Flutter Entertainment : 2025 Proxy Statement (web flutter proxy statement 2025)

Published: 2025-04-24 16:57:05 ET FLUT

A Message from our Chair

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

On behalf of our entire Board of Directors, we cordially invite you to attend our 2025 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Shareholders, to be held on June 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Irish time / 9:00 a.m. Eastern time at the Company's registered office in Ireland at Belfield Office Park, Beech Hill Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin, D04 V972. We are pleased to also be able to provide a facility for shareholders to listen to the AGM via webcast, further details of which are set out in the Notice of AGM.

As Chair of the Board, I'm proud to provide our 2024 financial highlights as well as insights into the advancement of our strategic priorities and corporate governance processes during 2024. We are committed to maintaining strong financial and operational discipline while continuing to drive long-term shareholder value. Achieving these priorities begins with our experienced, diverse, and independent Board and our continued commitment to best-in-class governance and accountability.

Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights

$14.05 Billion

Revenue, an increase of 19% YoY

$162 Million

Net income

$2,357 Million(1)

Adjusted EBITDA

$0.24

Earnings per share (diluted)

$7.27(1)

Adjusted earnings per share

$1,602 Million

Net cash provided by operating activities

$941 Million(1)

Free cash flow

1. See Annex A for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to its most directly comparable GAAP measure.

Our Board is responsible for the robust oversight of the Company's strategy, enterprise risk management, stakeholder engagement and governance practices. We remained sharply focused on executing these responsibilities in 2024, as noted by the following examples:

I encourage you to read this Proxy Statement, our Annual Report (which includes our annual report on Form 10-K and certain additional disclosures in connection with our reporting obligations under the Listing Rules of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority) (the "Annual Report and Accounts 2024") and our statutory directors report and financial statements and auditors report thereon for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 prepared under IFRS as adopted by the European Union for Irish law compliance purposes (the "Irish Statutory Accounts") for further insights and details on additional actions and accomplishments.

The Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Proxy Statement that follow describe the business to be conducted at the AGM. Your vote is important. We encourage you to vote by proxy in advance of the AGM, whether or not you plan to attend and participate in person at the AGM.

Your Board considers that all of the Proposals set out in the Notice of AGM are in the best interest of shareholders as a whole. Accordingly, the Board unanimously recommends that you vote for "1 Year" regarding the frequency of advisory votes to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers and "FOR" each other Proposal presented hereto as they intend to do in respect of their own shareholdings.

Thank you for your continuing support of Flutter Entertainment plc.

Very truly yours,

John Bryant

Chair

April 24, 2025

Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Date & Time:

Thursday, June 5, 2025 2:00 p.m. Irish time / 9:00 a.m. Eastern time

Location of AGM:

Flutter Entertainment plc

Belfield Office Park, Beech Hill Road, Clonskeagh, Dublin 4, D04 V972, Ireland

Virtual:

Virtual (listen only) access available at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ FLUT2025

Attendance:

See "General Information about our 2025 AGM" in the Proxy Statement for instructions on how to attend and participate at the AGM.

Record Date:

April 10, 2025

YOUR VOTE

IS IMPORTANT

Please exercise your shareholder right to vote.

By separate resolutions to (a) ratify, in a non-binding vote, the

10 Renewal of the annual authority of the Board to make market purchases of the Company's shares

11 Renewal of the annual authority of the Board to determine the price range for the re-issue of treasury shares off market

Shareholders will also transact such other business as may properly come before the 2025 AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

Proposals 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 are ordinary resolutions, requiring the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast (in person or by proxy) at the AGM. Proposals 9 and 11 are special resolutions, requiring the approval of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes cast (in person or by proxy) at the AGM.

In addition to the above proposals, the meeting will also receive and consider the Company's Irish statutory financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the reports of the directors and auditors thereon. There is no requirement under Irish law that the Irish statutory financial statements be approved by our shareholders, and no such approval will be sought at the AGM. Under the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association (our "Articles") and the Irish Companies Act 2014 (the "2014 Act"), Proposals 1 and 7(a) and 7(b) are deemed to be ordinary business, and Proposals 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 are deemed to be special business.

The record date for the AGM is April 10, 2025 (the "Record Date"). Only shareholders of record at the close of business on that date are entitled to receive notice of, attend, speak and vote at the AGM or any adjournment or postponement thereof in accordance with the procedures set out in our Articles and applicable law. Note that attending the AGM virtually will not allow you to vote, speak or ask questions at the AGM.

