Shareholders to Vote on Significant Buyback Re-authorization and Executive Compensation Changes at AGM

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc announces its AGM, seeking shareholder approval for a significant share buyback re-authorization and an updated executive remuneration policy with increased CEO long-term incentives and shareholding requirements.

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• Share Buyback Re-authorization & Waiver

  Shareholders are asked to re-authorize a share buyback program of up to 44,555,321 Ordinary Shares (approximately 10% of current issued capital) and approve a Rule 9 waiver for Olive Partners S.A. This program, originally announced on February 17, 2026, allows for the return of up to €1 billion to shareholders.

• Executive Remuneration Policy Update

  The proposed Directors' Remuneration Policy includes increasing the CEO's Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) award opportunity from 250% to 300% of base salary (target), with a maximum of 600%. The CEO's shareholding requirement will also increase from 300% to 500% of base salary, alongside pension provision alignment.

• Board of Directors Refreshment

  Two new Independent Non-executive Directors, Laurence Debroux and Uvashni Raman, are proposed for election. Thomas H. Johnson and Guillaume Bacuvier will step down, and Mary Harris will be appointed as Senior Independent Director, contributing to board refreshment.

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This 6-K announces the upcoming Annual General Meeting where shareholders will vote on several key proposals. Most notably, the company seeks re-authorization for a substantial share buyback program, allowing for the repurchase of up to 10% of its issued shares, which represents a significant return of capital to shareholders. This follows the initial announcement of a €1 billion buyback program on February 17, 2026. Additionally, a revised executive remuneration policy proposes an increase in the CEO's long-term incentive opportunity and shareholding requirements, aiming to align executive interests with long-term company performance and market standards. These resolutions collectively address capital allocation, executive incentives, and board composition, impacting the company's financial strategy and governance framework.