Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: December 14, 2023
Subject: Board and Committee Changes
CCEP is a leading global consumer goods company operating across 30 countries, serving 600 million consumers and 2 million customers. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ Global Select Market, London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial data. Revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, liquidity, and other key financial metrics are not reported in this document.
Material Changes
The filing reports the following material changes to the Board of Directors and committees:
- Resignation: Garry Watts resigned as a Non-executive Director effective December 31, 2023. He served on the Board since April 2016 and was Chairman of the Audit Committee until May 2022.
- Appointment: Guillaume Bacuvier was appointed as a new Independent Non-executive Director, effective January 1, 2024. He succeeds Garry Watts.
- Committee Change: Nicolas Mirzayantz will become a member of the Audit Committee effective January 1, 2024.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
Management Commentary: Sol Daurella, Chairman, acknowledged Garry Watts' instrumental contribution to CCEP's success since its inception. He welcomed Guillaume Bacuvier, noting his valuable perspectives on consumer behaviors, strategy, and marketing effectiveness derived from his experience in Europe and APAC.
Outlook and Risks: This filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the effective dates of the director resignation (Dec 31, 2023) and new appointment (Jan 1, 2024).
- Confirm Guillaume Bacuvier's background as CEO of Worldpanel (Kantar) and his prior roles at Dunnhumby, Google, and Orange.
- Note the change in Audit Committee membership with Nicolas Mirzayantz joining effective January 1, 2024.
- Confirm that this filing is strictly for governance updates and does not impact current financial reporting periods.