Form 8-K

8-K — Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

Accession: 0001418135-26-000041

Filed: 2026-06-18

Period: 2026-06-16

CIK: 0001418135

SIC: 2080 (BEVERAGES)

Item: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item: Other Events

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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): June 16, 2026

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 001-33829 98-0517725

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

6425 Hall of Fame Lane, Frisco, Texas 75034

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(800) 527-7096

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-14(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-14(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock KDP Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

ITEM 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On June 16, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). The matters voted upon at the Annual Meeting and the results are set forth below:

Proposal 1: Election of Directors

The Company's stockholders approved the election of the following directors to hold office for a one-year term and until their respective successors shall have been duly elected and qualified.

For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes

Timothy Cofer

1,294,967,963 4,674,860 317,573 26,381,868

Oray Boston

1,254,926,264 44,704,978 329,155 26,381,868

Brian Driscoll

1,294,916,933 4,738,848 304,615 26,381,868

Juliette Hickman

1,277,143,065 22,517,265 300,067 26,381,868

William Newlands

1,293,917,230 5,721,602 321,565 26,381,868

Pamela Patsley

1,193,372,528 103,197,937 3,389,932 26,381,868

Debra Sandler

1,264,150,046 34,865,700 944,651 26,381,868

Mike Van de Ven

1,277,753,269 21,900,314 306,814 26,381,868

Lawson Whiting

1,277,363,605 22,287,849 308,943 26,381,868

Proposal 2: Approval of the Advisory Resolution on Executive Compensation

The Company's stockholders approved the advisory resolution regarding the Company's executive compensation.

For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes

1,248,935,833 50,356,862 667,702 26,381,868

Proposal 3: Approval of the Ratification Proposal

The Company's stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes

1,322,769,289 3,292,484 280,493 —

Proposal 4: Approval of the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026

The Company's stockholders approved the adoption of the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026.

For Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes

1,277,360,824 22,184,524 415,049 26,381,868

ITEM 8.01. Other Events

Effective immediately following the Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed (i) Brian Driscoll to the Compensation Committee and (ii) Pamela Patsley to the Audit and Finance Committee. Effective as of the same time, Ms. Patsley will no longer serve on the Compensation Committee.

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.

KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.

Dated: June 18, 2026

By:

/s/ Anthony Shoemaker

Anthony Shoemaker

Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary

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