BURLINGTON, Mass. and PLANO, Texas, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NYSE: KDP) announced today that JAB Holdings B.V. ("JAB") has indicated its intention for its majority-owned Maple Holdings B.V. subsidiary ("Maple") to convert a portion of the interest of its minority partners into shares of KDP that will become freely tradeable after a lock-up period. JAB and Maple will collectively remain a controlling shareholder of KDP following the distribution.
To affect the transaction, Maple intends to distribute approximately 143 million shares of KDP stock that Maple currently holds, representing approximately 10.1% of the outstanding common stock of KDP. The minority partners involved in the transaction are affiliates of BDT Capital Partners ("BDT"), affiliates of Quadrant Capital Advisors ("Quadrant") and the JAB Consumer Fund. These minority partners have been invested in KDP, through their interests in Maple, since the JAB-led acquisition of Keurig Green Mountain, which was announced in 2015, and will continue to retain stakes in Maple following the distribution. All of the minority partners receiving shares as part of this distribution will be subject to lock-up provisions on the distributed shares for six months on 50% of the shares and 12 months for the remaining distribution.
Following the distribution and lock-up period, JAB and Maple will collectively own 52.6% of KDP, Mondelēz International, Inc. will continue to own 13.1% and the public float will increase to 34.3%, including shares held directly by the minority partners.
Maple and its affiliates intend to make the required filings with the SEC, including an amendment to Maple's existing Schedule 13D, upon the completion of the distribution.
Investors:
Tyson Seely
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 781-418-3352 / tyson.seely@kdrp.com
Steve Alexander
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 972-673-6769 / steve.alexander@kdrp.com
Media:
Katie Gilroy
Keurig Dr Pepper
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 26,000 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.
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