Helikon Investments discloses 17.05% stake in Dalata Hotel Group

DUBLIN - Helikon Investments Limited has disclosed a 17.0553% interest in Dalata Hotel Group plc, consisting of cash-settled derivatives, as per a filing with the Irish Takeover Panel dated April 25, 2025. This disclosure comes amid increasing investor attention to the hospitality sector.

The investment firm reported that it increased its long position in Dalata Hotel Group by 49,224 shares through a contract for difference (CFD) at a price of €5.1800 per share. Helikon Investments Limited operates through its fund Helikon Long Short Equity Fund Master ICAV.

Dalata Hotel Group, a prominent hotel operator in Ireland, has been the subject of investor interest due to its expansive portfolio and strategic positioning within the hospitality industry. The group has not been connected to any recent takeover talks, and there have been no dealings in stock-settled derivatives or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities.

Helikon’s significant stake in the hotel group underscores a potential belief in the company’s value or strategic positioning in the market. However, the investment firm has not disclosed any agreements or arrangements that might be considered an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing in the securities of Dalata Hotel Group.

The disclosure is mandatory under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, Takeover Rules, 2022, which requires parties holding interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more to report their position. This information is based on a press release statement and is intended to provide transparency in financial markets.

Helikon Investments Limited, through its representative Mr. Paul McLernon, confirmed the position and provided the disclosure to the regulatory authority. The London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG), where the disclosure was made public, requires that such information be provided to a Regulatory Information Service to ensure compliance and inform stakeholders.

As the hospitality sector continues to recover and adapt post-pandemic, investments like Helikon’s in Dalata Hotel Group may signal confidence in the industry’s growth potential. Dalata’s share performance and strategic developments will likely continue to be monitored closely by investors and market analysts.

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