Results for the six months ended 30 June 2023

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc
02 August 2023
 

COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS

 

Results for the six months ended 30 June 2023

 

Strong first half, raising FY guidance

 

 

H1 2023 Metric[1]

As Reported

 

Comparable [1]

Change vs H1 2022

As Reported

Comparable

[1]

Comparable FXN [1]

Total  CCEP

Volume (M UC)[2]

1,631

 

1,631

1.0%

1.0%

 

Revenue (€M)

8,977

 

8,977

8.5%

8.5%

10.5%

Cost of sales (€M)

5,707

 

5,701

8.0%

7.5%

10.0%

Operating expenses (€M)

2,153

 

2,111

6.5%

9.5%

11.5%

Operating profit (€M)

1,170

 

1,165

21.0%

11.0%

13.0%

Profit after taxes (€M)

854

 

847

26.5%

14.0%

16.5%

Diluted EPS (€)

1.86

 

1.85

27.5%

14.5%

17.0%

Revenue per UC[2] (€)

 

 

5.62

 

 

10.0%

Cost of sales per UC[2] (€)

 

 

3.57

 

 

9.0%

Free cash flow (€M)

 

 

850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H1 Interim dividend per share[3] (€)

 

        0.67

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

Volume (M UC)[2]

1,307

 

1,307

2.5%

2.5%

 

Revenue (€M)

7,105

 

7,105

10.0%

10.0%

12.0%

Operating profit (€M)

887

 

924

19.5%

12.0%

14.0%

Revenue per UC[2] (€)

 

 

5.52

 

 

9.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

API

Volume (M UC)[2]

324

 

324

(5.5)%

(5.5)%

 

Revenue (€M)

1,872

 

1,872

2.5%

2.5%

7.0%

Operating profit (€M)

283

 

241

25.0%

6.5%

11.0%

Revenue per UC[2] (€)

 

 

6.03

 

 

13.0%

 

DAMIAN GAMMELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SAID:

"Today, we are excited to announce the proposed joint acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc., one of the leading conglomerates in the local market. This offers us a great opportunity to acquire an established, well-run business with attractive profitability and growth prospects. This would be a natural next step for CCEP, creating a more diverse footprint within our existing API business segment, support Indonesia's transformation journey and underpin our strategic mid-term objectives.

 

"We are also very pleased to have delivered a great first half, achieving strong top and bottom-line growth and generating impressive free cash flow. Our performance reflects great in-market execution, strong customer relationships allowing our consumers to continue to enjoy our portfolio of leading brands across a broad pack offering. This resulted in solid volume growth across our developed markets, whilst our volume in Indonesia reflected the execution of our long-term transformation strategy. Our focus on revenue and margin growth management, along with our price and promotion strategy, drove solid gains in revenue per unit case with transactions outpacing volume.

 

"Looking ahead, we remain confident in the resilience of our categories, despite the ongoing dynamic outlook. We have fantastic activation plans to build on our momentum, including the Women's World Cup, to engage customers and consumers. We also continue to actively manage our pricing and promotional spend to remain affordable and relevant to our consumers. Given our strong first half, we are raising revenue, operating profit and free cash flow guidance[1] for FY23. This demonstrates the strength of our business and ability to deliver continued shareholder value. This is all underpinned by our progress on sustainability, our talented and engaged colleagues, and our strong relationships with The Coca-Cola Company, our other brand partners, and our customers, who continue to share in our success."

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         Note: All footnotes included after the 'About CCEP' section

H1 & Q2 HIGHLIGHTS[1]

Revenue

H1 Reported +8.5%; H1 Fx-neutral +10.5%[4]

•       Delivered more revenue growth YTD for our retail customers than any of our FMCG peers in Europe & our NARTD peers in Australia & New Zealand (NZ)[5]

•       NARTD YTD value share gains[5] across measured channels both in-store (+10bps) & online (+90bps)

•       Comparable volume +1.0%[6] (Europe: +2.5%; API: -5.5%) driven by good underlying demand in developed markets & solid in-market execution offset by strategic SKU rationalisation as part of our long-term transformation in Indonesia

◦       Away from Home (AFH) channel comparable volume: +0.5%[6] (+0.5% vs 2019) with good underlying demand, ahead of pre-pandemic levels

◦       Home channel comparable volume: +1.0%[6] (+8.5% vs 2019) reflecting resilient growth as at-home occasion trends continue

•       Transactions outpaced volume growth in Europe, Australia & NZ

•       Revenue per unit case +10.0%[2],[4] (Europe: +9.0%; API: +13.0%) reflecting the annualisation of last year's headline price increases, & this year's headline price increases across most of our markets, alongside favourable pack & brand mix

 

Q2 Reported +5.5%; Q2 Fx-neutral +8.0%[4]

•       Comparable volume -1.5%[6] (Europe: +0.5%; API: -11.0%) reflecting good underlying demand in developed markets & tough comparables (Q2 22 pro forma comparable volume: +10.5%) offset by the timing of Ramadan & the strategic SKU rationalisation in Indonesia

◦       AFH channel comparable volume: -3.0%[6] reflecting last year's rebound following the removal of restrictions & recovery of tourism, & favourable weather in Europe

◦       Home channel comparable volume: -1.0%[6]

•       Revenue per unit case +10.0%[2],[4] (Europe: +9.5%; API: +13.0%) driven by positive headline price increases & promotional optimisation alongside favourable pack & brand mix

H1 Operating profit

Reported +21.0%; Fx-neutral +13.0%[4]

•       Cost of sales per unit case +9.0%[2],[4] reflecting increased revenue per unit case driving higher concentrate costs, & inflation in commodities & manufacturing

•       Comparable operating profit of €1,165m, +13.0%[4] reflecting strong top-line, our efficiency programmes & continuous efforts on discretionary spend optimisation

•       Comparable diluted EPS of €1.85, +17.0%[4] (reported +27.5%)

 

Dividend

•       First half interim dividend per share of €0.67[3] (declared at Q1 & paid in May), calculated as 40% of the FY22 dividend

•       Reaffirming guidance for an annualised total dividend payout ratio of approximately 50%[7]

 

Proposal to jointly acquire Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.

•       See separate release on Investors section of our website for more detail (https://ir.cocacolaep.com/financial-reports-and-results/financial-releases)

Other

•       Free cash flow: Generated strong free cash flow of €850m reflecting strong performance (net cashflows from operating activities of €1,307m), supporting our journey to return to our target leverage range of Net debt:Adjusted EBITDA[1] of 2.5x-3x. At the end of 2022, Net debt:Adjusted EBITDA[1] was 3.5x

•       Strategic portfolio choices:

◦       Australia & NZ Spirits & ARTD[8] category: CCEP plans to maximise its extensive knowledge in the attractive & fast growing ARTD category by launching new scalable offerings aligned with The Coca-Cola Company. In this context, CCEP & Beam Suntory will move forward independently. Effective from the date of contract expiry (30 June 2025 in Australia & 31 December 2025 in NZ)

◦       Capri Sun: Following a successful sales & distribution partnership in Europe, CCEP & Capri Sun will move forward independently, consistent with their respective strategies. Will come into effect during 2024 enabling an orderly transition

◦       Insignificant impact on CCEP volume, revenue & operating profit[4],[9] from the above

 

SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

 

•       Retained MSCI AAA rating, inclusion on Carbon Disclosure Project's A Lists for Climate & Water, & inclusion on the Bloomberg Gender Equality index

•       Progressed our packaging initiatives

◦       Boosted recycled content in Indonesia by switching to 100% rPET bottles

◦       Installed a PET plastic grinder in Papua New Guinea to support the supply of rPET

◦       Transitioned Sprite from green to clear bottles across API, making them easier to recycle

•       Introduced electric trucks in Luxembourg, Belgium & Spain to reduce carbon emissions from our logistics

•       Partnered with The Coca-Cola Company, other bottlers & Greycroft, a seed-to-growth venture capital firm, to create a sustainability-focused venture capital fund

 

FY23 GUIDANCE & OUTLOOK[1]

The outlook for FY23 reflects our current assessment of market conditions. Unless stated otherwise, guidance is on a comparable & FX-neutral basis. FX is expected to decrease FX-neutral guidance by approximately 200 basis points for the full year

 

Revenue: comparable growth of 8-9% (previously 6-8%)

 

•       Headline pricing successfully implemented across most of our markets without disruption. Germany & the Netherlands to be implemented in the third quarter

•       Continued focus on promotional optimisation & revenue growth management initiatives

 

Cost of sales per unit case: comparable growth of ~8% (unchanged)

 

•       Higher concentrate costs reflecting increased revenue per unit case

•       Commodity inflation expected to be ~8% (previously ~10%)

•       FY23 hedge coverage at >95%

•       Low overall FX transactional exposure (<10%)

 

Operating profit: comparable growth of 12-13% (previously 6-7%)

 

•       Increased top-line performance

•       Continued focus on delivering efficiency programmes & optimising discretionary spend

 

Comparable effective tax rate: ~24% (previously ~23%)

 

•       Primarily due to change of geographic profit mix

 

Free cash flow: at least €1.7bn (previously at least €1.6bn)

 

Capital expenditure: 4-5% of revenue excluding leases (unchanged)

 

Dividend payout ratio: c.50%[7] (unchanged)

 

 



 

SECOND QUARTER & FIRST HALF REVENUE PERFORMANCE BY GEOGRAPHY[1]

All values are unaudited, changes versus equivalent 2022 period

 

Second-quarter

 

First-half

 

 

Fx-Neutral

 

 

Fx-Neutral

 

€ million

% change

% change

 

€ million

% change

% change

Great Britain

881

9.5%

12.0%

 

1,570

7.5%

11.5%

France[10]

665

20.0%

20.0%

 

1,200

18.0%

18.0%

Germany

799

8.5%

8.5%

 

1,458

12.5%

12.5%

Iberia[11]

886

7.0%

7.0%

 

1,541

12.5%

12.5%

Northern Europe[12]

729

1.0%

5.0%

 

1,336

2.5%

6.0%

Total Europe

3,960

8.5%

10.0%

 

7,105

10.0%

12.0%

API[13]

863

(6.5)%

0.5%

 

1,872

2.5%

7.0%

Total CCEP

4,823

5.5%

8.0%

 

8,977

8.5%

10.5%

 

France

•    Q2 volume growth reflects continued strong momentum across both channels supported by great execution.

•    Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Monster & Flavours performed well. Fuze Tea outperformed, achieving significant volume growth in both Q2 (+74.0%) & H1 (+57.0%).

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by headline price increase implemented at the end of the first quarter.

 

Germany

•    Q2 volume growth reflects solid trading in the Home channel supported by great execution & evidence of consumers shifting to Hypermarkets & Discounters. AFH channel volume broadly flat.

•    Continued strong growth in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, whilst Monster, Fuze Tea & Powerade achieved double-digit volume growth in both Q2 & H1.

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by favourable price from the annualisation of the second headline price increase last year & positive brand mix (e.g. Monster volume +30.5%).

