Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Announcement Date: April 7, 2026
Reporting Period: Transactions in own shares occurred from March 30, 2026, to April 2, 2026.
Business Overview: CCEP is a leading consumer goods company operating in 31 countries, serving nearly 600 million consumers. It is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, NASDAQ, the London Stock Exchange, and Spanish Stock Exchanges.
Key Financial Metrics and Transactions
This filing details a share repurchase program rather than operational financial results (revenue, profit, or cash flow). The following metrics relate to the buyback activity:
- Total Shares Repurchased: 320,898 ordinary shares (200,000 on US venues; 120,898 on London venues).
- Programme Authority: Part of a programme announced on February 17, 2026, to repurchase up to EUR 1 billion of ordinary shares.
- Share Treatment: All repurchased shares will be cancelled.
- Trading Venues: US Trading Venues (Nasdaq), London Stock Exchange, CBOE Europe Limited (CXE).
| Date | Venue | Shares Purchased | Price Range (High/Low) | VWAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | US Trading Venues | 50,000 | USD 92.21 / 90.14 | USD 91.24 |
| March 30, 2026 | London/CXE | 44,898 | GBP 69.90 / 68.40 | ~GBP 69.43 |
| March 31, 2026 | US Trading Venues | 50,000 | USD 91.71 / 89.77 | USD 90.76 |
| March 31, 2026 | London/CXE | 41,000 | GBP 70.00 / 68.40 | ~GBP 69.23 |
| April 1, 2026 | US Trading Venues | 50,000 | USD 92.52 / 89.91 | USD 91.34 |
| April 1, 2026 | London/CXE | 5,000 | GBP 69.30 / 67.70 | ~GBP 68.45 |
| April 2, 2026 | US Trading Venues | 50,000 | USD 92.91 / 91.63 | USD 92.32 |
| April 2, 2026 | London/CXE | 30,000 | GBP 70.30 / 69.50 | ~GBP 69.90 |
Note: The filing text does not provide clear values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
This filing reports a reduction in the number of outstanding shares due to the cancellation of 320,898 shares. No material changes to operational performance or financial position are disclosed in this specific document.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Outlook: The Company expects to continue repurchasing shares under the EUR 1 billion programme announced in February 2026.
- Risks/Contingencies: The announcement explicitly states it does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
- Unusual Items: None reported in this filing.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the remaining balance of the EUR 1 billion share buyback programme following these transactions.
- Confirm the exact number of shares cancelled and the impact on earnings per share (EPS) in subsequent financial reports.
- Review the full transaction details via the provided RNS link for aggregated data under the Market Abuse Regulation.
- Monitor future Form 6-K filings for updates on the buyback programme's progress.