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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-cola Europacific Partners Plc | LSE:CCEP | London | Ordinary Share | GB00BDCPN049 | ORD EUR0.01 (DI) |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | Bid Price | Offer Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.20 | 0.30% | 67.20 | 67.00 | 67.40 | 68.00 | 66.60 | 68.00 | 757 | 16:35:22 |
| Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Btld & Can Soft Drinks,water | 18.3B | 1.67B | 3.6374 | 16.03 | 26.76B |
From May 2019 to May 2024
TIDMCCEP
RNS Number : 2881V
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
06 August 2020
COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS
Results for the six months ended 26 June 2020 & COVID-19 update
Resilient performance despite the challenging backdrop; pandemic impact gradually improving
Hot Features
Premium
H1 2020 Metric([1]) As Reported Comparable Change vs H1 2019
As Reported Comparable Comparable
Fx-Neutral
Volume (m unit cases)([2]) 1,040 (14.5)% (14.0)%
Revenue (EURM) 4,837 4,837 (16.5)% (16.5)% (16.0)%
Cost of sales (EURM) 3,168 3,168 (12.0)% (12.0)% (11.5)%
Operating expenses (EURM) 1,401 1,271 (5.5)% (11.5)% (11.0)%
Operating profit (EURM) 268 398 (63.0)% (48.5)% (48.0)%
Profit after taxes (EURM) 126 259 (75.0)% (52.0)% (52.0)%
Diluted EPS (EUR) 0.28 0.57 (74.0)% (50.0)% (50.0)%
Revenue per unit case (EUR) 4.68 (2.0)%
Cost of sales per unit case
(EUR) 3.07 3.5%
Free cash flow (EURM) (5)
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DAMIAN GAMMELL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SAID:
"This crisis has had an unprecedented impact on our business and the communities we serve across Europe. I thank our colleagues who have worked tirelessly to support our customers, consumers and communities throughout these challenging times, while at the same time protecting the long-term health of our business.
"We entered the year with good momentum, and I am proud of the resilience of our business and the speed at which we were able to respond to the challenges we faced as we entered the second quarter. We saw lower demand for immediate consumption and widespread outlet closures in the away from home channel but we quickly adapted, placing greater emphasis on the home channel, including the growth in online and future consumption, and I am particularly pleased that continued to gain overall market share. We are supporting our away from home customers as they start to re-open, and encouragingly, trading improved throughout the quarter as restrictions were lifted. However, many of our customers continue to operate at significantly reduced capacity and on-the-go consumption remains under pressure.
"We are focused on leveraging our solid capabilities to drive a robust second half recovery and we are confident about the future of our business, led by an even stronger sustainability and digital agenda. The pandemic has strengthened our determination to go further and faster in building a better and greener future for our business, for people and for the planet. And as people evolve the way they live, work and shop, our digital capabilities will continue to set us apart. We are advancing at pace and will strive to be the best online partner for retailers and food delivery platforms, and the easiest and most efficient B2B online partner for retailers and food delivery platforms, and the easiest and most efficient B2B online partner for our customers and wholesalers.
"Despite the uncertainty that surrounds us today, we continue to take actions to protect our performance, conserve cash and plan for future growth, all underpinned by a strong balance sheet. Our business is built upon three pillars: great people, great service and great beverages. This foundation gives us the confidence to navigate through this crisis, helping society rebuild and recover, and ultimately build a stronger and even more sustainable business for the future."
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[1] Refer to 'Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures' for further details
[2] Unit Case = approximately 5.678 litres or 24 8-ounce servings Q2 & H1 HIGHLIGHTS([1])
Q2 Revenue (-26.0%) ([2])
-- Comparable volume -22.0%([3]) driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across our markets
Immediate consumption (IC) & small priority packs significantly impacted (affecting both away from home (AFH) & home channels)
Sharp declines in AFH volumes (-50%) reflecting varying lockdown measures
Home channel also impacted (-3.5%) given exposure to IC packs, however offset by future consumption (FC) packs performing better (e.g. more large PET & multipack cans)
Sequential improvement in volumes across the quarter as lockdown measures gradually lifted (April -36%; May -26%; June -9%); July volumes in line with June
-- Revenue per unit case -5.0%([2],[4]) reflecting negative geographic, channel & pack mix, driven by AFH closures
H1 Revenue (-16.0%) ([2])
-- NARTD value share gains across measured channels([5])
-- Comparable volume -14.0%([3]) driven by Q2 (see above) alongside some customer disruption as a result of our planned pricing strategy partially offset by innovation (particularly Monster & Fuze Tea)
-- Revenue per unit case -2.0%([2],[4]) reflecting positive momentum in Q1 (+1.5%) benefiting from favourable price & promotions offset by Q2 (see above)
H1 Comparable Operating Profit -48.0% ([2]) (Reported Operating Profit -63.0%)
-- Cost of sales per unit case +3.5%([2],[4]) reflects under-recovery of fixed manufacturing costs given lower volumes, offset by the decline in revenue per unit case driving lower concentrate costs
-- Comparable operating profit of EUR398m([6]) , -48.0%([2]) reflecting the revenue decline & higher cost of sales per unit case offset by a reduction in discretionary spend
-- Comparable diluted EPS of EUR0.57([6]) , -50.0%([2]) (Reported -74.0%)
Other
-- Dividend: FY19 dividend of EUR1.24 per share fully paid during 2019. The Board continues to recognise the importance of cash returns to shareholders. Given the continued uncertainty of the effect of the ongoing pandemic, the Board has determined to defer consideration of the 2020 FY dividend, in lieu of two interim dividends, until Q3 when visibility will have improved and in line with normal cadence
-- Share buyback: repurchased c.EUR130m (3m shares) of the EUR1bn programme announced Feb 2020 (suspended until further notice as previously announced)
-- Sweden became first 100% recycled PET market, eliminating the use of 3,500 tons of virgin plastic per year. Launched 2020 long-term incentive plan incorporating inaugural GHG([7]) reduction target
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[1] Refer to "Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures" for further details [2] Comparable and FX-neutral [3] Adjusted for selling day shift. No selling day shift in Q2, reported H1 volume -14.5% [4] A unit case equals approximately 5.678 litres or 24 8-ounce servings [5] NARTD (non-alcoholic ready to drink) Nielsen Data to w/e IS 14.06.20, GB 27.06.20, ES PT DE FR BE NL SE & NO 28.06.20 [6] Comparable [7] GHG = greenhouse gas; 15% of the 2020 long-term incentive award will be based on the extent to which CCEP reduces its greenhouse gas emissions over the next 3 years Note: Comparisons are against equivalent 2019 period.
COVID-19 RESPONSE UPDATE: RESPOND, RECOVER, SUSTAIN
Our rapid response has prioritised our people, customers & communities whilst protecting our business for the long term alongside preparing for recovery.
People : implemented comprehensive measures in line with official guidance from governments & health authorities to keep our people safe
Customers : working closely with our suppliers, partners & TCCC([1]) to ensure we best serve our customers, including shifting production resource to higher demand channels & packs by prioritising core SKUs([2])
Communities: working closely with TCCC([1]) to provide substantial financial aid through the Red Cross & other local NGOs; donating over 650k unit cases of product & giving access to our logistics network for relief work
Business :
-- Governance: increased cadence of reviews with leadership teams, Board of Directors & TCCC([1]) whilst incorporating learnings from across the Coca-Cola system
-- Costs: reducing discretionary spend in areas such as trade marketing, promotions, merchandising, incentives & travel - amounting to a potential FY20 reduction of c.EUR200-250m (on track at H1)
-- Capital expenditure([3]) : delaying c.EUR200m (on track at H1), resulting in FY20 total capex([3]) of c.EUR350m([4])
-- Finance: withdrawal of FY20 guidance given uncertainty (as previously announced); suspension of share buyback programme; deferred consideration of 2020 FY dividend until Q3; issued 6-year EUR600m bond & tapped existing 2027 bond by EUR250m to add to an already balanced mix of long-term maturities (with no covenants on debt or facilities)
Alongside CCEP's strong cash generation & balance sheet (net debt/adjusted EBITDA of 2.7 times([3],[5]) ), CCEP has a solid position on liquidity given the following: EUR0.9bn cash & cash equivalents([6]) ; EUR1.5bn sustainability linked committed undrawn([6]) RCF([7]) ; EUR1.5bn multi-currency commercial paper programme (EUR0.3bn issued([6]) ); unutilised CCFF([6],[8])
Recovery:
-- Confident about the post-crisis future of our business (green & digital led)
-- Green: fully committed to sustainability targets; pandemic has strengthened our determination to go further & faster in alignment with TCCC([1])
-- Digital: strong credentials but we need to advance more quickly (B2B2Home & B2B)([9])
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[1] The Coca-Cola Company [2] Stock keeping unit [3] Refer to 'Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures' for further details [4] Excluding payments of principal on lease obligations [5] As at 31 Dec 2019; [6] As at 26 June 2020; [7] Revolving credit facility; [8] UK Government COVID Corporate Financing Facility; [9] B2B = CCEP online ordering portal, partner platforms & online wholesale. B2B2Home = CCEP customer sales to consumer through their digital platforms. Note: Comparisons are against equivalent 2019 period.
