LONDON - BNP Paribas SA (ETR:BNPP) disclosed on Monday that it has a combined interest in Dalata Hotel Group Plc, representing a total of approximately 2.7% of the company’s issued share capital. The French bank’s holding in the Irish hotel operator consists of direct ownership of shares and financial instruments, according to a filing with the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG).
The disclosure, made under the rules of the Irish Takeover Panel, indicates BNP Paribas (OTC:BNPQY) owns 5,428,365 ordinary shares, or 2.6% of Dalata Hotel Group, and has cash-settled derivatives representing a further 0.14%. Conversely, the bank has short positions amounting to -0.3% in shares and -2.5% through derivatives, bringing the total short interest to -2.79%.
The bank’s dealings included the purchase of 119 Dalata Hotel Group shares at EUR 5.3500 each and sales totaling 10,371 shares at prices ranging from EUR 5.3500 to EUR 5.3800. Additionally, BNP Paribas increased its short position through contract for difference (CFD) transactions, with reference securities totaling 6,198 at a price of EUR 5.3800 per unit.
BNP Paribas has not disclosed any indemnity or option arrangements related to this holding, nor are there any supplemental forms attached to the disclosure. Furthermore, the bank has stated that there are no agreements, arrangements, or understandings related to the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option or in relation to the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities referenced by derivatives.
The information is based on a press release statement and provides insight into the French bank’s financial interest in the Irish hotel group as of May 15, 2025. This position disclosure is a regulatory requirement and does not necessarily indicate any further intentions by BNP Paribas regarding its investment in Dalata Hotel Group.
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