Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) investors back all 2026 meeting proposals and board changes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 16, 2026. Stockholders elected all nominated directors to one-year terms, with each receiving over 1.19 billion votes in favor and sizable broker non-votes recorded.
Stockholders approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation with 1,248,935,833 votes for and 50,356,862 against. They also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 1,322,769,289 votes for.
The Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026 was approved with 1,277,360,824 votes in favor and 22,184,524 against. Following the meeting, the board appointed Brian Driscoll to the Compensation Committee and Pamela Patsley to the Audit and Finance Committee, with Ms. Patsley stepping off the Compensation Committee.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 8.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Key Figures
Say-on-pay votes for: 1,248,935,833 votes
Say-on-pay votes against: 50,356,862 votes
Auditor ratification votes for: 1,322,769,289 votes
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8 metrics
Say-on-pay votes for
1,248,935,833 votes
Advisory resolution on executive compensation
Say-on-pay votes against
50,356,862 votes
Advisory resolution on executive compensation
Auditor ratification votes for
1,322,769,289 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for FY ending Dec 31, 2026
Auditor ratification votes against
3,292,484 votes
Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omnibus Plan 2026 votes for
1,277,360,824 votes
Approval of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026
Omnibus Plan 2026 votes against
22,184,524 votes
Approval of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026
Votes for Timothy Cofer
1,294,967,963 votes
Election of director Timothy Cofer
Broker non-votes on Proposal 2
26,381,868 votes
Executive compensation advisory vote broker non-votes
Key Terms
Broker Non-Votes, advisory resolution, independent registered public accounting firm, Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026, +1 more
5 terms
Broker Non-Votes financial
"For | Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
advisory resolution financial
"approved the advisory resolution regarding the Company's executive compensation"
An advisory resolution is a non-binding vote by shareholders that expresses their opinion on a specific corporate matter, such as executive pay or a governance policy. It matters to investors because, like a public survey, it signals shareholder sentiment to the board and management; even though it does not force action, a strong vote for or against can prompt changes, affect company reputation, and influence future decisions that impact shareholder value.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026 financial
"approved the adoption of the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026"
Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial
"held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting")"
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
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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 | ||||||||||||||
FAQ
Was the Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) 2026 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan approved?
Yes, shareholders approved the Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan of 2026. The vote totaled 1,277,360,824 for, 22,184,524 against, and 415,049 abstentions, with 26,381,868 broker non-votes, authorizing the company’s new equity-based incentive framework.
Were there any committee changes on Keurig Dr Pepper’s board after the 2026 meeting?
Effective immediately after the meeting, Brian Driscoll joined the Compensation Committee, and Pamela Patsley joined the Audit and Finance Committee. At the same time, Ms. Patsley ceased serving on the Compensation Committee, slightly rebalancing board committee memberships.
Did all Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) director nominees get elected in 2026?
All nominated directors, including Timothy Cofer, Oray Boston, Brian Driscoll, Juliette Hickman, William Newlands, Pamela Patsley, Debra Sandler, Mike Van de Ven, and Lawson Whiting, were elected. Each received over 1.19 billion votes for, with relatively low against and abstention totals.