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NASDAQ: KDP Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. 8-K

Keurig Dr Pepper shareholders approve new stock incentive plan, re-elect all directors

Filed June 18, 2026 · Period ending June 16, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Key Changes

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    Shareholders approved a new omnibus stock incentive plan with 1.28 billion votes in favor, which will govern future equity compensation grants to employees and directors.

    Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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    All nine director nominees were re-elected for one-year terms with strong majority support, ranging from 1.19 to 1.29 billion votes in favor.

    Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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    Executive compensation received shareholder approval in advisory vote with 1.25 billion votes for versus 50.4 million against, indicating support for management pay practices.

    Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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    Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with 1.32 billion votes in favor.

    Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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    Board reassigned committee memberships: Brian Driscoll joined Compensation Committee while Pamela Patsley moved from Compensation to Audit and Finance Committee.

    Item 8.01 — Other Events verify on EDGAR →

Summary

Keurig Dr Pepper held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 16, where shareholders approved all management proposals including a new stock incentive plan that will shape future equity compensation. The plan received strong support with 1.28 billion votes in favor, giving management fresh authorization to grant stock-based awards to employees and directors.

All nine director nominees were re-elected with comfortable margins, and executive compensation received advisory approval with a 96% favorable vote. For retail investors, the most notable outcome is the new stock incentive plan, which could lead to increased share dilution as the company grants equity awards under the refreshed authorization.

The strong voting margins across all proposals suggest shareholders are generally satisfied with current governance and management performance. The board also made routine committee reassignments following the meeting, with directors Driscoll and Patsley shifting committee roles. Watch for the company's next proxy filing to see the specific share reserve and terms of the new incentive plan, which will clarify the potential dilution impact on existing shareholders.

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Event · Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

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KDP held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 16, approving director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and a new stock plan.

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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.

All nine director nominees were elected with strong majority support. Timothy Cofer received the highest vote count at approximately 1.29 billion shares for, while Pamela Patsley received the lowest at approximately 1.19 billion shares for. All directors will serve one-year terms.

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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.

Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for fiscal 2026 with overwhelming support of approximately 1.32 billion votes for. This is a routine annual approval with no broker non-votes since brokers can vote on auditor ratification.

Event · Item 8.01 — Other Events

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Item 8.01 — Other Events filed; see Key Changes for terms.

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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.

Following the Annual Meeting, the Board made routine committee reassignments. Brian Driscoll was appointed to the Compensation Committee, while Pamela Patsley moved from the Compensation Committee to the Audit and Finance Committee. These are standard governance adjustments that occur after annual shareholder meetings.

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