Second-quarter & First-half Revenue Performance by Geography
All values are unaudited, changes versus equivalent 2019 period.
Second-quarter First-half
As reported Fx-Neutral As reported Fx-Neutral
EUR million % change % change EUR million % change % change
Great Britain 531 (14.5)% (13.5)% 1,026 (11.0)% (10.5)%
France (France & Monaco) 395 (25.0)% (25.0)% 808 (16.5)% (16.5)%
Germany 497 (22.5)% (22.5)% 1,014 (13.5)% (13.5)%
Iberia (Spain, Portugal
& Andorra) 388 (48.0)% (48.0)% 917 (28.5)% (28.5)%
Northern Europe([1]) 548 (20.0)% (17.5)% 1,072 (13.0)% (11.0)%
Total 2,359 (26.5)% (26.0)% 4,837 (16.5)% (16.0)%
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[1] Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden & Iceland.
Great Britain
-- Weak away from home (AFH) volumes given outlet closures, partially offset by strong growth in the home channel, led by future consumption (FC) (e.g. large PET +22.5% & multipack cans +35% in Q2). Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Dr Pepper, Lilt, Monster & Schweppes mixers all grew volumes during Q2
-- Revenue/UC([1]) negatively impacted by the outperformance of the home channel & in particular the growth in FC packs. Immediate consumption (IC) weakness in both channels also impeded revenue/UC
France
-- Volumes mainly impacted by AFH weakness given outlet closures & weaker tourism trends. Home volumes negatively impacted by lower promotions, customer disruption, & hypermarket weakness reflecting lower footfall given lockdown restrictions. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Monster & Capri-Sun all outperformed
-- Revenue/UC([1]) negatively impacted by channel mix given outlet closures & pack mix due to the weakness in IC, partially offset by lower promotions
Germany
-- Volumes impacted by AFH outlet closures as well as some customer disruption in the home channel, partially offset by the additional border trade business. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Mezzo Mix & Monster outperformed while Vio & Apollinaris underperformed given the brands' exposure to AFH & IC
-- Revenue/UC([1]) negatively impacted by channel mix given AFH outlet closures & pack mix given the outperformance of FC packs. This was partially offset by growth in the recently launched 1L glass bottle format
Iberia
-- Volumes impacted by significant exposure to the AFH channel & weaker tourism trends, particularly in Spain where we over-index in exposure to HoReCa([2]) . The home channel also suffered due to the severity of lockdown restrictions in Spain versus other markets, as well as weakness in the cash & carry channel([3]) . Coca-Cola Zero Sugar & Monster outperformed
-- Revenue/UC([1]) significantly impacted by channel mix given the closure of HoReCa([2]) outlets in addition to negative pack mix (e.g. glass -85%)
Northern Europe
-- Negative AFH volumes reflecting outlet closures (varied by market) partially offset by growth in the home channel led by FC pack formats. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Monster, Burn & Tropico all grew volumes during Q2
-- Revenue/UC([1]) growth negatively impacted by channel & pack mix (e.g. flat large PET volumes in Q2)
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[1] Revenue/UC = Revenue per Unit Case [2] HoReCa = Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes [3] Cash & Carry included in home channel for Iberia (12.5% of 2019 Iberia volume), elsewhere included in AFH channel Note: comparable volumes
Second-quarter & First-half Volume Performance by Category
Comparable volumes, changes versus equivalent 2019 period.
Second-quarter First-half
% of Total % Change % of Total % Change([1])
Sparkling 90.5% (17.5)% 88.5% (11.0)%
Coca-Cola(TM) 67.5% (16.5)% 66.5% (10.0)%
Flavours, Mixers & Energy 23.0% (21.5)% 22.0% (14.0)%
Stills 9.5% (47.5)% 11.5% (31.0)%
Hydration 5.0% (54.0)% 6.5% (36.0)%
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other([2]) 4.5% (37.0)% 5.0% (23.0)%
Total 100.0% (22.0)% 100.0% (14.0)%
Coca-Cola(TM)
-- H1 transactions -13.5%([3]) , reflecting decline in immediate consumption (IC)
-- H1 Classic -12.5%; Lights -6.0%, reflecting resilient performance of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (-1.5%)
-- Launched new lights flavours e.g. Diet Coke Sublime Lime & Coca-Cola light taste Goji Berry
Flavours, Mixers & Energy
-- H1 Fanta -17.5% driven by the impact of COVID-19 on away from home (AFH)
-- H1 Energy +3.5% reflecting growth in both channels; led by Monster (+7.0%). On track to double energy business([4])
-- Q2 Schweppes mixers +23.0% in GB reflecting AFH occasions switching into the home channel
Hydration
-- H1 water -40.5% reflecting the impact of COVID-19 & its exposure to IC across both channels
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other([2])
-- Solid value share gains in the RTD tea category driven by Fuze Tea([5]) , including the launch of limited-edition Green Tea Blueberry Jasmine
-- Costa Coffee RTD gaining value share in GB([5]) -- Q2 Juice drinks -35.0% reflecting exposure to on-the-go occasions
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[1] Adjusted for selling day shift [2] RTD refers to Ready To Drink [3] Defined as the serving container that is ultimately used directly by the consumer. It can be a standalone container or one part of a multipack [4] Base year of 2019 [5] Nielsen Data to w/e IS 14.06.20, GB 27.06.20, ES PT DE FR BE NL SE & NO 28.06.20
Conference Call (with presentation) -- 6 August 2020 at 12:30 BST, 13:30 CEST and 7:30 a.m. EDT; via www.cocacolaep.com -- Replay & transcript will be available at www.cocacolaep.com as soon as possible Financial Calendar -- Third-quarter trading update: 23 October 2020 -- Full 2020 calendar available here: https://ir.cocacolaep.com/financial-calendar/ Contacts
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Coca-Cola European Partners plc is a leading consumer goods company in Western Europe, making, selling & distributing an extensive range of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages & is the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler based on revenue. Coca-Cola European Partners serves a consumer population of over 300 million across Western Europe, including Andorra, Belgium, continental France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain & Sweden. The Company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam, the New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange & on the Spanish Stock Exchanges, trading under the symbol CCEP.
For more information about CCEP, please visit our website at www.cocacolaep.com and follow CCEP on Twitter at @CocaColaEP.
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" concerning the financial condition, performance, results, strategy and objectives of Coca-Cola European Partners plc and its subsidiaries (together "CCEP" or the "Group"). Generally, the words "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 those set forth in the:
1. "Risk Factors" section of the 2019 Integrated Report / Annual Report on Form 20-F, including the statements under the following headings: Packaging (such as marine litter); Perceived health impacts of our beverages and ingredients, and changing consumer preferences (such as sugar alternatives); Legal, regulatory and tax change (such as the development of regulations regarding packaging, taxes and deposit return schemes); Market (such as disruption due to customer negotiations, customer consolidation and route to market); Cyber and social engineering attacks; Competitiveness and transformation; Climate change and water (such as net zero emission legislation and regulation, and resource scarcity); Economic and political conditions (such as continuing developments in relation to the UK's exit from the EU); The relationship with TCCC and other franchisors; Product quality; and Other risks, such as widespread outbreaks of infectious disease including the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic and related social distancing measures implemented in many of our markets, and any associated economic downturn, may have on our financial results, operations, workforce and demand for our products;
2. "Principal Risks" section of the 2019 Integrated Report / Annual Report on Form 20-F, as updated in this document and including principal risks under the additional headings: Business continuity; People; and Stakeholders.
The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will negatively affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.
Due to these risks, CCEP's actual future results, dividend payments, and capital and leverage ratios may differ materially from the plans, goals, expectations and guidance set out in CCEP's forward-looking statements. 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. CCEP assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any forward-looking statements. Any or all of the forward-looking statements contained in this filing and in any other of CCEP's respective public statements may prove to be incorrect.
Note Regarding the Presentation of 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 measure.
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, such as restructuring charges, out of period mark-to-market impact of hedges and net tax items relating to rate and law changes. Comparable volume is also adjusted for selling days.
"Fx-neutral" is defined as comparable 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 year over year 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 less currency adjusted borrowing. 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.
