Keurig Dr Pepper Reports Q4 2023 Results and Provides Outlook for 2024
- Strong Q4 and full-year 2023 results with net sales growth and adjusted EPS growth.
- Market share gains in U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments.
- Over $1.8 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases in 2023.
- Expansion into ready-to-drink coffee and sports hydration categories through strategic partnerships.
- Confident outlook for 2024 with mid-single-digit net sales growth and high-single-digit adjusted EPS growth expected.
- Volume/mix decline in U.S. Coffee segment impacting net sales.
- Lower volume/mix in U.S. Coffee segment leading to decreased operating income.
- Negative impact of inflationary pressures on adjusted operating income growth.
- Use of cash from accounts payable and accrued expenses affecting operating and free cash flow.
Insights
The reported financial results for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) indicate a solid performance with mid-single-digit net sales growth and a significant increase in diluted EPS. The growth in net sales is driven by the U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments, which suggests a strong market demand and effective pricing strategies. The adjusted diluted EPS growth aligns with the company's guidance, reflecting a robust earnings composition. The 53.1% increase in diluted EPS is particularly noteworthy, as it signals substantial earnings growth. Investors may find the commitment to return over $1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases as a positive signal of the company's financial health and management's confidence in its future performance.
Looking at the segment results, the U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments' double-digit net sales growth indicates strong brand performance and effective market execution. The expansion into new categories through strategic partnerships is likely to diversify the company's portfolio and tap into new revenue streams. The reduction in supplier financing programs leading to a use of cash could be seen as a move to improve the balance sheet's quality, although it has impacted cash flow metrics. For 2024, the guidance of mid-single-digit range net sales growth and high-single-digit range Adjusted diluted EPS growth suggests continued confidence from the company in its growth trajectory, despite potential foreign currency headwinds.
The performance of KDP in the U.S. Liquid Refreshment Beverages (LRB) category, with market share gains in categories representing approximately 85% of its portfolio, indicates a competitive edge in a crowded market. The growth in retail dollar consumption and the expansion of the Keurig brewing system to approximately 40 million U.S. households reflect a successful penetration strategy and brand loyalty. The portfolio expansion into rapidly growing categories such as ready-to-drink coffee and sports hydration through partnerships with Chobani and Grupo PiSA is a strategic move to capitalize on consumer trends towards convenience and health-oriented beverages.
The adjustment of the supplier financing program is a significant operational change that may impact short-term cash flow but could be part of a larger strategy to strengthen the company's financial position in the long run. The increased marketing investment suggests a focus on brand reinforcement and market share expansion, which is crucial in a highly competitive beverage industry. The 2024 guidance, despite the expected currency headwinds, reflects optimism about the company's ability to maintain growth momentum through strategic initiatives and market execution.
The reported results from Keurig Dr Pepper showcase the company's resilience in the face of inflationary pressures and a challenging economic environment. The ability to achieve net price realization while managing volume/mix decline indicates effective pricing strategies and cost management. The 7.0% net price realization contributing to net sales growth suggests that the company has been able to pass on some of the increased costs to consumers without significantly affecting demand, which is indicative of strong brand equity and consumer loyalty.
The 22.5% increase in GAAP operating income and 2.8% increase in Adjusted operating income underscore the company's operational efficiency and the impact of productivity improvements. The strategic decision to reduce supplier financing, while impacting cash flow, could be viewed as a proactive measure to reduce financial leverage and interest expense in anticipation of a potential tightening monetary environment. The 2024 guidance, with expected headwinds from foreign currency translation, reflects a cautious but positive outlook on global economic conditions and the company's international operations.
Q4 Performance Led by Continued Momentum in
After a Strong 2023, Company Expects to Deliver On-Algorithm Net Sales and Adjusted EPS Growth in 2024
Reported GAAP Basis | Adjusted Basis1 | |||||||
Q4 | FY 2023 | Q4 | FY 2023 | |||||
Net Sales | ||||||||
% vs prior year | 1.7 % | 5.4 % | 1.1 % | 4.9 % | ||||
Diluted EPS | ||||||||
% vs prior year | 53.1 % | 53.5 % | 10.0 % | 6.0 % |
Full-year 2023 highlights:
- Mid-single-digit net sales growth, led by
U.S. Refreshment Beverages and International segments.
