01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed June 18, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 16, 2026, and this Current Report on Form 8-K sets out the results of the four matters submitted to a stockholder vote.
Stockholders elected all nine nominated directors to one-year terms: Timothy Cofer, Oray Boston, Brian Driscoll, Juliette Hickman, William Newlands, Pamela Patsley, Debra Sandler, Mike Van de Ven and Lawson Whiting. Patsley received the most votes against any nominee, with 103,197,937 against and 3,389,932 abstentions, compared with 1,193,372,528 for. Stockholders also approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation, with 1,248,935,833 votes for and 50,356,862 against.
They ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,322,769,289 votes for and 3,292,484 against. In addition, they approved the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026, with 1,277,360,824 votes for and 22,184,524 against. In a separate item, effective immediately after the Annual Meeting, the Board appointed Brian Driscoll to the Compensation Committee and Pamela Patsley to the Audit and Finance Committee.
Patsley no longer serves on the Compensation Committee as of the same time. The filing reports no financial results or operating metrics.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- All nine director nominees were elected to one-year terms at the June 16, 2026 Annual Meeting, each with more votes for than against.
- Pamela Patsley drew the largest opposition among directors, with 103,197,937 votes against and 3,389,932 abstentions.
- The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, with 1,248,935,833 votes for and 50,356,862 against.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,322,769,289 votes for and 3,292,484 against.
- The Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026 was approved, with 1,277,360,824 votes for and 22,184,524 against.
- Brian Driscoll was appointed to the Compensation Committee, and Pamela Patsley was appointed to the Audit and Finance Committee and left the Compensation Committee, effective immediately after the meeting.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which directors were elected at the June 16, 2026 Annual Meeting?
Stockholders elected Timothy Cofer, Oray Boston, Brian Driscoll, Juliette Hickman, William Newlands, Pamela Patsley, Debra Sandler, Mike Van de Ven and Lawson Whiting to one-year terms and until their successors are elected and qualified.
Did stockholders approve the executive compensation proposal?
Yes. The advisory resolution on executive compensation was approved, with 1,248,935,833 votes for, 50,356,862 against, 667,702 abstentions and 26,381,868 broker non-votes.
What was the outcome of the auditor ratification vote?
Stockholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,322,769,289 votes for, 3,292,484 against and 280,493 abstentions.
What changes were made to board committee assignments?
Effective immediately after the Annual Meeting, the Board appointed Brian Driscoll to the Compensation Committee and Pamela Patsley to the Audit and Finance Committee. Patsley no longer serves on the Compensation Committee.
What did stockholders approve regarding equity compensation?
Stockholders approved the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026, with 1,277,360,824 votes for, 22,184,524 against, 415,049 abstentions and 26,381,868 broker non-votes.
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