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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-10-24

Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire GHOST Lifestyle for $990M

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GHOST Lifestyle LLC and GHOST Beverages LLC. KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST for approximately $990 million, with plans to acquire the remaining 40% stake in 2028. The acquisition is expected to be neutral to modestly accretive to adjusted EPS starting in 2025.

Filer
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. KDP · NASDAQ
Filed
Accession
0001418135-24-000088
CIK
0001418135
Signal
Medium impactConsumer Defensive

Items reported

Item 1.01

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

New Major Contract
Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure

Regulation FD Disclosure
Item 8.01

Other Events

Strategic Partnership Announced
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

No viable tag

Market reaction

Close before filing

$36.70

Next session

-5.8%

Since filing

-15.2%

Latest close

$31.12

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Exhibits (1)

About Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a leading beverage company that operates in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Formed from the merger of Keurig Green Mountain and Dr Pepper Snapple Group, this company combines a diverse portfolio of hot and cold beverages. Keurig Dr Pepper offers a wide range of products, including carbonated soft drinks, ready-to-drink teas, juice drinks, mixers, and single-serve coffee systems. Brands under its umbrella include household names like Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, and Keurig. With a unique hybrid business model, the company has a strong presence in both the beverage and home coffee brewer markets. It serves a vast market across North America through various distribution channels including retailers, vending machines, and online platforms. Keurig Dr Pepper's innovative product offerings and robust distribution network make it a significant player in the consumer goods sector, influencing beverage consumption trends and taste preferences.

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