- Adjusted diluted EPS growth of
6% , in line with guidance and reflecting a significantly enhanced composition of earnings. EPS growth accelerated in the second half of the year.
- In
U.S. Refreshment Beverages, market share gains in categories representing approximately85% of the portfolio.
- In
U.S. Coffee, Keurig brewing system expanded to approximately 40 millionU.S. households. Adjusted segment margins strongly inflected in the second half of the year.
- In International, double-digit net sales growth, increasing to
13% of the total company sales mix.
- Portfolio expansion into quickly growing ready-to-drink coffee and sports hydration categories through strategic partnerships with Chobani (La Colombe) and Grupo PiSA (Electrolit). Successful execution during year one of the strategic partnership with Nutrabolt (C4 Energy).
- Over
.8 billion returned to shareholders through dividends, including a$1 7.5% increase in KDP's quarterly dividend, and the opportunistic repurchase of 22 million shares.
Commenting on the results, Chairman and CEO Bob Gamgort stated, "2023 was a year of significant progress for KDP. Broad-based market share gains across our portfolio and entries into attractive white spaces supported our revenue momentum. Gross margin expansion resumed, as the relationship between inflation, pricing, and our redoubled productivity efforts improved throughout the year and helped fund investments in our brands and capabilities. We delivered on our financial commitments while simultaneously enhancing the composition of our earnings profile and strengthening our balance sheet.
Gamgort continued, "We now enter 2024 with a high-quality foundation from which to grow, as we target performance in line with our long-term financial algorithm. Moreover, we head into 2024 with confidence and strategic focus, bolstered by our bold challenger culture and a refreshed, energized executive leadership team."
2023 Full Year Consolidated Results
Net sales for the full year increased
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
GAAP net income for the year increased
Adjusted net income for the year advanced
Operating cash flow for the full year was
2023 Full Year Segment Results
Net sales for the full year increased
KDP in-market performance in the
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
Net sales for the full year decreased
Pod revenue decreased
Brewer shipments totaled 9.7 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2023, declining
GAAP operating income decreased
Adjusted operating income decreased
International
Net sales for the full year increased
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
GAAP net income for the quarter increased
Adjusted net income for the quarter advanced
Operating cash flow for the fourth quarter was
Fourth Quarter Segment Results
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased
KDP in-market performance in the
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
Net sales for the fourth quarter decreased
Pod revenue decreased
GAAP operating income decreased
Adjusted operating income decreased
International
Net sales for the fourth quarter increased
GAAP operating income increased
Adjusted operating income increased
2024 Guidance
The 2024 guidance provided below is presented on a constant currency, non-GAAP basis. The Company does not provide reconciliations of such forward-looking non-GAAP measures to GAAP measures, 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, which could be material.
KDP expects constant currency net sales growth in a mid-single-digit range and Adjusted diluted EPS growth in a high-single-digit range in 2024. Foreign currency translation is expected to approximate a half of one percentage point headwind to both net sales and EPS growth.
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1 Adjusted financial metrics presented in this release are non-GAAP, excluding items affecting comparability and with growth rates presented on a constant currency basis. See reconciliations of GAAP results to Adjusted results on a constant currency basis in the accompanying tables. |
2 Retail consumption data based on Keurig Dr Pepper's custom IRi (Circana) category definitions for the 52-week period ending 12/31/2023. |
3 Retail consumption data based on Keurig Dr Pepper's custom IRi (Circana) category definitions for the 13-week period ending 12/31/2023. |
Investor Contacts:
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ABOUT KEURIG DR PEPPER
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, which differ from results using
Adjusted gross profit. Adjusted gross profit is defined as Net sales less Cost of sales, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. Management believes that Adjusted gross profit is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.
Adjusted operating income. Adjusted operating income is defined as Income from operations, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. Management believes that Adjusted operating income is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.
Adjusted net income attributable to KDP. Adjusted net income attributable to KDP is defined as Net income attributable to KDP, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. Management believes that Adjusted net income is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.