"ROIC" is defined as comparable operating profit after tax divided by the average of opening and closing invested capital for the year. Invested capital is calculated as the addition of borrowings and equity less cash and cash equivalents. ROIC is used as a measure of capital efficiency and reflects how well the Group generates comparable operating profit relative to the capital invested in the business.
"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 - Income Statement
The following provides a summary reconciliation of CCEP's reported and comparable results for the periods presented:
As Reported Items Impacting Comparability Comparable
First Six Months CCEP Mark-to-market Restructuring Net tax([3]) CCEP
2020 effects([1]) Charges([2])
Unaudited, in
millions of EUR
except per share
data which is
calculated prior
to rounding
Revenue 4,837 - - - 4,837
Cost of sales 3,168 - - - 3,168
Gross profit 1,669 - - - 1,669
Operating
expenses 1,401 (6) (124) - 1,271
Operating profit 268 6 124 - 398
Total finance
costs, net 55 - - - 55
Non-operating
items 2 - - - 2
Profit before
taxes 211 6 124 - 341
Taxes 85 1 33 (37) 82
Profit after
taxes 126 5 91 37 259
Diluted earnings
per share (EUR) 0.28 0.01 0.20 0.08 0.57
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 457
Items Impacting
As Reported Comparability Comparable
First Six Months CCEP Mark-to-market Restructuring CCEP
2019 effects([1]) Charges([2])
Unaudited, in
millions of EUR
except per share
data which is
calculated prior
to rounding
Revenue 5,802 - - 5,802
Cost of sales 3,594 (1) 4 3,597
Gross profit 2,208 1 (4) 2,205
Operating
expenses 1,482 4 (51) 1,435
Operating profit 726 (3) 47 770
Total finance
costs, net 49 - - 49
Non-operating
items (1) - - (1)
Profit before
taxes 678 (3) 47 722
Taxes 170 (1) 12 181
Profit after
taxes 508 (2) 35 541
Diluted earnings
per share (EUR) 1.07 - 0.07 1.14
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 475
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([1]) Amounts represent the net out-of-period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
([2]) Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities. For the six months ending 26 June 2020, these restructuring charges principally relate to proposals announced in Germany in early 2020 to close five distribution centres subject to full consultation with employees and their representatives, and a new commercial restructuring initiative relating to vending operations and sales functions. Together, these restructuring charges were primarily made up of severance costs of EUR67 million and accelerated depreciation charges of EUR11 million.
([3]) Amounts include the deferred tax impact related to income tax rate and law changes. For the six months ending 26 June 2020, this includes the impact of increases to the UK statutory income tax rate that were substantively enacted during the first half of 2020.
Supplemental Financial Information - Revenue
Second-Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
Revenue 26 June 28 June % Change 26 June 28 June % Change
In millions of 2020 2019 2020 2019
EUR, except per
case data which
is calculated
prior to rounding.
FX impact calculated
by recasting current
year results at
prior year rates.
As reported 2,359 3,218 (26.5)% 4,837 5,802 (16.5)%
Adjust: Total
items impacting
comparability - - -% - - -%
Comparable 2,359 3,218 (26.5)% 4,837 5,802 (16.5)%
Adjust: Impact
of fx changes 23 n/a (0.5)% 27 n/a (0.5)%
Comparable and
fx-neutral 2,382 3,218 (26.0)% 4,864 5,802 (16.0)%
Revenue per unit
case 4.59 4.84 (5.0)% 4.68 4.78 (2.0)%
Second Quarter Ended 26 June Six months ended 26 June
2020 2020
Revenue by Geography As reported Reported Fx-Neutral As reported Reported Fx-Neutral
In millions of % change % change % change % change
EUR
Iberia([1]) 388 (48.0)% (48.0)% 917 (28.5)% (28.5)%
Germany 497 (22.5)% (22.5)% 1,014 (13.5)% (13.5)%
Great Britain 531 (14.5)% (13.5)% 1,026 (11.0)% (10.5)%
France([2]) 395 (25.0)% (25.0)% 808 (16.5)% (16.5)%
Northern Europe([3]) 548 (20.0)% (17.5)% 1,072 (13.0)% (11.0)%
Total 2,359 (26.5)% (26.0)% 4,837 (16.5)% (16.0)%
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([1]) Iberia refers to Spain, Portugal & Andorra.
([2]) France refers to continental France & Monaco.
([3]) Northern Europe refers to Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden & Iceland.
Second-Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
Comparable Volume 26 June 28 June % Change 26 June 28 June % Change
- Selling Day 2020 2019 2020 2019
Shift
In millions of
unit cases, prior
period volume
recast using current
year selling days
Volume 519 665 (22.0)% 1,040 1,214 (14.5)%
Impact of selling
day shift n/a - n/a n/a (8) n/a
Comparable volume
- Selling Day
Shift adjusted 519 665 (22.0)% 1,040 1,206 (14.0)%
Second-Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
26 June 28 June Volume 26 June 28 June % Change
2020 2019 % Change 2020 2019
Comparable Volume % of Total % of Total % of Total % of Total
by Brand Category
Adjusted for selling
day shift
Sparkling 90.5% 85.5% (17.5)% 88.5% 86.0% (11.0)%
Coca-Cola(TM) 67.5% 62.5% (16.5)% 66.5% 63.5% (10.0)%
Flavours, Mixers
& Energy 23.0% 23.0% (21.5)% 22.0% 22.5% (14.0)%
Stills 9.5% 14.5% (47.5)% 11.5% 14.0% (31.0)%
Hydration 5.0% 9.0% (54.0)% 6.5% 8.5% (36.0)%
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee,
Juices & Other([1]) 4.5% 5.5% (37.0)% 5.0% 5.5% (23.0)%
Total 100.0% 100.0% (22.0)% 100.0% 100.0% (14.0)%
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([1]) RTD refers to Ready-To-Drink.
Supplemental Financial Information - Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses
Cost of Sales
Six Months Ended
Cost of Sales 26 June 28 June % Change
In millions of EUR, except per case data 2020 2019
which is calculated prior to rounding.
FX impact calculated by recasting current
year results at prior year rates.
As reported 3,168 3,594 (12.0)%
Adjust: Total items impacting comparability - 3 -%
Comparable 3,168 3,597 (12.0)%
Adjust: Impact of fx changes 20 n/a (0.5)%
Comparable & fx-neutral 3,188 3,597 (11.5)%
Cost of sales per unit case 3.07 2.96 3.5%
For the six months ending 26 June 2020, reported cost of sales were EUR3,168 million, down 12.0 percent versus 2019. Comparable cost of sales for the same period were EUR3,168 million, down 12.0 percent versus 2019. Cost of sales per unit case increased by 3.5 percent on a comparable and fx-neutral basis, reflecting the under-recovery of fixed manufacturing costs given lower volumes, offset by the decline in revenue per unit case driving lower concentrate costs.
Operating Expenses
Six Months Ended
Operating Expenses 26 June 28 June % Change
In millions of EUR 2020 2019
As reported 1,401 1,482 (5.5)%
Adjust: Total items impacting comparability (130) (47) (6.0)%
Comparable 1,271 1,435 (11.5)%
Adjust: Impact of fx changes 5 n/a (0.5)%
Comparable & fx-neutral 1,276 1,435 (11.0)%
For the six months ending 26 June 2020, reported operating expenses were EUR1,401 million, down 5.5 percent versus 2019. Comparable operating expenses were EUR1,271 million for the same period, down 11.5 percent versus 2019, driven by a reduction in discretionary spend, implemented to protect the business in response to the pandemic in areas such as trade marketing, merchandising, incentives, travel and meetings.
Restructuring charges of EUR124 million were incurred during the period, which principally relate to proposals announced in Germany in early 2020 to close five distribution centres subject to full consultation with employees and their representatives, and a new commercial restructuring initiative relating to vending operations and sales functions. Together, these restructuring charges were primarily made up of severance costs of EUR67 million and accelerated depreciation charges of EUR11 million.
Effective Tax Rate
The effective tax rate was 40 percent and 25 percent for the six months ended 26 June 2020 and 28 June 2019, respectively, and 25 percent for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2018.
For the six months ending 26 June 2020, the effective tax rate includes a EUR37 million impact related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets due to an increase in the UK statutory income tax rate from 17% to 19% that was substantively enacted during the first half of 2020.
We expect our full year 2020 underlying tax rate to be approximately 24%.
