Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 8-K, filed Jan 22, 2021
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP)
8-K
2021-01-22
For: 2021-01-18
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About this 8-K
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc filed this 8-K on January 22, 2021, reporting on events of January 18, 2021.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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): January 18, 2021
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On January 18, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Juliette Hickman as an independent member of the Board, effective immediately. Ms. Hickman will serve for an initial term to expire concurrently with the terms of the other members of the Board at the Company’s 2021 annual meeting of stockholders, or until her earlier death, resignation or removal. Additionally, Ms. Hickman was appointed to the Board’s Renumeration and Nomination Committee.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Hickman and any other persons pursuant to which Ms. Hickman was appointed as a director and Ms. Hickman is not a party to any transaction with the Company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933. Ms. Hickman will participate in the compensation arrangements for non-employee directors as described in the Company’s 2020 proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 29, 2020.
A copy of the Company’s press release announcing the director appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| Press Release - "Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Appointment of New Director to its Board" | ||||||||
| 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.
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| By: | /s/ James L. Baldwin | |||||||||||||
| Name: | James L. Baldwin | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary | |||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Keurig Dr Pepper Announces Appointment of New Director to its Board
BURLINGTON, MA and PLANO, TX (January 21, 2021) – Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) announced today that Juliette Hickman has been appointed a director of the KDP board, effective January 18, 2021. Juliette is a former investment analyst at the Capital Group Companies, with exposure to a broad range of industries on a global basis and specific expertise and focus on the global beverage industry. Juliette currently serves as an independent director for Montanya Distillers.
Commenting on the announcement, KDP Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort stated, “We are pleased to welcome Juliette to our board. Her deep understanding of the beverage industry, coupled with more than 20 years of investing experience and expertise in corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis and risk assessment make her a valuable addition to KDP.”
“I’m excited to be joining the board of Keurig Dr Pepper,” said Juliette Hickman. “I look forward to sharing my experience as an investor in the global beverage industry and helping to drive the value creation in KDP that lies ahead.”
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 26,000 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.