United States
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ending 31 December 2019
Commission File Number 001-37791
COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS PLC
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COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS
Preliminary Unaudited Results for the Full-Year Ended 31 December 2019
| Note Regarding Preliminary Unaudited Results | ||||
The preliminary unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2019 included in this report are based on CCEP management's preliminary determinations and current expectations, and such information is inherently uncertain. The preliminary unaudited results are subject to completion of CCEP's customary year-end closing and review procedures and third-party audit and have not yet been approved by the CCEP Board of Directors. As a result, actual results could differ materially from the current preliminary unaudited results based on adjustments made during CCEP’s year-end closing and review procedures and third-party audit, and CCEP’s reported information in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2019 may differ materially from this information. As a result, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the information included in this report and should view this information in the context of CCEP's full year 2019 results when such results are disclosed by CCEP in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December 2019. The information included in this report is based on current CCEP management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, such information.
| 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 consolidated 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.
‘‘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.
‘‘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 2020.
Unless otherwise stated, percent amounts are rounded to the nearest 0.5%.
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FY 2019 Metric [1] | As Reported | Comparable | Change vs 2018 | |||||||||||
| As Reported | Comparable | Comparable Fx-Neutral | ||||||||||||
Volume (m unit cases)[2] | 2,521 | 2,521 | 1.0 | % | 1.0 | % | ||||||||
Revenue[3] (€M) | 12,017 | 12,017 | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||||
Cost of sales [4] (€M) | 7,424 | 7,423 | 5.0 | % | 5.5 | % | 5.5 | % | ||||||
| Operating expenses (€M) | 3,045 | 2,918 | (3.5 | )% | 0.5 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||
| Operating profit (€M) | 1,548 | 1,676 | 19.0 | % | 6.0 | % | 6.0 | % | ||||||
| Profit after taxes (€M) | 1,090 | 1,185 | 20.0 | % | 6.0 | % | 6.0 | % | ||||||
| Diluted EPS (€) | 2.32 | 2.53 | 24.5 | % | 10.0 | % | 10.0 | % | ||||||
Revenue per unit case [3] (€) | 4.77 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||
Cost of sales per unit case [4] (€) | 2.95 | 4.5 | % | |||||||||||
Dividend per share[5] (€) | 1.24 | +17.0% versus 2018 | ||||||||||||
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[1] Refer to ‘Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures’ for further details (page 1)
[2] Unit Case = approximately 5.678 litres or 24 8-ounce servings
[3] Includes the impact of 1.0% related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain and France
[4] Includes the impact of 1.5% related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain and France
[5] Declared €0.62 at Q1, paid June 2019 & declared €0.62 at Q3, paid December 2019
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FULL-YEAR 2019 HIGHLIGHTS[1] | ||||
Revenue (+4.5%)
| • | Comparable volume +1.0% reflecting solid execution & innovation-led growth partially offset by strong Q3 comparables |
◦Innovation gaining traction in 2019 driven by Fuze Tea, new Monster variants & Tropico
| • | Revenue per unit case +2.0% exc. taxes[2] benefiting from favourable price & package mix (e.g. small cans volume +11.0%) |
| • | Transactions[3] outpaced volume growth |
| • | 2019 value share gains in all geographies across measured channels[4] |
