8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2019

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

001-33829	98-0517725
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

53 South Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

781-418-7000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Not Applicable

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On February 14, 2019 Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company’s common stock.  The dividend is payable in U.S. dollars on April 19, 2019 to shareholders of record on April 5, 2019.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Press Release dated February 14, 2019 — “Keurig Dr Pepper Declares Quarterly Dividend.”

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Press Release dated February 14, 2019 — “Keurig Dr Pepper Declares Quarterly Dividend.”

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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.

	KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
Dated: February 14, 2019
	By:	/s/ James L. Baldwin
		James L. Baldwin
		Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Contacts

Investors:

Steve Alexander

T: 972-673-6769/ steve.alexander@dpsg.com

Media:

Katie Gilroy

T: 781-418-3345/ katie.gilroy@keurig.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Keurig Dr Pepper Declares Quarterly Dividend

BURLINGTON, MA, and PLANO, TX (February 14, 2019) — Keurig Dr Pepper (NYSE: KDP) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable in U.S. dollars, on the Company’s common stock.  The quarterly dividend will be paid on April 19, 2019 to shareholders of record on April 5, 2019.

ABOUT KEURIG DR PEPPER

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading coffee and beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com.