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Press Release: Dr Pepper Snapple Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results

Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share were $0.44. Full year diluted earnings per share as reported were $2.17. Full year diluted earnings per share excluding certain items were $1.97. Fourth quarter reported net sales were down 1%. Net sales, as adjusted, were flat for the quarter and up 2% for the year. Full year 2009, the company generated $865 million of cash from operations and repaid $550 million of debt. The licensing of certain brands to PepsiCo is expected to be completed by the end of February. Board of Directors increases share repurchase authorization to $1 billion.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2009 diluted earnings of $0.44 per share compared to a reported loss of $2.44 per share in the prior year period. The prior year period included non-cash impairment charges, separation-related costs and restructuring items totaling $2.83 per share.

For the quarter, reported net sales were down 1%. Net sales were flat on a currency neutral basis and excluding the loss of Hansen product distribution. Concentrate pricing taken earlier in the year combined with 4% sales volume growth were offset by the loss of certain contract manufacturing and negative mix from higher sales of carbonated soft drink (CSD) concentrates and value juices. Segment operating profit (SOP), as adjusted, increased 6% reflecting lower packaging, ingredient and transportation costs partially offset by increased marketplace investments. Reported income from operations was $251 million compared to a loss of $836 million in the prior year period.

For the year, reported net sales were down 3%. Net sales were up 2% on a currency neutral basis and excluding the loss of Hansen product distribution. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $2.17 compared to a loss of $1.23 per share in the prior year period. Excluding certain items, the company earned $1.97 per share compared to $1.85 per share in the prior year. The company generated $865 million of cash from operating activities and repaid $550 million of debt.

The licensing of certain brands to PepsiCo, Inc. following PepsiCo's acquisitions of The Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc. (PBG) and PepsiAmericas, Inc. (PAS) is expected to be completed by the end of February. As part of the transaction, the company will receive a one-time cash payment of $900 million before taxes and other related fees and expenses.

The company expects to use a portion of the proceeds to reduce its total debt obligations to $2.55 billion, in-line with its target capital structure of approximately 2.25 times total debt to EBITDA after certain adjustments.

Additionally, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $800 million of the company's outstanding common stock, bringing the total share repurchase authorization to $1 billion.

DPS President and CEO Larry Young said, "Despite tough economic conditions, I'm extremely proud of our accomplishments in our first full year as a stand-alone company. A lot has changed, and continues to change, since we went public in May 2008. We remain committed to executing against the same focused strategy. We're investing heavily in our brands, our infrastructure and our people to realize the full potential of this business. While we have made a lot of progress, we still have opportunities to optimize our supply chain, standardize our IT platforms and get our products in more consumers' hands every day. This commitment to invest behind our brands will ensure our portfolio of leading flavored CSDs, juice and juice drinks, premium teas and mixers is well positioned to exploit the significant opportunities we see over the coming years."

Young continued, "The licensing agreements with PepsiCo mark a key milestone in the DPS journey and we're excited about growing our great brands together."

                               Fourth Quarter             Year-to-Date
                               --------------             ------------
  Diluted EPS                                Percent                 Percent
   reconciliation       2009        2008     Change  2009     2008   Change
                        ----        ----     ------  ----     ----   ------
  Diluted reported
   EPS                 $0.44       ($2.44)     NM   $2.17    ($1.23)   NM

  Items affecting
   comparability
  - Impairment of
     goodwill and
     intangible assets     -         2.74               -      2.74       
  - Net gain on
     Hansen termination
     and sale of certain
     intangible assets     -            -           (0.15)        -       
  - Transaction and
     separation costs      -         0.01               -      0.08       
  - Bridge loan fees
     and expenses          -            -               -      0.06       
  - Separation-related
     tax items             -         0.02           (0.05)     0.06       
  - Restructuring
     costs                 -         0.06               -      0.14       
                       -----       ------    ----   -----     -----  ----
  Diluted EPS
   excluding
   certain items       $0.44        $0.39      13   $1.97     $1.85     6


  EPS - earnings per share


Volume (BCS), sales volume, net sales and SOP, as adjusted, in the tables and commentary below exclude the loss of Hansen product distribution and are on a currency neutral basis. For a reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP measures see pages A-5 and A-6 accompanying this release.