Reported Operating Profit +19.0% (Comparable Operating Profit +6.0%)
| • | Cost of sales per unit case +3.0% exc. taxes[5] reflects portfolio mix, upweighted innovation & strong revenue per unit case growth driving higher concentrate costs |
| • | Reported operating profit of €1,548m. +19.0% (Comparable €1,676m, +6.0%[6]) reflecting revenue growth & merger synergies of €55m (€330m cumulative close out of programme) |
| • | Reported diluted EPS of €2.32, +24.5% (Comparable €2.53, +10.0% ) |
Dividends and Share buyback
| • | Dividends: Full-year dividend of €1.24 per share, +17.0% versus last year, maintaining annualised dividend payout ratio of c.50% |
| • | Share buyback: |
◦Returned €1bn[7] via share buyback (completes previously announced €1.5bn programme)
◦Announces new 2020 share buyback[8] programme of up to €1bn
Other
| • | Generated net cashflows from operating activities of €1.9bn |
| • | Announces full-year 2020 guidance (see below) in line with mid-term objectives |
| • | Closed 2019 at c.30% rPET[9]; targeting 40% by 2020 & 50% by 2023 |
| ◦ | Sweden to become first 100% rPET market in 2020, eliminating the use of 3,500 tons of virgin plastic per year |
| • | Secured two CCEP Ventures investments in on-demand delivery & self-driving technology |
FULL-YEAR 2020 GUIDANCE[1] | ||||
| • | Low-single digit revenue growth[10] |
| • | Cost of sales per unit case growth[6] of c.2.5-3% |
| • | Mid-single digit operating profit growth[6]; High-single digit diluted earnings per share growth[6],[11] |
| • | Comparable tax rate of c.25% |
| • | Share buyback of up to €1bn[8]; dividend payout ratio of c.50%[12] |
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[1] Refer to ‘Note Regarding the Presentation of Alternative Performance Measures’ for further details (page 1); Change percentages against prior year equivalent period
[2] Defined as Fx-Neutral; Excludes the impact of 1.0% related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain & France
[3] Defined as the serving container ultimately used directly by the consumer. It can be a standalone container or one part of a multipack
[4] Nielsen Local Databases to w/e DE & IS 29.12.19, SE 05.01.20, GB 11.01.20, ES PT FR BE NL & NO 12.01.20; CCEP is defined as TCCC and Monster Energy excluding Innocent. Grocery customers here generally includes hypermarkets, supermarkets and discounters, although there are slight variations by market
[5] Defined as comparable Fx-Neutral; Excludes the impact of 1.5% related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain & France
[6] Comparable Fx-Neutral
[7] Equates to 20.6m shares
[8] Subject to further shareholder approval at the 2020 AGM
[9] Unaudited. Provisional.
[10] Fx-Neutral
[11] Assumes share buybacks of €1bn in 2020
[12] Dividends subject to Board approval
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| Revenue Performance by Geography | ||||
| As reported | Fx-Neutral | ||||||||||
| FY 2019 | € million | % of Total | % change | % change | |||||||
| Great Britain | 2,412 | 20.0 | % | 6.0 | % | 5.0 | % | ||||
France (France & Monaco) | 1,897 | 16.0 | % | 7.0 | % | 7.0 | % | ||||
| Germany | 2,432 | 20.5 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||
Iberia (Spain, Portugal & Andorra) | 2,784 | 23.0 | % | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||
Northern Europe[1] | 2,492 | 20.5 | % | 1.5 | % | 2.5 | % | ||||
| Total | 12,017 | 100.0 | % | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||
| As reported | Fx-Neutral | ||||||||||
| Q4 | € million | % of Total | % change | % change | |||||||
| Great Britain | 635 | 21.5 | % | 4.0 | % | 1.0 | % | ||||
France (France & Monaco) | 459 | 15.5 | % | 8.0 | % | 8.0 | % | ||||
| Germany | 611 | 21.0 | % | 6.5 | % | 6.5 | % | ||||
Iberia (Spain, Portugal & Andorra) | 624 | 21.5 | % | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||
Northern Europe[1] | 604 | 20.5 | % | 3.5 | % | 5.0 | % | ||||
| Total | 2,933 | 100.0 | % | 5.0 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||
[1] Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden & Iceland.
