Keurig Dr Pepper adds independent director to board
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. appointed Aaron Alt as an independent member of its Board of Directors.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. appointed Aaron Alt as an independent member of its Board of Directors. The Board also approved an increase in its size to ten directors, with both changes effective as of August 14, 2026. Alt will serve on the Board until a successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. The Board further appointed him to the company’s Audit and Finance Committee, also effective August 14, 2026. The company states there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons relating to his appointment and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. Alt will participate in the standard compensation program for non-employee directors as described in Keurig Dr Pepper’s 2026 proxy statement filed on April 24, 2026.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
1 item
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Key Figures
Board size: 10 directors
Board appointment date: August 10, 2026
Effective date: August 14, 2026
3 metrics
Board size
10 directors
Size of the Board of Directors after the August 14, 2026 change
Board appointment date
August 10, 2026
Date the Board appointed Aaron Alt as an independent director
Effective date
August 14, 2026
Effective date of Aaron Alt’s Board and Audit and Finance Committee roles
Key Terms
independent member of the Board, Audit and Finance Committee, Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K
3 terms
independent member of the Board regulatory
"appointed Aaron Alt as an independent member of the Board"
Audit and Finance Committee financial
"the Board appointed Mr. Alt to the Audit and Finance Committee"
A board-level group charged with overseeing a company’s financial reporting, internal checks and balances, audit processes and relationship with external auditors. Think of them as a trusted inspector and bookkeeper who verify that the company’s accounts are accurate, legal and transparent; their work matters to investors because strong oversight reduces the risk of errors or fraud, builds confidence in reported results and can affect valuation and access to capital.
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K regulatory
"not a party to any transaction with the Company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K"
FAQ
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What board change did Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announce on August 10, 2026?
Keurig Dr Pepper’s Board appointed Aaron Alt as an independent director and increased the Board size to ten directors, with these changes becoming effective on August 14, 2026.
When does Aaron Alt’s appointment to the Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) board become effective?
Aaron Alt’s appointment as an independent director becomes effective on August 14, 2026. On the same date, the Board size is increased to ten directors and he joins the Audit and Finance Committee.
Which committee will new director Aaron Alt serve on at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP)?
Aaron Alt has been appointed to Keurig Dr Pepper’s Audit and Finance Committee, effective August 14, 2026. This committee oversees key financial reporting, audit, and related oversight responsibilities for the Board.
How will Aaron Alt be compensated as a Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) director?
Aaron Alt will participate in the standard compensation arrangements for non-employee directors, as outlined in Keurig Dr Pepper’s 2026 proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 24, 2026.
How long will Aaron Alt serve on the Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) board?
Aaron Alt will serve as a director until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation, or removal, consistent with Keurig Dr Pepper’s board service terms.
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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): August 10, 2026
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 10, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the "Company") appointed Aaron Alt as an independent member of the Board and increased the size of the Board to ten directors, with all such changes to be effective as of August 14, 2026. Mr. Alt will serve until his successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Further, the Board appointed Mr. Alt to the Audit and Finance Committee, also effective August 14, 2026.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Alt and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as a director and Mr. Alt is not a party to any transaction with the Company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933. Mr. Alt will participate in the compensation arrangements for non-employee directors as described in the Company’s 2026 proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 24, 2026.
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: August 12, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Anthony Shoemaker | |||||||||||||
| Name: | Anthony Shoemaker | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary | |||||||||||||