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 17, 2026, to August 21, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares (share buyback activity).
Key Financial Metrics
This filing reports specific share repurchase activity rather than comprehensive financial performance metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow, or debt). The following metrics relate to the buyback program:
- Total Shares Repurchased: 297,365 ordinary shares (225,000 on US Trading Venues; 72,365 on London Trading Venues).
- Programme Cap: Up to EUR 1 billion in aggregate ordinary shares.
- Share Treatment: Repurchased shares will be cancelled.
- Trading Venues: Nasdaq, London Stock Exchange, CBOE Europe Limited, and Aquis.
Material Changes
The filing details the execution of the share buyback programme announced on February 17, 2026. No material changes to the company's core business operations, revenue streams, or debt structure are reported in this document. The primary change is the reduction of outstanding share count through the cancellation of 297,365 shares.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: The Company confirms the purchases were made from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs International, or their affiliates. The transactions comply with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation).
Outlook: The Company continues to execute its EUR 1 billion share repurchase programme. No specific financial guidance or forward-looking statements regarding earnings or revenue are provided in this filing.
Risks and Contingencies: No new risks or contingencies are disclosed in this report.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased (297,365) against the company's total outstanding share count to assess dilution impact.
- Confirm the remaining authorization under the EUR 1 billion buyback programme.
- Review the detailed transaction log available via the provided RNS link for granular pricing data across different venues.
- Note that this filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial results; investors should refer to the most recent Form 20-F or earnings release for revenue and profit data.