Janus Henderson reports 1.79% stake in Dalata Hotel Group

LONDON - Investment management firm Janus Henderson Group (NYSE:JHG) plc has disclosed a 1.79% interest in Dalata Hotel Group plc, a leading hotel operator in Ireland. The position, which represents ownership of 3,792,087 ordinary shares, was held as of May 28, 2025, according to a filing with the Irish Takeover Panel.

The disclosure was made under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, 1997, which mandates that any person with an interest in relevant securities representing 1% or more must report their position during a takeover or merger process. However, the filing specified that Janus Henderson does not have discretion over voting decisions for 212,417 of these shares.

In a related dealing, the filing also revealed that Janus Henderson sold 71,158 ordinary shares of Dalata Hotel Group on the same date at a price of EUR 5.71857 per share. No cash-settled or stock-settled derivative transactions were reported, and there were no other dealings in the company’s securities.

The disclosure did not indicate any indemnity or dealing arrangements, or any agreements or understandings related to the voting rights of the relevant securities under any options, or relating to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivatives might be referenced.

The investment firm did not provide further details regarding the rationale behind its holding or the sale transaction. The information is based on a press release statement and public disclosures required under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Rules.

Dalata Hotel Group operates several hotels across Ireland and the UK and is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. Janus Henderson’s disclosure of its stake in the company provides transparency to the market and could be of interest to investors monitoring the hospitality sector and potential acquisition activities.

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