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01 Sep 2026, 15:42
Keurig Dr Pepper to Receive $925 Million From Chobani Deals, Supporting Debt Reduction
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced Tuesday a series of transactions with Chobani that will generate approximately $925 million in pre-tax proceeds while expanding the companies’ long-term commercial partnership.
KDP will sell its entire minority equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million. Separately, Chobani will acquire KDP’s manufacturing and warehouse facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approximately $125 million, including the facility lease, equipment and operations.
Keurig Dr Pepper plans to use the net proceeds primarily to reduce debt, supporting its deleveraging strategy as it prepares to operate its future Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. businesses. The transactions are expected to close during the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Despite selling its Chobani investment, KDP is strengthening the companies’ commercial relationship. KDP will continue distributing La Colombe ready-to-drink lattes and other Chobani-owned beverages through its direct-store-delivery network, with the agreement expanded to cover future RTD products. The companies will also maintain their licensing, manufacturing and distribution arrangement for La Colombe-branded K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada.
Chobani will also continue manufacturing certain KDP products at the Allentown facility for a transitional period.
For KDP, the transactions provide a sizable cash inflow without ending its commercial exposure to Chobani’s beverage brands. Using the proceeds to reduce leverage could strengthen the balance sheet ahead of the planned business separation, while the expanded distribution agreement preserves opportunities to benefit from growth in La Colombe and future Chobani beverage launches.
Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) announced Tuesday a series of transactions with Chobani that will generate approximately $925 million in pre-tax proceeds while expanding the companies’ long-term commercial partnership.
KDP will sell its entire minority equity stake in Chobani back to the company for $800 million. Separately, Chobani will acquire KDP’s manufacturing and warehouse facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania, for approximately $125 million, including the facility lease, equipment and operations.
Keurig Dr Pepper plans to use the net proceeds primarily to reduce debt, supporting its deleveraging strategy as it prepares to operate its future Beverage Co. and Global Coffee Co. businesses. The transactions are expected to close during the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Despite selling its Chobani investment, KDP is strengthening the companies’ commercial relationship. KDP will continue distributing La Colombe ready-to-drink lattes and other Chobani-owned beverages through its direct-store-delivery network, with the agreement expanded to cover future RTD products. The companies will also maintain their licensing, manufacturing and distribution arrangement for La Colombe-branded K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada.
Chobani will also continue manufacturing certain KDP products at the Allentown facility for a transitional period.
For KDP, the transactions provide a sizable cash inflow without ending its commercial exposure to Chobani’s beverage brands. Using the proceeds to reduce leverage could strengthen the balance sheet ahead of the planned business separation, while the expanded distribution agreement preserves opportunities to benefit from growth in La Colombe and future Chobani beverage launches.