Great Britain
| • | FY volume growth supported by solid growth in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta & Monster, partially offset by tough Q3 comparables & softer market conditions in Q4 as well as a decline in juice drinks, mainly due to the proactive delisting of Kia Ora following a recent portfolio review |
| • | FY revenue/UC[1] growth supported by positive pack, category & channel mix (e.g. small cans +15.5% & outperformance of away-from-home (AFH) channel partly due to new customer wins) |
France
| • | FY volume growth supported by the resolution of last year’s customer dispute as well as solid growth in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fuze Tea, Monster & Tropico. Partially offset by challenging market conditions, particularly in the Home channel |
| • | FY positive pack mix with continued volume growth in priority small packs[2] (e.g. small cans +12.5% driven by Coca-Cola light taste 250ml & recent innovation) |
Germany
| • | FY volume growth driven by strong execution with solid growth in Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Monster & Fuze Tea. Partially offset by tough Q3 comparables & a decline in our water brands, Apollinaris & Vio |
| • | Strong FY revenue/UC[1] growth supported by positive price & pack mix (e.g. strong growth in energy, +3.5% growth in small glass & more effective promotions in water) |
Iberia
| • | Solid FY volume growth reflecting improving market & weather trends |
| • | Strong volume growth in Portugal led by solid execution in AFH channel |
| • | FY volume growth led by Cola-ColaTM, Monster, Aquarius & Appletiser, partly offset by a decline in our water brand Aquabona due to pricing initiatives |
| • | FY revenue/UC[1] growth supported by positive price & channel mix (e.g. strong growth in HoReCa[3]) |
Northern Europe
| • | FY revenue growth driven by the Netherlands (+4.0%) & Belux (+2.0%) |
| • | FY volumes led by Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Monster, Fuze Tea & Tropico, partially offset by tough Q3 comparables |
| • | FY revenue/UC[1] growth supported by positive price & priority small packs[2] volume growth (e.g. small cans +7.5%) |
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[1] Revenue per Unit Case
[2] PET & Glass < 1litre; Cans <33cl
[3] HoReCa = Hotels, Restaurants & Cafes
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| Volume Performance by Category | ||||
| Q4 | FY 2019 | ||||||||
| % of Total | % Change | % of Total | % Change | ||||||
| Sparkling | 88.0 | % | 1.5 | % | 86.0 | % | 1.5 | % | |
Coca-ColaTM | 65.5 | % | 2.0 | % | 63.5 | % | 1.5 | % | |
| Flavours, Mixers & Energy | 22.5 | % | (0.5 | )% | 22.5 | % | 1.0 | % | |
| Stills | 12.0 | % | (1.5 | )% | 14.0 | % | (0.5 | )% | |
| Hydration | 7.0 | % | (4.5 | )% | 8.5 | % | (3.0 | )% | |
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other[1] | 5.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 5.5 | % | 4.0 | % | |
| Total | 100.0 | % | 1.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 1.0 | % | |
Coca-ColaTM
| • | FY transactions +2.0%, ahead of volume growth |
| • | FY classic -1.0% with growth in Iberia & France offset by strong Q3 weather driven comparables & soft drinks tax impact in H1 2018 |
| • | FY lights +5.5% with robust growth across all markets driven by Zero Sugar (+13.0%) & new flavours across both ranges |
Flavours, Mixers & Energy
| • | FY Fanta +0.5% driven by higher distribution of Zero & new flavours (e.g. Grape Zero) & strong Halloween activation |
| • | FY Energy +16.0% with strong performance of the Monster Mango Loco & Ultra ranges. Coca-Cola Energy now available in all markets |
| • | FY Appletiser +53.5% driven by launch in Iberia & solid GB growth |
| • | FY Schweppes +2.0% in GB & Royal Bliss +15.5% in Spain driven by distribution gains |
Hydration
| • | Reflecting strong weather driven comparables in Q3 & fewer low value promotions |
| • | Encouraging initial customer reaction to Aquarius Enhanced Water (now live in Germany, GB, France & Netherlands) |
| • | FY isotonic drinks +4.5% led by growth of Aquarius in Iberia & Powerade in France & Germany |
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other[1]
| • | Solid share gains in the RTD tea category. Fuze Tea now the number 1 RTD tea brand in Germany; Honest Tea continued to gain distribution |
| • | Tropico doubled its category share in France since we began distribution[2]. Positive early results from expansion of Tropico in Belgium |
| • | Costa Coffee RTD growing distribution in GB, now with 6% category share[3]. Monster Espresso performed well; salted caramel flavour launched in GB in Q4 |
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[1] RTD refers to Ready To Drink
[2] Nielsen Local FR Database. Category value share comparison Mar19 vs Dec19
[3] Nielsen RTD Coffee Data; Multiple Grocers; GB 28.12.19
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| 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 “Risk Factors” section of CCEP’s 2018 Integrated Report/Annual Report on Form 20-F, including the statements under the following headings: Changing consumer preferences and the health impact of soft drinks (such as sugar alternatives); Legal and regulatory intervention (such as the development of regulations regarding packaging, taxes and deposit return schemes); Packaging and plastics (such as climate change, resource scarcity, marine litter and water scarcity); Competitiveness and transformation; Cyber and social engineering attacks; The market (such as customer consolidation and route to market); 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 global pandemics, including their impact on our supply chain).
