COCA-COLA EUROPACIFIC PARTNERS plc 6-K, filed Aug 3, 2020

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

August 3, 2020

Commission File Number 001-37791

COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS PLC

Pemberton House, Bakers Road

Uxbridge, UB8 1EZ, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

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COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS ANNOUNCES

JAVIER FERRAN TO STEP DOWN AS DIRECTOR

LONDON, 3 August 2020 – Coca-Cola European Partners plc (CCEP) (ticker symbol: CCEP), announces that Javier Ferran, Independent Non-executive Director, has expressed his desire to step down from the Board of Directors once a replacement is found. This decision follows the announcement by the Board of International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) of their intention to appoint Mr. Ferran as Chairman of the IAG Board in January 2021.

Mr. Ferran was appointed an Independent Non-executive Director on 17 May 2016 and is currently a member of the Audit Committee and the Affiliated Transactions Committee. A search is underway for a new Independent Non-executive Director, with Mr. Ferran staying on until a replacement is found to ensure a smooth transition.

“Javier has made many excellent contributions to our business over the years,” Sol Daurella, Chairman said. “We have benefitted from his insight and counsel during a transformational period in our company and we are grateful that he is giving us the time to ensure a smooth transition.”

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ABOUT CCEP

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 www.cocacolaep.com.

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 authorized.

All values are in Euros.

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