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LONDON - Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) has disclosed its holdings in Dalata Hotel Group PLC, revealing both interests and short positions in the company’s securities. The disclosure is in line with Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022, which mandates that persons with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more must report their positions during takeover proceedings.
As of April 22, 2025, Barclays holds an interest in 1,400,747 ordinary shares, equating to a 0.66% stake, and a short position in 854,507 shares, or 0.40%. Additionally, Barclays has cash-settled derivatives comprising 800,549 shares (0.38%) and short positions in 1,413,589 shares (0.67%).
The financial institution engaged in several transactions involving Dalata Hotel Group’s securities on the same day. These included purchases and sales of ordinary shares at prices ranging from EUR 5.1172 to EUR 5.1700 per unit. Furthermore, Barclays conducted various cash-settled derivative transactions, which involved both increasing and decreasing short positions in the company’s shares at prices between EUR 5.1099 and EUR 5.1481 per unit.
Barclays has stated that it is not disclosing positions on behalf of any other parties involved in the offer and has no indemnity or option arrangements related to the securities of Dalata Hotel Group. The company also confirmed that there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option or the future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced.
This information, based on a press release statement, provides transparency on Barclays’ holdings in Dalata Hotel Group as required by regulatory standards during takeover-related activities. The disclosure does not suggest any specific strategy or intention on the part of Barclays regarding its investments in Dalata Hotel Group.
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