Supplemental Financial Information - Free Cash Flow
Six Months Ended
Free Cash Flow 26 June 28 June
In millions of EUR 2020 2019
Net cash flows from operating activities 353 844
Less: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (241) (260)
Less: Purchases of capitalised software (33) (44)
Less: Interest paid, net (59) (53)
Add: Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment 35 11
Less: Payments of principal on lease obligations (60) (61)
Free Cash Flow (5) 437
Supplemental Financial Information - Borrowings
As at
26 June 31 December Credit Ratings Moody's Standard &
Net Debt 2020 2019 As of 5 Poor's
In millions of EUR August 2020
Long-term
Total borrowings 7,105 6,421 rating A3 BBB+
Add: fx impact of
non-EUR borrowings 3 6 Outlook Stable Stable
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
Adjusted total borrowings 7,108 6,427 or withdrawal at any time.
Less: cash and cash
equivalents (893) (316)
Net debt 6,215 6,111
Supplemental Financial Information - Adjusted EBITDA
Six Months Ended
Adjusted EBITDA 26 June 2020 28 June 2019
In millions of EUR
Reported profit after tax 126 508
Taxes 85 170
Finance costs, net 55 49
Non-operating items 2 (1)
Reported operating profit 268 726
Depreciation and amortisation([1]) 332 314
Reported EBITDA 600 1,040
Items impacting comparability
Mark-to-market effects([1]) 6 (3)
Restructuring charges([2]) 95 22
Adjusted EBITDA 701 1,059
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([1]) Amounts represent the net out-of-period mark-to-market impact of non-designated commodity hedges.
([2]) Amounts represent restructuring charges related to business transformation activities, excluding accelerated depreciation included in the depreciation and amortisation line.
Principal Risks and Risk Factors
The principal risks and risk factors in our 2019 Integrated Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2019 ('2019 Integrated Report') (pages 44 to 49 and 186 to 194 respectively) continue to represent our risks. However, COVID-19 and the related response measures have caused significant disruption, which has resulted in increased risks to almost all aspects of our business, operations and financial performance. Accordingly, the information and the changes to our principal risks and risk factors shown below update and supplement the Principal Risks and Risk Factors in our 2019 Integrated Report and any or all of the Principal Risks and Risk Factors contained therein may be exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. In particular, we have included three additional Principal Risks from the risks we had previously identified (Business Continuity, People and Stakeholder).
The risks described in this report and in our 2019 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 materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or future results.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on global economic conditions, as well as on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. It also has negatively impacted and may continue to impact our suppliers and customers.
Due to the significant uncertainty in relation to the duration and impact of COVID-19 on our markets, on 23 March 2020, we withdrew our guidance for the current financial year. Since that time, the scale and magnitude of the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures have increased significantly. At this time, we are unable to accurately assess the impact of the pandemic on our business and operations. We cannot predict the degree to which, or the time period over which, our business will continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related response measures. To date, the impacts on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures have included, but are not limited to, social distancing measures (including the closure of away from home channels such as hotels, bars and restaurants and restrictions on large events or gatherings) having been introduced in most of our markets, leading to a negative impact on sales; travel restrictions imposed by many countries resulting in a steep drop in passenger numbers and a significant decline in tourism; regulatory restrictions, safety protocols and heightened sanitation measures resulting in reductions in levels of activity at certain of our production sites and offices; and disruptions in supply chains and routes to market, or those of our suppliers and/or distributors, which could result in an increase in our costs of production and distribution.
Those regions that are beginning to experience business recovery or the scaling back of response measures may experience further impacts from COVID-19 or suffer a resurgence of COVID-19 cases, and economic activity in those regions may not recover quickly or at all, which may materially adversely impact our business. This could in turn lead to a further decline in discretionary spending by consumers. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures, in particular with respect to expectations of future cash flows, may result in material write-downs or impairments recognised by us in future periods.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global economic conditions has impacted and may continue to impact the proper functioning of financial and capital markets, as well as foreign currency exchange rates, commodity and energy prices and interest rates. Responses to the COVID-19 pandemic may also result in both short-term and long-term changes to fiscal and tax policies in impacted jurisdictions, including increases in tax rates. Although we completed the successful issuance of EUR600 million in notes in March 2020 and EUR250 million in notes in June 2020, currently have committed bank facilities of EUR1.5 billion and may take other actions to enhance our liquidity, including entering into new committed bank facilities, there is no guarantee that our existing arrangements or any future arrangements will provide sufficient liquidity over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures may adversely impact our liquidity or financial position. In particular, a continuation or worsening of the levels of market disruption and volatility seen in the recent past could have an adverse effect on our ability to access, or costs of, capital or borrowings, our liquidity, our financial position.
Normal business operations after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may be delayed or constrained by its lingering effects on our business, customers, consumers, suppliers or third-party service providers. In addition, we may experience reputational harm as a result of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including with respect to our ability to fulfil contractual obligations.
Any of these negative impacts, alone or in combination with others, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic.
SUMMARY OF OUR PRINCIPAL RISKS
The following is a summary of the Group's updated Principal Risks in alphabetical order:
Risk change legend: Increased Decreased -> Stayed the same
Principal Definition and Key Mitigation Change
Risk impact vs 2019
Integrated
Report
Business Our business is
continuity vulnerable * People: safety, communication and support in line
to a range of with government guidelines
risks that
may materialize
and cause * Customers: working closely with suppliers, partners
disruption. These and TCCC to ensure we best serve our customers
include
threats and risks
such * Communities: working closely with TCCC to support our
as physical communities
attacks (e.g.
terrorism) and
cyber-attacks, * Governance: strong frameworks, business continuity
IT system outages plans, incident management, strategic business
and continuity scenario testing, risk reassessments used
supplier failure in business planning, increased frequency of reviews
as well with country leadership teams, Board of Directors and
as natural hazards TCCC incorporating learnings from the Coca-Cola
such System
as fire, flood,
severe
weather and * Effective management of liquidity, costs and
pandemics. discretionary spend
In some cases,
such as
the current
situation
with the COVID-19
pandemic,
health, economic
and legal
effects could have
a direct
or indirect impact
on
our ability to
operate.
Climate change Political and ->
and water scientific * Set science based carbon reduction targets for our
consensus core business operations and our value chain
indicates that
increased
concentrations * Carbon reduction plans for our manufacturing
of carbon dioxide operations, distribution and cold drink equipment
and
other greenhouse
gasses * Transition to 100% renewable electricity
(GHGs) are causing
climate
change and * External policy leadership and advocacy to support a
exacerbating transition to a low-carbon economy
water scarcity.
Such GHG
emissions occur * Life cycle analysis to assess carbon footprint of
across packaging formats
our entire value
chain
including our * Use of recycled materials for our packaging, which
manufacturing have a lower carbon footprint
operations, cold
drink
equipment and * Source Water Vulnerability Assessment (SVAs) and
transportation. Source Water Protection Plans (SWPPs) to protect
GHG emissions also future sustainability of local water sources
occur
as a result of the
packaging * Supplier engagement on carbon reduction and
we use and sustainable water use
ingredients
we rely on. Our
ingredients * Assessment on climate related risks and future
and production climate scenario planning
facilities
also rely heavily
on the * Comprehensive disclosure of GHG emissions across our
availability of value chain in line with GHG Protocol
water.
This exposes us to
the
risk of negative
impacts
related to our
ability
to produce or
distribute
our products, or
the availability
and price of
agricultural
ingredients and
raw materials
as a result of
increased
water scarcity.
Failure
to address these
risks
may cause damage
to our
corporate
reputation or
investor
confidence, a
reduction in
consumer
acceptance of our
products
and potential
disruption
to our operations.
Competitiveness We are continuing ->
and our * Regular competitiveness reviews ensuring effective
transformation strategy of steering, high visibility and quick decision making
assessing
potential
opportunities * Dedicated programme management office and effective
for continuous project management methodology
improvements
that would enable
us to * Continuation and strengthening of governance routines
stay competitive
in the
future. The impact * Regular ELT and Board reviews and approvals of
of progress and issue resolution
the COVID-19
pandemic
has accelerated
the urgency
for assessing
potential
opportunities and
taking
appropriate
action. This
includes
technology
transformation,
including to
support increased
working from home,
continuous
supply chain
improvements
and improvements
in the
way we work with
our partners
and franchisors.
This
exposes us to the
risk
of ineffective
coordination
between business
units
and central
functions,
change fatigue in
our
people and social
unrest.
As a result, we
may not
create the
expected value
from these
initiatives
or execute our
business
plans effectively.
We
may also
experience damage
to our corporate
reputation,
a decline in our
share
price, industrial
action
and disruption to
our
operations.
Cyber and We rely on a ->
social complex IT * Proactive monitoring of cyber threats and
engineering landscape, using implementing preventive measures
attacks and both
IT infrastructure internal and
external * Business awareness and training on information
systems, including security and data privacy
some
systems that are
outside * Business continuity and disaster recovery programmes
our direct control
where
employees work * A programme to identify and resolve vulnerabilities
from home.