Great Britain

•    Q2 volume growth reflects sustained trading momentum across both channels. Record temperatures in June supported strong volume growth towards the end of the quarter.

•    Coca-Cola Zero Sugar & Monster realised double-digit volume growth in both Q2 & H1.

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by headline price increase implemented at the end of the second quarter.

Iberia

•    Q2 volume decline reflects tough comparables, cycling the rebound of the AFH channel, favourable weather & buy-in ahead of second headline price increase last year & anticipated transportation disruption. H1 growth driven by the recovery of the AFH channel in the first quarter (cycling covid restrictions).

•    Coca-Cola Original Taste, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar & Aquarius performed well in H1. Monster achieved double-digit volume growth in both Q2 & H1.

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by headline price, implemented in the first quarter, & positive channel & pack mix led by growth in the AFH channel e.g. small glass +6.5%.

 

Northern Europe

•    Q2 volume decline reflects tough comparables, cycling double-digit volume growth last year following the late removal of restrictions. H1 growth driven by continued recovery of the AFH channel.

•    Fuze Tea, Powerade & Aquarius outperformed achieving double-digit volume growth in H1.

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by headline price increase implemented during the first half & positive pack mix led by the recovery of the AFH channel e.g. small glass +7.0%.

API

•   Q2 volume decline reflects phasing of Ramadan, & strategic SKU rationalisation in Indonesia, with industry-wide supply constraints early in the quarter in Australia.

•    Coca-Cola Zero Sugar & Monster continued to outperform in both Q2 & H1.

•    H1 revenue/UC[14] growth driven by headline price increase implemented across all markets during the first half & promotional optimisation in Australia.

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Note: All values are unaudited and all references to volumes are on a comparable basis.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

SECOND QUARTER & FIRST HALF VOLUME PERFORMANCE BY CATEGORY[1],[6]

Comparable volumes, changes versus equivalent 2022 period.

 

Second-quarter

 

First-half

 

% of Total

% Change

 

% of Total

% Change[5]

Sparkling

        85.0 %

       (1.0) %

 

        85.0 %

      1.5     %

Coca-Cola®

        58.5 %

       (1.0) %

 

        58.5 %

      1.5     %

Flavours, Mixers & Energy

        26.5 %

       (1.5) %

 

        26.5 %

      1.5     %

Stills

        15.0 %

       (5.0) %

 

        15.0 %

       (3.5) %

Hydration

      7.5 %

       (8.0) %

 

      7.5 %

       (4.5) %

RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other[15]

      7.5 %

       (1.5) %

 

      7.5 %

       (2.5) %

Total

          100.0 %

       (1.5) %

 

          100.0 %

      1.0 %

 

Coca-Cola®

Q2: -1.0%; H1: +1.5%

•    Strong underlying demand with tough comparables in the second quarter, cycling the rebound of the AFH channel & tourism, & favourable weather in Europe last year.

•    Coca-Cola Zero Sugar continued to grow (+5.5%) across all key markets in H1 supported by targeted campaigns & innovation.

•    Coca-Cola Zero Sugar gained value share[5] of Total Cola +20bps.

 

Flavours, Mixers & Energy

Q2: -1.5%; H1: +1.5%

•    Strong underlying demand with tough comparables in the second quarter, cycling the rebound of the AFH channel & tourism, & favourable weather in Europe last year.

•    Fanta Q2: -2.0%; H1: +2.0%, reflecting the above with growth supported by flavour extensions.

•    Energy Q2: +14.5%; H1: +15.0% led by Monster, continuing to gain share & drive distribution through exciting innovation.

 

Hydration

Q2: -8.0%; H1: -4.5%

•    Water Q2: -14.5%; H1: -10.0% as a result of strategic portfolio choices, with SKU rationalisation in Indonesia, the exit of Vio large PET in Germany & Mount Franklin bulk pack in Australia.

•    Sports Q2: +7.0%; H1: +10.5%, with growth in Aquarius & Powerade driven by continued consumer trends in this category.

 

RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other[15]

Q2: -1.5%; H1: -2.5%

•    Juice drinks Q2: -5.5%; H1: -6.5% reflecting strategic SKU rationalisation in Indonesia.

•    RTD Tea/Coffee Q2: +4.5%; H1: +3.5% driven by Costa RTD in GB (+21.5%) & Fuze Tea in Europe (+27.0%).

•    Encouraging start for Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola now launched in GB, Spain & the Netherlands.

 

 

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Note: All values are unaudited and all references to volumes are on a comparable basis.

 

 

 

 



 

Conference Call (with presentation)

•       2 August 2023 at 10:30 BST, 11:30 CEST & 5:30 a.m. EDT; accessible via www.cocacolaep.com

•       Replay & transcript will be available at www.cocacolaep.com as soon as possible

 

Financial Calendar

•       Third quarter 2023 trading update: 1 November 2023

•       Financial calendar available here: https://ir.cocacolaep.com/financial-calendar/

 

Contacts


Investor Relations

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+44 7970 145 218                               +44 7528 251 830                               +44 7980 775 889              

 

Media Relations

ccep@portland-communications.com

               

About CCEP

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world's leading consumer goods companies. We make, move and sell some of the world's most loved brands - serving 600 million consumers and helping 2 million customers across 29 countries grow.

We combine the strength and scale of a large, multi-national business with an expert, local knowledge of the customers we serve and communities we support.

The Company is currently listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish Stock Exchanges, trading under the symbol CCEP.

For more information about CCEP, please visit www.cocacolaep.com & follow CCEP on Twitter at @CocaColaEP.

 

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1.     Refer to 'Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures' for further details & to 'Supplementary Financial Information' for a reconciliation of reported to comparable results; Change percentages against prior year equivalent period unless stated otherwise

2.     A unit case equals approximately 5.678 litres or 24 8-ounce servings

3.     25 April 2023 declared first half interim dividend of €0.67 dividend per share, paid 25 May 2023

4.     Comparable & FX-neutral

5.     External data sources: Nielsen & IRI P6 YTD

6.     No selling day shift in Q2 or H1; CCEP reported volume +1.0% in H1 & -1.5% in Q2

7.     Dividends subject to Board approval

8.     ARTD refers to alcohol ready to drink

9.     The discontinuance of the relationship between CCEP & Beam Suntory will trigger a change in the assigned useful economic life of the intangible assets effective from the second half of 2023, shortening the amortization period. See Note 14 for further details

10.    Includes France & Monaco

11.    Includes Spain, Portugal & Andorra

12.    Includes Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden & Iceland

13.    Includes Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific Islands, Indonesia & Papua New Guinea

14.    Revenue per unit case

15.    RTD refers to ready to drink; Other includes Alcohol & Coffee

 

 


Forward-Looking Statements

This document contains statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" concerning the financial condition, performance, results, guidance and outlook, dividends, consequences of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including the proposed joint venture with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (AEV) and acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), strategy and objectives of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc and its subsidiaries (together CCEP or the Group). Generally, the words "ambition", "target", "aim", "believe", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "project", "plan", "seek", "may", "could", "would", "should", "might", "will", "forecast", "outlook", "guidance", "possible", "potential", "predict", "objective" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.

Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from CCEP's historical experience and present expectations or projections. As a result, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. These risks include but are not limited to:

1. those set forth in the "Risk Factors" section of CCEP's 2022 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on 17 March 2023 and as updated and supplemented with the additional information set forth in the "Principal Risks and Risk Factors" section of this document;

2. risks and uncertainties relating to the global supply chain, including impact from war in Ukraine and increasing geopolitical tension including in the Asia Pacific region, such as the risk that the business will not be able to guarantee sufficient supply of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, natural gas and oil and increased state-sponsored cyber risks;

3. risks and uncertainties relating to the global economy and/or a potential recession in one or more countries, including risks from elevated inflation, price increases, price elasticity, disposable income of consumers and employees, pressure on and from suppliers, increased fraud, and the perception or manifestation of a global economic downturn;

4. risks and uncertainties relating to potential global energy crisis, with potential interruptions and shortages in the global energy supply, specifically the natural gas supply in our territories. Energy shortages at our sites, our suppliers and customers could cause interruptions to our supply chain and capability to meet our production and distribution targets;

5. risks and uncertainties relating to potential water use reductions due to regulations by national and regional authorities leading to a potential temporary decrease in production volume; and

6. risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed joint venture with AEV and acquisition of CCBPI, including the risk that the proposed transactions may not be consummated on the currently contemplated terms or at all, or that our integration of CCBPI's business and operations may not be successful or may be more difficult, time consuming or costly than expected.

Due to these risks, CCEP's actual future financial condition, results of operations, and business activities, including its results, dividend payments, capital and leverage ratios, growth, including growth in revenue, cost of sales per unit case and operating profit, free cash flow, market share, tax rate, efficiency savings, achievement of sustainability goals, including net zero emissions and recycling initiatives, capital expenditures, the results of the acquisition of the minority share of our Indonesian business, our agreements relating to and results of the proposed joint venture with AEV and acquisition of CCBPI, and ability to remain in compliance with existing and future regulatory compliance, may differ materially from the plans, goals, expectations and guidance set out in forward-looking statements. These risks may also adversely affect CCEP's share price. Additional risks that may impact CCEP's future financial condition and performance are identified in filings with the SEC which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. CCEP does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required under applicable rules, laws and regulations. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this filing and in any other of CCEP's public statements may prove to be incorrect.

Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures

Alternative Performance Measures

We use certain alternative performance measures (non-GAAP performance measures) to make financial, operating and planning decisions and to evaluate and report performance. We believe these measures provide useful information to investors and as such, where clearly identified, we have included certain alternative performance measures in this document to allow investors to better analyse our business performance and allow for greater comparability. To do so, we have excluded items affecting the comparability of period-over-period financial performance as described below. The alternative performance measures included herein should be read in conjunction with and do not replace the directly reconcilable GAAP measures.

For purposes of this document, the following terms are defined:

''As reported'' are results extracted from our condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 

"Comparable'' is defined as results excluding items impacting comparability, which include restructuring charges, income arising from the ownership of certain mineral rights in Australia, gain on sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights in Australia, net impact related to European flooding and acquisition and integration related costs. Comparable volume is also adjusted for selling days.

''Fx-neutral'' is defined as period results excluding the impact of foreign exchange rate changes. Foreign exchange impact is calculated by recasting current year results at prior year exchange rates.

''Capex'' or "Capital expenditures'' is defined as purchases of property, plant and equipment and capitalised software, plus payments of principal on lease obligations, less proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment. Capex is used as a measure to ensure that cash spending on capital investment is in line with the Group's overall strategy for the use of cash.

''Free cash flow'' is defined as net cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures (as defined above) and interest paid. Free cash flow is used as a measure of the Group's cash generation from operating activities, taking into account investments in property, plant and equipment and non-discretionary lease and interest payments. Free cash flow is not intended to represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

''Adjusted EBITDA'' is calculated as Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA), after adding back items impacting the comparability of period over period financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments. Further, adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital needs, and although depreciation and amortisation are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortised are likely to be replaced in the future and adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash requirements for such replacements.

