Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola European Partners plc covers the period from May 1 to May 31, 2019. The report discloses regulatory notifications 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 May 31, 2019.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document is limited to corporate governance disclosures and share capital statistics.
- Total Ordinary Shares in Issue: 468,938,445 (as of May 31, 2019)
- Share Par Value: €0.01 each
- Total Voting Rights: 468,938,445
- Treasury Shares: None
Material Changes and PDMR Transactions
The filing details specific share transactions by senior management during the reporting period:
- May 13, 2019 (Acquisitions):
- Stephen Moorhouse (General Manager, Northern Europe): Acquired 6.475139 Ordinary Shares via the UK Employee Share Plan. Aggregated price: $29.6982 per share.
- Leendert den Hollander (General Manager, Great Britain): Acquired 6.475139 Ordinary Shares via the UK Employee Share Plan. Aggregated price: $29.6982 per share.
- May 21, 2019 (Sale):
- Ben Lambrecht (General Manager, France): Sold 4,411 Ordinary Shares. Price: $56.82 per share.
All transactions were executed on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS).
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. The document serves strictly as a statutory notification of share transactions and capital structure.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total share count of 468,938,445 against the company's latest 20-F annual report to confirm no other issuances or buybacks occurred outside this filing window.
- Review the specific terms of the UK Employee Share Plan to understand the pricing mechanism for the acquisitions by Moorhouse and den Hollander.
- Monitor subsequent filings for any changes in voting rights or treasury share holdings.