These systems are
potentially * Third party risk assessments
vulnerable to
adversarial
and accidental * Corporate security business intelligence
security
and cyber threats,
as * Appropriate investment in updating systems
well as user
behaviour.
This threat
profile is
dynamically
changing,
including as a
result
of the COVID-19
pandemic,
as potential
attackers'
skills and tools
advance.
This exposes us to
the
risk of
unauthorised data
access,
compromised data
accuracy and
confidentiality,
the loss of system
operation
or fraud. As a
result,
we could
experience
disruption
to operations,
financial
loss, regulatory
intervention,
or damage to our
reputation.
Economic Our industry is
and political sensitive * Diversified product portfolio and the geographic
conditions to economic diversity of our operations assist in mitigating our
conditions exposure to any localised economic risk
such as commodity
and
currency price * Our flexible business model allows us to adapt our
volatility, portfolio to suit our customers' changing needs
inflation, during economic downturns
political
instability
(for example, * We regularly review our business results and cash
Brexit), flows and, where necessary, rebalance capital
lack of liquidity investments
and
funding resources,
widening * A Brexit working group monitors the progress of
of credit risk negotiations and applicable rules and regulations so
premiums, that the business is prepared to manage likely
unemployment and scenarios
furlough,
and consumer
confidence
or the impact of
the widespread
outbreak of
infectious
disease such as
COVID-19.
This exposes us to
the
risk of an adverse
impact
on CCEP and our
consumers,
driving a
reduction of
spend within our
category
or a change in
consumption
channels and
packs. As
a result, we could
experience
reduced demand for
our
products, fail to
meet
our growth
priorities
and our reputation
could
be adversely
impacted.
Adverse economic
conditions
could also lead to
increased
customer and
supplier
delinquencies and
bankruptcies,
while restrictions
on
the movement of
goods
in response to
economic,
political or other
conditions,
such as COVID-19,
could
affect our supply
chain.
Legal, regulatory Our daily
and tax change operations are * Working with regulators and industry partners in our
subject to a broad territories to implement deposit return schemes
range
of regulations at
EU and * Continuous monitoring of new or changing regulations
national level. and appropriate implementation of adequate
These mitigations
include
regulations
covering * Dialogue with government representatives and input to
manufacturing, the public consultations on new or changing regulations
use
of certain
ingredients, * Effective compliance programmes and training for
packaging, employees
labelling
requirements,
and the * Measures set out elsewhere in this table in relation
distribution and to legal, regulatory and tax changes with respect to
sale of our any of the other principal risks, and in particular
products. in relation to (1) Packaging and (2) Perceived health
This exposes us to impact of our beverages and ingredients, and changing
the consumer preferences
risk of legal,
regulatory
or tax changes
that may
adversely impact
our business.
As a result, we
could
face new or higher
taxes,
higher labour and
other
costs, stricter
sales
and marketing
controls,
or punitive or
other actions
from regulators or
legislative
bodies that
negatively
impact our
financial results,
business
performance or
licence to
operate. The
COVID-19 pandemic
has
resulted in both
short-term
and long-term
changes
to legislation and
regulation.
It may also lead
to future
increases in taxes
to
finance the cost
of government
responses to the
COVID-19
pandemic. In
addition,
the identification
of
obesity as a
factor worsening
the effects of
COVID-19
may lead to the
introduction
of additional or
revised
legislation and
regulation.
We expect Brexit
to lead
to increased
diversity
of regulation and
consequent
costs of
compliance
including
inability to or
difficulties
in standardising
product
and process.
Market Our success in the ->
market * Shopper insights and price elasticity assessments
depends on a
number of
factors. These * Pack and product innovation
include
actions taken by
our competitors, * Promotional strategy
route to market,
our ability
to build strong * Commercial policy
customer
relationships and
realise * Collaborative category planning with customers
price increases
(which
could be affected * Growth centric customer investment policies
by customer
consolidation,
buying * Business development plans aligned with our customers
groups, and the
changing
customer * Diversification of portfolio and customer base
landscape) and
government
actions, including * Realistic budgeting routines and targets
those introduced
as a
result of the * Investment in key account development and category
COVID-19 planning
pandemic such as
social
distancing, the * Continuous evaluation and updating of mitigation
forced plans
closure of some of
our
customer channels,
restricted
tourism and
restrictions
on large
gatherings. This
exposes us to the
risk
that market forces
may
limit our ability
to execute
our business plans
effectively.
As a result, we
may be
unable to expand
margins,
increase market
share,
or negotiate with
customers
effectively, and
the COVID-19
pandemic may also
further
adversely impact
the market
in previously
unforeseen
ways.
Packaging Due to our ->
stakeholders' * Continued sustainability action plan focused on
and our concerns packaging, including our commitments to:
about
the environmental
impacts * Ensure that 100% of our primary packaging is
of litter, our recyclable or refillable
packaging
(especially single
use * Drive higher collection rates, aiming to ensure that
plastic packaging) 100% of our packaging is collected for recycling
is
under increasing
scrutiny * Ensure that by 2023 at least half of the material we
from regulators, use for our PET bottles comes from recycled plastic
consumers
and customers, and
NGOs. * Work with TCCC to explore alternative sources of rPET
As a result, we and innovative new packaging materials
may have
to change our
packaging * Work with TCCC to encourage consumers to recycle
strategy and mix their packaging using existing collection
over infrastructure
both the short and
long
term. This could * Establishment of a cross functional SPO with a
result dedicated focus on packaging collection
in a reduction in
demand
for single use * Support for well designed deposit return schemes
plastic across our markets as a route to 100% collection and
packaging, and we increased availability of rPET
may
be liable for
increased * Work to expand delivery mechanisms that do not rely
costs related to on single use packaging, for example refillable
the design, packaging and dispensed delivery
collection,
recycling
and littering of
our packaging.
We may be unable
to respond
in a cost
effective manner
and our reputation
may
be adversely
impacted.
People The direct and
indirect * Regular communication
effects of
COVID-19 may
impact our people, * Employee assistance programme
their
health and
wellbeing and * Flexible working
working
conditions. Our
response may * Working from home
affect the
perception of CCEP
as * Safety measures
an employer and
our ability
to attract, retain * Appropriate incentivisation
and
motivate existing
and * Talent reviews
future employees,
which
exposes us to the * Tools for employees to take ownership of careers
risk
of not having the
right * People related training, risk assessments, action
talent, required plans and compliance, including The Code of Conduct,
technical Supplier Guiding Principles, Sustainable Agriculture
skillset, or Principles
expected
levels of
productivity.
As a result, we
could
fail to achieve
our strategic
objectives and
could experience
a decline in
employee
engagement or
industrial
action. CCEP is
committed
to ensuring that
everyone
working throughout
our
operations and
within
our supply chain
is treated
with dignity and
respect,
in line with our
human
rights policy,
which exposes
us to the risk of
misconduct
by third parties.
As a
result, we could
suffer
from reputational
damage
or litigation.
Perceived We make and ->
health impact distribute * Reducing the sugar content of our soft drinks,
of our beverages products through:
and ingredients, containing sugar
and changing and alternative
consumer sweeteners. * Product and pack innovation and reformulation
buying trends Healthy lifestyle
campaigns,
increased media * Managing our product mix to increase low and no
scrutiny calorie products
and social media
have
led to an * Making it easier for consumers to cut down on sugar
increasingly by providing straightforward product information and
negative smaller pack sizes
perception of
these ingredients
among * EU wide soft drink industry calorie reduction
consumers. In commitment with the Union of European Soft Drinks
addition, Associations (UNESDA)
the identification
of
obesity as a * Adopting calorie and sugar reduction commitments at
factor worsening country level
the effects of
COVID-19
may indirectly * Dialogue with government representatives, NGOs, local
affect communities and customers
the perception of
our
products. This * Employee communication and education
exposes
us to the risk
that we * On pack communication of product and nutritional
will be unable to information enhanced
evolve
our product and
packaging * Responsible sales and marketing codes
choices quickly
enough
to satisfy changes
in
consumer
preferences.
As a result, we
could
experience
sustained decline
in sales volume,
which
could impact our
financial
results and
business
performance.
Product quality We produce a wide ->
range * TCCC standards and audits
of products, all
of which
must adhere to * Hygiene regimes at plants
strict
food safety
requirements. * Total quality management programme
This exposes us to
the
risk of failing to * Robust management systems
meet,
or being perceived
as * ISO certification
failing to meet,
the necessary
standards, which * Internal governance audits
could
lead to
compromised * Quality monitoring programme
product
quality. As a
result, * Customer and consumer monitoring and feedback
our brand
reputation could
be damaged and our * Incident management and crisis resolution
products
could become less
popular
with consumers.