''Net Debt'' is defined as the net of cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments less borrowings and adjusted for the fair value of hedging instruments related to borrowings and other financial assets/liabilities related to borrowings. We believe that reporting net debt is useful as it reflects a metric used by the Group to assess cash management and leverage. In addition, the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA is used by investors, analysts and credit rating agencies to analyse our operating performance in the context of targeted financial leverage.

''Dividend payout ratio'' is defined as dividends as a proportion of comparable profit after tax.

Additionally, within this document, we provide certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial Information, which management uses for planning and measuring performance. We are not able to reconcile forward-looking non-GAAP measures to reported measures without unreasonable efforts because it is not possible to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the actual impact or exact timing of items that may impact comparability throughout year.

Unless otherwise stated, percent amounts are rounded to the nearest 0.5%.

Supplementary Financial Information - Items impacting comparability - Reported to Comparable

The  following  provides  a  summary  of  the  items  impacting  comparability  for the  first six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022:

 

First Six Months  2023

 

 

In millions of € except share data which is calculated prior to rounding

 

Operating profit

Profit after taxes

Diluted earnings per share (€)

As Reported

 

                 1,170

                    854

                   1.86

 

 

 

 

 

Items impacting comparability

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges [1]

 

                      51

                      42

                   0.09

Coal royalties [2]

 

                     (18)

                     (12)

                  (0.03)

European flooding [4]

 

                       (3)

                       (2)

                      -

Sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights [5]

 

                     (35)

                     (35)

                  (0.07)

Comparable

 

                 1,165

                    847

                   1.85

               

 

First Six Months  2022

 

 

In millions of € except share data which is calculated prior to rounding

 

Operating profit

Profit after taxes

Diluted earnings per share (€)

As Reported

 

                    967

                    675

                   1.46

 

 

 

 

 

Items impacting comparability

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges [1]

 

                      95

                      76

                   0.17

Acquisition and Integration related costs [3]

 

                        1

                        1

                       -

European flooding [4]

 

                     (12)

                       (9)

                  (0.02)

Comparable

 

                 1,051

                    743

                   1.61

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[1] Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities.

[2] Amounts represent royalty income arising from the ownership of certain mineral rights in Australia. The royalty income is recognised as "Other income" in our condensed consolidated interim income statement as of the six months ended 30 June 2023.

[3]  Amounts represent cost associated with the acquisition and integration of CCL.

[4] Amounts represent the incremental expense incurred offset by the insurance recoveries collected as a result of the July 2021 flooding events, which impacted the operations of our production facilities in Chaudfontaine and Bad Neuenahr.

[5] Amounts represent the considerations received relating to the sale of the sub-strata and associated mineral rights in Australia. The transaction completed in April 2023 and the proceeds were recognised as "Other income" in our condensed consolidated interim income statement as of the six months ended 30 June 2023.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Supplemental Financial Information - Operating Profit - Reported to Comparable

Revenue

Revenue CCEP

In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

4,823

4,571

5.5%

 

8,977

8,280

8.5%

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

117

n/a

n/a

 

188

n/a

n/a

Fx-neutral

4,940

4,571

8.0%

 

9,165

8,280

10.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue per unit case

5.73

5.21

10.0%

 

5.62

5.12

10.0%

 

Revenue Europe

In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

3,960

3,646

8.5%

 

7,105

6,451

10.0%

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

50

n/a

n/a

 

106

n/a

n/a

Fx-neutral

4,010

3,646

10.0%

 

7,211

6,451

12.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue per unit case

5.60

5.11

9.5%

 

5.52

5.06

9.0%

 

Revenue API

In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

863

925

(6.5)%

 

1,872

1,829

2.5%

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

67

n/a

n/a

 

82

n/a

n/a

Fx-neutral

930

925

0.5%

 

1,954

1,829

7.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue per unit case

6.35

5.61

13.0%

 

6.03

5.34

13.0%

 

Revenue by Geography

In millions of €

 

Six Months Ended 30 June 2023


 

As reported

Reported

% change

Fx-Neutral

% change



Great Britain

 

1,570

7.5%

11.5%


Germany

 

1,458

12.5%

12.5%


Iberia[1]

 

1,541

12.5%

12.5%


France[2]

 

1,200

18.0%

18.0%


Belgium/Luxembourg

 

541

6.0%

6.0%


Netherlands

 

355

8.0%

8.0%


Norway

 

193

(7.0)%

5.0%


Sweden

 

207

(3.0)%

5.5%


Iceland

 

40

(7.0)%

-%


Total Europe

 

7,105

10.0%

12.0%


Australia

 

1,162

5.5%

11.0%


New Zealand and Pacific Islands

 

330

9.5%

14.0%


Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

 

380

(10.5)%

(9.0)%


Total API

 

1,872

2.5%

7.0%


Total CCEP

 

8,977

8.5%

10.5%


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[1] Iberia refers to Spain, Portugal & Andorra.

[2] France refers to continental France & Monaco.

 

Volume

Comparable Volume - Selling Day Shift CCEP

 

In millions of unit cases, prior period volume recast using current year selling days

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

Volume

863

878

(1.5)%

 

1,631

1,618

1.0%

Impact of selling day shift

n/a

-

n/a

 

n/a

-

n/a

Comparable volume - Selling Day Shift adjusted

863

878

(1.5)%

 

1,631

1,618

1.0%

 

Comparable Volume - Selling Day Shift Europe

 

In millions of unit cases, prior period volume recast using current year selling days

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

Volume

717

714

0.5%

 

1,307

1,276

2.5%

Impact of selling day shift

n/a

-

n/a

 

n/a

-

n/a

Comparable volume - Selling Day Shift adjusted

717

714

0.5%

 

1,307

1,276

2.5%

 

Comparable Volume - Selling Day Shift API

 

In millions of unit cases, prior period volume recast using current year selling days

Second-Quarter Ended

 

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

Volume

146

164

(11.0)%

 

324

342

(5.5)%

Impact of selling day shift

n/a

-

n/a

 

n/a

-

n/a

Comparable volume - Selling Day Shift adjusted

146

164

(11.0)%

 

324

342

(5.5)%

Cost of Sales

Cost of Sales

In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% change

As reported

5,707

5,288

8.0%

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

(6)

12

n/a

   Adjust: Restructuring charges [1]

(9)

-

   Adjust: European flooding [2]

3

12

Comparable

5,701

5,300

7.5%

Adjust: Impact of FX changes

121

n/a

n/a

Comparable and FX neutral

5,822

5,300

10.0%

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales per unit case

3.57

3.28

9.0%

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[1] Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities.

[2] Amounts represent the incremental expense incurred offset by the insurance recoveries collected as a result of the July 2021 flooding events, which impacted the operations of our production facilities in Chaudfontaine and Bad Neuenahr.

 

For the six months ending 30 June 2023, reported cost of sales were €5,707 million, up 8.0% versus 2022.

Comparable cost of sales for the same period were €5,701 million, up 7.5% versus 2022. Cost of sales per unit case increased by 9.0% on a comparable and fx-neutral basis, reflecting increased revenue per unit case driving higher concentrate costs, and inflation in commodities and manufacturing.

 

 

 

Operating expenses

Operating Expenses

In millions of €. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

2,153

2,025

6.5%

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

(42)

(96)

n/a

   Adjust: Restructuring charges [1]

(42)

(95)

   Adjust: Acquisition and Integration related costs [2]

-

(1)

Comparable

2,111

1,929

9.5%

Adjust: Impact of FX changes

42

n/a

n/a

Comparable and FX neutral

2,153

1,929

11.5%

__________________________

[1] Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities.

[2] Amounts represent cost associated with the acquisition and integration of CCL.

 

For the six months ending 30 June 2023, reported operating expenses were €2,153 million, up 6.5% versus 2022.

Comparable operating expenses were €2,111 million for the same period, up 9.5% versus 2022, reflecting the impact of inflation and higher volumes, partially offset by the benefit of ongoing efficiency programmes and our continuous efforts on discretionary spend optimisation.

Restructuring charges in operating expenses of €42 million related to various productivity initiatives were recognised in the six month period ending 30 June 2023.This compares to restructuring charges of €95 million incurred in the six month period ending 1 July 2022, primarily attributable to €81 million of expense recognised in connection with the transformation of the full service vending operations and related initiatives in Germany.

Operating profit

Operating Profit CCEP

In millions of €. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

 

Six Months Ended

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

 

                 1,170

                    967

        21.0 %

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

 

                      (5)

                      84

n/a

Comparable

 

                 1,165

                 1,051

        11.0 %

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

 

                      25

n/a

n/a

Comparable & fx-neutral

 

                 1,190

                 1,051

        13.0 %

 

Operating Profit Europe

In millions of €. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

 

Six Months Ended

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

 

                    887

                    741

        19.5 %

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

 

                      37

                      84

n/a

Comparable

 

                    924

                    825

        12.0 %

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

 

                      15

n/a

n/a

Comparable & fx-neutral

 

                    939

                    825

        14.0 %

 

Operating Profit API

In millions of €. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates.

 

Six Months Ended

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

% Change

As reported

 

283

226

25.0%

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

 

(42)

-

n/a

Comparable

 

241

226

6.5%

Adjust: Impact of fx changes

 

10

n/a

n/a

Comparable & fx-neutral

 

251

226

11.0%



 

Supplemental Financial Information - Effective Tax Rate

The effective tax rate was 22% and 25% for the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022, respectively, and 22% for the years ended 31 December 2022.

For the six months ending 30 June 2023, the effective tax rate reflects the impact of having operations outside the UK which are taxed at rates other than the statutory UK rate of 23.5%, and adjustments made in respect of prior periods.

 

We expect our full year 2023 comparable effective tax rate to be approximately 24%.

Income tax

In millions of €

Six Months Ended

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

As reported

                    247

                    223

Adjust: Total items impacting comparability

                        2

                      16

   Adjust: Restructuring charges [1]

                        9

                      19

   Adjust: European flooding [2]

                       (1)

                       (3)

   Adjust: Coal royalties [3]

                       (6)

                       -

Comparable

                    249

                    239

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[1] Amounts represent the tax impact of restructuring charges related to business transformation activities.

[2] Amounts represent the tax impact of the incremental expense incurred offset by the insurance recoveries collected as a result of the July 2021 flooding events, which impacted the operations of our production facilities in Chaudfontaine and Bad Neuenahr.

[3] Amounts represent the tax impact of royalty income arising from the ownership of certain mineral rights in Australia. The royalty income is recognised as "Other income" in our condensed consolidated interim income statement as of the six months ended 30 June 2023.

