Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: April 6, 2026, to April 10, 2026
Announcement Date: April 13, 2026
Subject: Disclosure of transactions in own shares (share buyback) pursuant to the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing reports on capital allocation activities rather than operating performance. No revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, or debt figures are provided in this document.
- Total Shares Repurchased: 273,532 ordinary shares
- Breakdown by Venue:
- US Trading Venues: 234,141 shares
- London Trading Venues: 39,391 shares
- 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.
Transaction Details (April 6–10, 2026)
| Date | Venue | Shares Purchased | Lowest Price | Highest Price | VWAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | US | 50,000 | USD 91.69 | USD 93.71 | USD 92.93 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | US | 50,000 | USD 92.64 | USD 93.99 | USD 93.36 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | London | 19,693 | GBP 70.05 | GBP 71.00 | GBP 70.55 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | US | 24,141 | USD 94.71 | USD 97.02 | USD 96.82 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | London | 5,000 | GBP 71.05 | GBP 72.85 | GBP 71.80 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | US | 55,000 | USD 96.01 | USD 98.44 | USD 97.62 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | London | 9,698 | GBP 71.90 | GBP 72.80 | GBP 72.42 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | US | 55,000 | USD 97.00 | USD 98.31 | USD 97.58 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | London | 5,000 | GBP 72.30 | GBP 73.05 | GBP 72.71 |
Material Changes and Outlook
Material Changes: The filing does not report material changes to operations, revenue, or profitability. The primary change is the reduction of outstanding share count due to the cancellation of 273,532 shares.
Guidance and Outlook: The Company expects to continue repurchasing shares under the existing programme up to the EUR 1 billion aggregate limit. No specific financial guidance or earnings outlook is provided in this document.
Risks and Contingencies: The filing notes that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of securities. It references compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as applied in the UK.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the remaining authorization balance of the EUR 1 billion buyback programme announced in February 2026.
- Confirm the total number of shares cancelled and the impact on earnings per share (EPS) in the next quarterly report.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS link for compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation.
- Monitor future 6-K filings for continued execution of the buyback programme.