8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 18, 2015

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33829	98-0517725
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
5301 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas		75024
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 972-673-7300

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 18, 2015, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable in U.S. dollars on January 6, 2016 to shareholders of record on December 14, 2015.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1--Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Press Release dated November 18, 2015--"Dr Pepper Snapple Group Declares Quarterly Dividend".

SIGNATURES

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.

	Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.
November 18, 2015	By:	James L. Baldwin
		Name: James L. Baldwin
		Title: Executive Vice President & General Counsel

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Dr Pepper Snapple Group Declares Quarterly Dividend

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	Contacts:	Media Relations
		Chris Barnes, (972) 673-5539
		Investor Relations
		Heather Catelotti, (972) 673-5869

DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

Plano, TX, November 18, 2015 – Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.48 per share on the company’s common stock. The dividend is payable in U.S. dollars on January 6, 2016, to shareholders of record on December 14, 2015.

About Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is a leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 13 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 or No. 2 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Clamato, Crush, Hawaiian Punch, Mott’s, Mr & Mrs T mixers, Peñafiel, Rose’s, Schweppes, Squirt and Sunkist soda. To learn more about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.DrPepperSnapple.com. For our latest news and updates, follow us at www.Facebook.com/DrPepperSnapple or www.Twitter.com/DrPepperSnapple.

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