Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (formerly Coca-Cola European Partners Plc)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: November 9, 2018
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares under an existing buyback programme authorized by shareholders on May 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details share repurchase activity.
| Date | Total Shares Purchased | Lowest Price (USD) | Highest Price (USD) | Volume Weighted Avg Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2, 2018 | 163,343 | 45.53 | 46.115 | ~45.77 |
| November 5, 2018 | 150,000 | 45.66 | 46.26 | 45.99 |
| November 6, 2018 | 170,010 | 46.05 | 46.89 | ~46.54 |
| November 7, 2018 | 178,110 | 46.72 | 47.75 | ~47.36 |
| November 8, 2018 | 154,516 | 46.87 | 47.54 | 47.35 |
| Total Period | 815,979 | 45.53 | 47.75 | N/A |
Note: Prices listed are in USD (USX). All purchased shares were cancelled immediately.
Material Changes
The filing reports a reduction in the company's outstanding share count due to the cancellation of 815,979 ordinary shares purchased over five trading days. The share price trended upward during the reporting period, with the average purchase price increasing from approximately $45.77 on November 2 to $47.35 on November 8.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The company confirmed these purchases are part of the buyback programme announced on September 12, 2018. Further announcements will be made upon completion of additional purchases.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies were disclosed in this filing.
Unusual Items: None reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total remaining authority under the buyback programme announced on September 12, 2018.
- Confirm the total number of shares cancelled to date versus the initial authorization limit.
- Review the detailed trade breakdown available at the company's website for granular execution data.
- Monitor subsequent Form 6-K filings for updates on the completion of the buyback programme.