Relationships We conduct our ->
with TCCC business * Clear agreements govern the relationships
and other primarily under
franchisors agreements
with TCCC and * Incidence pricing agreement with TCCC
other franchisors.
This exposes us to
the * Aligned long-range planning and annual business
risk of misaligned planning processes
incentives
or strategy,
particularly * Ongoing pan-European and local routines between CCEP
during periods of and franchise partners
low
category growth or
crisis * Increased frequency of meetings and maintenance of
such as COVID-19. positive relationships at all levels
As a
result, TCCC or
other * Regular contact and best practice sharing across the
franchisors could Coca-Cola System
act
adversely to our
interests
with respect to
our business
relationship.
Stakeholders Continuously
building * Consider stakeholder interests and expectations in
trust and dialogue taking decisions
with
stakeholders is
critical * Direct and indirect engagement with relevant
as CCEP pursues stakeholders to understand their interests and
sustainable expectations and to explain our decisions and
growth while considerations
creating
a better future
for our * Develop and leverage strong communication plans and
business, our tools to accompany decision making and external
communities engagement
and the planet.
The COVID-19
pandemic has * Refresh and leverage our socio-economic impact data
exacerbated to support decision making and communication
the pressure on
our key
stakeholders due
to elevated
economic,
political and
societal distress.
This
exposes us to the
risk
of failing to
balance
and address the
different
stakeholders and
CCEP's
interests while
managing
through the
crisis,
particularly
in the context of
enabling
a green recovery.
As a
result, this may
cause
a negative
reaction from
our key
stakeholders and
could damage
CCEP's reputation
and the Coca-Cola
brand.
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Related Parties
Related party disclosures are presented in Note 9 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, a review was performed on a range of potential scenarios based on varying degrees of government response measures, including but not limited to, the severity and duration of potential further lockdowns including restrictions on trading in the away from home channel, movement of people, and social distancing. The Directors have taken into account the Group's current cash position and its access to a EUR1.5 billion committed credit facility, and also considered the range of mitigation actions available to the Group if required, such as reducing discretionary spend and deferring non-essential capital expenditure. On the basis of these reviews, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 12 months from the date of signing these accounts. 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 26 June 2020 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union and issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.
-- The interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (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.
The Directors of the Company are shown on pages 60-64 in the 2019 Integrated Report and Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2019, save for the following changes:
-- Orrin H. Ingram stepped down as a Director at the end of the AGM on 27 May 2020
-- Dessi Temperley was appointed as a Director with effect from the end of the AGM on 27 May 2020
-- Francisco Crespo Benítez stepped down as a Director with effect from 9 July 2020 -- Brian Smith was appointed as a Director with effect from 9 July 2020
A list of current directors is maintained on CCEP's website: www.cocacolaep.com.
On behalf of the Board
Damian Gammell Manik Jhangiani Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
6 August 2020
Independent Review Report to Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Introduction
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 26 June 2020 which comprises 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 - 12. 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.
This report is made solely to the company in accordance with guidance contained in International Standard on Review Engagements 2410 (UK and Ireland) "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board. 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.
Directors' Responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by, 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.
As disclosed in note 1 the annual financial statements of the group are prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. 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 and as adopted by the European Union.
Our Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. 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.
Conclusion
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 26 June 2020 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Ernst & Young LLP
London
6 August 2020
Notes:
1. The maintenance and integrity of the Coca-Cola European Partners plc website is the responsibility of the directors; the work carried out by the auditors does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, the auditors accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to the financial statements since they were initially presented on the website.
2. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
26 June 28 June
2020 2019
Note EUR million EUR million
Revenue 4,837 5,802
Cost of sales (3,168) (3,594)
Gross profit 1,669 2,208
Selling and distribution expenses (961) (1,101)
Administrative expenses (440) (381)
Operating profit 268 726
Finance income 17 26
Finance costs (72) (75)
Total finance costs, net (55) (49)
Non-operating items (2) 1
Profit before taxes 211 678
Taxes (85) (170)
Profit after taxes 126 508
Basic earnings per share (EUR) 3 0.28 1.08
Diluted earnings per share (EUR) 3 0.28 1.07
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
26 June 28 June
2020 2019
Note EUR million EUR million
Profit after taxes 126 508
Components of other comprehensive income (loss):
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to
the income statement:
Foreign currency translations:
Pretax activity, net (159) (16)
Tax effect - -
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (159) (16)
Cash flow hedges:
Pretax activity, net (54) -
Tax effect 15 1
Cash flow hedges, net of tax (39) 1
(198) (15)
Items that will not be subsequently reclassified
to the income statement:
Pension plan adjustments:
Pretax activity, net 1 (162) -
Tax effect 36 -
Pension plan adjustments, net of tax (126) -
(126) -
Other comprehensive loss for the period, net of
tax (324) (15)
Comprehensive income for the period (198) 493
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)
26 June 31 December 28 June
2020 2019 2019
Note EUR million EUR million EUR million
ASSETS
Non-current:
Intangible assets 4 8,395 8,506 8,392
Goodwill 4 2,514 2,520 2,521
Property, plant and equipment 5 4,030 4,205 4,184
Non-current derivative assets 4 3 3
Deferred tax assets 10 27 41
Other non-current assets 313 321 286
Total non-current assets 15,266 15,582 15,427
Current:
Current derivative assets 9 12 10
Current tax assets 13 18 8
Inventories 795 723 945
Amounts receivable from related parties 9 95 106 114
Trade accounts receivable 1,776 1,669 1,974
Other current assets 216 259 230
Cash and cash equivalents 893 316 382
Total current assets 3,797 3,103 3,663
Total assets 19,063 18,685 19,090
LIABILITIES
Non-current:
Borrowings, less current portion 7 6,343 5,622 5,676
Employee benefit liabilities 350 221 134
Non-current provisions 11 54 54 116
Non-current derivative liabilities 34 13 40
Deferred tax liabilities 2,122 2,203 2,160
Non-current tax liabilities 261 254 228
Other non-current liabilities 45 47 52
Total non-current liabilities 9,209 8,414 8,406
Current:
Current portion of borrowings 7 762 799 620
Current portion of employee benefit
liabilities 15 17 18
Current provisions 11 172 142 74
Current derivative liabilities 63 28 21
Current tax liabilities 81 95 157
Amounts payable to related parties 9 232 249 379
Trade and other payables 2,697 2,785 3,080
Total current liabilities 4,022 4,115 4,349
Total liabilities 13,231 12,529 12,755
EQUITY
Share capital 5 5 5
Share premium 184 178 167
Merger reserves 287 287 287
Other reserves (647) (449) (567)
Retained earnings 6,003 6,135 6,443
Total equity 5,832 6,156 6,335
Total equity and liabilities 19,063 18,685 19,090
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
26 June 28 June
2020 2019
Note EUR million EUR million
Cash flows from operating activities:
Profit before taxes 211 678
Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to
net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation 5 303 289
Amortisation of intangible assets 4 29 25
Share-based payment expense - 8
Finance costs, net 55 49
Income taxes paid (79) (82)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables (144) (321)
Decrease/(increase) in inventories (83) (254)
Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables 41 265
Increase/(decrease) in net payable receivable
from related parties (5) 181
Increase/(decrease) in provisions 32 (62)
Change in other operating assets and liabilities (7) 68
Net cash flows from operating activities 353 844
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (241) (260)
Purchases of capitalised software (33) (44)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 35 11
Investments in equity instruments (3) -
Net cash flows used in investing activities (242) (293)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs 7 855 492
Changes in short-term borrowings 7 94 50
Repayments on third party borrowings 7 (227) (175)
Payments of principal on lease obligations (60) (61)
Interest paid, net (59) (53)
Dividends paid 8 - (290)
Purchase of own shares under share buyback programme 8 (129) (457)
Exercise of employee share options 6 15
Other financing activities, net (1) 1
Net cash flows used in financing activities 479 (478)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 590 73
Net effect of currency exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents (13) -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 316 309
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 893 382
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Coca-Cola European Partners plc
Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)
Share Share Merger Other Retained Total
capital premium reserves reserves earnings equity
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Note million million million million million million
Balance as at 31 December 2018 5 152 287 (552) 6,672 6,564
Profit after taxes - - - - 508 508
Other comprehensive income /
(expense) - - - (15) - (15)
Total comprehensive income - - - (15) 508 493
Issue of shares during the
period - 15 - - - 15
Equity-settled share-based
payment
expense - - - - 8 8
Share-based payment tax
benefits - - - - 2 2
Dividends - - - - (290) (290)
Own shares purchased under
share
buyback programme - - - - (457) (457)
Balance as at 28 June 2019 5 167 287 (567) 6,443 6,335
Balance as at 31 December 2019 5 178 287 (449) 6,135 6,156
Profit after taxes - - - - 126 126
Other comprehensive income /
(expense) - - - (198) (126) (324)
Total comprehensive income - - - (198) - (198)
Issue of shares during the
period - 6 - - - 6
Share-based payment tax effects - - - - (3) (3)
Own shares purchased under
share
buyback programme - - - - (129) (129)
Balance as at 26 June 2020 5 184 287 (647) 6,003 5,832
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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 European Partners plc (the Company or Parent Company) was created through the Merger on 28 May 2016 of the businesses of Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (CCE), Coca-Cola Iberian Partners, S.A. (CCIP) and Coca-Cola Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH (CCEG) (the Merger). The Company and its subsidiaries (together CCEP, or the Group) are a leading consumer goods group in Western Europe making, selling and distributing an extensive range of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages.