  Summary of 2009 results      As reported                As adjusted
  (Percent change)             -----------                -----------
                            Fourth       Full          Fourth       Full
                            Quarter      Year          Quarter      Year
                            -------      ----          -------      ----
  Volume (BCS)                  4          3              4           4
  ------------                ---        ---            ---         ---
  Net Sales                    (1)        (3)             0           2
  ---------                   ---        ---            ---         ---
  SOP                           6         10              6          17
  ---                         ---        ---            ---         ---


  BCS - bottler case sales


  Volume (BCS)

For the quarter, BCS volume increased 4% with CSDs growing 4% and non-carbonated beverages (NCB) up 5%.

In CSDs, Dr Pepper volume decreased 1% driven by declines in fountain foodservice. Our "Core 4" brands - 7UP, Sunkist soda, A&W and Canada Dry - were up 3%. 7UP and Canada Dry both grew high single-digits while Sunkist soda declined double-digits. Squirt declined double-digits as a third-party bottler continued to reduce its inventory. Crush volume more than doubled, adding 12 million cases, on expanded third-party distribution in the U.S. and the launch of value offerings in Mexico. Fountain foodservice volume declined 6% reflecting lower restaurant traffic trends and lapping growth in the prior year period. Penafiel increased 9% on expanded distribution and a restage of Penafiel flavors.

In NCBs, Hawaiian Punch volume increased 4% and Mott's volume grew 23% on strong promotional activity and favorable comparisons to the prior year period. Snapple volume increased 2% on strong growth in premium and value teas offset by continued weakness in super premium tea.

By geography, U.S. and Canada volume increased 4% and in Mexico and the Caribbean, volume increased 1%.

For the year, CSD volume grew 4% and NCBs grew 2%. Dr Pepper volume increased 2% and our Core 4 brands were flat. Low single-digit growth in 7UP and mid single-digit growth in Canada Dry were offset by high single-digit declines in Sunkist soda. Squirt also declined high single-digits as a third-party bottler reduced its inventory. Crush more than doubled, adding 48 million cases in 2009. Fountain foodservice volume declined less than 1% as total U.S. restaurant traffic was down almost 3% for the year. Hawaiian Punch and Mott's volume grew 14% and 8%, respectively, and were partially offset by a decline of 11% in Snapple. By geography, U.S. and Canada volume increased 4% and in Mexico and the Caribbean, volume increased 3%.

Across all measured channels through December, as reported by The Nielsen Company, the company grew U.S. CSD dollar share 1.2 percentage points and flavored CSD dollar share 1.7 percentage points for the year.

Sales volume

For the quarter, sales volume increased 4%. Sales volume, as adjusted, increased 5%. Strong concentrate sales to third-party bottlers ahead of the January 2010 price increase added approximately 2 percentage points to sales volume growth in the quarter.

  2009 Segment results                   As reported
  (Percent Change)                       -----------
                          Fourth Quarter                  Full Year
                          --------------                  ---------
                    Sales      Net                Sales      Net
                    Volume    Sales      SOP      Volume    Sales      SOP
                    ------    -----      ---      ------    -----      --- 
  Beverage
   Concentrates        8         7        (3)        6         8        10
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Packaged
   Beverages           1        (4)       19         1        (5)       19
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Latin America
   Beverages           0         3        63         2       (15)      (37)
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Total                4        (1)        6         4        (3)       10
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---


  2009 Segment results                   As adjusted
  (Percent Change)                       -----------
                          Fourth Quarter                 Full Year
                          --------------                 ---------
                    Sales      Net                Sales      Net
                    Volume    Sales      SOP      Volume    Sales      SOP
                    ------    -----      ---      ------    -----      --- 
  Beverage
   Concentrates        8         6        (4)        6         9        10
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Packaged
   Beverages           2        (2)       20         2         0        31
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Latin America
   Beverages           1        10        86         3         4        (7)
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---
  Total                5         0         6         4         2        17
                     ---       ---       ---       ---       ---       ---


  Beverage Concentrates

Net sales for the quarter increased 6% reflecting sales volume growth led by expanded Crush distribution, strong concentrate sales to third-party bottlers ahead of the January 2010 price increase and mid single-digit price increases taken at the beginning of the year. Sales volume growth and price increases were offset by increased fountain foodservice contractual discounts and higher marketplace investments. Segment operating profit decreased 4% as net sales growth was more than offset by increased marketplace investments.

