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Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition
Keurig Dr Pepper updates financing plan for JDE Peet’s acquisition

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced updated financing plans and transaction timelines for its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and its separation into two independent companies.

Beverage
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio
Keurig Dr Pepper launches 35+ new flavours across beverage portfolio

Keurig Dr Pepper has introduced more than 35 beverage varieties for 2026 across its carbonated soft drinks, teas, waters, energy and juice drink portfolios, alongside several returning and seasonal offerings.

New Product
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints new board members as JDE Peet’s acquisition nears completion

Keurig Dr Pepper has appointed two new independent directors and unveiled governance changes as it moves closer to completing its acquisition of JDE Peet’s and prepares to separate into two standalone businesses.

Beverage
KDP’s $18bn JDE Peet’s bid signals new phase of consolidation in global coffee
KDP’s $18bn JDE Peet’s bid signals new phase of consolidation in global coffee

Keurig Dr Pepper’s $18 billion bid for JDE Peet’s signals rapid coffee consolidation as record bean prices and supply shocks squeeze margins.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints former Campbell Soup CFO Anthony DiSilvestro as chief financial officer
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints former Campbell Soup CFO Anthony DiSilvestro as chief financial officer

Keurig Dr Pepper has announced the appointment of Anthony DiSilvestro as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Beverage
Keurig Dr Pepper receives $7bn investment to support business split and JDE Peet’s deal
Keurig Dr Pepper receives $7bn investment to support business split and JDE Peet’s deal

Keurig Dr Pepper has received a $7 billion strategic investment, co-led by Apollo and KKR, to support its acquisition of JDE Peet’s alongside its split into two distinct businesses.

Funding
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition
Starboard Value takes stake in Keurig Dr Pepper amid JDE Peet's acquisition

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a stake in Keurig Dr Pepper, coinciding with the company's announcement of its plan to acquire European coffee maker JDE Peet's for approx. $18 billion.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Olivier Lemire as US coffee president
Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Olivier Lemire as US coffee president

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has announced the appointment of Olivier Lemire as president of the company's US coffee business.

Appointments
Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s for €15.7bn, plans spin-off into two public companies
Keurig Dr Pepper to acquire JDE Peet’s for €15.7bn, plans spin-off into two public companies

Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) has entered an agreement to acquire JDE Peet’s in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €15.7 billion.

Coffee
Mott’s launches new Fruit Smoothie pouches
Mott’s launches new Fruit Smoothie pouches

Mott’s, a brand under Keurig Dr Pepper, has introduced its first-ever line of Fruit Smoothie pouches, targeting the growing demand for convenient and nutritious snack options.

New Product
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