Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc covers the period from October 1, 2024, to October 31, 2024. The report serves as a notification of specific corporate events required under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, including transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) and an update on total voting rights and capital.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document focuses exclusively on share transaction disclosures and capital structure updates.
Material Changes and Share Transactions
The filing details multiple share acquisitions by PDMRs and Persons Closely Associated (PCA) during late October 2024. All transactions were executed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (XNAS).
- October 21, 2024 Transactions:
- Edward Walker (CFO): Acquired 4.96 shares via UK Share Plan (Weighted Avg Price: $39.15).
- Clare Wardle (General Counsel): Acquired 4.96 shares via UK Share Plan (Weighted Avg Price: $39.15).
- Peter Brickley (CIO): Acquired 4.96 shares via UK Share Plan (Weighted Avg Price: $39.15).
- Stephen Lusk (CCO): Acquired 4.58 shares via UK Share Plan and 2.44 shares via UK Shareshop (Weighted Avg Prices: $39.15 and $78.20 respectively).
- Leendert den Hollander (GM Northern Europe): Acquired 4.96 shares via UK Share Plan (Weighted Avg Price: $39.15).
- Stephen Moorhouse (GM Great Britain): Acquired 4.96 shares via UK Share Plan (Weighted Avg Price: $39.15).
- October 23, 2024 Transactions:
- Ana Callol (Deputy GM Iberian): Acquired 4.20 shares via Employee Share Purchase Plan (Price: $77.71).
- Jose Antonio Echeverria (Chief Customer Service & Supply Chain Officer): Acquired 6.30 shares via Employee Share Purchase Plan (Price: $77.71).
Capital Structure Update
As of October 31, 2024:
- Total Ordinary Shares in Issue: 460,946,134 (par value €0.01 each).
- Total Voting Rights: 460,946,134.
- Treasury Shares: None.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, risk factors, or contingencies. It is a statutory disclosure of share ownership changes and capital totals.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total share count of 460,946,134 against the company's latest annual report (Form 20-F) to confirm no other issuances or buybacks occurred outside this filing.
- Review the specific terms of the "UK Share Plan" and "Employee Share Purchase Plan" to understand the valuation mechanics behind the varying transaction prices (e.g., $39.15 vs $78.20).
- Confirm that the PDMR transactions listed are consistent with the company's insider trading policies and window periods.