Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc covers the period from March 1, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The report serves as a notification of public announcements required under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, specifically detailing transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs), updates to share incentive schemes, and the company's total voting rights and share capital as of March 31, 2023.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document is strictly a regulatory disclosure of corporate governance and equity movements.
- Share Capital: 458,158,544 ordinary shares of €0.01 each in issue as of March 31, 2023.
- Treasury Shares: None.
- Total Voting Rights: 458,158,544.
Material Changes and Equity Transactions
The filing details specific equity transactions by senior management and updates to share incentive schemes during the reporting period:
- PDMR Sale: On March 2, 2023, José Antonio Echeverría (Chief Customer Service and Supply Chain Officer) sold 300 Ordinary Shares at EUR 50.20 per share on the Bolsa de Madrid Stock Exchange.
- PDMR Acquisitions: On March 20, 2023, multiple executives (including the CFO, General Counsel, CIO, and General Managers) acquired small fractions of Ordinary Shares (ranging from approx. 3.0 to 3.3 shares each) pursuant to the UK Share Plan and UK Shareshop. These transactions occurred on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC at prices ranging from USD $55.82 to $55.88.
- Incentive Scheme Update: Between September 17, 2022, and March 16, 2023, 299,899 securities were issued/allotted under the company's incentive plans. The balance of unallotted securities decreased from 13,540,511 to 13,240,612.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. The document is limited to statutory notifications of share transactions and capital structure.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of voting rights (458,158,544) for calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
- Note the sale of 300 shares by a senior executive (José Antonio Echeverría) in early March 2023.
- Confirm the reduction in unallotted securities under the incentive schemes to 13,240,612 as of March 16, 2023.
- Recognize that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F or interim reports for revenue and earnings.