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PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has completed the acquisition of poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion (net purchase price of $1.65 billion after $300 million in anticipated tax benefits). The deal includes a performance-based earnout component.

poppi is a functional beverage brand that produces low-calorie sodas containing prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, with no more than 5 grams of sugar per serving. The brand has successfully engaged Gen Z and millennial audiences through social media, TikTok campaigns, and influencer partnerships.

This acquisition aligns with PepsiCo's strategic portfolio transformation, following recent acquisitions like Siete and Sabra, to meet modern wellness preferences.

Pepsi (PEP) has launched a new global campaign called "Refresh the Game" featuring current women's football stars alongside legendary players. The campaign unites today's icons including Alexia Putellas, Lauren James, Leah Williamson, Caroline Graham Hansen, and Farah Jefry with football legends David Beckham, Pelé, and Ronaldinho in recreated versions of Pepsi's iconic football advertisements.

The campaign celebrates women's football as the fastest-growing sport globally and showcases Pepsi's renewed commitment to UEFA Women's Football through 2030. The film features recreations of classic Pepsi ads, including scenes from the 1974 "Join the Pepsi Generation," the 2005 "Surfers" film, and 2003's "Wild West." PepsiCo reported $92 billion in net revenue in 2024 and continues to strengthen its position in sports marketing and women's football development.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has announced a strategic, multi-year cloud partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its enterprise-wide digital transformation. The collaboration focuses on leveraging AWS's infrastructure for AI innovation, supply chain optimization, and enhanced consumer experiences.

Key initiatives include cloud migration of applications and workloads, integration of PepsiCo's internal generative AI platform (PepGenX) with Amazon Bedrock, development of real-time advertising insights, and implementation of digital supply chain capabilities. The partnership aims to improve operational efficiencies and enable PepsiCo to build, test, and deploy new technologies rapidly across its global operations.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has announced a quarterly dividend of $1.4225 per share, representing a 5% increase from the previous year. This aligns with the company's previously announced increase in its annualized dividend from $5.42 to $5.69 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 6, 2025.

This declaration marks PepsiCo's 53rd consecutive annual dividend increase, maintaining its impressive track record of paying quarterly cash dividends since 1965.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has announced its upcoming virtual annual shareholders' meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. The meeting will be accessible through a live audio webcast at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/PEP2025 or via PepsiCo's website.

Shareholders of record as of February 27, 2025, will be eligible to participate and vote during the meeting. To participate actively, shareholders must use their 16-digit control number provided in their proxy materials. While guests without control numbers may attend, they won't have voting rights or the ability to ask questions.

Subway and Doritos have announced a -time collaboration launching the Doritos® Footlong Nachos, available nationwide for $5 while supplies last. The innovative snack features Doritos® Nacho Cheese chips topped with Cheddar sauce, Monterey cheddar, jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, and Baja Chipotle sauce. Customers can add rotisserie chicken or steak at no extra cost.

On April 10, 2025, Subway MVP Rewards members can receive free Doritos® Footlong Nachos with any footlong sub purchase. The promotion will be available through the Subway app, website, or in-restaurant using the member's associated phone number.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has announced plans to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, with a net purchase price of $1.65 billion after anticipated cash tax benefits of $300 million. The deal includes potential additional earnout based on performance milestones.

poppi is a functional soda brand that combines prebiotics, fruit juice, and apple cider vinegar, offering low-calorie beverages with no more than five grams of sugar per serving. The brand, created by Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, gained prominence after appearing on Shark Tank and receiving funding from CAVU Consumer Partners.

The acquisition aligns with PepsiCo's portfolio transformation strategy to meet growing consumer demand for health and wellness products. The transaction is pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has scheduled the release of its first-quarter 2025 financial results for Thursday, April 24, 2025. The company will follow a structured disclosure timeline:

• Press release and 10-Q will be posted at 6:00 a.m. EDT
• Prepared management remarks in PDF format will be available at 6:30 a.m. EDT
• A live Q&A session with Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta and CFO Jamie Caulfield will begin at 8:15 a.m. EDT

All materials will be accessible through PepsiCo's investor relations website at www.pepsico.com/investors.

PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) has announced that its top executives will be presenting at the upcoming Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference. Ramon Laguarta, Chairman and CEO, along with Jamie Caulfield, Executive Vice President and CFO, will deliver their presentation on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at approximately 9:00 a.m. ET.

Investors and interested parties can access a live audio webcast of the presentation through PepsiCo's website in the 'Investors' section under 'Financial Information / Events and Presentations.' A replay of the presentation will also be made available through the same platform.