Adjusted diluted EPS. Adjusted diluted EPS is defined as Diluted EPS, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. Management believes that Adjusted diluted EPS is useful for investors in providing period-to-period comparisons of the results of our operations since it adjusts for certain items affecting overall comparability.
Adjusted gross margin. Adjusted gross margin is defined as Adjusted gross profit divided by Net sales. Management believes that Adjusted gross margin is useful for investors as supplemental measures to evaluate our operating performance and ability to manage ongoing costs.
Adjusted operating margin. Adjusted operating margin is defined as Adjusted Income from operations divided by Net sales. Management believes that Adjusted operating margin is useful for investors as supplemental measures to evaluate our operating performance and ability to manage ongoing costs.
Adjusted interest expense. Adjusted interest expense is defined as Interest expense, net, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. Management believes that Adjusted interest expense is useful for investors in evaluating our performance and establishing expectations for the impacts of interest expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA, as adjusted for items affecting comparability as described on page A-5. EBITDA is defined as Net income attributable to KDP as adjusted for interest expense, net; provision for income taxes; depreciation expense; amortization of intangibles; and other amortization. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by adjusting certain items that can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events, thereby affecting comparability.
Management leverage ratio. Management leverage ratio is defined as KDP's total principal amounts of debt less cash and cash equivalents, divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Management believes that the Management leverage ratio is useful for investors in evaluating the Company's liquidity and assessing the Company's ability to meet its financial obligations.
Free cash flow. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property, plant and equipment, proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, and certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods. Management uses this measure to evaluate the company's performance and make resource allocation decisions.
Financial measures presented on a constant currency basis. Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability, calculated on a constant currency basis by converting our current period local currency financial results using the prior period foreign currency exchange rates. Because our reporting currency is the
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
Fourth Quarter | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
(in millions, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Net sales | $ 3,867 | $ 3,803 | $ 14,814 | $ 14,057 | |||
Cost of sales | 1,683 | 1,807 | 6,734 | 6,734 | |||
Gross profit | 2,184 | 1,996 | 8,080 | 7,323 | |||
Selling, general, and administrative expenses | 1,258 | 1,227 | 4,912 | 4,645 | |||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 166 | 2 | 477 | |||
Gain on litigation settlement | — | — | — | (299) | |||
Other operating income, net | (17) | (70) | (26) | (105) | |||
Income from operations | 943 | 673 | 3,192 | 2,605 | |||
Interest expense, net | 64 | 123 | 496 | 693 | |||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | — | — | 217 | |||
Gain on sale of equity method investment | — | — | — | (50) | |||
Impairment of investments and note receivable | — | — | — | 12 | |||
Other income, net | (20) | (8) | (61) | 14 | |||
Income before provision for income taxes | 899 | 558 | 2,757 | 1,719 | |||
Provision for income taxes | 206 | 105 | 576 | 284 | |||
Net income including non-controlling interest | 693 | 453 | 2,181 | 1,435 | |||
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | (1) | |||
Net income attributable to KDP | $ 693 | $ 453 | $ 2,181 | $ 1,436 | |||
Earnings per common share: | |||||||
Basic | $ 0.50 | $ 0.32 | $ 1.56 | $ 1.01 | |||
Diluted | 0.49 | 0.32 | 1.55 | 1.01 | |||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||
Basic | 1,393.6 | 1,415.5 | 1,399.3 | 1,416.8 | |||
Diluted | 1,401.3 | 1,427.5 | 1,408.4 | 1,428.5 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) | |||
December 31, | December 31, | ||
(in millions, except share and per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | |
Assets | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 267 | $ 535 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | 1,368 | 1,484 | |
Inventories | 1,142 | 1,314 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 598 | 471 | |
Total current assets | 3,375 | 3,804 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,699 | 2,491 | |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | 1,387 | 1,000 | |
Goodwill | 20,202 | 20,072 | |
Other intangible assets, net | 23,287 | 23,183 | |
Other non-current assets | 1,149 | 1,252 | |
