By Jaime Llinares Taboada


Flutter Entertainment PLC on Thursday disclosed that 32.45% of its shareholders voted against a resolution to approve the 2021 executive remuneration report.

The FTSE 100 gambling and betting group said these shareholders had concerns with the level of base salary increases awarded.

Flutter's remuneration committee considered that increased salaries for the chief executive and chief financial officer were necessary to ensure that executive compensation is representative of the business context and competitive in the markets where it operates, the company said.

"The remuneration committee and the board continue to believe that these measures were appropriate and in the best interests of the company," it said.


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