Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (formerly Coca-Cola European Partners Plc) was submitted on November 2, 2018. The report details transactions in the Company's own shares executed between October 26, 2018, and November 1, 2018. These purchases were conducted through Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC as part of an existing share buyback programme authorized by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 31, 2018, and announced on September 12, 2018. All purchased shares have been cancelled.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity.
| Date | Total Shares Purchased | Lowest Price (USD) | Highest Price (USD) | Volume Weighted Average Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2018 | 190,000 | 42.96 | 44.28 | 43.71 |
| October 29, 2018 | 222,788 | 44.28 | 45.19 | 44.69 |
| October 30, 2018 | 138,693 | 44.62 | 45.11 | 44.90 |
| October 31, 2018 | 193,500 | 44.98 | 46.05 | 45.55 |
| November 1, 2018 | 204,400 | 45.69 | 45.985 | 45.83 |
| Total Period | 949,281 | 42.96 | 46.05 | ~44.94 |
Note: Daily totals are aggregated from the provided venue-specific data. The period average is an estimate based on the sum of shares and weighted prices.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data against prior periods. The primary material event is the reduction of the Company's share capital through the cancellation of 949,281 ordinary shares of EUR 0.01 each during the reporting week.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The Company stated it will make further announcements in due course following the completion of any additional purchases under the Buyback Programme. No specific financial guidance, outlook, or new risk factors were disclosed in this filing. The transaction was executed across multiple US trading venues, including NYSE, NASDAQ, BATS, and OTC Markets.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares remaining authorized for purchase under the Buyback Programme.
- Confirm the total capital expenditure for the buyback programme to date.
- Review the full breakdown of individual transactions available at the Company's website link provided in the filing.
- Check subsequent filings for updates on the completion of the buyback programme.