 

Supplemental Financial Information - Free Cash Flow

 

Free Cash Flow

In millions of €

 

Six Months Ended

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

                1,307

 

                 1,653

Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

                 (264)

 

                  (178)

Less: Purchases of capitalised software

 

                   (40)

 

                    (22)

Add: Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

 

                       9

 

                        6

Less: Payments of principal on lease obligations

 

                   (74)

 

                    (80)

Less: Interest paid, net

 

                   (88)

 

                    (98)

Free Cash Flow

 

                   850

 

                 1,281

 

 

 

Supplemental Financial Information - Borrowings

 

Net Debt

In millions of €

As at

 

Credit Ratings

As of 1 August 2023

 

 

 

 

30 June 2023

 

31 December 2022

 

 

Moody's

 

Fitch Ratings

Total borrowings [4]

           11,757

 

                 11,907

 

Long-term rating

 

Baa1

 

BBB+

Fair value of hedges related to borrowings[1]

                  44

 

                      (83)

 

Outlook

 

Stable

 

Stable

Other financial assets/liabilities[1]

                  23

 

                        25

 

Note: Our credit ratings can be materially influenced by a number of factors including, but not limited to, acquisitions, investment decisions and working capital management activities of TCCC and/or changes in the credit rating of TCCC. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time.

Adjusted total borrowings

           11,824

 

                 11,849

 

Less: cash and cash equivalents[2] [4]

            (1,112)

 

                 (1,387)

 

Less: short term

investments[3]

               (862)

 

                    (256)

 

Net debt

             9,850

 

                 10,206

 

______________________

[1] Net debt includes adjustments for the fair value of derivative instruments used to hedge both currency and interest rate risk on the Group's borrowings. In addition, net debt also includes other financial assets/liabilities relating to cash collateral pledged by/to external parties on hedging instruments related to borrowings.

[2] Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022 include €37 million and €102 million of cash in Papua New Guinea Kina respectively. Presently, there are government-imposed currency controls which impact the extent to which the cash held in Papua New Guinea can be converted into foreign currency and remitted for use elsewhere in the Group.

[3] Short term investments are term cash deposits held in API and Europe with maturity dates when acquired of greater than three months and less than one year. These short term investments are held with counterparties that are continually assessed with a focus on preservation of capital and liquidity. Short term investments as at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022 include €61 million and €49 million of assets in Papua New Guinea Kina respectively, subject to the same currency controls outlined above.

[4] Both borrowings and cash and cash equivalents  as at 30 June 2023 include €188 million in relation to a notional pooling agreement for which an offsetting agreement is in place which does not meet the criteria for net presentation on the statement of financial position.

 

Supplemental Financial Information - Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA

In millions of €

 

Six Months Ended

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

Reported profit after tax

 

                        854

 

                        675

Taxes

 

                        247

 

                        223

Finance costs, net

 

                          63

 

                          63

Non-operating items

 

                            6

 

                            6

Reported operating profit

 

                     1,170

 

                        967

Depreciation and amortisation

 

                        377

 

                        386

Reported EBITDA

 

                     1,547

 

                     1,353

 

 

 

 

 

Items impacting comparability

 

 

 

 

Restructuring charges[1]

 

                          47

 

                          94

Acquisition and Integration related costs[2]

 

                           -

 

                            1

European flooding[3]

 

                           (3)

 

                         (12)

Coal royalties[4]

 

                         (18)

 

                           -

Sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights[5]

 

                         (35)

 

                           -

Adjusted EBITDA

 

                     1,538

 

                     1,436

______________________

[1] Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities, excluding accelerated depreciation included in the depreciation and amortisation line.

[2] Amounts represent cost associated with the acquisition and integration of CCL.

[3] Amounts represent the incremental expense incurred offset by the insurance recoveries collected as a result of the July 2021 flooding events, which impacted the operations of our manufacturing  facilities in Chaudfontaine  and Bad Neuenahr.

[4] Amounts represent royalty income arising from the ownership of certain mineral rights in Australia. The royalty income is recognised as "Other income" in our condensed consolidated interim income statement as of the six months ended 30 June 2023.

[5] Amounts represent the considerations received relating to the sale of the sub-strata and associated mineral rights in Australia. The transaction completed in April 2023 and the proceeds were recognised as "Other income" in our condensed consolidated interim income statement as of the six months ended 30 June 2023.

 

 

 


Principal Risks and Risk Factors

The Group faces a number of risks and uncertainties that may have an adverse effect on its operations, performance and future prospects and has a robust risk management programme to assess these and evaluate strategies to manage them. The principal risks and risk factors in our 2022 Integrated Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2022 ('2022 Integrated Report') (pages 64 to 71 and 223 to 229 respectively) continue to represent our risks.

Since the publication of the Integrated Report in March, the macro risk environment remains similar and the reported key control mitigations continue to be appropriate and effective. Although we don't foresee in the near term an escalation of current geopolitical tensions, freight disruptions, shortages and sanctions would be the consequences and have a significant impact on global trade. CCEP is working to de-risk its supply chain and put in place plans to secure commodities in particular with our Asian Pacific suppliers. We will continue to monitor the developments of the situation and any other potential impacts.

Economic conditions in our markets remain challenging with increases in inflation and interest rates expected to continue through the remainder of 2023. This may lead to affordability issues for consumers and pricing pressure from retail customers. We continue to focus on the wellbeing and security of our people and we are carefully considering the situation and maintaining an open dialogue and good relations with our social partners. We have not experienced material impacts on our business from labour issues.

We continue to monitor the developments of the war in Ukraine, which has impacted the supply of raw materials, supplies, finished goods, gas/oil/energy and increased cyber risks.

As part of our risk management governance and routines we continuously monitor the risk landscape and discuss with business leaders risk trends every quarter, velocity and actions to be taken, as well as scanning for future risks. Based on that exercise we do not intend to change the principal risk ratings included in our 2022 Integrated Report, but we have identified some trends in this first half of 2023.

Water scarcity has been an issue in this first half of the year, in particular in France and Spain, where authorities have issued contingency plans. In addition to strong water management routines, a cross functional team has been using scenario planning to assess the potential impact. As of today we consider the risk low. We maintain good relations with the local authorities based on the credibility of our water management strategy and the strict discipline our demand planning teams apply for SKU prioritisation and rationalisation.

We have noticed an increase of cyber-attacks to other bottlers within the Coca-Cola system and suppliers during the first half of the year. CCEP has responded with increased training and awareness of phishing and social engineering attacks, increased focus on remediating technical vulnerabilities as well as increasing the level of testing and exercising.

We continue to be under pressure from customers and authorities to keep prices low despite the increase in costs. Our commercial teams continue to work positively with customers to mitigate this risk.

When it comes to our products, discussions on potential taxes to soft drinks and plastic continue in different countries across our territories including Spain, the Netherlands, Indonesia and Sweden. Based on our experience we engage in open and collaborative discussions with authorities and other stakeholders. We are also evaluating and responding appropriately to recent reports in relation to sweeteners, considering the risk of regulation, litigation and reputational damage.

Accordingly, the information provided about our principal risks and risk factors in the table below and in the Principal Risks and Risk Factors in our 2022 Integrated Report, and any or all of the Principal Risks and Risk Factors contained therein may be exacerbated by developments in the factors identified above and in our Forward-Looking Statements set out on page 7 of this interim management report.

The risks described in this report and in our 2022 Integrated Report are not the only risks facing the Group. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.

 

SUMMARY OF OUR PRINCIPAL RISKS

The table below shows our Principal Risks:

Risk change legend: ↑ IncreasedDecreasedStayed the same

Principal Risk

Description

(What is the risk?)

Causal factors themes (What gives rise to the risk?)

Consequence themes (Potential impact of the risk)

Key control mitigations

(How we manage it)

Change vs. 2022 Integrated Report

Packaging

The risks relating to packaging waste, plastic pollution, and single use plastic.

• Stakeholder concern about the environmental impacts of single use plastic packaging, litter and packaging waste

• Brand and reputation damage from not keeping up with community/customer expectations

• Financial impact from increased taxes and on the costs of doing business

• Regulatory and compliance impacts

• Increased potential for activism and collective litigation (including potential greenwashing claims)

• Development of the packaging pillar within our This is Forward sustainability action plan, including pack mix, recycled content and improvement of packaging collection. More information on our packaging strategy can be found in our Forward on packaging section on pages 42-45 of our 2022 Integrated Report

• Continued sustainability action plan focused on packaging, including our commitments to:

- Ensure that 100% of our primary packaging is recyclable by 2025

- Drive higher collection rates, aiming to ensure that we collect and recycle a bottle or a can for each one we sell by 2030

- 50% recycled plastic in our PET bottles by 2023 (Europe) and 2025 (API)

- Stop using oil-based virgin plastic in our bottles by 2030

- Invest in rPET infrastructure to help drive packaging circularity and secure access to recycled material

Legal, regulatory and tax

The risks associated with new or changing legal, regulatory or tax, legislative environment and subsequent obligations and compliance requirements.

• Manufacturing activities

• Use of certain ingredients

• Packaging

• Restrictions on sugar and sweeteners

• Labelling requirements

• Distribution and sale activities

• Employment costs

• Carbon taxes

• Increase of tech and AI

• Financial impact from new or higher taxes

• Stricter sales and marketing controls impacting margins and market share

• Punitive action from regulators or other legislative bodies

• Increase to the cost of compliance to meet stricter or new regulatory requirements

• Brand and reputation damage

• Continuous monitoring, assessment and appropriate implementation of new or changing laws and regulations. Include pending and likely forthcoming regulations in decision making

• Dialogue with government representatives and input to public consultations on new or changing regulations

• Development of compliance processes and training programmes for employees

• Communication with public health stakeholders to tell our story on drinks in anticipation of potential regulatory pressures

• Close liaison with our franchisors and checking of public statements including labelling and advertising

Business disruption

The risk of prolonged, large scale natural and/or man made disruptive events.

• Cyber attack or IT/operational technology system failure

• Pandemics

• Extreme weather events (floods, fires)

• Natural disasters

• Civil unrest, war and terrorism

• Disruption to supply chains/operations

• Safety and wellbeing of our people

• Brand and reputation damage

• Financial impact

• Development, testing and continual improvement of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) through implementation of the BCP elements of TCCC's Business Resilience Framework

• Training and awareness to build Business Continuity and Resilience capabilities across our sites and processes and improve our response to incidents

• Scenario planning exercises and Business Impact Assessments to analyse and identify critical people (roles), property, technology, equipment and suppliers (value chain)

• Coordination, continuous improvement and testing of our Incident Management and Crisis Response process

• Ongoing focus on de-risking Procurement and Supply Chain

Cyber and social engineering attacks and IT infrastructure

The risks related to the protection of information systems and data from unauthorised access, misuse, disruption, modification, or destruction.

