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): September 14, 2021

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33829	98-0517725
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

53 South Avenue, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

781-418-7000

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐     Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐     Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐     Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-14(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-14(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock	KDP	Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On September 14, 2021, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.1875 per share, payable in U.S. dollars, on the Company’s common stock. The regular quarterly dividend will be paid on October 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2021.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Press Release dated September 14, 2021 - "Keurig Dr Pepper Declares Quarterly Dividend"
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101

SIGNATURES

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: September 14, 2021
	By:	/s/ James L. Baldwin
		Name:	James L. Baldwin
		Title:	Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Keurig Dr Pepper Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

BURLINGTON, MA, and FRISCO, TX (September 14, 2021) – Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.1875 per share, payable in U.S. dollars, on the Company's common stock. The regular quarterly dividend will be paid on October 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on October 1, 2021.

KDP Contacts

Tyson Seely (Investors)

T: 781-418-3352 / tyson.seely@kdrp.com

Steve Alexander (Investors)

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

Katie Gilroy (Media)

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

About Keurig Dr Pepper Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion and nearly 27,000 employees. 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. and Canada. The Company’s portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com.

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