Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola European Partners Plc (CCEP) is dated August 4, 2016. The company is the world's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler by net sales, serving over 300 million consumers across Western Europe. The filing serves as an announcement regarding upcoming investor events and the timing of the release of first-half 2016 financial results.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document is a procedural announcement and does not contain the actual financial data for the period.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operations are reported in this filing. The document solely announces the schedule for future disclosures.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Conference Presentation: CCEP will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 8, 2016. CEO John F. Brock, COO Damian Gammell, and CFO Nik Jhangiani will deliver remarks.
- Earnings Release: First-half 2016 earnings are scheduled for release on September 22, 2016.
- Conference Call: A live webcast discussing the results will occur on September 22, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. BST (10:00 a.m. EDT).
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the actual first-half 2016 financial results when released on September 22, 2016.
- Review the presentation materials from the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on September 8, 2016, for management commentary and outlook.
- Confirm the company's operational status and market position in Western Europe as described in the "About CCEP" section.