Deferred tax assets | 31 | 35 | |
Total assets | $ 52,130 | $ 51,837 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | 3,597 | 5,206 | |
Accrued expenses | 1,242 | 1,153 | |
Structured payables | 117 | 137 | |
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term obligations | 3,246 | 895 | |
Other current liabilities | 714 | 685 | |
Total current liabilities | 8,916 | 8,076 | |
Long-term obligations | 9,945 | 11,072 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | 5,760 | 5,739 | |
Other non-current liabilities | 1,833 | 1,825 | |
Total liabilities | 26,454 | 26,712 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Stockholders' equity: | |||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |
Common stock, and 1,408,394,293 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | 14 | 14 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 20,788 | 21,444 | |
Retained earnings | 4,559 | 3,539 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 315 | 129 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 25,676 | 25,126 | |
Non-controlling interest | — | (1) | |
Total equity | 25,676 | 25,125 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 52,130 | $ 51,837 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) | |||
Year Ended December 31, | |||
(in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | |
Operating activities: | |||
Net income attributable to KDP | $ 2,181 | $ 1,436 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation expense | 402 | 399 | |
Amortization of intangibles | 137 | 138 | |
Other amortization expense | 181 | 172 | |
Provision for sales returns | 61 | 61 | |
Deferred income taxes | (4) | (289) | |
Employee stock-based compensation expense | 116 | 52 | |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | 217 | |
Gain on sale of equity method investment | — | (50) | |
Gain on disposal of property, plant, and equipment | (1) | (80) | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency | (13) | 26 | |
Unrealized loss on derivatives | 31 | 383 | |
Settlements of interest rate contracts | 54 | 125 | |
Equity in (earnings) loss of unconsolidated affiliates | (33) | 5 | |
Earned equity | (44) | — | |
Impairment of intangible assets | 2 | 477 | |
Impairment of investments and note receivable of unconsolidated affiliate | — | 12 | |
Other, net | 6 | 28 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||
Trade accounts receivable | 70 | (398) | |
Inventories | 182 | (426) | |
Income taxes receivable and payables, net | (199) | (105) | |
Other current and non-current assets | (192) | (456) | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,618) | 903 | |
Other current and non-current liabilities | 10 | 207 | |
Net change in operating assets and liabilities | (1,747) | (275) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,329 | 2,837 | |
Investing activities: | |||
Proceeds from sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliates | — | 50 | |
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment | (425) | (353) | |
Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment | 9 | 168 | |
Purchases of intangibles | (56) | (26) | |
Issuance of related party note receivable | — | (18) | |
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates | (316) | (962) | |
Other, net | 4 | 6 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (784) | (1,135) | |
Financing activities: | |||
Proceeds from issuance of Notes | — | 3,000 | |
Repayments of Notes | (500) | (3,365) | |
Net proceeds from issuance of commercial paper | 1,697 | 250 | |
Proceeds from structured payables | 130 | 155 | |
Repayments of structured payables | (148) | (158) | |
Cash dividends paid | (1,142) | (1,080) | |
Repurchases of common stock | (706) | (379) | |
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements | (62) | (15) | |
Payments on finance leases | (95) | (90) | |
Other, net | (6) | (46) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | (832) | (1,728) | |
Cash and cash equivalents: | |||
Net change from operating, investing and financing activities | (287) | (26) | |
Effect of exchange rate changes | 19 | (7) | |
Beginning balance | 535 | 568 | |
Ending balance | $ 267 | $ 535 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
Fourth Quarter | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
(in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||
Net Sales | |||||||
$ 2,214 | $ 2,074 | $ 8,821 | $ 8,083 | ||||
1,158 | 1,285 | 4,071 | 4,302 | ||||
International | 495 | 444 | 1,922 | 1,672 | |||
Total net sales | $ 3,867 | $ 3,803 | $ 14,814 | $ 14,057 | |||
Income from Operations | |||||||
$ 688 | $ 407 | $ 2,483 | $ 1,961 | ||||
383 | 393 | 1,158 | 1,215 | ||||
International | 144 | 114 | 475 | 373 | |||
Unallocated corporate costs | (272) | (241) | (924) | (944) | |||
Total income from operations | $ 943 | $ 673 | $ 3,192 | $ 2,605 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with
Specifically, investors should consider the following with respect to our financial results:
Adjusted: Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability.
