Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Date: April 20, 2026
Subject: Transactions in Own Shares (Share Buyback Programme)
CCEP is a leading consumer goods company operating in 31 countries, serving nearly 600 million consumers. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges. This filing reports specific share repurchase activities conducted between April 13 and April 17, 2026, under a programme announced on February 17, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details
This filing details specific share repurchase transactions rather than full-period financial statements (revenue, profit, or cash flow). The following metrics relate to the buyback activity:
- Total Shares Repurchased: 913,969 ordinary shares (548,114 on US Trading Venues; 365,855 on London Trading Venues).
- Share Treatment: All repurchased shares are to be cancelled.
- Programme Cap: The Company expects to repurchase up to EUR 1 billion of ordinary shares in aggregate under the current programme.
- Counterparty: Purchases were executed via Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Goldman Sachs International, or affiliates.
Transaction Price Ranges (April 13–17, 2026):
- US Trading Venues (USD): Highest price paid was $99.29; Lowest price paid was $95.60.
- London Trading Venues (GBP): Highest price paid was £73.05; Lowest price paid was £70.55.
Material Changes Versus Prior Period
The filing does not provide comparative financial data (e.g., revenue or earnings) against a prior period. The material change reported is the execution of the share buyback programme, reducing the company's outstanding share count by 913,969 shares during the week of April 13–17, 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Outlook: The Company continues to execute its share buyback programme with an aggregate target of up to EUR 1 billion. No specific financial guidance regarding future revenue or earnings is provided in this document.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing includes a standard disclaimer stating the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction. Full transaction details are available via the London Stock Exchange RNS link provided in the filing.
Important Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total number of shares cancelled (913,969) against the company's updated share capital records.
- Confirm the remaining capacity of the EUR 1 billion buyback programme following these transactions.
- Review the detailed transaction log on the London Stock Exchange (RNS) for granular pricing and volume data per venue.
- Note that this filing does not contain quarterly or annual financial performance metrics (revenue, profit, cash flow).