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.
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| Supplementary Financial Information - Income Statement | ||||
The following provides a summary reconciliation of CCEP’s reported and comparable results for the periods presented:
Full year 2019 Unaudited, in millions of € except per share data which is calculated prior to rounding | As Reported | Items Impacting Comparability | Comparable | |||||||||
| CCEP | Mark-to-market effects[1] | Restructuring Charges[2] | Net tax[3] | CCEP | ||||||||
| Revenue | 12,017 | — | — | — | 12,017 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 7,424 | (1 | ) | — | — | 7,423 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 4,593 | 1 | — | — | 4,594 | |||||||
| Operating expenses | 3,045 | 3 | (130 | ) | — | 2,918 | ||||||
| Operating profit | 1,548 | (2 | ) | 130 | — | 1,676 | ||||||
| Total finance costs, net | 96 | — | — | — | 96 | |||||||
| Non-operating items | (2 | ) | — | — | — | (2 | ) | |||||
| Profit before taxes | 1,454 | (2 | ) | 130 | — | 1,582 | ||||||
| Taxes | 364 | (1 | ) | 36 | (2 | ) | 397 | |||||
| Profit after taxes | 1,090 | (1 | ) | 94 | 2 | 1,185 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 2.32 | — | 0.21 | — | 2.53 | |||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 469 | |||||||||||
Full year 2018 Unaudited, in millions of € except per share data which is calculated prior to rounding | As Reported | Items Impacting Comparability | Comparable | |||||||||
| CCEP | Mark-to-market effects[1] | Restructuring Charges[2] | Net tax[3] | CCEP | ||||||||
| Revenue | 11,518 | — | — | — | 11,518 | |||||||
| Cost of sales | 7,060 | (7 | ) | (24 | ) | — | 7,029 | |||||
| Gross profit | 4,458 | 7 | 24 | — | 4,489 | |||||||
| Operating expenses | 3,158 | (1 | ) | (250 | ) | — | 2,907 | |||||
| Operating profit | 1,300 | 8 | 274 | — | 1,582 | |||||||
| Total finance costs, net | 93 | — | — | — | 93 | |||||||
| Non-operating items | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | |||||||
| Profit before taxes | 1,205 | 8 | 274 | — | 1,487 | |||||||
| Taxes | 296 | 1 | 68 | 2 | 367 | |||||||
| Profit after taxes | 909 | 7 | 206 | (2 | ) | 1,120 | ||||||
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 1.86 | 0.02 | 0.42 | — | 2.30 | |||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 488 | |||||||||||
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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.
[3] Amounts include the deferred tax impact related to income tax rate and law changes. The amount in 2018 includes the net book tax impact of US tax reform and the related simplification of our debt and capital structure.