Items affecting comparability: Defined as certain items that are excluded for comparison to prior year periods, adjusted for the tax impact as applicable. Tax impact is determined based upon an approximate rate for each item. For each period, management adjusts for (i) the unrealized mark-to-market impact of derivative instruments not designated as hedges in accordance with
For the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023, the other certain items excluded for comparison purposes include (i) productivity expenses, (ii) restructuring expenses associated with the 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment, and (iii) costs related to significant non-routine legal matters, specifically the antitrust litigation. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2023, the non-cash changes in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets included an immaterial non-cash true-up of the valuation of foreign deferred tax liabilities related to a prior period.
For the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022, the other certain items excluded for comparison purposes include (i) restructuring and integration expenses related to significant business combinations; (ii) productivity expenses; (iii) costs related to significant non-routine legal matters, specifically the antitrust litigation; (iv) the loss on early extinguishment of debt related to the redemption of debt; (v) incremental costs to our operations related to risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which were incurred to either maintain the health and safety of our front-line employees or temporarily increase compensation to such employees to ensure essential operations continue during the pandemic; (vi) the gain on the sale of our investment in BodyArmor as a result of the settlement of the associated holdback liability; (vii) the gain on the settlement of our prior litigation with BodyArmor, excluding recoveries of previously incurred litigation expenses which were included in our adjusted results; (viii) losses recognized with respect to our equity method investment in
Constant currency adjusted: Defined as certain financial statement captions and metrics adjusted for certain items affecting comparability, calculated on a constant currency basis by converting our current period local currency financial results using the prior period foreign currency exchange rates.
For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the supplemental financial data set forth below includes reconciliations of adjusted and constant currency adjusted financial measures to the applicable financial measure presented in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the same period.
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
Gross profit | Gross | Income from | Operating | ||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2023 | |||||||
Reported | $ 2,184 | 56.5 % | $ 943 | 24.4 % | |||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||
Mark to market | 13 | 40 | |||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 34 | |||||
Stock compensation | — | 4 | |||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | 8 | |||||
Productivity | 26 | 71 | |||||
Transaction costs | — | 1 | |||||
Adjusted | $ 2,223 | 57.5 % | $ 1,101 | 28.5 % | |||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | — % | |||||
Constant currency adjusted | 57.5 % | 28.5 % | |||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2022 | |||||||
Reported | $ 1,996 | 52.5 % | $ 673 | 17.7 % | |||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||
Mark to market | (10) | (9) | |||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 38 | |||||
Stock compensation | — | 2 | |||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | — | 81 | |||||
Productivity | 30 | 71 | |||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 166 | |||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 4 | |||||
COVID-19 | (1) | — | |||||
Foundational projects | — | 1 | |||||
Adjusted | $ 2,015 | 53.0 % | $ 1,027 | 27.0 % |
Refer to pages A-8 and A-9 for reconciliations of reported net sales to constant currency net sales and adjusted income from operations to constant currency adjusted income from operations. |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Interest | Income | Provision | Effective | Net income | Diluted | ||||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2023 | |||||||||||
Reported | $ 64 | $ 899 | $ 206 | 22.9 % | $ 693 | $ 0.49 | |||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||||
Mark to market | 60 | (20) | (4) | (16) | (0.01) | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 34 | 9 | 25 | 0.02 | ||||||
Amortization of fair value debt adjustment | (5) | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | ||||||
