulatory filing made Thursday under Irish takeover rules.
The British bank reported holding 2,843,694 shares representing a 1.34% interest in the Irish hotel operator, alongside short positions totaling 2,849,175 shares or 1.35% of the company.
The disclosure, made through an Irish Takeover Panel Form 8.3, details Barclays’ position as of July 16, 2025. The filing shows the bank’s holdings include 2,334,733 owned or controlled ordinary shares and 508,961 shares through cash-settled derivatives.
The regulatory filing also documented multiple transactions conducted on July 16, including purchases of 577,617 ordinary shares at prices ranging from €6.36 to €6.39 per share. On the same day, Barclays sold 156,804 shares within a similar price range.
Barclays also engaged in several cash-settled derivative transactions, including a significant short position of 330,000 shares at €6.37 per unit.
Irish takeover rules require disclosure of interests representing 1% or more in companies that may be involved in potential acquisition activities. The filing did not specify whether Dalata is currently the subject of a takeover approach.
Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland’s largest hotel operator with a portfolio of properties across Ireland and the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280).
The information was disclosed in a regulatory news service filing submitted to the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.