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| Supplemental Financial Information - Revenue | ||||
Revenue In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates. | Fourth Quarter Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | ||||||||
| As reported | 2,933 | 2,794 | 5.0 | % | 12,017 | 11,518 | 4.5 | % | |||||
| Adjust: Total items impacting comparability | — | — | — | % | — | — | — | % | |||||
Comparable[1] | 2,933 | 2,794 | 5.0 | % | 12,017 | 11,518 | 4.5 | % | |||||
| Adjust: Impact of fx changes | (12 | ) | n/a | 0.5 | % | 9 | n/a | — | % | ||||
| Comparable & fx-neutral | 2,921 | 2,794 | 4.5 | % | 12,026 | 11,518 | 4.5 | % | |||||
Revenue per unit case[1] | 4.74 | 4.63 | 2.0 | % | 4.77 | 4.62 | 3.0 | % | |||||
[1] The change in revenue and revenue per unit case includes the impact of 1.0% for the year ended 31 December 2019, related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain and France.
Revenue by Geography In millions of € | Fourth Quarter Ended 31 December 2019 | Year Ended 31 December 2019 | ||||||||||||
| As reported | Reported % change | Fx-Neutral % change | As reported | Reported % change | Fx-Neutral % change | |||||||||
Iberia (Spain, Portugal & Andorra) | 624 | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | 2,784 | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||
| Germany | 611 | 6.5 | % | 6.5 | % | 2,432 | 4.0 | % | 4.0 | % | ||||
| Great Britain | 635 | 4.0 | % | 1.0 | % | 2,412 | 6.0 | % | 5.0 | % | ||||
France (France & Monaco) | 459 | 8.0 | % | 8.0 | % | 1,897 | 7.0 | % | 7.0 | % | ||||
| Belgium/Luxembourg | 1,002 | 2.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Netherlands | 602 | 4.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Norway | 437 | (0.5 | )% | |||||||||||
| Sweden | 366 | 0.5 | % | |||||||||||
| Iceland | 85 | (6.5 | )% | |||||||||||
| Northern Europe | 604 | 3.5 | % | 5.0 | % | 2,492 | 1.5 | % | 2.5 | % | ||||
| Total | 2,933 | 5.0 | % | 4.5 | % | 12,017 | 4.5 | % | 4.5 | % | ||||
Comparable Volume - Selling Day Shift In millions of unit cases, prior period volume recast using current year selling days | Fourth Quarter Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | ||||||||
| Volume | 616 | 603 | 2.0 | % | 2,521 | 2,493 | 1.0 | % | |||||
| Impact of selling day shift | n/a | 7 | n/a | n/a | — | n/a | |||||||
| Comparable volume - Selling Day Shift adjusted | 616 | 610 | 1.0 | % | 2,521 | 2,493 | 1.0 | % | |||||
Comparable Volume by Brand Category Adjusted for selling day shift | Fourth Quarter Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | Volume % Change | 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | ||||||||
| % of Total | % of Total | % of Total | % of Total | ||||||||||
| Sparkling | 88.0 | % | 87.5 | % | 1.5 | % | 86.0 | % | 85.5 | % | 1.5 | % | |
Coca-ColaTM | 65.5 | % | 65.0 | % | 2.0 | % | 63.5 | % | 63.0 | % | 1.5 | % | |
| Flavours, Mixers & Energy | 22.5 | % | 22.5 | % | (0.5 | )% | 22.5 | % | 22.5 | % | 1.0 | % | |
| Stills | 12.0 | % | 12.5 | % | (1.5 | )% | 14.0 | % | 14.5 | % | (0.5 | )% | |
| Hydration | 7.0 | % | 6.0 | % | (4.5 | )% | 8.5 | % | 7.0 | % | (3.0 | )% | |
RTD Tea, RTD Coffee, Juices & Other[1] | 5.0 | % | 6.5 | % | 4.0 | % | 5.5 | % | 7.5 | % | 4.0 | % | |
| Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 1.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 1.0 | % | |
[1] RTD refers to Ready To Drink.
