Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (formerly Coca-Cola European Partners Plc)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Date: December 14, 2018
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares under an existing buyback programme authorized by shareholders on May 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It exclusively details share repurchase activity.
| Date | Shares Purchased | Lowest Price (USD) | Highest Price (USD) | Volume Weighted Avg Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2018 | 152,999 | 46.86 | 47.51 | 47.18 (approx. aggregate) |
| December 11, 2018 | 300,000 | 47.05 | 48.00 | 47.44 (approx. aggregate) |
| December 12, 2018 | 215,000 | 46.82 | 47.61 | 47.14 |
| December 13, 2018 | 127,000 | 47.21 | 47.78 | 47.50 |
| Total Reported | 794,999 | 46.82 | 48.00 | N/A |
Note: All purchased shares have been cancelled.
Material Changes
The filing reports the execution of share buybacks across multiple US trading venues (including NYSE, NASDAQ, and BATS) between December 10 and December 13, 2018. There are no reported material changes to the company's financial position, operations, or capital structure other than the reduction of outstanding share count via cancellation.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company states it will make further announcements in due course following the completion of any further purchases pursuant to the Buyback Programme.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are disclosed in this filing.
Unusual Items: None reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares repurchased and cancelled against the company's latest capitalization table.
- Confirm the remaining authority available under the buyback programme approved on May 31, 2018.
- Review the detailed trade breakdown provided in the external link referenced in the filing for granular execution data.
- Check subsequent filings for updates on the completion of the buyback programme.