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Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire JDE Peet’s for ~$18 Billion in Cash—Setting the Stage for a Strategic Split
Deal Overview
On August 25, 2025, Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) revealed that it has agreed to acquire Dutch coffee-and-tea giant JDE Peet’s NV (Euronext: JDEP.AS), in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately €15.7 billion (about $18 billion–$18.4 billion)
Under the terms, KDP will pay €31.85 per JDE Peet’s share, reflecting a 20% premium above the closing price prior to the announcement—or a 33% premium versus the 90-day average. JDE Peet’s shareholders are also slated to receive a €0.36 dividend before closing, without reducing the offer price.
Strategic Rationale
This move represents a dramatic reversal of KDP’s 2018 merger between Keurig and Dr Pepper Snapple Group—essentially “unwinding” the soda and coffee combination.
Following the acquisition, KDP plans to split into two independent, U.S.-listed companies:
• Global Coffee Co. – a standalone coffee firm with roughly $16 billion in annual sales
• Beverage Co. – focusing on refreshment beverages like Dr Pepper, 7UP, Canada Dry, with approximately $11 billion in annual sales.
According to CEO Tim Cofer, “By creating two sharply focused beverage companies with attractive and tailored growth propositions and capital allocation strategies, we are poised to generate significant shareholder value in both the near and long term.”
Importantly, 69% of JDE Peet’s shareholders, including majority owner JAB Holdings, have committed to tender their shares, making the deal highly likely to proceed. Analysts do not foresee major regulatory hurdles, given KDP’s U.S. beverage focus and JDE Peet’s limited overlap.
Projected Benefits & Synergies
• Potential cost synergies estimated at $400 million over three years, with earnings-per-share accretion expected from the first year.
• Aimed at crafting a global pure-play coffee champion, leveraging KDP’s single-serve innovation and JDE Peet’s strong international brand portfolio—including Peet’s, L’OR, Jacobs, Douwe Egberts, Moccona, and more.
Deal Timeline & Structure
• The tender offer has been approved unanimously by JDE Peet’s Board and includes bank-backed financing of €16.2 billion via Morgan Stanley and MUFG.
• Expected to close in first half of 2026, subject to customary shareholder and regulatory approvals.
• Post-closing restructuring includes delisting JDE Peet’s from Euronext Amsterdam and moving forward with a statutory buy-out or merger to secure 100% control.
Market Response
• KDP’s U.S. stock fell roughly 3–3.4% following the announcement.
• Meanwhile, JDE Peet’s shares surged 17–18%, hitting multi-year highs in Europe.
Conclusion
The acquisition of JDE Peet’s underscores Keurig Dr Pepper’s strategic pivot toward sharper operational focus and portfolio specialization. By reversing its prior merger and creating two focused entities, KDP seeks to unlock greater value and agility in both the beverage and coffee sectors.
With a strong commitment from major shareholders and a well-structured path forward, the deal appears poised to very likely close in mid-2026, ushering in a new era for both KDP and JDE Peet’s.
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Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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