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| Supplemental Financial Information - Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses | ||||
Cost of Sales
Cost of Sales In millions of €, except per case data which is calculated prior to rounding. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates. | Year Ended | ||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | |||||
| As reported | 7,424 | 7,060 | 5.0 | % | |||
| Adjust: Total items impacting comparability | (1 | ) | (31 | ) | 0.5 | % | |
Comparable[1] | 7,423 | 7,029 | 5.5 | % | |||
| Adjust: Impact of fx changes | 6 | n/a | — | % | |||
| Comparable & fx-neutral | 7,429 | 7,029 | 5.5 | % | |||
Cost of sales per unit case[1] | 2.95 | 2.82 | 4.5 | % | |||
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[1] The change in cost of sales and cost of sales per unit case includes the impact of 1.5% for the year ended 31 December 2019 related to incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain and France.
Reported cost of sales were €7,424 million, up 5.0 percent. Comparable cost of sales were €7,423 million, up 5.5 percent on a both a comparable and a comparable and fx-neutral basis. Cost of sales per unit case increased by 4.5 percent on a comparable and fx-neutral basis. This reflects the impact of the incremental soft drinks taxes introduced during 2018 in Great Britain and France, mix, higher co-packing costs due to innovation, and also higher concentrate costs through the incidence pricing model given increased revenue per unit case growth.
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses In millions of €. FX impact calculated by recasting current year results at prior year rates. | Year Ended | ||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | % Change | |||||
| As reported | 3,045 | 3,158 | (3.5 | )% | |||
| Adjust: Total items impacting comparability | (127 | ) | (251 | ) | 4.0 | % | |
| Comparable | 2,918 | 2,907 | 0.5 | % | |||
| Adjust: Impact of fx changes | 1 | n/a | — | % | |||
| Comparable & fx-neutral | 2,919 | 2,907 | 0.5 | % | |||
Reported operating expenses were €3,045 million, down 3.5 percent. Comparable operating expenses were €2,918 million, up 0.5 percent on both a comparable and a comparable and fx-neutral basis. This reflects our continued investments for the future partially offset by synergy benefits and a continued focus on managing expenses.
| Supplemental Financial Information - Borrowings | ||||
Net Debt In millions of € | As at | ||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | ||||
Total borrowings[1] | 6,421 | 5,618 | |||
| Add: fx impact of non-EUR borrowings | 6 | 24 | |||
| Adjusted total borrowings | 6,427 | 5,642 | |||
| Less: cash and cash equivalents | (316 | ) | (309 | ) | |
| Net debt | 6,111 | 5,333 | |||
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[1]As a result of the adoption of IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019, Borrowings now include the majority of the Group's leasing obligations. As at 31 December 2019, lease obligations included within Total borrowings totalled €387 million. For the comparative period, only finance lease obligations of €75 million were included within Total borrowings.
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Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited)
| Year ended | ||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |||||
| € million | € million | |||||
| Revenue | 12,017 | 11,518 | ||||
| Cost of sales | (7,424 | ) | (7,060 | ) | ||
| Gross profit | 4,593 | 4,458 | ||||
| Selling and distribution expenses | (2,258 | ) | (2,178 | ) | ||
| Administrative expenses | (787 | ) | (980 | ) | ||
| Operating profit | 1,548 | 1,300 | ||||
| Finance income | 49 | 47 | ||||
| Finance costs | (145 | ) | (140 | ) | ||
| Total finance costs, net | (96 | ) | (93 | ) | ||
| Non-operating items | 2 | (2 | ) | |||
| Profit before taxes | 1,454 | 1,205 | ||||
| Taxes | (364 | ) | (296 | ) | ||
| Profit after taxes | 1,090 | 909 | ||||
| Basic earnings per share (€) | 2.34 | 1.88 | ||||
| Diluted earnings per share (€) | 2.32 | 1.86 | ||||
The financial information presented in the unaudited consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of financial position and consolidated statement of cash flows within this document does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. This financial information has been extracted from CCEP’s consolidated financial statements which will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies in due course.
