COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS plc

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc reported strong unaudited results for the first half ended July 3, 2026. Revenue increased by 6.1% to €10,724 million on a comparable FX-neutral basis, while operating profit grew 8.1% to €1,481 million. Diluted EPS rose 10.6% to €2.20, and comparable volume saw a 2.2% increase, driven by growth in both Europe and APS segments.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reported strong first-half 2026 results, with comparable FX-neutral revenue increasing 6.1% to €10.72 billion and diluted EPS growing 10.6% to €2.20. Operating profit rose 8.1% to €1.48 billion. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting revenue growth of 3-4% and operating profit growth of approximately 7%, driven by strategic priorities and disciplined management.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc reported multiple share acquisitions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) and Persons Closely Associated (PCAs) in July 2026. These transactions included acquisitions through employee share purchase plans and UK share plans. The company also updated its total voting rights and capital, stating that as of July 31, 2026, there were 442,228,029 ordinary shares in issue, each with one vote attached.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc announced the repurchase of 261,913 ordinary shares between July 6 and July 10, 2026. These shares were acquired from Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC or its affiliates across both US and London trading venues. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, forming part of the company's ongoing share buyback program, which aims to repurchase up to EUR 1 billion in ordinary shares.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc announced the commencement of the second tranche of its share buyback program. This tranche, valued at up to €500 million, is part of a larger program to return up to €1 billion to shareholders. The second tranche is scheduled to begin on July 6, 2026, and conclude by December 18, 2026, with Goldman Sachs acting as the purchasing agent.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc reported various insider transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) during June 2026. The most notable transaction was the sale of 5,000 ordinary shares by Chief Strategy Officer Leendert den Hollander for $492,800. Additionally, several other PDMRs, including Ana Callol, José Antonio Echeverría, Francesca Faure, Stephen Lusk, Gareth McGeown, Stephen Moorhouse, An Vermeulen, Edward Walker, and Svetlana Walker, acquired shares through dividend reinvestment plans, Employee Share Purchase Plans, and UK Share Plans throughout the month.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners granted Performance Share Units (PSUs) to its Chief Executive Officer, Damian Gammell, and Chief Commercial Officer, Stephen Lusk. CEO Damian Gammell received a maximum award of 109,856 Ordinary Shares, while CCO Stephen Lusk received 1,568 Ordinary Shares. These PSUs, granted under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, will vest on March 26, 2029, contingent on continued service and satisfaction of performance conditions.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc reported several insider transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) during May 2026. Stephen Lusk, Chief Commercial Officer, sold 3,175 ordinary shares for approximately $300,679 on May 1. Additionally, multiple PDMRs, including Edward Walker (CFO), Svetlana Walker (General Counsel), Stephen Lusk, Leendert den Hollander (CSO), and Stephen Moorhouse (Chief Customer Service Officer), acquired small fractional amounts of ordinary shares through the UK Share Plan and UK Shareshop on May 19. The company also updated its total voting rights and capital, reporting 443,217,637 ordinary shares in issue as of May 31, 2026.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc announced that all 31 resolutions proposed at its Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2026, were duly passed. This includes the approval of the Directors' Remuneration Policy, the re-election of directors, the reappointment of the auditor, and authorities for share allotment and buyback programs. Notably, Resolution 25, concerning a Rule 9 Waiver for the company's buyback program, passed with 75.39% of independent shareholder votes, and the company plans to engage with ISS and dissenting shareholders on this matter.

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (CCEP) is urging shareholders to vote "FOR" all resolutions at its upcoming Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2026. The company is providing additional context to counter "AGAINST" recommendations from proxy advisors ISS and IVIS regarding Resolution 25 (waiver of mandatory offer provisions for share buyback) and Resolutions 7 & 9 (re-election of non-independent directors to the Remuneration Committee). CCEP defends Resolution 25 as essential for its €1 billion share buyback program, clarifying that major shareholder Olive's stake would not exceed 41.4% and Olive has no intention to change its approach. For the director re-elections, CCEP asserts compliance with committee terms and absence of conflicts of interest.