Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: April 27, 2026
Subject: Transactions in Own Shares (Share Buyback Programme Update)
CCEP is a leading consumer goods company operating across 31 countries, serving nearly 600 million consumers. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges.
Key Financial Metrics and Transactions
This filing details specific share repurchase activities rather than full financial statements. Key transaction metrics for the period of April 20–24, 2026, include:
- Total Shares Purchased (Period): 1,291,910 ordinary shares (1,290,670 on US venues; 1,240 on London venues).
- Programme Tranche Completion: The first tranche of the buyback programme concluded on April 24, 2026.
- Total Tranche Volume: 5,873,426 ordinary shares acquired.
- Total Tranche Consideration: €499,992,581.
- Programme Cap: The total programme authorizes repurchases up to €1 billion in aggregate.
- Share Treatment: All repurchased shares are cancelled.
Trading Price Range (April 20–24, 2026):
- US Venues: High of $98.81, Low of $96.00.
- London Venues: High of £72.95, Low of £72.45.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the completion of the first tranche of the share buyback programme announced on February 17, 2026. The company has now utilized approximately 50% of the authorized €1 billion programme capacity.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Outlook: Management indicated that any further tranches of the share buyback programme will be announced in due course. The filing does not provide updated financial guidance, revenue forecasts, or margin commentary beyond the status of the capital return programme.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing states that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. No specific new risks or contingencies were disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the remaining authorized amount under the €1 billion buyback programme (approx. €500 million).
- Confirm the impact of the cancelled shares on the total share count and earnings per share (EPS).
- Monitor future announcements for the timing and size of subsequent buyback tranches.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS link for regulatory compliance under the Market Abuse Regulation.