Stock compensation | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | ||||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | 8 | 3 | 5 | — | ||||||
Productivity | — | 71 | 18 | 53 | 0.04 | ||||||
Transaction costs | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | ||||||
Change in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets | — | — | (2) | 2 | — | ||||||
Adjusted | $ 119 | $ 1,002 | $ 232 | 23.2 % | $ 770 | $ 0.55 | |||||
Impact of foreign currency | (0.1) % | ||||||||||
Constant currency adjusted | 23.1 % | ||||||||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2022 | |||||||||||
Reported | $ 123 | $ 558 | $ 105 | 18.8 % | $ 453 | $ 0.32 | |||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||||
Mark to market | (2) | (11) | (8) | (3) | — | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 38 | 10 | 28 | 0.02 | ||||||
Amortization of fair value of debt adjustment | (5) | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | ||||||
Stock compensation | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | ||||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | — | 81 | 19 | 62 | 0.04 | ||||||
Productivity | — | 71 | 24 | 47 | 0.03 | ||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 166 | 49 | 117 | 0.08 | ||||||
Impairment of investment | — | — | 3 | (3) | — | ||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | — | (3) | 3 | — | ||||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | ||||||
COVID-19 | — | — | 1 | (1) | — | ||||||
Foundational projects | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | ||||||
Change in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets | — | — | (1) | 1 | — | ||||||
Adjusted | $ 116 | $ 915 | $ 201 | 22.0 % | $ 714 | $ 0.50 | |||||
Change - adjusted | 2.6 % | 7.8 % | 10.0 % | ||||||||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | (0.7) % | — % | ||||||||
Change - constant currency adjusted | 2.6 % | 7.1 % | 10.0 % |
Diluted earnings per common share may not foot due to rounding. |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT TO CONSTANT CURRENCY ADJUSTED FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||
| International | Unallocated | Total | ||||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2023 | |||||||||
Reported - Income from Operations | $ 688 | $ 383 | $ 144 | $ (272) | $ 943 | ||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||
Mark to market | — | — | 6 | 34 | 40 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles | 6 | 26 | 2 | — | 34 | ||||
Stock compensation | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | ||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | ||||
Productivity | 19 | 14 | — | 38 | 71 | ||||
Transaction costs | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||
Adjusted - Income from Operations | $ 713 | $ 423 | $ 152 | $ (187) | $ 1,101 | ||||
Change - adjusted | 20.2 % | (2.8) % | 25.6 % | 53.3 % | 7.2 % | ||||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | — % | (5.8) % | — % | (0.7) % | ||||
Change - constant currency adjusted | 20.2 % | (2.8) % | 19.8 % | 53.3 % | 6.5 % | ||||
For the Fourth Quarter of 2022 | |||||||||
Reported - Income from Operations | $ 407 | $ 393 | $ 114 | $ (241) | $ 673 | ||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||
Mark to market | — | — | 1 | (10) | (9) | ||||
Amortization of intangibles | 6 | 27 | 5 | — | 38 | ||||
Stock compensation | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | — | (1) | 1 | 81 | 81 | ||||
Productivity | 13 | 17 | — | 41 | 71 | ||||
Impairment of intangible assets | 166 | — | — | — | 166 | ||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | ||||
COVID-19 | 1 | (1) | — | — | — | ||||
Foundational projects | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||
Adjusted - Income from Operations | $ 593 | $ 435 | $ 121 | $ (122) | $ 1,027 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT TO CONSTANT CURRENCY ADJUSTED FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED) | ||||||
Reported | Impact of Foreign | Constant Currency | ||||
For the fourth quarter of 2023 | ||||||
Net sales | ||||||
6.8 % | — % | 6.8 % | ||||
(9.9) | — | (9.9) | ||||
International | 11.5 | (5.0) | 6.5 | |||
Total net sales | 1.7 | (0.6) | 1.1 |
Reported | Items Affecting | Adjusted | Impact of | Constant | ||||||
For the fourth quarter of 2023 | ||||||||||
Operating margin | ||||||||||
31.1 % | 1.1 % | 32.2 % | — % | 32.2 % | ||||||
33.1 | 3.4 | 36.5 | — | 36.5 | ||||||
International | 29.1 | 1.6 | 30.7 | — | 30.7 | |||||
Total operating margin | 24.4 | 4.1 | 28.5 | — | 28.5 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||
Gross profit | Gross | Income from | Operating | ||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||