• External attackers seeking to ransom or disrupt systems and data

• Dependency on third parties

• Internal misuse (malicious or accidental)

• Security and maintenance of IT infrastructure and applications

• Financial and other impacts from disruption to operations

• Fines, increased cybersecurity protection costs, litigation expense and increased insurance premiums

• Safety and privacy of employees, customers or business partners who may have their personal information stolen

• Brand and reputation damage

• Established cyber strategy with engagement of the ELT and Board

• Conducting regular training and awareness on information security and data privacy

• Development of BCP and Disaster Recovery programmes including regular internal and external testing of security controls to identify and resolve vulnerabilities

• Threat vulnerability management and threat intelligence

• Implementation of a hardware lifecycle

• Security event logging and management through a Global Security Operations Centre operating 24/7 to proactively monitor cyber threats and implement preventive measures

• Completion of third party risk assessments

• Established Data Privacy Office including data governance and information classification and handling

• IT change management process

Economic and political conditions

The risks associated with operating in volatile and challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.

• Low economic growth or recession

• High currency and commodity price volatility

• High inflation

• Political instability/conflict

• Civil unrest

• Financial impact from reduced demand from consumers and an increasing cost base

• Disruption to supply chains from sanctions or impact on shipping/trade routes

• Diversified product portfolio and geographic diversity of operations assists in mitigating exposure to localised economic risk

• Development of a flexible business model that allows us to adapt our portfolio to suit our customers' changing needs during economic downturns

• Regular review of business results and cash flows to rebalance capital investments where necessary

• Monitoring of macroeconomic, political and societal developments to ensure that business is prepared to manage emerging situations

• Established hedging policy for managing financial risks like FX, commodity and interest rate risks

• Keeping a strong level of liquidity and back up credit lines at all times for working capital purposes as well as unexpected cash flow swings

 

Market

The risks to maintaining the relationships with our customers and consumers to meet their changing demands, needs and expectations.

• New distribution channels and platforms

• Changing customer and consumer habits

• Changes in the competitive landscape

• Financial impact from reduced demand from consumers

• Decreasing margins and market share

• Inability to meet strategic objectives

• Brand and reputation damage

• Conducting shopper insights and price elasticity assessments

• Investing in pack and product innovation

• Established promotional strategy

• Development of commercial policy

• Collaborative category planning with customers

• Development of growth centric customer investment policies

• Established business development plans aligned with our customers

• Diversification of portfolio and customer base

• Development of realistic budgeting routines and targets

• Investment in key account development and category planning

• Open up new route to market opportunities, for example eB2B and platforms/direct to consumer

Climate change and water

The risks and opportunities associated with managing the impacts of climate change and water scarcity across our value chain.

• GHG emissions across our value chain, including emissions from our production facilities, cold drinks equipment, the transportation of our products, packaging and the ingredients that we use, and storage of our products

• Scarcity of water and water quality issues related to water sources we and our suppliers rely upon

• Regulatory and legislative initiatives aimed at reducing GHG emissions

• Changing  consumer and investor preferences

• Concern about environmental impact of plastic bottles and other packaging materials

• Brand and reputation damage from not meeting sustainability targets

• Financial impacts from future carbon taxes and the transition costs to low GHG emissions

• Regulatory and compliance impacts related to TCFD disclosures

• Restrictions on water use adversely affecting costs and ability to manufacture and distribute products

 

• Development of the climate pillar within our This is Forward sustainability action plan including our short-term and long-term GHG emissions reduction targets to reduce our absolute Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 (vs 2019), and to achieve Net Zero by 2040. Our strategy outlines the management actions and key mitigations taken to manage this risk. More information can be found in our Forward on climate section on pages 38-41 of our 2022 Integrated Report

• Development of the water pillar within our This is Forward sustainability action plan which sets out targets for water efficiency, regenerative water use and water replenishment and outlines management actions and key mitigations taken to manage risk. More information can be found in our Forward on water section on pages 46-48 of our 2022 Integrated Report

• Transition to 100% renewable electricity aiming to achieve this across all markets by 2030

• Supplier engagement programme to support suppliers to set their own reduction targets and transition to use renewable electricity

Perceived health impact of our beverages (including ingredients), and changing customer buying trends

The risks relating to our ability to effectively adapt and respond to changes in consumer preferences and behaviour towards our products.

• Legislative changes driven by government or lobby groups

• External marketing campaigns towards alternative ingredients/products

• Publication of guidelines or recommendations related to sugar consumption or additives by WHO or other health authorities

• Increased media scrutiny and social media coverage impacting consumer perception

• Viability of alternatives to sugar, sweeteners and other ingredients within our product portfolio

• Financial impacts from decline in sales volumes and market share (delisting, demand decrease)

• Increased regulatory scrutiny

• Increased taxes on our products

• Damage to brand and reputation

• Development of the drinks pillar within our This is Forward sustainability action plan to support the recommendation by several leading health authorities, including WHO, that people should limit their intake of added sugar to 10% of their total calorie consumption. More information can be found in our Forward on drinks section on pages 53-55 of our 2022 Integrated Report

• Support TCCC, EU or National associations on strong advocacy regarding no and low-calorie sweeteners and processed food

Business transformation, integration and digital capability

The risks relating to the execution of our strategic and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Digital transformation

• Identification and execution of supply chain improvements

• Relationships with our partners and franchisors

• Ineffective coordination between BUs and central functions

• Change management failure

• Diversion of management's focus away from our core business

• Damage to brand and reputation

• Financial impacts from a decline in our share price arising from not realising the value creation from these initiatives

• Industrial action and disruption to our operations

• Solid governance model in place leveraging Competitiveness Steering Committee for enterprise wide transformation

• Regular competitiveness reviews ensuring effective steering, high visibility and quick decision making

• Dedicated programme management office and effective project management methodology

• Continuation of strong governance routines

• Regular ELT and Board reviews and approvals of progress and issue resolution

• Analysis and review of Acquisition-related activities such as integration and business performance risk indicators and capital allocation risk reviews

• Building a well functioning and resilient workforce with priority focus on health and safety, and mental wellbeing initiatives, especially in frontline roles

People and wellbeing

The risks relating to the identification, attraction, development, and retention of talent.  Also risks relating to the wellbeing of our people (including human rights and modern slavery).

 

• Job design and working conditions

• Reward and recognition

• Misconduct by third parties relating to human rights

• Damage to brand and reputation

• Financial impacts from a decline in employee engagement and productivity

• Industrial action and disruption to our operations

• Punitive action from regulators or other legislative bodies and potential for litigation

• Development of our people strategy, Me@CCEP, which sets out the diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and human rights targets, management actions and the key mitigations taken to manage this risk. More information can be found in our Forward on society - people section on pages 58-63 of our 2022 Integrated Report

• Our Everyone's Welcome philosophy sets out our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity. The Everyone's Welcome playbook is the blueprint for countries and functions to align campaigns, training and tracking mechanisms

• We have set up a strong policy framework, regular training and supplier management to strengthen our human rights commitments, such as modern slavery

Relationships with TCCC and other franchisors

The risk of misaligned incentives or strategy with TCCC and/or other franchisors.

• Lack of effective engagement, communication and/or discussion with franchisors

• Damage to brand and reputation

• Financial impacts, including  as a result of TCCC or other franchisors acting adversely to our interests with respect to our business relationship

• Clear agreements govern the relationships

• Incidence pricing agreement with TCCC

• Aligned long range planning and annual business planning processes

• Ongoing group and local routines between CCEP and franchisors

• Regular meetings and maintenance of positive relationships at all levels

• Regular contact and best practice sharing across the Coca-Cola system

Product quality

The risks relating to ensuring the wide range of products we produce are safe for consumption and adhere to strict food safety and quality requirements.

• A failure in food safety, food quality, food defence or food fraud processes

• Physical harm to consumers

• Damage to brand and reputation

• Financial impacts from a decline in sales volume and market share

• Fines and litigation expense or increased insurance premiums

• TCCC standards and audits

• Hygiene regimes at production facilities

• Total quality management programme

• Robust management systems

• ISO Certification

• Internal governance audits

• Quality monitoring programme

• Customer and consumer monitoring and feedback

• Incident management and crisis resolution

• Every CCEP production facility has:

- a hazard analysis critical control points assessment and mitigation plan in place

- a quality monitoring plan based on risk and requirements

- a food fraud vulnerability assessment and mitigation plan based on risk and requirements

- a food defence threat assessment and mitigation plan based on risk and requirements

               

*Change vs 2022 Integrated Report may be as a result of a change in likelihood or impact.

 

 

 



 

Related Parties

Related party disclosures are presented in Note 10 of the Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements contained in this interim management report.

Going Concern

As part of the Directors' consideration of the appropriateness of adopting the going concern basis in preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Directors have considered the Group's financial performance in the period and have taken into account its current cash position and its access to a €1.95 billion undrawn committed credit facility. Further, the Directors have considered the current cash flow forecast, including a downside stress test, which supports the Group's ability to continue to generate cash flows during the next 12 months. 

In addition, the Group expects to complete the acquisition of 60% of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. around the end of 2023 subject to the finalisation of due diligence, signing definitive agreements and obtaining regulatory approval. The acquisition is expected to be funded by a combination of existing liquidity and 3rd party borrowing. In making their going concern assessment, the Directors have considered scenarios for the combined Group.

On this basis, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 12 months from the date of signing these financial statements. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis and the Directors do not believe there are any material uncertainties to disclose in relation to the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.

 

 


Responsibility Statement

The Directors of the Company confirm that to the best of their knowledge:

•       The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union, International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, UK adopted International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (DTR).

•       The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by the DTR 4.2.7 R and DTR 4.2.8 R as follows:

•       DTR 4.2.7 R: (1) an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the financial year, and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements, and (2) a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year; and

•       DTR 4.2.8 R: (1) related parties transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or the performance of the Group during that period, and (2) any changes in the related parties transactions described in the last annual report that could have a material effect on the financial position or performance of the Group in the first six months of the current financial year.

A list of current directors is maintained on CCEP's website: www.cocacolaep.com/about-us/governance/board-of-directors/.

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of the Board

Damian Gammell

Manik Jhangiani

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

 2 August 2023


 


INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS PLC

Conclusion

We have been engaged by the Company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2023 which comprises the Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement, Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income, Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position, Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows, Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity and the related explanatory notes 1 - 14. We have read the other information contained in the half yearly financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2023 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the European Union, U.K. adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

Basis for Conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in accordance with U.K. adopted International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union and International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting", as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the European Union, and U.K. adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".

Conclusions Relating to Going Concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed in an audit as described in the Basis of Conclusion section of this report, nothing has come to our attention to suggest that management have inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that management have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern that are not appropriately disclosed.

This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with this ISRE, however future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities of the directors

The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's Responsibilities for the review of the financial information

In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for expressing to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of this report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the company in accordance with guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company, for our work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.

