KDP: Other company developments

Item 8.01. Other Events. On October 1, 2026, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Russ Torres as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Coffee Operating Unit and future Chief Executive Officer of Global Coffee Co., the standalone entity expected to result from the previously announced separation of the Company’s coffee and beverage businesses, with the appointment effective as of November 3, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release, issued October 1, 2026 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document SIGNATURE 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. By: /s/ Anthony Shoemaker Name: Anthony Shoemaker Title: Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Secretary Date: October 1, 2026