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DUBLIN - Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has disclosed a 1.96% interest in Dalata Hotel Group PLC, according to a regulatory filing made Monday under Irish takeover rules.
The disclosure, required under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, reveals Barclays holds interests in 4,149,252 ordinary shares, representing 1.96% of Dalata Hotel Group. The position includes 3,714,683 shares owned or controlled directly and 434,569 shares through cash-settled derivatives.
The filing also shows Barclays maintains short positions of 1.95% in Dalata, consisting of 515,591 shares and 3,598,521 cash-settled derivatives.
The disclosure details multiple transactions conducted on July 25, including purchases totaling over 120,000 shares at prices ranging from €6.38 to €6.39 per share, alongside various sales and derivative transactions.
Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland’s largest hotel operator with a portfolio of properties across Ireland and the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280). The disclosure suggests potential takeover interest in the company, though no specific offer details were mentioned in the filing.
Under Irish takeover regulations, entities holding interests of 1% or more in companies involved in potential acquisition situations must disclose their positions.
The information was provided through a Form 8.3 filing, which is required when a company may be subject to a takeover offer. The disclosure is based on Barclays’ position as of July 25, 2025, according to the company’s press release statement.
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