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |||||
| € million | € million | |||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Non-current: | ||||||
| Intangible assets | 8,506 | 8,384 | ||||
| Goodwill | 2,520 | 2,518 | ||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 4,205 | 3,888 | ||||
| Non-current derivative assets | 3 | 2 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets | 27 | 37 | ||||
| Other non-current assets | 321 | 396 | ||||
| Total non-current assets | 15,582 | 15,225 | ||||
| Current: | ||||||
| Current derivative assets | 12 | 13 | ||||
| Current tax assets | 18 | 21 | ||||
| Inventories | 723 | 693 | ||||
| Amounts receivable from related parties | 106 | 107 | ||||
| Trade accounts receivable | 1,669 | 1,655 | ||||
| Other current assets | 259 | 193 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 316 | 309 | ||||
| Total current assets | 3,103 | 2,991 | ||||
| Total assets | 18,685 | 18,216 | ||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||
| Non-current: | ||||||
| Borrowings, less current portion | 5,622 | 5,127 | ||||
| Employee benefit liabilities | 221 | 142 | ||||
| Non-current provisions | 54 | 119 | ||||
| Non-current derivative liabilities | 13 | 51 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 2,203 | 2,157 | ||||
| Non-current tax liabilities | 254 | 219 | ||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 47 | 45 | ||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 8,414 | 7,860 | ||||
| Current: | ||||||
| Current portion of borrowings | 799 | 491 | ||||
| Current portion of employee benefit liabilities | 17 | 19 | ||||
| Current provisions | 142 | 133 | ||||
| Current derivative liabilities | 28 | 20 | ||||
| Current tax liabilities | 95 | 110 | ||||
| Amounts payable to related parties | 249 | 191 | ||||
| Trade and other payables | 2,785 | 2,828 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | 4,115 | 3,792 | ||||
| Total liabilities | 12,529 | 11,652 | ||||
| EQUITY | ||||||
| Share capital | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Share premium | 178 | 152 | ||||
| Merger reserves | 287 | 287 | ||||
| Other reserves | (449 | ) | (552 | ) | ||
| Retained earnings | 6,135 | 6,672 | ||||
| Total equity | 6,156 | 6,564 | ||||
| Total equity and liabilities | 18,685 | 18,216 | ||||
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
| Year ended | ||||||
| 31 December 2019 | 31 December 2018 | |||||
| € million | € million | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
| Profit before taxes | 1,454 | 1,205 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile profit before tax to net cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation | 587 | 461 | ||||
| Amortisation of intangible assets | 52 | 51 | ||||
| Share-based payment expense | 15 | 17 | ||||
| Finance costs, net | 96 | 93 | ||||
| Income taxes paid | (270 | ) | (263 | ) | ||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Decrease in trade and other receivables | 5 | 72 | ||||
| (Increase) in inventories | (25 | ) | (45 | ) | ||
| (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables | (63 | ) | 297 | |||
| (Decrease)/increase in provisions | (57 | ) | 9 | |||
| Change in other operating assets and liabilities | 110 | (91 | ) | |||
| Net cash flows from operating activities | 1,904 | 1,806 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (506 | ) | (525 | ) | ||
| Purchases of capitalised software | (96 | ) | (75 | ) | ||
| Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 11 | 4 | ||||
| Investments in equity instruments | (8 | ) | — | |||
| Net cash flows used in investing activities | (599 | ) | (596 | ) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings, net | 987 | 398 | ||||
| Changes in short-term borrowings | 101 | (131 | ) | |||
| Repayments on third party borrowings | (625 | ) | (426 | ) | ||
| Payments of principal on lease obligations | (128 | ) | (18 | ) | ||
| Interest paid, net | (86 | ) | (81 | ) | ||
| Dividends paid | (574 | ) | (513 | ) | ||
| Purchase of own shares under share buyback programme | (1,005 | ) | (502 | ) | ||
| Exercise of employee share options | 26 | 25 | ||||
| Other financing activities, net | 2 | (11 | ) | |||
| Net cash flows used in financing activities | (1,302 | ) | (1,259 | ) | ||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 3 | (49 | ) | |||
| Net effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 4 | (2 | ) | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 309 | 360 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 316 | 309 | ||||
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorised.
| COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS PLC | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| Date: 13 February 2020 | By: | /s/ Manik Jhangiani |
| Name: | Manik Jhangiani | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |