On the same day, the bank also purchased 543,455 ordinary shares of Dalata at prices ranging from €6.38 to €6.39. The filing was made in accordance with Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act, which requires disclosure of positions representing 1% or more of a company's securities. Dalata Hotel Group is Ireland's largest hotel operator with a portfolio of properties across Ireland and the UK operating primarily under the Clayton and Maldron brands. The disclosure comes amid increased market interest in Dalata's securities, though no specific takeover offer was mentioned in the regulatory filing. The information was provided through a Form 8.3 opening position disclosure submitted to the Irish Takeover Panel. This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.