Packaged Beverages

Net sales for the quarter decreased 2% reflecting the loss of certain contract manufacturing. Volume growth in CSDs, Mott's, Hawaiian Punch and Snapple was offset by the continued impact of negative mix from value offerings. Segment operating profit increased 20% due to lower packaging, ingredient and transportation costs as well as continued operating efficiencies partially offset by higher marketplace investments, SAP upgrade costs and handheld roll-out expenses.

Latin America Beverages

Net sales for the quarter increased 10% reflecting company-owned route expansion, the new Crush value offerings and the restage of Penafiel flavors, partially offset by declines in Squirt. Segment operating profit increased 86% reflecting net sales growth, lower packaging, ingredient and transportation costs, and favorable channel mix.

Corporate and other items

For the quarter, corporate costs totaled $76 million including $6 million of unrealized commodity-related mark-to-market gains as well as continued productivity office investments. Corporate costs in 2008 were $76 million, including $4 million related to one-time transaction and separation-related costs and $8 million of unrealized commodity-related mark-to-market losses.

For the year, unrealized commodity-related mark-to-market gains totaled $18 million and productivity office investments totaled $29 million.

Net interest expense increased $28 million in the quarter and included $30 million of accelerated deferred financing fees as proceeds from the company's December bond offering were used to prepay principal on the company's floating rate term loan.

For the quarter, the effective tax rate was 30.5% primarily reflecting favorable deferred tax items.

For the year, the effective tax rate was 36.3%. This included $7 million related to certain tax items indemnified by Kraft Foods Inc. (Kraft), which in connection with its acquisition of Cadbury has now assumed responsibility for Cadbury's tax indemnity obligations. During the year, we also recorded one-time, separation-related benefits of $13 million, net of taxes, driven by indemnified audit settlements and foreign tax items.

Cash flow

For the year, the company generated $865 million of cash from operating activities and its net capital spending totaled $312 million. The company repaid $550 million of its total debt obligations.

In December, the company raised $850 million in new debt consisting of $400 million of 1.70% senior notes, due 2011, and $450 million of 2.35% senior notes, due 2012. Proceeds from this issuance were used to prepay principal on the company's floating rate term loan.

2010 full year guidance

The company expects full year net sales to increase 3% to 5% and diluted earnings per share to be in the $2.27 to $2.35 range.

Partial-year benefits related to the pending licensing agreements with PepsiCo, Inc. are expected to be partially offset by planned losses related to exiting certain contract manufacturing agreements and unfavorable comparisons related to concentrate purchases in fourth quarter 2009.

Packaging and ingredient costs are expected to increase COGS between 1% and 2%.

The company expects the all-in interest rate on its total average debt obligations to be approximately 5% and its tax rate to be approximately 38%, including approximately $15 million of items indemnified by Kraft.

The company also expects net capital spending to be approximately 5% of net sales.

Impact of the PepsiCo licensing agreements

Under the new licensing agreements, PepsiCo will distribute Dr Pepper, Crush and Schweppes in the U.S. territories where these brands are currently being distributed by PBG and PAS. The same will apply for Dr Pepper, Crush, Schweppes, Vernors and Sussex in Canada, and Squirt and Canada Dry in Mexico. The new agreements will have an initial term of 20 years, with 20-year renewal periods, and will require PepsiCo to meet certain performance conditions.

Additionally, in certain U.S. territories where it has a manufacturing and distribution footprint, DPS will begin selling certain owned and licensed brands, including Sunkist soda, Squirt, Vernors and Hawaiian Punch, shortly after the agreements are completed.

The one-time cash payment of $900 million will be recorded as deferred revenue and recognized as net sales over the estimated 25-year life of the customer relationship.

