Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc covers the period from October 1, 2021, to October 31, 2021, with the report filed on November 1, 2021. The document serves as a report of foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It 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 October 31, 2021.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document is limited to corporate governance disclosures regarding share ownership and capital structure.
- Share Capital: 455,956,002 ordinary shares of €0.01 each in issue.
- Voting Rights: 455,956,002 total voting rights (one vote per share).
- Treasury Shares: None held.
Material Changes
The filing details specific share acquisition transactions by six PDMRs on October 19, 2021, executed via the UK Share Plan on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (XNAS). These transactions represent an increase in insider ownership but do not reflect a change in the company's total issued share capital.
| Name | Position | Shares Acquired | Transaction Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manik Jhangiani | Chief Financial Officer | 7.746724 | 2021-10-19 |
| Clare Wardle | General Counsel and Company Secretary | 7.746724 | 2021-10-19 |
| Peter Brickley | Chief Information Officer | 7.746724 | 2021-10-19 |
| Stephen Lusk | Chief Commercial Officer | 7.150744 | 2021-10-19 |
| Leendert den Hollander | General Manager, Northern Europe | 7.746724 | 2021-10-19 |
| Stephen Moorhouse | General Manager, Great Britain | 7.746724 | 2021-10-19 |
Note: Transaction prices listed in the filing (e.g., USD $53.128646) appear to be per-share values or plan-specific valuations, with some shares acquired at $0.00, likely indicating matching contributions or specific plan mechanics.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is strictly a regulatory notification of PDMR transactions and capital structure status.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of voting rights (455,956,002) against the company's latest annual report (Form 20-F) to confirm no other capital changes occurred outside this filing.
- Confirm the specific terms of the "UK Share Plan" referenced in the PDMR transactions to understand the valuation and matching mechanics (e.g., why some shares were acquired at $0.00).
- Check subsequent filings for the company's Q3 2021 financial results, as this Form 6-K contains no operational or financial performance data.