Commences a Public Offering of Senior Notes and the Refinancing and Upsizing of Revolving Credit Facility
BURLINGTON, Mass. and PLANO, Texas, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Keurig Dr Pepper (NYSE: KDP) (the “Company” or “KDP”) announced today a strategic refinancing program, intended to extend the Company’s debt maturities and enhance its liquidity profile.
In making the announcement, the Company indicated that it has commenced a public offering of senior notes, subject to market and other customary conditions, as well as the refinancing and upsizing of the Company’s existing revolving credit facility. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to repay short-term commercial paper notes and current borrowings under its existing revolving credit facilities. The strategic refinancing is not expected to change the Company’s total debt balance or its deleveraging commitments.
“The strategic refinancing announced this morning is another proactive step we are taking at KDP to increase our existing excess liquidity to a level that would far exceed potential increased liquidity needs, even in the event of a protracted downturn. We have consistently taken a conservative approach to managing our business, including our balance sheet and financial health, and today’s announcement is yet another indication of this financial discipline,” stated Chief Financial Officer Ozan Dokmecioglu.
BofA Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC will act as joint book-running managers for the notes offering.
The offering of the notes is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement. Copies may be obtained from: BofA Securities, Inc., 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, telephone: 1-800-294-1322 or by email at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com; Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 1-866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by email at prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; and from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10179, Attn: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, telephone: (212) 834-4533. An effective registration statement is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and a copy of the prospectus and related prospectus supplement will also be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
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 25,000+ 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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