A shareholder entitled to attend, speak and vote at the AGM is entitled to appoint one or more proxies to attend, speak and vote instead of him or her at the AGM. The process for appointing a proxy and/or voting in person at the meeting will depend on the manner in which you hold your shares. We recommend that you review the information on the process for, and the deadlines applicable to, voting, attending and appointing a proxy for the AGM which is set out in further detail under "Voting at the AGM" in the "General Information about our 2025 AGM" section of this Proxy Statement. A proxy need not be a shareholder of record.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Edward Traynor, Company Secretary

April 24, 2025

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for our AGM to be held on June 5, 2025. Our Notice of Annual General Meeting and Proxy Statement, Annual Report and Accounts 2024, Proxy Card (collectively, the "Proxy Materials"), Irish Statutory Accounts and other materials are available on our website at https://www.flutter.com/investors/shareholder- information/agm/. The Proxy Materials will be mailed or made available to our shareholders on or about April 24, 2025. We are sending our shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the ''Notice of Availability'') rather than a paper set of the Proxy Materials. By doing so, we save costs and reduce our impact on the environment. The Notice of Availability includes instructions on how to access our Proxy Materials over the Internet, as well as how to request the materials in paper form. On or about April 24, 2025, we will mail to most of our shareholders the Notice of Availability.

Table of Contents

Proxy Statement Summary

Our Company

Governance Transition

Proposal 1: Election and Re-election of Directors

Proposal 2: Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation

Proposal 3: Advisory Resolution on the Frequency of Future Advisory Resolutions on Executive Compensation

Proposal 4: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Proposal 5: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc 2025 Employee Share Purchase Plan

Proposal 6: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc Sharesave Scheme (as amended and restated)

Proposal 7: (a) Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Auditor; and (b) Authority to Set Compensation

Proposal 8: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Issue Shares

Proposal 9: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Issue Shares for Cash Without First Offering Shares to Existing Shareholders

Proposal 10: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Make Market Purchases of the Company's Shares

Proposal 11: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Determine the Price Range for the Re-issue of Treasury Shares Off Market

Corporate Governance

Governance Highlights

Guiding Principles, Corporate Governance Practices and Policies of the Board

Board Structure

Non-Executive Directors

Board Committees

Director Recruitment

Process for Shareholders to Recommend Director Nominees

Director Orientation and Onboarding

Risk Management

The Board's Role in Risk Oversight

Risk and Sustainability Committee

Culture of Compliance

Corporate Governance Guidelines

Code of Ethics

PDMR and Group Securities Dealing Codes

Shareholder Engagement

Human Capital Management Overview

Proposal 1: Election and Re-Election of Directors

Meet the Board of Directors

2024 Board and Committee Evaluation

Experience and Skills of Our Directors

Overall Board Composition

Minimum Equity Ownership Guidelines for Non-Executive Directors

Director Compensation for Fiscal Year 2024

Proposal 2: Advisory Resolution to Approve Executive Compensation

Proposal 3: Advisory Resolution on the Frequency of Future Advisory Resolutions to Approve Executive Compensation

Proposal 4: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

Background

Reasons to Vote for this Proposal

Number of Shares Subject to Plan-Share Usage Rate and Dilution

Summary of the Amended Plan

New Plan Benefits

Proposal 5: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc 2025 Employee Share Purchase Plan

Summary of the 2025 ESPP

Summary of Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations

Proposal 6: Approval of the Flutter Entertainment plc Sharesave Scheme (as amended and restated)

Summary of the Amended Sharesave Scheme

Proposal 7: (a) Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Auditor; and (b) Authority to Set Compensation

Vote Required

Audit Fees

Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

Report of the Audit Committee

Proposal 8: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Issue Shares

Proposal 9: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Issue Shares for Cash without first Offering Shares to Existing Shareholders

Proposal 10: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Make Market Purchases of the Company's Shares

Proposal 11: Renewal of the Annual Authority of the Board to Determine the Price Range for the Re-Issue of Treasury Shares Off Market

Executive Officers

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

A Message to Our Shareholders

Introduction

Summary of Compensation and Human Resources Committee Actions and Highlights in 2024