Reported | $ 8,080 | 54.5 % | $ 3,192 | 21.5 % | |||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||
Mark to market | (5) | 8 | |||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 137 | |||||
Stock compensation | — | 17 | |||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | 35 | |||||
Productivity | 115 | 259 | |||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 2 | |||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 5 | |||||
Transaction costs | — | 2 | |||||
Adjusted | $ 8,190 | 55.3 % | $ 3,657 | 24.7 % | |||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | — % | |||||
Constant currency adjusted | 55.3 % | 24.7 % | |||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||
Reported | $ 7,323 | 52.1 % | $ 2,605 | 18.5 % | |||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||
Mark to market | 120 | 150 | |||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 138 | |||||
Stock compensation | — | 5 | |||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | — | 172 | |||||
Productivity | 116 | 230 | |||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 477 | |||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 13 | |||||
COVID-19 | 9 | 14 | |||||
Gain on litigation | — | (271) | |||||
Transaction costs | — | 1 | |||||
Foundational projects | — | 4 | |||||
Adjusted | $ 7,568 | 53.8 % | $ 3,538 | 25.2 % |
Refer to pages A-13 and A-14 for reconciliations of reported net sales to constant currency net sales and adjusted income from operations to constant currency adjusted income from operations. |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Interest | Income before | Provision | Effective | Net income | Diluted | ||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||||
Reported | $ 496 | $ 2,757 | $ 576 | 20.9 % | $ 2,181 | $ 1.55 | |||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||||
Mark to market | (14) | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 137 | 34 | 103 | 0.07 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | (1) | 1 | — | 1 | — | ||||||
Amortization of fair value debt adjustment | (19) | 19 | 5 | 14 | 0.01 | ||||||
Stock compensation | — | 17 | 6 | 11 | 0.01 | ||||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | 35 | 9 | 26 | 0.02 | ||||||
Productivity | — | 259 | 63 | 196 | 0.14 | ||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | ||||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 5 | 1 | 4 | — | ||||||
Transaction costs | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | ||||||
Change in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets | — | — | 26 | (26) | (0.02) | ||||||
Adjusted | $ 462 | $ 3,240 | $ 722 | 22.3 % | $ 2,518 | $ 1.79 | |||||
Impact of foreign currency | (0.1) % | ||||||||||
Constant currency adjusted | 22.2 % |
Diluted earnings per common share may not foot due to rounding. |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP INFORMATION (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Interest | Income before | Provision | Effective | Net income | Diluted | ||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
Reported | $ 693 | $ 1,719 | $ 284 | 16.5 % | $ 1,436 | $ 1.01 | |||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||||
Mark to market | (249) | 395 | 93 | 302 | 0.21 | ||||||
Amortization of intangibles | — | 138 | 35 | 103 | 0.07 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | (2) | 2 | — | 2 | — | ||||||
Amortization of fair value of debt adjustment | (19) | 19 | 4 | 15 | 0.01 | ||||||
Stock compensation | — | 5 | (1) | 6 | — | ||||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | — | 172 | 41 | 131 | 0.09 | ||||||
Productivity | — | 230 | 56 | 174 | 0.12 | ||||||
Impairment of intangible assets | — | 477 | 126 | 351 | 0.25 | ||||||
Impairment of investment | — | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0.01 | ||||||
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | — | 217 | 51 | 166 | 0.12 | ||||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0.01 | ||||||
COVID-19 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0.01 | ||||||
Gain on litigation | — | (271) | (68) | (203) | (0.14) | ||||||
Gain on sale of equity-method investment | — | (50) | (12) | (38) | (0.03) | ||||||
Transaction costs | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | ||||||
Foundational projects | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | ||||||
Change in deferred tax liabilities related to goodwill and other intangible assets | — | — | 80 | (80) | (0.06) | ||||||
Adjusted | $ 423 | $ 3,097 | $ 700 | 22.6 % | $ 2,398 | $ 1.68 | |||||
Change - adjusted | 9.2 % | 5.0 % | 6.5 % | ||||||||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | (0.6) % | (0.5) % | ||||||||
Change - Constant currency adjusted | 9.2 % | 4.4 % | 6.0 % |
