Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (KDP) filed an 8‑K on Feb. 12, 2026, saying its board increased to 11 members and appointed William Newlands and Amie Thuener as independent directors, with both appointments effective March 2, 2026. The board also approved dissolving its Remuneration and Nominating Committee and creating separate Nominating and Governance and Compensation Committees, effective the same date. Newlands will join the Nominating and Governance Committee; Thuener will join the Audit and Finance Committee.

Key Details

• Board size increased to 11 directors; William Newlands and Amie Thuener appointed as independent members (effective March 2, 2026).
• Committee changes effective March 2, 2026: Remuneration and Nominating Committee dissolved; new Nominating and Governance and Compensation Committees created.
• Committee assignments: Newlands → Nominating and Governance Committee; Thuener → Audit and Finance Committee.
• Neither appointee has reportable related‑party transactions with KDP; both will receive non‑employee director pay as described in KDP’s 2025 proxy statement.

Why It Matters
Board additions and committee restructuring affect corporate oversight — especially governance, audit, and executive pay — which are key areas for investors monitoring risk and accountability. The filing discloses no related‑party issues and no immediate financial impact; these are governance changes investors may watch for implications on board expertise and future oversight.