KDP and JDE Peet's cross-guarantee €16.8B+ in debt following acquisition

Filed May 22, 2026 · Period ending May 21, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  KDP now guarantees €3.45B in euro notes and $1.25B in USD notes issued by acquired subsidiary JDEP Coffee, creating significant contingent liability for the parent company.

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  JDEP Coffee reciprocally guarantees KDP's debt including €3.0B and $2.55B Maple Notes, €10.35B term loan facility, and KDP's senior notes and revolving credit—over €13.35B in total exposure.

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  All cross-guarantees automatically terminate when KDP completes its previously announced separation of coffee and beverage businesses, providing a clear exit from joint liability.

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