Flutter Entertainment plc 8-K

What Happened
Flutter Entertainment plc announced on January 14, 2026 (filed on Form 8-K) that the Board has appointed David Kenny as a non‑executive director, effective at the conclusion of the Company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for May 29, 2026. The Board has determined Mr. Kenny meets the New York Stock Exchange standards for independence. An RNS announcement regarding the appointment was also released and is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

Key Details

• Appointment effective at conclusion of AGM currently scheduled for May 29, 2026.
• David Kenny, age 64, currently Chairman of Best Buy Co., Inc.; former CEO of Nielsen Holdings plc (2018–2023).
• No Board committee assignment at appointment; will receive standard non‑executive director fees per the Company’s fee schedule (see 2025 Proxy filed Apr 24, 2025).
• Mr. Kenny has no family relationships with Company executives/directors, no arrangements that led to his appointment, and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K.

Why It Matters
This is a governance update that adds an experienced, independent director with significant executive and board experience in retail, media/data and technology. For investors, the appointment may strengthen board oversight and bring external expertise to strategic and oversight discussions; there are no disclosed related‑party issues or special compensation arrangements beyond the standard fee schedule. The appointment is formalized in the Company’s regulatory release (Exhibit 99.1).