M&A Deal Summary

Keurig Dr Pepper Acquires CORE Nutrition

On September 27, 2018, Keurig Dr Pepper acquired beverage company CORE Nutrition for 525M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Keurig Dr Pepper’s 1st transaction in the Beverages sector.
  • This is Keurig Dr Pepper’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Keurig Dr Pepper’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Keurig Dr Pepper’s 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-09-27
Target CORE Nutrition
Sector Beverages
Buyer(s) Keurig Dr Pepper
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 525M USD

Target

CORE Nutrition

El Segundo, California, United States
website
CORE Nutrition LLC is a premium, nutrient-enhanced bottled water, and CORE® Organic, USDA-certified organic enhanced fruit hydration. CORE Nutrition LLC is ultra-purified using our proprietary process that removes any harmful impurities and contaminants, then we add the perfect blend of trace minerals that complement the levels that naturally occur in your body, resulting in an electrolyte enhanced, high performance water, that's slightly alkaline, just like you, to help you achieve your bodies natural pH balance. Be True To Your CORE.

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Buyer

Keurig Dr Pepper

Plano, Texas, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Beverages
Employees28,000
Revenue 14.1B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Keurig Dr Pepper is a coffee and beverage company in North America. 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. The Company maintains an unrivaled distribution system that enables its portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands to be available nearly everywhere people shop and consume beverages. With a wide range of hot and cold beverages that meet virtually any consumer need, KDP key brands include Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott’s® and The Original Donut Shop®. The Company employs more than 25,000 employees and operates more than 120 offices, manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers across North America. Keurig Dr Pepper was founded in 1981 and is based in Burlington, Massachusetts.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 5
Sector (Beverages) 1 of 4
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 4
State (California) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 4
Year (2018) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-11-24 The Made-Rite

Longview, Texas, United States

The Made-Rite Co. is a manufacturer of beverages under Dr Pepper, Seven Up, RC, A&W, Big Red, Sunkist, Nehi, Hawaiian Punch, Squirt, Canada Dry, Yoo-hoo, Snapple, and Deja Blue brands based in Longview, Texas.

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