Diluted earnings per common share may not foot due to rounding. |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT TO CONSTANT CURRENCY ADJUSTED FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||
| International | Unallocated | Total | ||||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |||||||||
Reported - Income from Operations | $ 2,483 | $ 1,158 | $ 475 | $ (924) | $ 3,192 | ||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||
Mark to market | — | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles | 20 | 101 | 16 | — | 137 | ||||
Stock compensation | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | ||||
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | — | — | — | 35 | 35 | ||||
Productivity | 57 | 74 | — | 128 | 259 | ||||
Impairment of intangible assets | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | ||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | ||||
Transaction costs | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | ||||
Adjusted - Income from Operations | $ 2,562 | $ 1,333 | $ 497 | $ (735) | $ 3,657 | ||||
Change - adjusted | 13.9 % | (4.3) % | 24.3 % | 45.5 % | 3.4 % | ||||
Impact of foreign currency | — % | — % | (4.8) % | — % | (0.6) % | ||||
Change - constant currency adjusted | 13.9 % | (4.3) % | 19.5 % | 45.5 % | 2.8 % | ||||
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |||||||||
Reported - Income from Operations | $ 1,961 | $ 1,215 | $ 373 | $ (944) | $ 2,605 | ||||
Items Affecting Comparability: | |||||||||
Mark to market | — | — | 9 | 141 | 150 | ||||
Amortization of intangibles | 22 | 102 | 14 | — | 138 | ||||
Stock compensation | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | ||||
Restructuring and integration costs - DPS Merger | 2 | — | 2 | 168 | 172 | ||||
Productivity | 52 | 71 | — | 107 | 230 | ||||
Impairment of intangible assets | 477 | — | — | — | 477 | ||||
Non-routine legal matters | — | — | — | 13 | 13 | ||||
COVID-19 | 7 | 5 | 2 | — | 14 | ||||
Gain on litigation | (271) | — | — | — | (271) | ||||
Transaction costs | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | ||||
Foundational projects | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | ||||
Adjusted - Income from Operations | $ 2,250 | $ 1,393 | $ 400 | $ (505) | $ 3,538 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN FINANCIAL MEASURES BY SEGMENT TO CONSTANT CURRENCY (UNAUDITED) | ||||||
Reported | Impact of Foreign | Constant Currency | ||||
For the year ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||
Net sales | ||||||
9.1 % | — % | 9.1 % | ||||
(5.4) | — | (5.4) | ||||
International | 15.0 | (4.5) | 10.5 | |||
Total net sales | 5.4 | (0.5) | 4.9 |
Reported | Items | Adjusted | Impact of | Constant | ||||||
For the year ended December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||
Operating margin | ||||||||||
28.1 % | 0.9 % | 29.0 % | — % | 29.0 % | ||||||
28.4 | 4.3 | 32.7 | — | 32.7 | ||||||
International | 24.7 | 1.2 | 25.9 | — | 25.9 | |||||
Total operating margin | 21.5 | 3.2 | 24.7 | — | 24.7 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA AND MANAGEMENT LEVERAGE RATIO (UNAUDITED) | |
(in millions, except for ratio) | |
ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION - LAST TWELVE MONTHS | |
Net income attributable to KDP | $ 2,181 |
Interest expense, net | 496 |
Provision for income taxes | 576 |
Depreciation expense | 402 |
Other amortization | 181 |
Amortization of intangibles | 137 |
EBITDA | $ 3,973 |
Items affecting comparability: | |
Impairment of intangible assets | $ 2 |
Restructuring - 2023 CEO Succession and Associated Realignment | 35 |
Productivity | 218 |
Non-routine legal matters | 5 |
Stock compensation | 17 |
Transaction costs | 2 |
Mark to market | (8) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 4,244 |
December 31, | |
2023 | |
Principal amounts of: | |
Commercial paper notes | $ 2,096 |
Senior unsecured notes | 11,243 |
Total principal amounts | 13,339 |
Less: Cash and cash equivalents | 267 |
Total principal amounts less cash and cash equivalents | $ 13,072 |
December 31, 2023 Management Leverage Ratio | 3.1 |
KEURIG DR PEPPER INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for purchases of property, plant and equipment, proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment, and certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no certain items excluded for comparison to prior year periods.
Year Ended December 31, | ||||
(in millions) | 2023 | 2022 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 1,329 | $ 2,837 | ||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (425) | (353) | ||
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment | 9 | 168 | ||
Free Cash Flow | $ 913 | $ 2,652 |
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