The Company has ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR0.01 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 New York Stock Exchange, 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, unless otherwise stated. The statutory accounts for the Company for the year ended 31 December 2019, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), IFRS as adopted by the European Union and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006, 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.
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and related response measures have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on global economic conditions, as well as our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. At this time, we cannot predict the degree to which, or the time period over which, our business will continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related response measures. These impacts limit the comparability of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements with prior periods. Additionally, operating results for the first half of 2020 may not be indicative of the results for the year ended 31 December 2020.
In addition, as part of the preparation of these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, we have considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our accounting policies and judgements and estimates. The following is a summary of the key accounting impacts and considerations for the Group:
-- We have performed an interim impairment review of our goodwill and intangible assets after concluding that the COVID-19 pandemic was a triggering event and potential impairment indicator under IAS 36, "Impairment of Assets." No impairment charges were recorded as a result of this review. Please refer to Note 4 for further detail.
-- Due to the widespread closure of outlets in the away from home (AFH) channel, we have assessed our expected credit losses from impacted trade receivables and recorded a corresponding allowance for future losses. In doing so, we have taken into consideration deferred payment terms that we have provided to certain customers to support them throughout the crisis.
-- Similarly, we have performed an assessment of the net realisable value of inventory within the AFH channel and a corresponding provision has been recorded. This provision principally relates to product write-offs of finished goods inventory including bag in the box, which tends to have a shorter shelf life than other packages.
-- We have also performed an interim review and revaluation of certain pension schemes and recorded a pension remeasurement adjustment, primarily relating to changes in certain financial assumptions for our GB Scheme. These changes resulted in a EUR145m increase to the employment benefit liability and a corresponding charge to Other Comprehensive Income.
Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority and International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting" (IAS 34) and should be read in conjunction with our 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements. The 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB, IFRS as adopted by the European Union and in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
The 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements include a full description of the Group's accounting policies. The same accounting policies and methods of computation have been used as described in the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements, with the exception of taxes on income. Taxes on income in interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual profit or loss.
Several amendments and interpretations apply for the first time in 2020, 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 2020 to 26 June 2020.
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 was one less selling day in the six months ended 26 June 2020 versus the six months ended 28 June 2019, and there will be two more selling days in the second six months of 2020 versus the second six months of 2019 (based upon a standard five-day selling week).
The following table summarises the number of selling days, for the years ended 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019 (based on a standard five-day selling week):
Half year Full year
2020 128 262
2019 129 261
Change -1 1
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Trading seasonality
In addition to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (refer to Note 1), operating results for the first half of 2020 may not be indicative of the results expected for the year ended 31 December 2020 as sales of the Group's products are seasonal, with the second and third quarters typically accounting for higher unit sales of the Group's products than the first and fourth quarters. 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
Months Ended Closing as at
31 December
26 June 2020 28 June 2019 26 June 2020 2019 28 June 2019
UK Sterling 1.15 1.14 1.10 1.18 1.12
US Dollar 0.91 0.89 0.89 0.89 0.88
Norwegian Krone 0.09 0.10 0.09 0.10 0.10
Swedish Krone 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.09
Icelandic Krone 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
Note 2
OPERATING SEGMENT
Description of segment and principal activities
The Group evaluates its segmental reporting under IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The Group derives its revenues through a single business activity, which is making, selling and distributing non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages. The Group operates solely in developed markets in Western Europe and has a homogenous product portfolio across its geographic territories. Based on the governance structure of the Group, including decision making authority and oversight, the Group has determined that the Board is its Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM). The Board, as the CODM, allocates resources and evaluates performance at a consolidated level and, therefore, the Group has one operating segment.
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
26 June 28 June
2020 2019
Revenue: EUR million EUR million
Great Britain 1,026 1,151
Germany 1,014 1,171
Iberia([1]) 917 1,282
France([2]) 808 967
Belgium/Luxembourg 426 493
Netherlands 250 295
Norway 199 218
Sweden 162 184
Iceland 35 41
Total revenue 4,837 5,802
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([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
26 June 28 June
2020 2019
Profit after taxes attributable to equity shareholders
(EUR million) 126 508
Basic weighted average number of Shares in issue([1])
(million) 455 472
Effect of dilutive potential Shares([2]) (million) 2 3
Diluted weighted average number of Shares in issue([1])
(million) 457 475
Basic earnings per share (EUR) 0.28 1.08
Diluted earnings per share (EUR) 0.28 1.07
([1]) As at 26 June 2020 and 28 June 2019, the Group had 454,163,561 and 466,671,427 Shares, respectively, in issue and outstanding.
([2]) For the six months ended 26 June 2020 and 28 June 2019, 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 26 June 2020:
Intangible
assets Goodwill
EUR million EUR million
Net book value as at 31 December 2019 8,506 2,520
Additions 33 -
Amortisation expense (29) -
Currency translation adjustments (115) (6)
Net book value as at 26 June 2020 8,395 2,514
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Impairment reviews of our goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are normally performed annually in the fourth quarter of each year. However, given the impact the COVID-19 pandemic and related government response measures have had on our business, we concluded there was an impairment indicator under IAS 36, "Impairment of Assets" and have, therefore, performed an interim impairment review of these assets.
In our annual impairment tests, the recoverable amount of each cash generating unit (CGU) is determined through a value in use calculation utilising estimated future cash flows for each CGU discounted to their present values using a pre-tax discount rate. The estimated future cash flows for the annual impairment tests leverage the Group's annual and long-range planning processes, which occur in the second half of the year. The results of our 2019 impairment tests indicated that each of our significant CGUs had at least 50% headroom versus their respective carrying values. For further information on our annual impairment tests including the results of our 2019 tests with sensitivities for our significant CGUs, refer to Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2019 Integrated Report on Form 20-F pages 137 - 139.
Given the current situation, it is difficult to predict the full extent and duration of impact on our operations and cash flows, which will depend largely on the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government response measures, including but not limited to, the severity and duration of potential further lockdowns including restrictions on trading in the away from home channel, movement of people, and social distancing. At this stage, it is also too early to predict or know when certain aspects of the market will fully recover or the extent to which certain channels may experience longer term impacts. As such, for our interim impairment review, we have adjusted the cash flow projections used in the Group's 2019 impairment testing to reflect the estimated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related government response measures based on a range of potential downside scenarios both in the near-term and long-term. Further, the discount rates applicable to each CGU were reviewed in light of current market conditions.
The value in use sensitivity analyses were subsequently reperformed across each of our CGUs. Our Iberia and Germany CGUs continue to be the higher risk significant CGUs due to the carrying value of their net assets being most recently subject to fair value accounting at the time of the Merger.
For the Iberia CGU, the Group estimates that a 1.2% reduction in the long-term terminal growth rate or a meaningful reduction in the long-term operating profit margin for the CGU, each in isolation, would eliminate headroom. In considering these sensitivities, the Group estimates that the Spanish economy would need to experience a significant period of prolonged lockdown along with longer-term structural changes in the away from home market for either of them to materialise. Headroom would also be eliminated if there was a more than 1.0% increase in the discount rate.
For our Germany CGU, the Group estimates that a 2.0% reduction in the long-term terminal growth rate, which would reduce the rate to zero, or a more than 1.5% increase in the discount rate, each in isolation, would eliminate headroom.
Based on the interim review performed including the various sensitivity scenarios outlined above, no impairment charge has been recorded in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Should operating results or macroeconomic conditions deteriorate versus those utilised in the interim impairment review, including those related to future cash flow projections, estimates regarding the severity and duration of potential further lockdowns, structural market or channel changes, scale and pace of market recovery, or discount rates, an impairment charge for these assets could arise in the future.