Forward-looking statement

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, statements about future events, future financial performance, plans, strategies, expectations, prospects, competitive environment, regulation, and cost and availability of raw materials. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "intend" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements have been based on our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Our actual financial performance could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to the inherent uncertainty of estimates, forecasts and projections, and our financial performance may be better or worse than anticipated. Given these uncertainties, you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date that they were made. We do not undertake any duty to update the forward-looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions associated with them, after the date of this release, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

Conference Call

At 10 a.m. (CST) today, the company will host a conference call with investors to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2009 results and the outlook for 2010. The conference call and slide presentation will be accessible live through DPS' website at http://www.drpeppersnapple.com/ and will be archived for replay for a period of 14 days.

In discussing financial results and guidance, the company may refer to certain non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations of any such non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable financial measures in accordance with GAAP can be found on pages A-5 and A-6 accompanying this release and under "Financial Press Releases" on the company's website at http://www.drpeppersnapple.com/ in the "Investors" section.

Definitions

Volume (BCS) or bottler case sales: Sales of finished beverages, in equivalent 288 fluid ounce cases, sold by the company and its bottling partners to retailers and independent distributors. Volume for products sold by the company and its bottling partners is reported on a monthly basis, with the fourth quarter comprising October, November and December.

Sales volume: Sales of concentrates and finished beverages, in equivalent 288 fluid ounce cases, shipped by the company to its bottlers, retailers and independent distributors.

Pricing refers to the impact of list price changes.

EBITDA after certain adjustments refers to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted for unfunded pension liabilities, operating leases, stock-based compensation expenses and other items.

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, Penafiel, 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.

                         DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.            
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS        
       For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 
                     (In millions, except per share data)

                               For the             For the    
                         Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended
                             December 31,        December 31,  
                            --------------     ----------------
                             2009    2008       2009      2008 
                             ----    ----       ----      ---- 
                             (Unaudited)                  
  Net sales                $1,356    $1,376    $5,531    $5,710 
  Cost of sales               528       622     2,234     2,590 
                              ---       ---     -----     ----- 
    Gross profit              828       754     3,297     3,120 
                                                        
  Selling, general and                                  
   administrative expenses    539       489     2,135     2,075 
  Depreciation and
   amortization                33        29       117       113 
  Impairment of goodwill and                                         
   intangible assets            -     1,039         -     1,039 
  Restructuring costs           -        26         -        57 
  Other operating expense
   (income), net                5         7       (40)        4 
                              ---       ---       ---       --- 
    Income (loss) from                                  
     operations               251      (836)    1,085      (168)
                                                        
  Interest expense             85        58       243       257 
  Interest income              (1)       (2)       (4)      (32)
  Other expense (income), net   3       (10)      (22)      (18)
                              ---       ---       ---       --- 
    Income (loss) before
     provision for income
     taxes and equity in                                         
     earnings of 
     unconsolidated                                   
     subsidiaries             164      (882)      868      (375)
  Provision for income taxes   50      (260)      315       (61)
                              ---      ----       ---       --- 
    Income (loss) before
     equity in earnings of          
     unconsolidated                                    
     subsidiaries             114      (622)      553      (314)
  Equity in earnings of
   unconsolidated
   subsidiaries,    
   net of tax                   -         1         2         2 
                              ---       ---       ---       --- 
  Net income (loss)          $114     $(621)     $555     $(312)
                             ====     =====      ====     ===== 
                                                        
  Earnings (loss) per common
   share:                     
    Basic                   $0.45    $(2.44)    $2.18    $(1.23)
    Diluted                 $0.44    $(2.44)    $2.17    $(1.23)
                                                        
  Weighted average common
   shares outstanding:           
    Basic                   254.3     254.2     254.2     254.0 
    Diluted                 255.8     254.2     255.2     254.0 

                                     A-1



                         DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.                     
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                      
                 As of December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008             
                 (In millions except share and per share data)             

                                                 December 31,  December 31,
                                                    2009          2008 
                                                    ----          ---- 
                                    Assets                                 
  Current assets:                                                          
  Cash and cash equivalents                         $280          $214 
  Accounts receivable:                                                     
    Trade, net                                       540           532 
    Other                                             32            51 
  Inventories                                        262           263 
  Deferred tax assets                                 53            93 
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets          112            84 
                                                     ---           --- 
    Total current assets                           1,279         1,237 
  Property, plant and equipment, net               1,109           990 
  Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries           9            12 
  Goodwill                                         2,983         2,983 
  Other intangible assets, net                     2,702         2,712 
  Other non-current assets                           543           564 
  Non-current deferred tax assets                    151           140 
                                                     ---           --- 
    Total assets                                  $8,776        $8,638 
                                                  ======        ====== 
                                                                           
             Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                   
  Current liabilities:                                                     
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses             $850          $796 
  Income taxes payable                                 4             5 
                                                     ---           --- 
    Total current liabilities                        854           801 
  Long-term obligations                            2,960         3,522 
  Non-current deferred tax liabilities             1,038           981 
  Other non-current liabilities                      737           727 
                                                     ---           --- 
    Total liabilities                              5,589         6,031 
                                                                            
  Commitments and contingencies                                             
                                                                            
  Stockholders' equity:                                                     
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000                               
   shares authorized, no shares issued                 -             - 
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 800,000,000
   shares authorized, 254,109,047 and 253,685,733
   shares issued and outstanding for 2009 and 2008,                         
   respectively                                        3             3 
  Additional paid-in capital                       3,156         3,140 
  Retained earnings (deficit)                         87          (430)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss               (59)         (106)
                                                     ---          ---- 
    Total stockholders' equity                     3,187         2,607 
                                                   -----         ----- 
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $8,776        $8,638 
                                                  ======        ====== 

                                     A-2



                       DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.                    
                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                
          For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008        
                               (In millions)                            

                                                             For the    
                                                       Twelve Months Ended 
                                                           December 31,  
                                                           ------------  
                                                           2009    2008 
                                                           ----    ---- 
  Operating activities:                                                 
  Net income (loss)                                        $555   $(312)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
   to net cash provided by operations:                                  
    Depreciation expense                                    167     141 
    Amortization expense                                     40      54 
    Amortization of deferred financing costs                 17      13 
    Write-off of deferred loan costs                         30      21 
    Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets              -   1,039 
    Provision for doubtful accounts                           3       5 
    Employee stock-based compensation expense                19       9 
    Deferred income taxes                                   103    (241)
    Loss (gain) on disposal of property and intangible                  
     assets                                                 (39)     12 
    Unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives                   (18)      8 
    Other, net                                               10      (3)
    Changes in assets and liabilities:                                  
      Trade and other accounts receivable                     5      (4)
      Related party receivable                                -      11 
      Inventories                                             3      57 
      Other current assets                                  (23)    (20)
      Other non-current assets                              (35)     (5)
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses                  80     (48)
      Related party payable                                   -     (70)
      Income taxes payable                                   (2)     48 
      Other non-current liabilities                         (50)     (6)
                                                            ---     --- 
        Net cash provided by operating activities           865     709 
  Investing activities:                                                 
  Purchases of investments and intangible assets             (8)     (1)
  Proceeds from disposals of intangible assets               69       - 
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment               (317)   (304)
  Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and                        
   equipment                                                  5       4 
  Issuances of related party notes receivables                -    (165)
  Proceeds from repayment of related party notes                        
   receivables                                                -   1,540 
                                                            ---   ----- 
        Net cash (used in) provided by investing                        
         activities                                        (251)  1,074 
  Financing activities:                                                 
  Proceeds from issuance of related party long-term                     
   debt                                                       -   1,615 
  Proceeds from senior unsecured notes                      850   1,700 
  Proceeds from bridge loan facility                          -   1,700 
  Proceeds from stock options exercised                       1       - 
  Proceeds from senior unsecured credit facility            405   2,200 
  Repayment of senior unsecured credit facility          (1,805)   (395)
  Repayment of related party long-term debt                   -  (4,664)
  Repayment of bridge loan facility                           -  (1,700)
  Deferred financing charges paid                            (2)   (106)
  Cash distribution to Cadbury                                -  (2,065)
  Change in Cadbury's net investment                          -      94 
  Other, net                                                 (3)     (4)
                                                            ---     --- 
        Net cash used in financing activities              (554) (1,625)
  Cash and cash equivalents - net change from:                         
  Operating, investing and financing activities              60     158 
  Currency translation                                        6     (11)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period          214      67 
                                                            ---     --- 
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $280    $214 
                                                           ====    ==== 

