Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Date: March 30, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares (Share Buyback Programme)
Key Financial Metrics and Transactions
This filing details specific share repurchase activities rather than full financial performance metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow). The following transaction data is reported:
- Total Shares Repurchased: 499,779 ordinary shares (250,000 on US Trading Venues; 249,779 on London Trading Venues).
- Transaction Period: March 23, 2026, to March 27, 2026.
- Share Treatment: All repurchased shares will be cancelled.
- Programme Context: Part of a share buyback programme announced on February 17, 2026, with an aggregate authorization of up to EUR 1 billion.
| Trading Venue | Currency | Price Range (Low - High) | Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Trading Venues | USD | $91.61 - $94.59 | $92.59 - $93.56 (Daily) |
| London Trading Venues | GBP | £68.90 - £70.80 | £69.53 - £70.15 (Daily) |
Note: The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing does not report material changes to financial performance or operational metrics compared to prior periods. The primary change disclosed is the reduction of outstanding share count through the cancellation of 499,779 shares during the week of March 23-27, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Outlook: The Company expects to continue repurchasing shares under the existing programme up to the EUR 1 billion limit.
- Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing. The announcement explicitly states it does not constitute an offer or solicitation for securities.
- Management Commentary: Limited to confirmation of the buyback execution and the cancellation of shares.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total cumulative amount spent on the buyback programme to date against the EUR 1 billion authorization limit.
- Confirm the updated total number of outstanding shares following the cancellation of 499,779 shares.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS link for granular trade data.
- Check subsequent filings for the next tranche of buyback activity or programme updates.