2024 Named Executive Officers

Executive Transitions in 2024

Business Highlights

Shareholder Outreach

Say on Pay

Compensation Guiding Principles

Overview of Our Executive Compensation Program

Stakeholders in Compensation Determination Process

2024 Compensation Decisions and Outcomes

Other Compensation and Benefits

Employment Agreements

Report of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee

104

Compensation Tables

105

Summary Compensation Table

105

Grants of Plan-Based Awards

108

Outstanding Equity Awards

110

Options Exercised and Stock Vested

114

Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation

114

Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control

114

CEO Pay Ratio

118

Pay vs Performance

119

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

122

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

124

Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions

125

Shareholder Proposals and Nominations for Our 2026 AGM

126

General Information About Our 2025 AGM

127

The Proxy Materials

127

Mailing of Proxy Materials

127

Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials

127

Shares to be Voted at the AGM

128

Annual General Meeting Quorum

128

Required Votes

128

Shareholder Categories

131

Proxy Appointment

131

Voting at the AGM

132

Rules of Conduct

133

Listening to the AGM via Webcast

134

Revocation of Your Vote

134

Confidentiality of Your Vote

134

Proxy Solicitation

134

Voting Results

134

Other Information

135

Contacting Our Company Secretary

135

Householding of Annual General Meeting Materials

136

Other Matters

137

Annex A - Non-GAAP Figures

A-1

Annex B - Flutter Entertainment plc Amended and Restated 2024 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

B-1

Annex C - Flutter Entertainment plc 2025 Employee Share Purchase Plan

C-1

Annex D - Flutter Entertainment plc Sharesave Scheme (as amended and restated)

D-1

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Proxy Statement contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current expectations as to future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to our expectations regarding the performance of our business, our financial results, our operations, our liquidity and capital resources, the conditions in our industry and our growth strategy. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "outlook," "believe(s)," "expect(s)," "potential," "continue(s)," "may," "will," "should," "could," "would," "seek(s)," "predict(s)," "intend(s)," "trends," "plan(s)," "estimate(s)," "anticipates," "projection," "goal," "target," "aspire," "will likely result" and other words and terms of similar meaning or the negative versions of such words. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. These factors include but are not limited to those described in Part I, "Item 1A.-Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in this Proxy Statement. Flutter undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Proxy Statement Summary

This Proxy Statement relates to the solicitation of votes or proxies by Flutter Entertainment plc, on behalf of its board of directors (the "Board" or the "Board of Directors"), for use at our 2025 Annual General Meeting (the "AGM") and at any adjournment or postponement of such meeting. Unless otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, the terms "Flutter," the "Company," the "Group," "we," "us" and "our" and other similar terms used in this Proxy Statement refer to Flutter Entertainment plc and its subsidiaries.

This summary highlights information from this Proxy Statement. You should read this entire Proxy Statement carefully before voting. Your vote is important. For more information on voting and participating in the AGM, see, ''Participation in Our AGM'' below.

Our Company

Flutter Entertainment plc is a public limited company incorporated under the laws of Ireland. Flutter Entertainment plc's ordinary shares (the "Shares") trade on the New York Stock Exchange (''NYSE'') under the symbol "FLUT" and on the London Stock Exchange ("LSE") under the symbol "FLTR."

Through our subsidiaries and affiliates, we are the world's leading online sports betting and iGaming operator, with a market leading position in the U.S. and across the world. Flutter operates a diverse portfolio of leading online sports betting and iGaming brands including FanDuel, Sky Betting & Gaming, Sportsbet, PokerStars, Paddy Power, Sisal, tombola, Betfair, MaxBet, Junglee Games and Adjarabet. Our ambition is to leverage our significant scale and our challenger mindset to change our industry for the better. By Changing the Game, we believe we can deliver long-term growth while promoting a positive, sustainable future for all our stakeholders. We are well-placed to do so through the distinctive, global advantages of the Flutter Edge, which gives our brands access to group-wide benefits to stay ahead of the competition, as well as our clear vision for sustainability through our Positive Impact Plan.

Governance Transition

We previously maintained a Premium Listing on the LSE and were required to comply (or explain non-compliance) with the corporate governance standards specified in the U.K. Corporate Governance Code. We obtained an additional listing of our Shares on the NYSE effective January 29, 2024, and, on May 31, 2024, we relocated our primary listing to the NYSE following the transfer of our listing category on the LSE from a Premium Listing to a Standard Listing. Following changes to the listing rules applicable to the LSE, which were introduced by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (the "FCA") and became effective on July 29, 2024, our listing category was converted to the equity shares (international commercial companies secondary listing) category (the "Secondary Listing"). Following this transfer, we are no longer required to comply (or explain non- compliance) with the U.K. Corporate Governance Code and we have therefore adjusted our corporate governance arrangements to align with those typically adopted by a U.S. domestic issuer of similar size and nature. During fiscal 2024, we determined that our Company no longer qualified as a foreign private issuer under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Effective as of January 1, 2025, therefore, we are no longer eligible to use the rules designed for foreign private issuers and are instead considered a U.S. domestic issuer. As a result, we are now required to comply with, among other things, U.S. proxy requirements, and this Proxy Statement is therefore our first U.S. proxy statement.

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