Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Filing Date: October 1, 2024
Context: This filing discloses Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) transactions, a block listing return for share incentive schemes, and total voting rights/capital as of September 30, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity figures. This document is a regulatory disclosure of share transactions and capital structure rather than a financial performance report.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Ordinary Shares in Issue | 460,933,634 |
| Share Par Value | €0.01 each |
| Total Voting Rights | 460,933,634 |
| Treasury Shares | 0 |
| Unallotted Securities (Incentive Schemes) | 9,496,808 |
Material Changes vs. Prior Period
The filing does not provide comparative financial data against prior periods. However, it details the following changes in share capital and incentive scheme balances during the period:
- Incentive Scheme Balance: The balance of unallotted securities under the Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. 2010 Incentive Award Plan and the Coca-Cola European Partners plc Long-Term Incentive Plan 2016 decreased from 10,150,385 to 9,496,808 following the issuance of 653,577 securities between March 18, 2024, and September 17, 2024.
- Share Transactions: Multiple PDMR transactions occurred, including sales and acquisitions via the UK Share Plan and Shareshop.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It strictly reports on compliance with the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regarding share transactions and capital.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Executive Sales: Several senior executives sold shares during the period, including Leendert den Hollander (5,000 shares), Stephen Moorhouse (8,000 shares), and Stephen Lusk (11,100 shares).
- Executive Acquisitions: Multiple executives, including the CFO (Edward Walker) and General Counsel (Clare Wardle), acquired small numbers of shares (approx. 4.89 shares each) pursuant to the UK Share Plan, often with a portion at $0.00 cost.
- Share Price Range: Transaction prices for ordinary shares ranged approximately between $80.44 and $82.08 USD during the reported transactions.
- Capital Structure: As of September 30, 2024, the company has 460,933,634 ordinary shares outstanding with no treasury stock held.
- Incentive Plan Usage: Over 650,000 shares were issued from the incentive plans in the six months ending September 17, 2024.