JDE Peet’s reports strategic and operational progress - Confirms 2025 outlook

Core Insights - JDE Peet's provided an interim update on its strategic and operational progress for Q3 2025, highlighting the implementation of its 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy and productivity program [1][2] Strategic and Operational Initiatives - The 'Reignite the Amazing' strategy was launched on July 1, 2025, and is currently being executed [2] - The company has completed the full integration of the U.S. capsules business into Peet's and is transitioning its commercial route-to-market strategy in the U.S. [7] - JDE Peet's exited its low-margin Food Ingredients business in Asia and announced two additional plant closures in Brazil and the U.S. as part of its manufacturing optimization [7] - Brand rationalization is in progress, with 15 long-tail brands set to transition over the next six months [7] - The company is fostering a culture of agility, ownership, and transparency, driven by four newly defined values [7] Business Performance - Overall Q3 performance is in line with company expectations, influenced by retailer negotiations and customer pre-buying in H1 [7] - The company remains on track to achieve its 2025 outlook as outlined in the H1 2025 results announcement [7] - Green coffee prices are significantly elevated and increasingly volatile, impacting the company's cost structure [7] - Approximately 96% of the second wave of global price negotiations, initiated in July, has been completed [7] Financial and Regulatory Updates - The share buyback program was terminated on September 1, 2025 [7] - A regulatory anti-trust filing has been submitted in the U.S. [7] - Positive advice was received from JDE Peet's Dutch Works Council regarding the ongoing transaction with Keurig Dr Pepper [7] - The closing of the transaction is expected in H1 2026, pending customary pre-offer and closing conditions [7]