Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola European Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Filing Date: April 12, 2017
Reporting Period: This filing announces the submission of the 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F, covering the audited results for the year ended December 31, 2016. Unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year results were previously released on March 21, 2017.
Business Overview: CCEP is the world's largest independent Coca-Cola bottler by revenue, serving over 300 million consumers across Western Europe. It produces, distributes, and markets nonalcoholic ready-to-drink beverages.
Key Financial Metrics
This Form 6-K serves as a notification of the filing of the Annual Report and does not contain specific financial data points.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics; they are contained within the referenced 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F.
- Debt and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide a clear value for these metrics.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a clear value regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It references that unaudited results for the period ended December 31, 2016, were previously released on March 21, 2017.
Guidance, Outlook, and Dividend Information
Dividend Schedule: The filing includes expected relevant dates for 2017 interim dividends, subject to Board approval:
- Q1 Interim Dividend: Ex-dividend April 6 (US)/April 7 (Europe); Payment April 24, 2017.
- Q2 Interim Dividend: Ex-dividend May 18 (US)/May 19 (Europe); Payment June 5, 2017.
- Q3 Interim Dividend: Ex-dividend August 24 (US)/August 25 (Europe); Payment September 11, 2017.
- Q4 Interim Dividend: Ex-dividend November 16 (US)/November 17 (Europe); Payment December 4, 2017.
Outlook and Risks: The filing text does not provide specific management commentary, guidance, risks, or contingencies beyond the announcement of the report filing.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full audited financial results in the 2016 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on April 12, 2017.
- Confirm the final approval of the 2017 interim dividend schedule by the Board of Directors.
- Review the unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year results released on March 21, 2017, for preliminary performance indicators.
- Check the company website (www.ccep.com) and SEC EDGAR database for the complete Form 20-F document.