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Coca-Cola HBC AG

Coca-Cola HBC AG receives BlackRock equity change notification

Wall Street Zen Downgrades Coca-Cola HBC Rating

Wall Street Zen Upgrades Coca-Cola HBC Rating, But Stock Falls

Wall Street Zen Downgrades Coca-Cola HBC Stock Rating

Coca-Cola HBC AG Reports Strong Q1 2025 Earnings

CCHGY Short Position Increases by 42.1%

Coca-Cola HBC AG Receives Consensus Recommendation Rating of Moderate Buy from Seven Analysts

Berenberg Initiates Coverage on Coca-Cola HBC with Buy Rating and Target Price of £40.68

Coca-Cola HBC AG's short positions decreased by 36.7% in March, stock rises to $45.58

In the third quarter of 2025, HBC reported a total operating revenue of NOK 54.9 million, down from NOK 67.9 million in the previous year. Net operating revenues stood at NOK 54.8 million, influenced by reduced commodity prices and the depreciation of the U.S. dollar.

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HBC reports Q3 2025 operating revenues at NOK 54.9M, down from NOK 67.9M in Q3 2024 due to lower prices and USD.

J.P. Morgan analyst Philip Spain has reaffirmed a Buy rating on Coca Cola HBC (CCH), with shares closing at p3,514.00. The analyst consensus is a Strong Buy, with an average price target of p4,278.75, indicating a potential upside of 21.76%. Spain has a -1.1% average return and a 55% success rate on his recommendations. Another report from TR also maintained a Buy rating with a price target of p3,911.00.

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J.P. Morgan Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Coca Cola HBC (CCH)

Coca-Cola HBC AG has released its block listing interim review for the period from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. The balance of unallotted securities under the Stock Options and Performance Share Award Plan remains at 23,658,623, with no new securities issued during this period. The report was issued on November 3, 2025, and is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange.

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REG - Coca-Cola HBC AG - Block listing Interim Review

Coca-Cola HBC is set to acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, valuing CCBA at $3.4 billion. The deal includes purchasing a 41.52% stake from The Coca-Cola Company and a 33.48% stake from Gutsche Family Investments. The acquisition aims to enhance Coca-Cola HBC's presence in 14 African countries and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, pending approvals. A secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is also planned.

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Coca-Cola HBC to Acquire 75% Stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 Billion

Coca-Cola plans to incur a $1 billion impairment charge in Q4 2025 due to the sale of a 75% stake in its African bottling operations to Coca-Cola HBC for $2.6 billion. This acquisition will make Coca-Cola HBC the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler globally and is expected to close by late 2026. The deal aims to capitalize on growing demand in Africa and mitigate rising cost pressures. Coca-Cola reported strong Q3 results, driven by demand for its zero-sugar drinks and Fairlife.

- Coca-Cola expects to incur a $1 billion impairment charge in Q4 2025 due to the sale of part of its interest in African bottling operations.  
- Swiss-based Coca-Cola HBC will acquire a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, valuing the African bottler at $3.4 billion, with the deal expected to close by late 2026.  
- This acquisition positions Coca-Cola HBC as the second-largest Coca-Cola bottler globally and aims to capitalize on growing demand in Africa while addressing rising cost pressures.  

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Coca-Cola to incur $1 billion charge for African bottling stake sale

Coca-Cola HBC AG announced that Director Stavros Pantzaris purchased 3,000 ordinary shares at a price of 39.96 EUR each on October 22, 2025. The total transaction value amounted to 119,880 EUR. This notification complies with the UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations.

REG - Coca-Cola HBC AG - Director/PDMR Shareholding

Coca-Cola HBC AG, valued at £12.78 billion on the LSE, is set for a secondary listing on the JSE, potentially the largest in a decade. This move follows its acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for $2.6 billion, which will make it the biggest Coca-Cola bottler globally. The JSE listing is expected to occur by the end of 2026, contingent on transaction completion and approvals, reinforcing CCH's commitment to South Africa and the African market.

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Coca-Cola HBC Set for JSE Debut

Coca Cola HBC (CCH) has received a Buy rating from Barclays, with an analyst consensus of Strong Buy and an average price target of p4,266.44, indicating a potential upside of 21.76%. Analyst Whyatt, who has a 44.35% success rate, also reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of p4,054.00 in a report released on October 18.

Coca Cola HBC (CCH) Receives a Buy from Barclays

On October 21, several significant mergers and acquisitions were reported. Coca-Cola HBC announced its acquisition of a 75% stake in its African counterpart for $2.6 billion, making it the second-largest Coca-Cola bottling partner globally. KKR and Quadrantis Capital are acquiring minority stakes in Peak Reinsurance. Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a nearly 5% stake in Fluor and aims to enhance its share value. Additionally, Plantro withdrew its acquisition proposal for Dye & Durham, citing poor financial results and lack of board engagement.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions

Coca-Cola HBC has acquired a 75% stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) for $2.6 billion, enhancing its market presence in Africa. This acquisition includes Coca-Cola's 42% stake and Gutsche Family Investments' entire investment. Following this deal, Coca-Cola HBC becomes the second-largest Coke bottler globally. The company plans to list shares on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and will pause share buybacks to finance the transaction. Despite a 4% drop in shares, Coca-Cola HBC reported a 5% increase in organic sales for Q3, aiming for a full-year sales growth of 6% to 8%.