                                     A-3



                         DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.          
                       OPERATIONS BY OPERATING SEGMENT         
        For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 
                     (In millions, except per share data)
                                                   
                            For the                   For the    
                       Three Months Ended       Twelve Months Ended
                           December 31,             December 31,  
                          -------------            ------------- 
                         2009        2008         2009         2008 
                         ----        ----         ----         ---- 
                            (Unaudited)
  Segment Results -                                
   Net Sales                                
    Beverage 
     Concentrates        $279        $261       $1,063         $983 
    Packaged Beverages    985       1,026        4,111        4,305 
    Latin America                                  
     Beverages             92          89          357          422 
                          ---         ---          ---          --- 
  Net sales            $1,356      $1,376       $5,531       $5,710 
                       ======      ======       ======       ====== 
                                                   
                                                   
  Segment Results - SOP                                             
    Beverage                                       
     Concentrates        $191        $196         $683         $622 
    Packaged Beverages    128         108          573          483 
    Latin America                                    
     Beverages             13           8           54           86 
                          ---         ---          ---          --- 
  Total SOP               332         312        1,310        1,191 
    Unallocated corporate                                     
     costs                 76          76          265          259 
    Impairment of                                  
     goodwill and                                  
     intangible                                    
     assets                 -       1,039            -        1,039 
    Restructuring costs     -          26            -           57 
    Other operating                                
     expense (income),
      net                   5           7          (40)           4 
                          ---         ---          ---          --- 
  Income (loss)                                    
   from operations        251        (836)       1,085         (168)
    Interest                                       
     expense, net          84          56          239          225 
    Other expense 
     (income), net          3         (10)         (22)         (18)
  Income (loss)                                    
   before provision                                
   for income taxes                                
   and equity in
   earnings of                                
   unconsolidated                               
   subsidiaries          $164       $(882)        $868        $(375)
                         ====       =====         ====        ===== 

                                     A-4



                      DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.                    
              RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION          
     For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008  
                               (Unaudited)                             
                                                                       
  The company reports its financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  However, management believes that certain non-GAAP measures that reflect
  the way management evaluates the business may provide investors with
  additional information regarding the company's results, trends and ongoing
  performance on a comparable basis.  Specifically, investors should
  consider the following with respect to our quarterly and year-end results:

  Net sales and Segment Operating Profit, as adjusted:  Net sales and
  Segment Operating Profit exclude the loss of Hansen product distribution
  and are on a currency neutral basis. 

                         For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                         --------------------------------------------  
                                                      Latin            
                           Beverage     Packaged     America           
  Percent change         Concentrates   Beverages   Beverages   Total  
                         ------------   ---------   ---------   -----  
  Net sales, as reported        7%         (4)%         3%       (1)%
    Impact of loss of                                                  
     Hansen product                                                    
     distribution               -           3%          7%        1% 
    Impact of foreign                                                  
     currency                  (1)%        (1)%         -         -  
                              ---         ---         ---       ---  
  Net sales, as adjusted        6%         (2)%        10%        -  
                              ===         ===         ===       ===  
                                                                       
                         For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                         --------------------------------------------  
                                                      Latin            
                           Beverage     Packaged     America           
  Percent change         Concentrates   Beverages   Beverages   Total  
                         ------------   ---------   ---------   -----  
  Segment Operating                                                    
   Profit, as reported          (3)%        19%         63%       6% 
    Impact of loss of                                                  
     Hansen product                                                    
     distribution               -           4%         23%        2% 
    Impact of foreign                                                  
     currency                  (1)%        (3)%         -        (2)%
                              ---         ---         ---       ---  
  Segment Operating                                                    
   Profit, as adjusted         (4)%        20%         86%        6% 
                              ===         ===         ===       ===  
                                                                       
                        For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                        ---------------------------------------------  
                                                      Latin            
                           Beverage     Packaged     America           
  Percent change         Concentrates   Beverages   Beverages   Total  
                         ------------   ---------   ---------   -----  
  Net sales, as reported        8%         (5)%       (15)%      (3)%
    Impact of loss of                                                  
     Hansen product                                                    
     distribution               -           5%          4%        4% 
    Impact of foreign                                                  
     currency                   1%          -          15%        1% 
                              ---         ---         ---       ---  
  Net sales, as adjusted        9%          -           4%        2% 
                              ===         ===         ===       ===  
                                                                       
