Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: February 19, 2026, to February 24, 2026
Business Overview: CCEP is a leading consumer goods company serving nearly 600 million consumers across 31 countries. It is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges, and is a constituent of the NASDAQ 100 and FTSE 100 indices.
Key Financial Metrics and Transactions
This filing details specific share repurchase transactions rather than comprehensive financial statements. The following metrics relate to the buyback program announced on February 17, 2026, with an aggregate target of up to EUR 1 billion.
| Date of Purchase | US Venues (Shares) | London Venues (Shares) | Total Shares Purchased | US VWAP (USD) | London VWAP (GBP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 5,001 | 16,371 | 21,372 | 103.97 | 77.05 - 77.12 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 110,000 | 51,660 | 161,660 | 104.64 | 78.03 - 78.16 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 150,000 | 51,014 | 201,014 | 105.49 | 78.12 - 78.16 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 110,000 | 56,942 | 166,942 | 107.48 | 79.39 - 79.62 |
Total Shares Repurchased in Period: 550,988 ordinary shares.
Outcome: All repurchased shares are to be cancelled.
Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Debt, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the execution of the share buyback program. Share prices fluctuated during the reporting period:
- US Trading Venues: Prices ranged from a low of USD 103.37 to a high of USD 107.90.
- London Trading Venues: Prices ranged from a low of GBP 76.40 to a high of GBP 80.00.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company confirmed that the purchases are part of the EUR 1 billion share buyback program announced on February 17, 2026. The Company continues to execute this program through Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and affiliates.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing states that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. Full transaction details are available via the Market Abuse Regulation links provided in the source text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total cumulative amount spent on the buyback program against the EUR 1 billion authorization limit.
- Confirm the exact number of shares cancelled and the impact on total shares outstanding.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS links for compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation.
- Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the remaining capacity of the buyback program.