Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc (CCEP) is dated March 8, 2019. The report discloses specific transactions regarding the Company's purchase of its own ordinary shares (EUR 0.01 each) as part of an existing share buyback programme authorized by shareholders on May 31, 2018.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide standard financial performance metrics such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document focuses exclusively on share repurchase activity.
| Date | Shares Purchased | Lowest Price (USD) | Highest Price (USD) | VWAP (USD) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2019 | 98,000 | 47.12 | 47.67 | 47.38 | NYSE |
| March 4, 2019 | 2 | 47.45 | 47.45 | 47.45 | BATS Global Markets |
| March 4, 2019 | 106,998 | 47.25 | 47.70 | 47.47 | NYSE |
| March 5, 2019 | 98,000 | 47.36 | 47.76 | 47.59 | NYSE |
| March 6, 2019 | 111,000 | 47.41 | 48.00 | 47.70 | NYSE |
| March 7, 2019 | 134,000 | 47.71 | 48.30 | 47.99 | NYSE |
Total Shares Purchased in Period: 548,000 shares. All purchased shares have been cancelled.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or material changes to the Company's business operations, revenue, or profitability versus prior periods. The only reported activity is the execution of the ongoing buyback programme.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It states only that the Company will make further announcements following the completion of any further purchases pursuant to the Buyback Programme.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares remaining to be purchased under the authority granted at the May 31, 2018 Annual General Meeting.
- Confirm the aggregate cost of the 548,000 shares purchased during the week of March 1–7, 2019.
- Review the full breakdown of individual transactions via the link provided in the filing for granular trade data.
- Check subsequent filings for updates on the completion status of the buyback programme.