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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Contacts: | Media Relations | ||
| Tina Barry, (972) 673-7931 | ||||
| Greg Artkop, (972) 673-8470 | ||||
| Investor Relations | ||||
| Aly Noormohamed, (972) 673-6050 |
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Chief Financial Officer
John Stewart to Retire in March 2010
PLANO, TX, October 27, 2009 — Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. (NYSE: DPS) today announced that John
O. Stewart, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has decided to take early
retirement. To facilitate the transition of his duties as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Stewart has
agreed to remain in his position until March 31, 2010. The company will conduct an external search
for his replacement, and Mr. Stewart will assist in his successor’s transition.
“John has played a critical role in our successful business transformation from a subsidiary to a
publicly traded company,” said Larry Young, President and Chief Executive Officer. “He has built a
strong and highly effective finance and IT organization and has led significant improvements in our systems and
controls. All of us at Dr Pepper Snapple thank John for his lasting contributions to our great
business.”
Mr. Stewart, 51, has served as Chief Financial Officer since November 2006. Prior to joining the
company, he was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Diageo North America, a
subsidiary of Diageo PLC.
About Dr Pepper Snapple
Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the 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 9 of our 12 “power
brands” are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple
brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott’s, Squirt, Hawaiian
Punch, Peñafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Venom Energy, Rose’s and Mr & Mrs T mixers. To learn more
about our iconic brands and Plano, Texas-based company, please visit www.drpeppersnapple.com.
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