Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola European Partners plc covers the period from July 1, 2020, to July 31, 2020, with the report filed on August 3, 2020. The document serves as a notification of specific regulatory events required under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, specifically regarding transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and the company's total voting rights and share capital as of July 31, 2020.
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 strictly a regulatory disclosure of share transactions and capital structure.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Ordinary Shares in Issue (as of July 31, 2020) | 454,330,951 |
| Share Par Value | €0.01 each |
| Total Voting Rights | 454,330,951 |
| Treasury Shares | None |
Material Changes
The filing details the following material changes regarding share ownership and capital structure:
- PDMR Transactions: Six senior executives acquired Ordinary Shares on July 20, 2020, pursuant to the UK Share Plan. Each executive acquired exactly 9.703714 shares.
- Transaction Details: The acquisitions were executed on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS). The aggregated price per share for these transactions was USD $19.409139.
- Capital Structure: As of July 31, 2020, the total number of voting rights remained at 454,330,951, with no shares held in treasury.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document is limited to statutory notifications of share transactions and capital totals.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the total share count of 454,330,951 as the denominator for calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
- Confirm the PDMR transactions for Manik Jhangiani (CFO), Clare Wardle (General Counsel), Peter Brickley (CIO), Nicholas Wall (Chief People and Culture Officer), Stephen Moorhouse (GM Northern Europe), and Leendert den Hollander (GM Great Britain).
- Note that all listed PDMR transactions were acquisitions under the UK Share Plan at an aggregated price of approximately USD $19.41 per share.
- Confirm that no treasury shares were held by the company as of the reporting date.