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Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:FLUT), a $43.57 billion market cap gaming company, has announced the issuance of senior secured notes totaling $1 billion, as per a recent SEC filing. The notes, issued by its subsidiary, Flutter Treasury DAC, include $1,000 million in USD-denominated 5.875% notes, €550 million in EUR-denominated 4.000% notes, and £450 million in GBP-denominated 6.125% notes. These notes were issued at full par value with interest payable semi-annually. InvestingPro analysis shows the company operates with a moderate debt level, maintaining a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75.
Additionally, Flutter has increased its term B loans by $750 million, as part of the Third Incremental Term B Loans. The proceeds from these financial strategies are intended to repay amounts under a previously established Bridge Credit Agreement, which facilitated the acquisition of Snaitech S.p.A., and to cover general corporate expenses and associated transaction costs. With annual revenue of $14.32 billion and a current ratio of 0.95, the company maintains solid operational metrics despite its expansion efforts.
The notes, guaranteed by Flutter and other associated guarantors, were offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. The loans will mature on June 4, 2032, and bear interest at rates determined by the borrower’s choice of either an ABR rate or an Adjusted Term SOFR rate, with applicable margins.
This financial maneuvering, detailed in the SEC filing, highlights Flutter’s ongoing strategic financial management and expansion efforts.
In other recent news, Flutter Entertainment announced the completion of its acquisition of a stake in NSX Group, marking a significant expansion in its business operations. This move was disclosed through a Regulatory News Service announcement in London, following the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280) Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. Additionally, Flutter Entertainment disclosed an interim review for its ordinary shares, aimed at maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. On the financial analysis front, Citi analysts reaffirmed a Buy rating for Flutter Entertainment, even as Illinois lawmakers introduced a new tax on online sports betting that could impact Flutter’s U.S. adjusted EBITDA by 6% in fiscal year 2025. Meanwhile, Bernstein SocGen Group initiated coverage on Flutter Entertainment with a Market Perform rating, highlighting the company’s strong growth prospects. The analysts at Bernstein emphasized Flutter’s market leadership and technological advantages, although they expressed caution about regulatory changes in the UK. Furthermore, Flutter Entertainment provided an update on its total voting rights, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance for investors. These developments reflect Flutter’s ongoing strategic initiatives and regulatory commitments.
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