Keurig Dr Pepper Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization

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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $4 billion, effective from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025. This initiative allows KDP to opportunistically return value to its shareholders, representing approximately 8% of outstanding common stock as of September 29, 2021. Additionally, KDP reaffirmed its 2021 outlook for net sales growth of 6% to 7% and Adjusted diluted EPS growth of 13% to 15%.

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• Authorization of a $4 billion share repurchase program, enhancing shareholder value.
• Repurchase program represents approximately 8% of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share (EPS).
• Reaffirmation of 2021 sales growth outlook of 6% to 7% and EPS growth of 13% to 15%, indicating strong financial health and confidence in performance.

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BURLINGTON, Mass. and FRISCO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $4 billion of the Company's outstanding common stock ("shares"), enabling the Company to opportunistically return value to shareholders. 

The $4 billion authorization is effective for four years, beginning on January 1, 2022 and expiring on December 31, 2025 and does not require the purchase of any minimum number of shares.  Based on the closing price of KDP shares as of September 29, 2021, the full authorization would currently represent approximately 8% of the Company's outstanding common stock.

KDP may purchase shares from time to time at the discretion of management through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, accelerated or other structured share repurchase programs, or other means.  The manner, timing, pricing and amount of any transactions will be subject to the discretion of KDP and may be based upon market conditions, regulatory requirements and alternative opportunities that KDP may have for the use or investment of its capital. 

In connection with the announcement and the Company's virtual Investor Day event later today, the Company today also reaffirmed its outlook for 2021 constant currency net sales growth in the range of 6% to 7% and Adjusted diluted EPS growth in the range of 13% to 15%.

KDP Investor Contacts:
Steve Alexander
T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com

KDP Media Contact:
Katie Gilroy
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 27,000 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. For more information, visit, www.keurigdrpepper.com.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws and regulations. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of words such as "outlook," "guidance," "anticipate," "expect," "believe," "could," "estimate," "feel," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would," and similar words. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These statements are based on the current expectations of our management, are not predictions of actual performance, and actual results may differ materially.

Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the SEC. We are under no obligation to update, modify or withdraw any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, which differ from results using U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as supplements to the GAAP reported measures, should not be considered replacements for, or superior to, the GAAP measures and may not be comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures typically exclude certain charges, including one-time costs related to the transaction and integration activities, which are not expected to occur routinely in future periods. The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures internally to focus management on performance excluding these special charges to gauge our business operating performance. Management believes this information is helpful to investors because it increases transparency and assists investors in understanding the underlying performance of the Company and in the analysis of ongoing operating trends. Additionally, management believes that non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by analysts and investors in their evaluation of companies, and continued inclusion provides consistency in financial reporting and enables analysts and investors to perform meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results.

To the extent that the Company provides guidance, it does so only on a non-GAAP basis and does not provide reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP due to the inability to predict the amount and timing of impacts outside of the Company's control on certain items, such as non-cash gains or losses resulting from mark-to-market adjustments of derivative instruments, among others.

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Keurig Dr Pepper's $4 billion share repurchase program?

The program aims to opportunistically return value to shareholders by buying back shares.

When does the share repurchase program for KDP begin and end?

The program is effective from January 1, 2022, and will expire on December 31, 2025.

How much of KDP's shares does the $4 billion repurchase represent?

It represents approximately 8% of the Company's outstanding common stock based on the closing price as of September 29, 2021.

What is KDP's sales growth outlook for 2021?

KDP projects a net sales growth in the range of 6% to 7% for 2021.

What is KDP's EPS growth expectation for 2021?

The Company anticipates an Adjusted diluted EPS growth in the range of 13% to 15%.