Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola European Partners plc covers the period from April 1, 2021, to April 30, 2021, with the report filed on May 4, 2021. The document serves as a notification of specific regulatory events required under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, rather than a comprehensive financial report.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on corporate governance disclosures and share capital statistics.
- Share Capital: 455,534,979 ordinary shares of €0.01 each in issue as of April 30, 2021.
- Voting Rights: 455,534,979 total voting rights (one vote per share).
- Treasury Shares: None held.
Material Changes and Transactions
The filing details transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and Persons Closely Associated (PCAs) conducted on April 19, 2021, pursuant to the UK Share Plan. These were acquisitions of ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (XNYS).
| Name | Position | Shares Acquired | Aggregated Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manik Jhangiani | Chief Financial Officer | 7.474168 | $207.11 |
| Clare Wardle | General Counsel and Company Secretary | 7.474168 | $207.11 |
| Peter Brickley | Chief Information Officer | 7.474168 | $207.11 |
| Stephen Lusk | Chief Commercial Officer | 6.899154 | $207.11 (Note: Aggregated price listed matches others despite volume difference) |
| Leendert den Hollander | General Manager, Northern Europe | 7.474168 | $207.11 |
| Stephen Moorhouse | General Manager, Great Britain | 7.474168 | $207.11 |
Note: The filing lists an aggregated price of $207.11 for all transactions, though the volume for Stephen Lusk differs slightly from the others.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a statutory notification of share transactions and capital structure.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of voting rights (455,534,979) for calculating notification thresholds under FCA rules.
- Confirm the absence of treasury shares as of April 30, 2021.
- Review the specific share acquisition details for the six named executives to assess insider sentiment.
- Note that this document contains no operational or financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F or quarterly reports for financial metrics.