How will the new financing affect KDP's leverage and earnings?

The company projects net leverage of 4.6x at acquisition close, about 1.0x lower than before the $7 billion of strategic investments, and estimates adjusted EPS accretion of about 10% in the first full year.

What are the key terms of the $3 billion preferred investment?

The convertible preferred stock has an initial conversion price of $37.25 per share, a 41% premium to the 20-day VWAP ending October 24, 2025, and a 6% premium to the last closing price before the JDE Peet's acquisition announcement. It carries an initial 4.75% per annum preferred dividend and a participation right in common dividends on an as-converted basis, with common dividends reducing the preferred dividend dollar-for-dollar.

What is the structure of the $4 billion pod manufacturing joint venture?

It is a binding commitment letter and term sheet for a newly formed K-Cup pod and other single-serve manufacturing joint venture, co-led by Apollo and KKR with participation from Goldman Sachs Alternatives. KDP will retain a controlling interest and operational control of the related assets, and the all-in cost of this capital is expected to be approximately 7.3-7.4% over the next 10 years.

What leadership changes were announced?

Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will no longer assume the future CEO role at Global Coffee Co., and the board has begun a search for that CEO. Tim Cofer will remain CEO until separation and then become CEO of Beverage Co. Roger Johnson was appointed Chief Transformation and Supply Chain Officer last month, and Brian Driscoll is planned for Board nomination at the next annual meeting.

What is the timeline for the separation?

The company plans to be operationally ready to separate into two independent entities by the end of 2026, based on achieving key milestones, including naming leadership teams and independent boards for both Global Coffee Co. and Beverage Co. The acquisition of JDE Peet's is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

KDP 8-K: Regulation FD — Oct 27, 2025

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 27, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) furnished a press release dated October 27, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) announcing details of its strategy, leadership and financing for the planned acquisition of JDE Peet's and the subsequent separation into two independent companies, Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. The company announced a capital-efficient $7 billion^a package of strategic investments co-led by Apollo and KKR.

The company says these investments reduce projected net leverage at acquisition close to 4.6x, down about 1.0x, with estimated adjusted EPS accretion of about 10% in the first full year. The acquisition close is expected in the first half of 2026. The package includes a binding commitment letter and term sheet for a $4 billion^b investment in a newly formed K-Cup pod and single-serve manufacturing joint venture, in which KDP will retain a controlling interest and operational control.

It also includes a definitive agreement for a $3 billion^c convertible preferred stock investment in the company and the eventual Beverage Co., with an initial conversion price of $37.25 per share and an initial preferred dividend rate of 4.75% per annum. Targeted net leverage at separation is about 3.5-4.0x for Beverage Co. and 3.75-4.25x for Global Coffee Co., and the company is evaluating further deleveraging options, including potential non-core asset sales. Leadership changes were also disclosed.

Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will no longer assume the future CEO role at Global Coffee Co., and a search for that CEO has begun. Tim Cofer will remain CEO until separation and then lead Beverage Co. The company aims to be operationally ready to separate by the end of 2026, and Brian Driscoll is planned to be nominated to the Board at the next annual meeting.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

$7 billion in new strategic investments, co-led by Apollo and KKR, reduce projected net leverage at JDE Peet's acquisition close to 4.6x, about 1.0x lower, with estimated adjusted EPS accretion of about 10% in the first full year.
$4 billion binding commitment for a K-Cup pod and single-serve manufacturing joint venture; KDP retains controlling interest and operational control, with all-in cost of capital expected at approximately 7.3-7.4% over 10 years.
$3 billion convertible preferred stock investment in the company and Beverage Co., with initial conversion price of $37.25 per share (a 41% premium to the 20-day VWAP ending October 24, 2025) and an initial 4.75% preferred dividend rate.
Targeted net leverage at separation of approximately 3.5-4.0x for Beverage Co. and 3.75-4.25x for Global Coffee Co., with an Investment Grade profile maintained for each entity.
Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will no longer assume the future Global Coffee Co. CEO role; the board has started an internal and external search, and he continues as CFO and President, International.
Operational readiness for separation targeted by end of 2026, contingent on key milestones including naming leadership teams and independent boards for both companies.
Acquisition close expected in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How will the new financing affect KDP's leverage and earnings?
The company projects net leverage of 4.6x at acquisition close, about 1.0x lower than before the $7 billion of strategic investments, and estimates adjusted EPS accretion of about 10% in the first full year.
What are the key terms of the $3 billion preferred investment?
The convertible preferred stock has an initial conversion price of $37.25 per share, a 41% premium to the 20-day VWAP ending October 24, 2025, and a 6% premium to the last closing price before the JDE Peet's acquisition announcement. It carries an initial 4.75% per annum preferred dividend and a participation right in common dividends on an as-converted basis, with common dividends reducing the preferred dividend dollar-for-dollar.
What is the structure of the $4 billion pod manufacturing joint venture?
It is a binding commitment letter and term sheet for a newly formed K-Cup pod and other single-serve manufacturing joint venture, co-led by Apollo and KKR with participation from Goldman Sachs Alternatives. KDP will retain a controlling interest and operational control of the related assets, and the all-in cost of this capital is expected to be approximately 7.3-7.4% over the next 10 years.
What leadership changes were announced?
Sudhanshu Priyadarshi will no longer assume the future CEO role at Global Coffee Co., and the board has begun a search for that CEO. Tim Cofer will remain CEO until separation and then become CEO of Beverage Co. Roger Johnson was appointed Chief Transformation and Supply Chain Officer last month, and Brian Driscoll is planned for Board nomination at the next annual meeting.
What is the timeline for the separation?
The company plans to be operationally ready to separate into two independent entities by the end of 2026, based on achieving key milestones, including naming leadership teams and independent boards for both Global Coffee Co. and Beverage Co. The acquisition of JDE Peet's is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

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