 

 

 

Ernst & Young LLP

London

2 August 2023

 

 


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc

Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

 

Note

 

€ million

 

€ million

Revenue

2

 

             8,977

 

             8,280

Cost of sales

 

 

            (5,707)

 

            (5,288)

Gross profit

 

 

             3,270

 

             2,992

Selling and distribution expenses

 

 

            (1,522)

 

            (1,410)

Administrative expenses

 

 

               (631)

 

               (615)

Other income

13

 

                  53

 

                   -

Operating profit

 

 

             1,170

 

                967

Finance income

 

 

                  31

 

                  30

Finance costs

 

 

                 (94)

 

                 (93)

Total finance costs, net

 

 

                 (63)

 

                 (63)

Non-operating items

 

 

                   (6)

 

                   (6)

Profit before taxes

 

 

             1,101

 

                898

Taxes

11

 

               (247)

 

               (223)

Profit after taxes

 

 

                854

 

                675

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit attributable to shareholders

 

 

                854

 

                667

Profit attributable to non-controlling interests

 

 

                   -

 

                    8

Profit after taxes

 

 

                854

 

                675

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (€)

3

 

               1.86

 

               1.46

Diluted earnings per share (€)

3

 

               1.86

 

               1.46

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Profit after taxes

 

                854

 

                675

Components of other comprehensive income/(loss):

 

 

 

 

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to the income statement:

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translations:

 

 

 

 

    Pretax activity, net

 

               (280)

 

                  98

    Tax effect

 

                   -

 

                   -

Foreign currency translation, net of tax

 

               (280)

 

                  98

Cash flow hedges:

 

 

 

 

    Pretax activity, net

 

                 (38)

 

                    8

    Tax effect

 

                    7

 

                   (3)

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

                 (31)

 

                    5

Other reserves:

 

 

 

 

   Pretax activity, net

 

                  13

 

                   (2)

   Tax effect

 

                   (3)

 

                   -

Other reserves, net of tax

 

                  10

 

                   (2)

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to the income statement

 

               (301)

 

                101

Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to the income statement:

 

 

 

 

Pension plan remeasurements:

 

 

 

 

    Pretax activity, net

 

                  13

 

                  53

    Tax effect

 

                   (4)

 

                 (16)

Pension plan adjustments, net of tax

 

                    9

 

                  37

Items that will not be subsequently reclassified to the income statement:

 

                    9

 

                  37

Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax

 

               (292)

 

                138

Comprehensive income for the period

 

                562

 

                813

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

 

                562

 

                798

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests 

 

                   -

 

                  15

Comprehensive income for the period

 

                562

 

                813

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

 


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)

 

 

 

30 June 2023

 

31 December 2022

 

Note

 

€ million

 

€ million

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current:

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

4

 

              12,319

 

              12,505

Goodwill

4

 

                4,483

 

                4,600

Property, plant and equipment

5

 

                5,077

 

                5,201

Non-current derivative assets

7

 

                   134

 

                   191

Deferred tax assets

 

 

                     32

 

                     21

Other non-current assets

 

 

                   292

 

                   252

Total non-current assets

 

 

              22,337

 

              22,770

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

Current derivative assets

7

 

                   233

 

                   257

Current tax assets

 

 

                     50

 

                     85

Inventories

 

 

                1,714

 

                1,380

Amounts receivable from related parties

10

 

                     88

 

                   139

Trade accounts receivable

 

 

                2,930

 

                2,466

Other current assets

 

 

                   415

 

                   479

Assets held for sale

6

 

                     54

 

                     94

Short term investments

 

 

                   862

 

                   256

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

                1,112

 

                1,387

Total current assets

 

 

                7,458

 

                6,543

Total assets

 

 

              29,795

 

              29,313

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings, less current portion

8

 

                9,332

 

              10,571

Employee benefit liabilities

 

 

                   110

 

                   108

Non-current provisions

12

 

                     39

 

                     55

Non-current derivative liabilities

7

 

                   227

 

                   187

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

                3,448

 

                3,513

Non-current tax liabilities

 

 

                     71

 

                     82

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

                     42

 

                     37

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

              13,269

 

              14,553

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of borrowings

8

 

                2,425

 

                1,336

Current portion of employee benefit liabilities

 

 

                       8

 

                       8

Current provisions

12

 

                   113

 

                   115

Current derivative liabilities

7

 

                   102

 

                     76

Current tax liabilities

 

 

                   269

 

                   241

Amounts payable to related parties

10

 

                   373

 

                   485

Trade and other payables

 

 

                5,476

 

                5,052

Total current liabilities

 

 

                8,766

 

                7,313

Total liabilities

 

 

              22,035

 

              21,866

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

 

 

                       5

 

                       5

Share premium

 

 

                   265

 

                   234

Merger reserves

 

 

                   287

 

                   287

Other reserves

 

 

                  (808)

 

                  (507)

Retained earnings

 

 

                8,011

 

                7,428

Total equity

 

 

                7,760

 

                7,447

Total equity and liabilities

 

 

              29,795

 

              29,313

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

 

Note

 

€ million

 

€ million

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before taxes

 

 

             1,101

 

                898

Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

5

 

                324

 

                336

Amortisation of intangible assets

4

 

                  53

 

                  50

Share-based payment expense

 

 

                  29

 

                  12

Gain on sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights

13

 

                 (35)

 

                   -

Finance costs, net

 

 

                  63

 

                  63

Income taxes paid

 

 

               (212)

 

               (162)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in trade and other receivables

 

 

               (385)

 

               (429)

Increase in inventories

 

 

               (353)

 

               (245)

Increase in trade and other payables

 

 

                564

 

                936

Increase in net payable receivable from related parties

 

 

                223

 

                180

Increase/(decrease) in provisions

 

 

                 (18)

 

                  59

Change in other operating assets and liabilities

 

 

                 (47)

 

                 (45)

Net cash flows from operating activities

 

 

             1,307

 

             1,653

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

               (264)

 

               (178)

Purchases of capitalised software

 

 

                 (40)

 

                 (22)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

 

 

                    9

 

                    6

Proceeds from sales of intangible assets

 

 

                  37

 

                143

Proceeds from the sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights

13

 

                  35

 

                   -

Investments in equity instruments

 

 

                   (1)

 

                   (2)

Proceeds from the sale of equity instruments

 

 

                   -

 

                  13

Net proceeds/(payments) of short term investments

 

 

               (638)

 

               (181)

Other investing activity, net

 

 

                    1

 

                   (1)

Net cash flows used in investing activities

 

 

               (861)

 

               (222)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in short-term borrowings

8

 

                543

 

                237

Repayments on third party borrowings

8

 

               (706)

 

               (834)

Payments of principal on lease obligations

 

 

                 (74)

 

                 (80)

Interest paid, net

 

 

                 (88)

 

                 (98)

Dividends paid

9

 

               (308)

 

               (256)

Exercise of employee share options

 

 

                  31

 

                    5

Acquisition of non-controlling interest

10

 

               (282)

 

                   -

Other financing activities, net

 

 

                   (9)

 

                   (8)

Net cash flows used in financing activities

 

 

               (893)

 

            (1,034)

Net change in net cash and cash equivalents

 

 

               (447)

 

                397

Net effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

                 (16)

 

                  15

Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

             1,387

 

             1,407

Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

 

                924

 

             1,819

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash and cash equivalents consist of:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

             1,112

 

             1,819

Bank overdrafts

8

 

               (188)

 

                   -

Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

 

                924

 

             1,819

               

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)

 

 

Share capital

 

Share premium

 

Merger reserves

 

Other reserves

 

Retained earnings

 

Total

 

Non-controlling interest

 

Total equity

 

Note

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

Balance as at 31 December 2021

 

             5

 

         220

 

         287

 

       (156)

 

      6,677

 

       7,033

 

          177

 

       7,210

Profit after taxes

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

         667

 

          667

 

              8

 

          675

Other comprehensive income

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           94

 

           37

 

          131

 

              7

 

          138

Total comprehensive income

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           94

 

         704

 

          798

 

            15

 

          813

Issue of shares during the period

 

            -

 

             5

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

              5

 

            -

 

              5

Equity-settled share-based payment expense

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           12

 

            12

 

            -

 

            12

Dividends

9

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

       (257)

 

        (257)

 

            -

 

        (257)

Balance as at 1 July 2022

 

             5

 

         225

 

         287

 

         (62)

 

      7,136

 

       7,591

 

          192

 

       7,783

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at 31 December 2022

 

             5

 

         234

 

         287

 

       (507)

 

      7,428

 

       7,447

 

            -

 

       7,447

Profit after taxes

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

         854

 

          854

 

            -

 

          854

Other comprehensive income

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

       (301)

 

             9

 

        (292)

 

 

 

        (292)

Total comprehensive income

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

       (301)

 

         863

 

          562

 

            -

 

          562

Issue of shares during the period

 

            -

 

           31

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

            31

 

            -

 

            31

Equity-settled share-based payment expense

 

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           29

 

            29

 

            -

 

            29

Dividends

9

            -

 

           -

 

           -

 

           -

 

       (309)

 

        (309)

 

            -

 

        (309)

Balance as at 30 June 2023

 

             5

 

         265

 

         287

 

       (808)

 

      8,011

 

       7,760

 

            -

 

       7,760

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

Note 1

GENERAL INFORMATION AND BASIS OF PREPARATION

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together CCEP, or the Group) are a leading consumer goods group in Western Europe and the Asia Pacific region, making, selling and distributing an extensive range of primarily non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages.

The Company has ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.01 per share (Shares). CCEP is a public company limited by shares, incorporated under the laws of England and Wales with the registered number in England of 09717350. The Group's Shares are listed and traded on Euronext Amsterdam, the NASDAQ Global Select Market, London Stock Exchange and on the Spanish Stock Exchanges. The address of the Company's registered office is Pemberton House, Bakers Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1EZ, United Kingdom.

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts as defined by Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. They have been reviewed but not audited by the Group's auditor. The statutory accounts for the Company for the year ended 31 December 2022, which were prepared in accordance with U.K. adopted International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's opinion on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement made under section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the U.K. adopted International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, the International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union, the International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and should be read in conjunction with our 2022 consolidated financial statements. The annual financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 will be prepared in accordance with U.K. adopted International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Except as described below, the accounting policies applied in these interim condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2022. The policy for recognising income taxes in the interim period is consistent with that applied in previous interim periods and is described in Note 11.

International Tax Reform  - Pillar Two Model Rules (Amendments to IAS 12)

On 12 May 2023, the International Accounting Standards Board ( "the IASB") issued International Tax Reform - Pillar Two Model Rules - Amendments to IAS 12 ("the Amendments"). The Amendments apply with immediate effect and introduce a mandatory temporary exception from the recognition and disclosure of deferred taxes arising from the implementation of the OECD's Pillar Two Model Rules. On 20 June 2023, Finance (No.2) Act 2023 was substantively enacted in the UK, introducing a global minimum effective tax rate of 15%. The legislation implements a domestic top-up tax and a multinational top-up tax, effective for accounting periods starting on or after 31 December 2023. The Group has applied the exception under the IAS 12 amendment to recognising and disclosing information about deferred tax assets and liabilities related to top-up income in preparing its condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of the six month period ended 30 June 2023.

Other amendments and interpretations also apply for the first time in 2023, but do not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Group.

Reporting periods

Results are presented for the interim period from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023.

