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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):
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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