Barclays reports stake in Dalata Hotel Group amid takeover rules

Published 15/05/2025, 14:56
Barclays reports stake in Dalata Hotel Group amid takeover rules

LONDON - Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) disclosed on Thursday its holdings in the Dalata Hotel Group PLC, revealing a mixed position of interests and short positions as per the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022. The disclosure comes as part of the mandatory reporting requirements under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code, applicable to parties holding interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more.

As of Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Barclays PLC (NYSE:BCS) owned and controlled 1,594,934 ordinary shares of Dalata Hotel Group PLC, equating to approximately 0.75% of the company’s issued share capital. Additionally, Barclays held short positions amounting to 0.36% with 764,526 shares and cash-settled derivatives representing a further 0.34% long with 711,696 shares and 0.76% short with 1,606,681 shares.

The financial institution engaged in multiple transactions on the previous day involving both purchases and sales of Dalata Hotel Group’s ordinary shares, with individual transaction prices ranging between 5.2800 EUR and 5.4000 EUR. The dealings also included cash-settled derivatives with swaps both increasing and decreasing short positions at varying prices.

The London-based bank confirmed that it is not making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer and has no indemnity or option arrangements, nor any agreements or understandings related to the voting rights of Dalata Hotel Group’s relevant securities. The company also indicated that no supplemental form regarding open positions is attached to the disclosure.

This financial activity is reported in the context of the Irish Takeover Panel’s regulations, which govern the conduct of takeovers and other relevant transactions. Barclays PLC’s dealings in Dalata Hotel Group’s securities are a matter of public record as per the rules of the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) and the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.

The information disclosed by Barclays PLC is based on a press release statement and is intended to inform investors and regulatory bodies of significant trading activities and holdings that may influence the market dynamics of Dalata Hotel Group PLC’s securities.

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