The Group's financial year ends on 31 December. For half-yearly reporting convenience, the first six month period closes on the Friday closest to the end of the interim calendar period. There is no change in selling days between the six months ended 30 June 2023 versus the six months ended 1 July 2022, and there will be equal selling days in the second six months of 2023 versus the second six months of 2022 (based upon a standard five-day selling week).

 

The following table summarises the number of selling days, for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 (based on a standard five-day selling week):

 

 

Half year

 

Full year

2023

 

130

 

260

2022

 

130

 

260

Change

 

-

 

-

Comparability

Operating results for the first half of 2023 may not be indicative of the results expected for the year ended 31 December 2023 as sales of the Group's products are seasonal. In Europe, the second and third quarters typically account for higher unit sales of the Group's products than the first and fourth quarters. In the Group's Asia Pacific territories, the fourth quarter would typically reflect higher sales volumes in the year. The seasonality of the Group's sales volume, combined with the accounting for fixed costs such as depreciation, amortisation, rent and interest expense, impacts the Group's results for the first half of the year. Additionally, year-over-year shifts in holidays, selling days and weather patterns can impact the Group's results on an annual or half-yearly basis.

Exchange rates

The Group's reporting currency is the Euro. CCEP translates the income statements of non-Euro functional currency subsidiary operations to the Euro at average exchange rates and the balance sheets at the closing exchange rate as at the end of the period.

The principal exchange rates used for translation purposes in respect of one Euro were:

 

 

Average for the six month period ended

 

Closing as at

 

 

30 June 2023

1 July 2022

 

30 June 2023

31 December 2022

British Pound

 

                        1.14

 

                        1.19

 

                        1.16

 

                          1.13

US Dollar

 

                        0.92

 

                        0.91

 

                        0.91

 

                          0.94

Norwegian Krone

 

                        0.09

 

                        0.10

 

                        0.09

 

                          0.10

Swedish Krone

 

                        0.09

 

                        0.10

 

                        0.08

 

                          0.09

Icelandic Krone

 

                        0.01

 

                        0.01

 

                        0.01

 

                          0.01

Australian Dollar

 

                        0.63

 

                        0.66

 

                        0.61

 

                          0.64

Indonesian Rupiah[1]

 

                        0.06

 

                        0.06

 

                        0.06

 

                          0.06

New Zealand Dollar

 

                        0.58

 

                        0.61

 

                        0.56

 

                          0.60

Papua New Guinean Kina

 

                        0.26

 

                        0.26

 

                        0.26

 

                          0.27

[1] Indonesian Rupiah is shown as 1000 IDR versus 1 EUR.

 


Note 2

OPERATING SEGMENTS

Description of segments and principal activities

The Group derives its revenues through a single business activity, which is making, selling and distributing an extensive range of primarily non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages. The Group's Board continues to be its Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), which allocates resources and evaluates performance of its operating segments based on volume, revenue and comparable operating profit. Comparable operating profit excludes items impacting the comparability of period over period financial performance.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation between reportable segment operating profit and consolidated profit before tax:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended 30 June 2023

 

Six Months Ended 1 July 2022

 

Europe

API

Total

 

Europe

API

Total

 

€ million

€ million

€ million

 

€ million

€ million

€ million

Revenue

             7,105

             1,872

             8,977

 

             6,451

             1,829

             8,280

Comparable operating profit[1]

                924

                241

             1,165

 

                825

                226

             1,051

Items impacting comparability[2]

 

 

                    5

 

 

 

                (84)

Reported operating profit

 

 

             1,170

 

 

 

                967

Total finance costs, net

 

 

                (63)

 

 

 

                (63)

Non-operating items

 

 

                  (6)

 

 

 

                  (6)

Reported profit before tax

 

 

             1,101

 

 

 

                898

[1] Comparable operating profit includes comparable depreciation and amortisation of €272 million and €101 million for Europe and API respectively, for the six months ended 30 June 2023. Comparable depreciation and amortisation charges for the six months ended 1 July 2022 totalled €273 million and €114 million, for Europe and API respectively.

[2] Items impacting the comparability of period-over-period financial performance for 2023 primarily include €53 million of other income related to the royalties arising from the ownership of certain mineral rights in Australia (€18 million) and the proceeds from the sale of sub-strata and associated mineral rights (€35 million), partially offset by restructuring charges of €51 million. Items impacting the comparability for 2022 primarily include restructuring charges of €95 million, partially offset by net insurance recoveries received of €12 million arising from the July 2021 flooding events.

 

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Group's revenue during the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022.

Revenue by geography

The following table summarises revenue from external customers by geography, which is based on the origin of the sale:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

Revenue

 

€ million

 

€ million

Great Britain

 

             1,570

 

             1,463

Germany

 

             1,458

 

             1,296

Iberia[1]

 

             1,541

 

             1,371

France[2]

 

             1,200

 

             1,017

Belgium/Luxembourg

 

                541

 

                511

Netherlands

 

                355

 

                329

Norway

 

                193

 

                208

Sweden

 

                207

 

                213

Iceland

 

                  40

 

                  43

Total Europe

 

             7,105

 

             6,451

Australia

 

             1,162

 

             1,102

New Zealand and Pacific Islands

 

                330

 

                302

Indonesia and Papua New Guinea

 

                380

 

                425

Total API

 

             1,872

 

             1,829

Total CCEP

 

             8,977

 

             8,280

[1] Iberia refers to Spain, Portugal & Andorra.

[2] France refers to continental France & Monaco.


Note 3

EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing profit after taxes by the weighted average number of Shares in issue and outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities, principally share options, restricted stock units and performance share units. Share-based payment awards that are contingently issuable upon the achievement of specified market and/or performance conditions are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation based on the number of Shares that would be issuable if the end of the period was the end of the contingency period.

The following table summarises basic and diluted earnings per share calculations for the periods presented:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

Profit after taxes attributable to equity shareholders (€ million)

 

                854

 

                667

Basic weighted average number of Shares in issue[1] (million)

 

                458

 

                457

Effect of dilutive potential Shares[2] (million)

 

                    1

 

                    1

Diluted weighted average number of Shares in issue[1] (million)

 

                459

 

                458

Basic earnings per share (€)

 

               1.86

 

               1.46

Diluted earnings per share (€)

 

               1.86

 

               1.46

[1] As at 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022, the Group had 458,846,191 and 456,789,240 Shares, respectively, in issue and outstanding.

[2] For the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022, there were no outstanding options to purchase Shares excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. The dilutive impact of the remaining options outstanding, unvested restricted stock units and unvested performance share units was included in the effect of dilutive securities.


Note 4

INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

The following table summarises the movement in net book value for intangible assets and goodwill during the six months ended 30 June 2023:

 

 

Intangible assets

 

Goodwill

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Net book value as at 31 December 2022

 

           12,505

 

             4,600

Additions

 

                  40

 

                   -

Amortisation expense

 

                 (53)

 

                   -

Disposals

 

                   -

 

                   -

Transfers and reclassifications

 

                   (1)

 

                   -

Currency translation adjustments

 

               (172)

 

               (117)

Net book value as at 30 June 2023

 

           12,319

 

             4,483

 


Note 5

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

The following table summarises the movement in net book value for property, plant and equipment during the six months ended 30 June 2023:

 

 

Total

 

€ million

Net book value as at 31 December 2022

 

             5,201

Additions

 

                279

Disposals

 

                 (16)

Depreciation expense

 

               (324)

Transfers and reclassifications

 

                    1

Currency translation adjustments

 

                 (64)

Net book value as at 30 June 2023[1]

 

             5,077

[1] The net book value of property, plant and equipment includes right of use assets of €662 million.


Note 6

ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Assets classified as held for sale as at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022 were €54 million and €94 million, respectively. The decrease is due to the completion of the remaining portion of the sale of certain non-alcoholic ready to drink beverage brands to TCCC (See Note 10 for further details).


Note 7

FAIR VALUES AND FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Fair Value Measurements

All assets and liabilities for which fair value is measured or disclosed in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are categorised in the fair value hierarchy as described in our 2022 consolidated financial statements.

The fair values of the Group's cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, trade accounts receivable, amounts receivable from related parties, trade and other payables, and amounts payable to related parties approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term nature.

The fair values of the Group's borrowings are estimated based on borrowings with similar maturities and credit quality and current market interest rates. These are categorised in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as the Group uses certain pricing models and quoted prices for similar liabilities in active markets in assessing their fair values. The total fair value of borrowings as at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022, was €10.6 billion and €10.5 billion, respectively. This compared to the carrying value of total borrowings as at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022 of €11.8 billion and €11.9 billion, respectively. Refer to Note 8 for further details regarding the Group's borrowings.

The Group's derivative assets and liabilities are carried at fair value, which is determined using a variety of valuation techniques, depending on the specific characteristics of the hedging instrument taking into account credit risk. The fair value of our derivative contracts (including forwards, options, cross-currency swaps and interest rate swaps) are determined using standard valuation models. The significant inputs used in these models are readily available in public markets or can be derived from observable market transactions and, therefore, the derivative contracts have been classified as Level 2. Inputs used in these standard valuation models include the applicable spot, forward, and discount rates. The standard valuation model for the option contracts also includes implied volatility, which is specific to individual options and is based on rates quoted from a widely used third-party resource. As at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022, the total value of derivative assets was €367 million and €448 million, respectively. As at 30 June 2023 and 31 December 2022, the total value of derivative liabilities was €329 million and €263 million, respectively. During the period, €38 million of losses have been recorded within Other Comprehensive Income, primarily related to decreases in fair value on commodity related hedging instruments.

For assets and liabilities that are recognised in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements on a recurring basis, the Group determines whether transfers have occurred between levels in the hierarchy by re-assessing categorisation at the end of each reporting period. There have been no transfers between levels during the periods presented.

During the six month period ending 30 June 2023, the Group implemented a new gas and power hedging program to manage its exposure to changes in commodity prices in relation to its purchases of power and gas, by entering into financial swaps designated in a cash flow hedge relationship. As at 30 June 2023 the notional value of the swaps was €139 million and amounts of €1 million and €18 million were included in derivative assets and derivative liabilities respectively.

Financial Instruments Risk Management Objectives and Policies

The Group's activities expose it to several financial risks including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk. Financial risk activities are governed by appropriate policies and procedures to minimise the uncertainties these risks create over the Group's future cash flows. Such policies are developed and approved by the Group's Treasury and Commodities Risk Committee through the authority provided to it by the Group's Board of Directors. There have been no changes in the risk management policies since the year end.