                        For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009  
                        ---------------------------------------------  
                                                      Latin            
                           Beverage     Packaged     America           
  Percent change         Concentrates   Beverages   Beverages   Total  
                         ------------   ---------   ---------   -----  
  Segment Operating                                                    
   Profit, as reported         10%         19%        (37)%      10% 
    Impact of loss of                                                  
     Hansen product                                                    
     distribution               -          11%          5%        4% 
    Impact of foreign                                                  
     currency                   -           1%         25%        3% 
                              ---         ---         ---       ---  
  Segment Operating                                                    
   Profit, as adjusted         10%         31%         (7)%      17% 
                              ===         ===         ===       ===  

                                     A-5



                           DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP, INC.                    
             RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP INFORMATION (Continued)    
          For the Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2009 and 2008  
                                  (Unaudited)
                                                                            
  2009 Effective tax rate excluding certain items:1) the net gain related to
  the Hansen contract termination payment as well as the sale of certain 
  distribution rights in 2009 and 2) certain separation-related tax items in
  2009. 


            For the Three Months Ended       For the Twelve Months Ended
                 December 31, 2009                December 31, 2009         
            ---------------------------   ----------------------------------
                                                      Net                   
                                                   Gain on                  
                                                    Hansen                  
                                                  Termination               
                                                   and Sale  Separation-    
                                                  of Certain  Related    
                As     Adjust-    As         As   Intangible   Tax     As   
             Reported   ments  Adjusted   Reported  Assets    Items Adjusted
             --------   -----  --------   --------  ------    ----- --------
  Income before
   provision
   for income                                                               
   taxes and
   equity in
   earnings of                                                              
   unconsolidated                                                           
   subsidiaries   $164      $-      $164      $868    $(62)    $(16)  $790
  Provision for
   income taxes     50       -        50       315     (23)      (3)   289
                   ---     ---       ---       ---     ---      ---    ---
  Income before
   equity in 
   earnings of                     
   unconsolidated                                                           
   subsidiaries   $114      $-      $114      $553    $(39)    $(13)  $501
                  ====     ===      ====      ====    ====     ====   ====

  Diluted EPS excluding certain items: Reported EPS adjusted for: 1) the net
  gain related to the Hansen contract termination payment as well as the 
  sale of assets in 2009, 2) certain separation-related tax items in 2009 
  and 3) restructuring costs in 2008. 



                   For the Three Months Ended    For the Twelve Months Ended
                       December 31, 2009              December 31, 2009     
                   --------------------------    ---------------------------
                                      Percent                        Percent
                     2009    2008     Change     2009        2008    Change 
                     ----    ----     -------    ----        ----    -------
                                                                            
  Reported Diluted 
   EPS               $0.44  $(2.44)       NM     $2.17      $(1.23)      NM 
    Net gain on
     Hansen
     termination
     and sale
     of certain                                                             
     intangible
     assets              -       -               (0.15)          -          
    Impairment
     of goodwill
     and intangible
     assets              -    2.74                   -        2.74          
    Restructuring
     costs               -    0.06                   -        0.14          
    Transaction
     and other
     one time                                                               
     separation
     costs               -    0.01                   -        0.08          
    Bridge loan
     fees and                                                               
     expenses            -       -                   -        0.06          
    Separation-
     related                                                                
     tax items           -    0.02               (0.05)       0.06          
                       ---    ----               -----        ----          
  Diluted EPS,
   excluding                                                                
   certain
   items             $0.44   $0.39      12.8%    $1.97       $1.85        6%
                     =====   =====               =====       =====          
                                                                            
  Net capital spending is defined as the sum of purchases of property, plant
  and equipment less proceeds from disposals of property, plant and 
  equipment. 
                                                   December 31,             
                                                   ------------             
                                                  2009        2008          
                                                  ----        ----          
  Purchases of property, plant and equipment      $317        $304          
  Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and                            
   equipment                                         5           4          
                                                   ---         ---          
  Net capital spending                            $312        $300          
                                                  ====        ====          

                                     A-6

Source: Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

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