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 26 June 2020:
Total
EUR million
Net book value as at 31 December 2019 4,205
Additions 197
Disposals (14)
Depreciation expense (303)
Currency translation adjustments (55)
Net book value as at 26 June 2020([1]) 4,030
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([1]) The net book value of property, plant and equipment includes right of use assets of EUR341 million.
Note 6
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 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements.
The fair values of the Group's cash and cash equivalents, 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 26 June 2020 and 31 December 2019, was EUR7.4 billion and EUR6.7 billion, respectively. This compared to the carrying value of total borrowings as at 26 June 2020 and 31 December 2019 of EUR7.1 billion and EUR6.4 billion, respectively. Refer to Note 7 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 26 June 2020 and 31 December 2019, the total value of derivative assets was EUR13 million and EUR15 million, respectively. As at 26 June 2020 and 31 December 2019, the total value of derivative liabilities was EUR97 million and EUR41 million, respectively.
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 Level 1 and Level 2 during the periods presented.
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 7
BORROWINGS AND LEASES
Borrowings Outstanding
The following table summarises the Group's borrowings as at the dates presented:
26 June 31 December
2020 2019
EUR million EUR million
Non-current:
US$250 million 3.25% Notes 2021([1]) 171 221
US$300 million 4.50% Notes 2021([1]) 221 266
EUR350 million Floating Rate Note 2021 350 350
EUR700 million 0.75% Notes 2022 699 698
EUR350 million 2.63% Notes 2023 348 348
EUR500 million 1.13% Notes 2024 497 496
EUR350 million 2.38% Notes 2025 347 347
EUR250 million 2.75% Notes 2026 248 248
EUR600 million 1.75% Notes 2026([2]) 592 -
EUR650 million 1.50% Notes 2027([3]) 660 396
EUR500 million 1.75% Notes 2028 494 493
EUR500 million 1.13% Notes 2029 493 493
EUR500 million 1.88% Notes 2030 496 495
EUR500 million 0.70% Notes 2031 495 495
Lease obligations 232 276
Total non-current borrowings 6,343 5,622
Current:
US$525 million 3.50% Notes 2020([1]) 338 467
EUR commercial paper 315 221
Lease obligations 109 111
Total current borrowings 762 799
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([1]) In February 2020, the Group repaid prior to maturity US$255 million of outstanding US$1,075 million borrowings.
([2]) In March 2020, the Group issued EUR600 million, 1.75% notes due 2026.
([3]) In June 2020, the Group issued additional notes for the principal amount of EUR250 million which consolidated with the existing EUR400 million Notes issued in November 2018 form a single series amounting to EUR650 million. All other terms and conditions relating to the existing EUR400 million Notes remain the same. Net proceeds of EUR264 million were received in connection with this additional note issue.
Note 8
EQUITY
Share Capital
As at 26 June 2020, the Company had issued and fully paid 454,163,561 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 26 June 2020 from the issue of 828,884 Shares, following the exercise of share-based payment awards.
Share buyback programme
In connection with the EUR1 billion share buyback programme announced in February 2020, the Company entered into agreements to purchase its own Shares. 3,065,200 Shares were repurchased by the Company and cancelled. The total cost of the repurchased Shares of EUR129 million, including EUR1 million of directly attributable tax costs, was deducted from retained earnings.
On 23 March 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board took the decision to suspend the share buyback programme. No further Shares have been purchased under this programme in the period through to 26 June 2020.
Dividends
No dividends were declared or paid in the first six months of 2020. Given the continued uncertainty of the effect of the ongoing pandemic, the Board has determined to defer consideration of the 2020 full year dividend, in lieu of two interim dividends, until the third quarter of 2020 when visibility will have improved and in line with normal practice.
During the first six months of 2019, the Board declared a first half dividend of EUR0.62 per share, which was paid on 6 June 2019.
Note 9
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)
TCCC exhibits significant influence over the Group, as defined by IAS 24, "Related Party Disclosures". As at 26 June 2020, 19.4% of the total outstanding Shares in the Group were owned by European Refreshments, a wholly owned subsidiary of TCCC. The Group is a key bottler of TCCC products and has entered into bottling agreements with TCCC to sell, make and distribute products of TCCC in the Group's territories. The Group purchases concentrate from TCCC and also receives marketing funding to help promote the sale of TCCC products. Bottling agreements with TCCC for each of the Group's territories extend through 28 May 2026, with terms of 10 years, with each containing the right for the Group to request a 10-year renewal. Additionally, two of the Group's 17 Directors were nominated by TCCC, one of whom is also an employee of TCCC.
The principal transactions with TCCC are for the purchase of concentrate, syrup and finished product. The following table summarises the transactions with TCCC that directly impacted the Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement for the periods presented:
Six Months Ended
26 June 2020 28 June 2019
EUR million EUR million
Amounts affecting revenue([1]) 22 31
Amounts affecting cost of sales([2]) (1,240) (1,610)
Amounts affecting operating expenses([3]) (2) (10)
Total net amount affecting the Consolidated
Income Statement (1,220) (1,589)
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([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 certain costs associated with new product development initiatives.
The following table summarises the transactions with TCCC that impacted the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at the dates presented:
31 December
26 June 2020 2019
EUR million EUR million
Amount due from TCCC 91 103
Amount payable to TCCC 219 233
Transactions with Cobega companies
Cobega exhibits significant influence over the Group, as defined by IAS 24, "Related Party Disclosures". Cobega S.A. indirectly owned 36.6% of the total outstanding Shares of the Group as at 26 June 2020 through its ownership interest in Olive Partners S.A. Additionally, five of the Group's 17 Directors, including the Chairman, were nominated by Olive Partners S.A., three of whom are affiliated with Cobega S.A.
The principal transactions with Cobega are for the purchase of juice concentrate, packaging materials and mineral water. The following table summarises the transactions with Cobega that directly impacted the Condensed Consolidated Interim Income Statement for the periods presented:
Six Months Ended
26 June 2020 28 June 2019
EUR million EUR million
Amounts affecting revenues([1]) - 1
Amounts affecting cost of sales([2]) (21) (37)
Amounts affecting operating expenses([3]) (4) (8)
Total net amount affecting the Consolidated
Income Statement (25) (44)
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([1]) Amounts principally relate to packaged product sales.
([2]) Amounts principally relate to the purchase of concentrate, mineral water and packaging materials.
([3]) Amounts principally relate to certain costs associated with maintenance and repair services and rent.
The following table summarises the transactions with Cobega that impacted the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at the dates presented:
31 December
26 June 2020 2019
EUR million EUR million
Amount due from Cobega 4 3
Amount payable to Cobega 13 16
Note 10
TAXES
The same accounting policies and methods of computation have been used as described in the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements, with the exception of taxes on income. 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 was 40 percent and 25 percent for the six months ended 26 June 2020 and 28 June 2019, respectively, and 25 percent for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2018.
For the six months ending 26 June 2020, the effective tax rate includes a EUR37 million impact related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets due to an increase in the UK statutory income tax rate from 17% to 19% that was substantively enacted during the first half of 2020.
Tax Provisions
The Group is routinely under audit by taxing 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 relating to tax matters that it believes appropriately reflect its risk. As at 26 June 2020, the carrying value of these provisions is included in Non-current tax liabilities, with the exception of EUR9 million, which is included in 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.
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 11
PROVISIONS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The following table summarises the movement of provisions for the periods presented:
Restructuring Other
Provision Provisions([1]) Total
EUR million EUR million EUR million
Balance as at 31 December 2019 168 28 196
Charged/(credited) to profit or loss:
Additional provisions recognised 90 3 93
Unused amounts reversed (4) - (4)
Utilised during the period (56) (1) (57)
Translation - (2) (2)
Balance as at 26 June 2020 198 28 226
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([1]) Other provisions primarily relate to decommissioning provisions, property tax assessment provisions and legal reserves.
In January 2020, we announced proposals in Germany to close five distribution centres during the course of 2020 subject to full consultation with employees and their representatives, and a new commercial restructuring initiative relating to vending operations and sales functions. During the six months ended 26 June 2020, restructuring charges of EUR78 million were recognised in connection with these proposals, made up of severance costs provisions of EUR67 million and accelerated depreciation charges of EUR11 million.
Commitments
There have been no significant changes in commitments since 31 December 2019. Refer to Note 22 of the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements for further details about the Group's commitments.
Contingencies
There have been no significant changes in contingencies since 31 December 2019. Refer to Note 22 of the 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements for further details about the Group's contingencies.
Note 12
EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
In July 2020, the Group extended the maturity date of the EUR1.5 billion multi-currency credit facility to 2025, previously maturing in 2024. This credit facility is for general corporate purposes and supporting the Group's working capital needs. As at 5 August 2020, the Group had no amounts drawn under this credit facility.
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