Note 8

BORROWINGS AND LEASES

Borrowings Outstanding

The following table summarises the carrying value of the Group's borrowings as at the dates presented:


 

30 June 2023

 

31 December 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Non-current:

 

 

 

 

Euro denominated bonds[3]

 

                    7,689

 

                        8,176

Foreign currency bonds (swapped into Euro)[1]

 

                       455

 

                        1,074

Australian dollar denominated bonds

 

                       337

 

                           422

Foreign currency bonds (swapped into Australian dollar or New Zealand dollar)[1]

 

                       329

 

                           364

Lease obligations

 

                       522

 

                           535

Total non-current borrowings

 

                    9,332

 

                      10,571

 

 

 

 

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

Euro denominated bonds

 

                       850

 

                           350

Foreign currency bonds (swapped into Euro)[1], [2]

 

                       594

 

                           797

Australian dollar denominated bonds

 

                         62

 

                             -

Foreign currency bonds (swapped into New Zealand dollar)[1]

 

                         46

 

                             48

Euro commercial paper[4]

 

                       543

 

                             -

Bank overdrafts[5]

 

                       188

 

                             -

Lease obligations

 

                       142

 

                           141

Total current borrowings

 

                    2,425

 

                        1,336

[1] Cross currency swaps are used by the Group to swap foreign currency bonds into the required local currency.

[2] In May the Group repaid on maturity the outstanding amount related to the US$850 million 0.50% Notes 2023.

[3] Some bonds are designated in full or partially in a fair value hedge relationship.

[4] During the 6 month period ending 30 June 2023, the Group issued €3,914 million and repaid €3,371 million Euro commercial paper. During the 6 month period ending 1 July 2022, the Group issued €2,394 million and repaid €2,157 million Euro commercial paper. The issuance net of repayments of Euro commercial paper is presented as changes in short-term borrowings in our condensed consolidated interim statement of cash flows.

[5] Included within bank overdrafts is €188 million in relation to a notional pooling arrangement for which an offsetting agreement is in place but does not meet the criteria for net presentation on the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position. A corresponding amount is also shown in cash and cash equivalents.

 


Note 9

EQUITY

Share Capital

As at 30 June 2023, the Company had issued and fully paid 458,846,191 Shares. Shares in issue have one voting right each and no restrictions related to dividends or return of capital. The share capital increased during the six months ended 30 June 2023 from the issue of 1,739,738 Shares, following the exercise of share-based payment awards.

Dividends

During the first six months of 2023, the Board declared a first half dividend of €0.67 per share, which was paid on 25 May 2023. During the first six months of 2022, the Board declared a first half dividend of €0.56 per share, which was paid on 26 May 2022.


Note 10

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

For the purpose of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, transactions with related parties mainly comprise transactions between subsidiaries of the Group and the related parties of the Group.

Transactions with The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC)

The principal transactions with TCCC are for the purchase of concentrate, syrup and finished goods. The following table summarises the transactions with TCCC that directly impacted the condensed consolidated interim income statement for the periods presented:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Amounts affecting revenue[1]

 

                             68

 

                             51

Amounts affecting cost of sales[2]

 

                       (2,099)

 

                       (1,910)

Amounts affecting operating expenses[3]

 

                               5

 

                               1

Total net amount affecting the consolidated income statement

 

                       (2,026)

 

                       (1,858)

[1] Amounts principally relate to fountain syrup and packaged product sales.

[2] Amounts principally relate to the purchase of concentrate, syrup, mineral water and juice as well as funding for marketing programmes.

[3] Amounts principally relate to costs associated with new product development initiatives and reimbursement of certain marketing expenses.

 

The following table summarises the transactions with TCCC that impacted the consolidated statement of financial position as at the dates presented:

 

 

30 June 2023

 

31 December 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Amount due from TCCC

 

                             75

 

                           130

Amount payable to TCCC

 

                           333

 

                           442

 

During the first half of 2023, the Group completed the remaining portion of the sale of certain non-alcoholic ready to drink beverage brands that were acquired as part of the business combination transaction consummated on 10 May 2021. The sale price approximated the fair value of the brands assessed at the acquisition. These brands were classified as assets held for sale in our consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2022.

On 15 February 2023, the Group completed the acquisition of the remaining 29.4% ownership interest of its subsidiary, PT Coca-Cola Bottling Indonesia, for a total consideration of €282 million.

Transactions with Cobega companies

The principal transactions with Cobega are for the purchase of juice concentrate and packaging materials. The following table summarises the transactions with Cobega that directly impacted the condensed consolidated interim income statement for the periods presented:

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Amounts affecting revenues[1]

 

                               1

 

                               2

Amounts affecting cost of sales[2]

 

                           (40)

 

                           (32)

Amounts affecting operating expenses[3]

 

                             (9)

 

                             (8)

Total net amount affecting the consolidated income statement

 

                           (48)

 

                           (38)

[1] Amounts principally relate to packaged product sales.

[2] Amounts principally relate to the purchase of packaging materials and concentrate.

[3] Amounts principally relate to maintenance and repair services and transportation.

The following table summarises the transactions with Cobega that impacted the consolidated statement of financial position as at the dates presented:

 

 

30 June 2023

 

31 December 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Amount due from Cobega

 

                               8

 

                               3

Amount payable to Cobega

 

                             31

 

                             24

Transactions with Other Related Parties

For the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022 the Group recognised charges in cost of sales of €88 million and €83 million, respectively, in connection with transactions that have been entered into with joint ventures, associates and other related parties predominantly for the purchase of resin as well as container deposit scheme charges in Australia.

Transactions with joint ventures, associates and other related parties that impacted the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023 include €5 million in amounts receivable from related parties and €9 million in amounts payable to related parties, respectively. As at 31 December 2022 amounts receivable from related parties and amounts payable to related parties included €6 million and €19 million respectively related to transactions with joint ventures, associates and other related parties.


Note 11

TAXES

Taxes on income in interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual profit or loss.

The effective tax rate (ETR) was 22% and 25% for the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022, respectively, and 22% for the year ended 31 December 2022. The ETR has been calculated by applying the weighted average annual ETR, excluding discrete items, of 25% to the profit before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2023 and 1 July 2022, respectively.

The ETR of 22% which is lower than statutory UK rate of 23.5% reflects the impact of having operations outside the UK which are taxed at rates other than the statutory UK rate and adjustments made in respect of prior periods.

The following table summarises the major components of income tax expense for the periods presented:

 

 

30 June 2023

 

1 July 2022

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

Current income tax:

 

 

 

 

Current income tax charge

 

                278

 

                228

Adjustment in respect of current income tax from prior periods

 

                  (9)

 

                    8

Total current tax

 

                269

 

                236

Deferred tax:

 

 

 

 

Relating to the origination and reversal of temporary differences

 

                  (2)

 

                  (4)

Adjustment in respect of deferred income tax from prior periods

 

                (20)

 

                  (9)

Relating to changes in tax rates or the imposition of new taxes

 

                  -

 

                  -

Total deferred tax

 

                (22)

 

                (13)

Income tax charge per the consolidated income statement

 

                247

 

                223

Tax Provisions

The Group is routinely under audit by tax authorities in the ordinary course of business. Due to their nature, such proceedings and tax matters involve inherent uncertainties including, but not limited to, court rulings, settlements between affected parties and/or governmental actions. The probability of outcome is assessed and accrued as a liability and/or disclosed, as appropriate. The Group maintains provisions for uncertainty related to these tax matters that it believes appropriately reflect its risk. As at 30 June 2023, €147 million (1 July 2022: €154 million) of these provisions is included in current tax liabilities and the remainder is included in non-current tax liabilities.

The Group reviews the adequacy of these provisions at the end of each reporting period and adjusts them based on changing facts and circumstances. Due to the uncertainty associated with tax matters, it is possible that at some future date, liabilities resulting from audits or litigation could vary significantly from the Group's provisions. When an uncertain tax liability is regarded as probable, it is measured on the basis of the Group's best estimate.

The Group has received tax assessments in certain jurisdictions for potential tax related to the Group's purchases of concentrate. The value of the Group's concentrate purchases is significant, and therefore, the tax assessments are substantial. The Group strongly believes the application of tax has no technical merit based on applicable tax law, and its tax position would be sustained. Accordingly, the Group has not recorded a tax liability for these assessments and is vigorously defending its position against these assessments.


Note 12

PROVISIONS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The following table summarises the movement of provisions for the periods presented:

 

 

Restructuring Provision

 

Other Provisions[1]

 

Total

 

 

€ million

 

€ million

 

€ million

Balance as at 31 December 2022

 

                137

 

                  33

 

                170

Charged/(credited) to profit or loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional provisions recognised

 

                  37

 

                    7

 

                  44

Unused amounts reversed

 

                  (3)

 

                  (3)

 

                  (6)

Utilised during the period

 

                (54)

 

                  (2)

 

                (56)

Balance as at 30 June 2023

 

                117

 

                  35

 

                152

[1] Other provisions primarily relate to decommissioning provisions, property tax assessment provisions and legal reserves.

Guarantees

During the 1st half of 2023, the Group has issued approximately €505 million of financial guarantees related to various tax matters. These guarantees have various terms and the amounts represent the maximum potential future payments we could be required to make under the guarantees. No significant additional liabilities requiring financial statement recognition are expected to arise from the guarantees issued.

Commitments

There have been no significant changes in the commitments of the Group since 31 December 2022.

Contingencies

There have been no significant changes in contingencies since 31 December 2022.

Refer to Note 23 of the 2022 consolidated financial statements for further details about the Group's guarantees, commitments and contingencies.


Note 13

OTHER INCOME

Other income for the six months ended 30 June 2023 totalled €53 million (1 July 2022: €0 million). The balance is attributable to the following activities.

The Group recognised €18 million of royalty income arising from the ownership of mineral rights in Queensland, Australia. On 7 March 2023 the Group entered into an agreement to sell the sub-strata and associated mineral rights. Upon regulatory approval, the transaction was consummated in April 2023. The total consideration approximated €35 million.


Note 14

EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD

On 7 July 2023, the Group completed the sale of property in Germany for a total consideration of €80 million. The property is classified as assets held for sale in our condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position as at 30 June 2023.

On 2 August 2023, the Group announced that CCEP and Beam Suntory will discontinue their relationship effective 1 July 2025 (Australia) and 1 January 2026 (New Zealand). CCEP will remain the exclusive manufacturing, sales and distribution partner for Beam Suntory in Australia and New Zealand through the end of the current contractual terms set to expire on 30 June 2025 and 31 December 2025, respectively. As at 30 June 2023, finite-lived intangible assets of €127 million were reflected in the condensed consolidated interim statement of financial position related to the Beam Suntory distribution rights, primarily attributable to those available in Australia. The discontinuance of the relationship will trigger a change in the assigned useful economic life of the intangible assets effective from the second half of 2023, shortening the amortization period.

On 2 August 2023, the Group announced that it has entered into a non-binding Letter of Intent with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) for the joint acquisition of 100% of the entire existing issued share capital of
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of TCCC, for a total cash consideration of $1.8 billion on a debt- and cash-free basis. The transaction is expected to be completed around the end of 2023, subject to the finalisation of due diligence, signing definitive agreements and obtaining regulatory approval. Upon completion, CCEP will pay 60% of the total cash consideration commensurate with the proposed 60:40 ownership structure of CCBPI.


 

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