Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: August 31, 2026, to September 4, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares (share repurchases) under an active buyback programme.
Key Financial Metrics and Transactions
This filing details specific share repurchase activities rather than comprehensive financial performance metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow). The following transaction data is reported:
- Total Shares Repurchased: 258,500 ordinary shares (200,000 on US Trading Venues; 58,500 on London Trading Venues).
- Share Treatment: All repurchased shares are to be cancelled.
- Programme Context: Part of a share buyback programme announced on February 17, 2026, with an aggregate authorization of up to EUR 1 billion.
- Counterparty: Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs International, or affiliates.
| Date | Venue | Shares Purchased | Price Range (High/Low) | VWAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2026 | US | 40,000 | USD 108.9250 / 107.8100 | USD 108.1247 |
| 1 Sep 2026 | US | 35,000 | USD 108.6100 / 107.1500 | USD 107.6903 |
| 1 Sep 2026 | London | 12,500 | GBP 80.2500 / 79.2500 | GBP 79.7577 |
| 2 Sep 2026 | US | 35,000 | USD 108.3900 / 107.0600 | USD 107.7703 |
| 2 Sep 2026 | London | 16,000 | GBP 80.0500 / 79.2000 | GBP 79.5958 |
| 3 Sep 2026 | US | 30,000 | USD 109.2700 / 107.8900 | USD 108.8118 |
| 3 Sep 2026 | London | 10,000 | GBP 80.6500 / 79.6500 | GBP 80.1160 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | US | 60,000 | USD 107.5700 / 105.6000 | USD 106.1179 |
| 4 Sep 2026 | London | 20,000 | GBP 80.0000 / 78.4000 | GBP 79.1880 |
Material Changes and Outlook
Material Changes: The filing does not report material changes to revenue, profit, or operational metrics. The primary change is the reduction of outstanding share count via cancellation of 258,500 shares.
Guidance and Outlook: The Company continues to execute its EUR 1 billion share buyback programme. No new financial guidance or operational outlook is provided in this specific filing.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing notes compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as applied in the UK. No new risks or contingencies are disclosed.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the remaining balance of the EUR 1 billion buyback authorization following these transactions.
- Confirm the total number of shares cancelled and the impact on earnings per share (EPS) in the next quarterly report.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS link for regulatory compliance verification.
- Monitor future Form 6-K filings for continued execution of the buyback programme.