Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc covers the period from April 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023. The report was filed on May 2, 2023, and primarily discloses transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and provides an update on the company's total voting rights and share capital as of April 30, 2023.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not contain financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It is a regulatory disclosure focused on share ownership and capital structure.
- Ordinary Shares in Issue: 458,740,942 (as of April 30, 2023)
- Share Par Value: €0.01 each
- Total Voting Rights: 458,740,942
- Treasury Shares: None
Material Changes
The filing details specific share acquisitions by PDMRs during the reporting period, executed via the Employee Share Purchase Plan, UK Share Plan, and UK Shareshop. These transactions resulted in minor increases in individual holdings but do not represent a material change to the company's overall capital structure.
- April 12, 2023: Three executives (Ana Callol, Jose Antonio Echeverria, Victor Rufart) acquired shares at a weighted average price of approximately $59.52.
- April 19, 2023: Five executives (Manik Jhangiani, Clare Wardle, Peter Brickley, Stephen Lusk, Leendert den Hollander, Stephen Moorhouse) acquired shares. Some acquisitions under the UK Share Plan had a weighted average price of approximately $30.56, while others via the UK Shareshop were priced around $61.08.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. It strictly adheres to the disclosure requirements for PDMR transactions and capital updates under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting rights (458,740,942) for calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
- Confirm that no treasury shares were held as of April 30, 2023.
- Note that the filing contains no operational or financial performance metrics for Q1 2023; refer to the company's Form 20-F or interim reports for financial data.
- Review the specific PDMR transaction dates and prices if analyzing insider trading patterns or executive compensation alignment.