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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. – ‘10-K’ for 9/27/14

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11/19/14  Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.       10-K        9/27/14  119:19M                                    Toppan Merrill-FA

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"Table of Contents
"Part I
"Item 1
"Business
"Item 1A
"Risk Factors
"Item 1B
"Unresolved Staff Comments
"Item 2
"Properties
"Item 3
"Legal Proceedings
"Item 4
"Mine Safety Disclosures
"Part Ii
"Item 5
"Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Securities
"Item 6
"Selected Financial Data
"Item 7
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
"Item 7A
"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
"Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
"Item 8
"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
"Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013
"Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014
"Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014
"Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
"Financial Statement Schedule-Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
"106
"Item 9
"Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
"107
"Item 9A
"Controls and Procedures
"Item 9B
"Other Information
"108
"Part Iii
"109
"Item 10
"Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
"Item 11
"Executive Compensation
"Item 12
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
"Item 13
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
"Item 14
"Principal Accounting Fees and Services
"Part Iv
"110
"Item 15
"Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
ý   ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

 

For the fiscal year ended September 27, 2014

OR

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

 

For the transition period from                to                

Commission file number 1-12340

GRAPHIC

KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
or organization)
  03-0339228
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

33 Coffee Lane, Waterbury, Vermont 05676
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(802) 244-5621
(Registrants' telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

    Title of each class       Name of each exchange on which registered    
    Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share       The Nasdaq Global Select Market    

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer   ý       Accelerated filer   o

Non-accelerated filer

 

o

 

 

 

Smaller Reporting Company

 

o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes o    No ý

         The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by non-affiliates of the registrant on March 29, 2014 was approximately $17,446,088,000 based upon the closing price of such stock on March 28, 2014.

         As of November 14, 2014, 162,009,539 shares of common stock of the registrant were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

         Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K, are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10-14 of this Form 10-K.


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KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN, INC,

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For

Fiscal Year Ended September 27, 2014

Table of Contents

PART I

  1

Item 1.

 

Business

  1

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

  14

Item 1B.

 

Unresolved Staff Comments

  24

Item 2.

 

Properties

  24

Item 3.

 

Legal Proceedings

  25

Item 4.

 

Mine Safety Disclosures

  25

PART II

 
26

Item 5.

 

Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Securities

  26

Item 6.

 

Selected Financial Data

  29

Item 7.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  30

Item 7A.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

  49

Item 8.

 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

  52

Item 9.

 

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

  107

Item 9A.

 

Controls and Procedures

  107

Item 9B.

 

Other Information

  108

PART III

 
109

Item 10.

 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

  109

Item 11.

 

Executive Compensation

  109

Item 12.

 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

  109

Item 13.

 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

  109

Item 14.

 

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

  109

PART IV

 
110

Item 15.

 

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

  110

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PART I

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains information that constitutes "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often include words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "seeks" or words of similar meaning, or future or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could," "may," "aims," "intends," or "projects." However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements may relate to: the expected impact of raw material costs and our pricing actions on our results of operations and gross margins, expected trends in net sales and earnings performance and other financial measures, the expected productivity and working capital improvements, the success of introducing and producing new product offerings, the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as the availability of bank financing, our ability to issue debt or additional equity securities, our expectations regarding purchasing shares of our common stock under the existing authorizations, projections of payment of dividends, the impact of pending shareholder litigation, and the impact of pending antitrust litigation against the Company in the United States and Canada. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances, and those future events or circumstances may not occur. Management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made. However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In addition, forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors," and Part II "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere in this report and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Item 1.    Business

Overview

We believe that we are a leader in specialty coffee, coffeemakers, teas and other beverages in the United States and Canada. We consider ourselves an innovative, technology-driven, values-based personal beverage system company. Our multi-brand beverage and brewer portfolio is aimed at changing the way consumers prepare and enjoy coffee and other beverages both at home and away from home. We develop and sell a variety of Keurig® brewers and produce and sell specialty coffee and other specialty beverages in portion packs including hot apple cider, hot and iced teas, iced coffees, iced fruit brews, hot cocoa and other beverages for use with our Keurig® hot brewing systems. We also offer traditional whole bean and ground coffee in other package types including bags, fractional packages and cans. We market and sell our products to retailers including supermarkets, department stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and convenience stores; to restaurants, hospitality accounts, office coffee distributors, and partner brand owners; and to consumers through our Company websites. We have differentiated our Company and our Keurig® brand with our ability to partner with other beverage brand companies in order to bring consumers significant beverage and brand choice in our Keurig® Brewing systems. We currently offer more than 385 beverage varieties and over 50 brands as part of the Keurig® system. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms "Keurig", the "Company", "we", "our", or "us" refer to Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., together with its subsidiaries.

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As of the end of our 2014 fiscal year, we had the top four best-selling coffeemakers by dollar volume in the United States according to the NPD Group for consumer market research data. Under the Keurig® brand name, we offer a variety of brewers for commercial use in the Away From Home ("AFH") channel and for home use in the At Home ("AH") channel that are differentiated by features and size.

In recent years, growth in the coffee industry has come primarily from the specialty coffee category, fueled by the emergence of specialty coffee shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. Single-serve has been the fastest growing segment of the specialty coffee category. Concurrently, consumers are more frequently seeking to enjoy premium experiences within the comfort and convenience of their own homes, including the consumption of specialty coffee. In addition to what we believe to be our carefully developed and distinctive advantages over our competitors, the Company has been benefiting from these broad consumer trends.

Our growth strategy involves using our consumer insights to develop innovative new brewing systems and beverages; continually improving and refining our current systems and beverages; and, developing and managing marketing programs to drive Keurig® Brewing system adoption in order to generate ongoing demand for portion packs. We currently target opportunities primarily in American and Canadian households, food service, educational and office locations. Over the longer term, we also will work to expand our addressable opportunity globally. As part of our strategy, we work to sell our at-home hot system brewers at attractive price points which are approximately at cost, or at a loss when factoring in the incremental costs related to sales, in order to drive the sales of profitable portion packs. In addition, we have license agreements with Breville PTY Limited (producer of Breville® brand coffeemakers), Jarden Consumer Solutions (producer of Mr. Coffee® brand coffeemakers) and Conair Corporation (producer of Cuisinart® brand coffeemakers), under which each produce, market and sell coffeemakers co-branded with Keurig®.

In recent years, our growth has been driven predominantly by an increase in adoption of Keurig® hot brewing systems, which include both the brewer and the related portion packs. In fiscal 2014, approximately 94% of our consolidated net sales were attributed to the combination of portion packs and Keurig® brewers and related accessories.

While our recent growth has been predominantly driven by an increase in adoption of Keurig® hot brewing systems, we have been developing the Keurig Cold™ beverage system for more than five years. During fiscal 2014, we continued to work towards commercializing the Keurig Cold™ beverage system and we plan to introduce the product in fiscal 2015. Keurig Cold™ is an in-home cold beverage system that will use precisely formulated single-serve pods to dispense freshly-made cold beverages including carbonated drinks, enhanced waters, sports drinks and teas with the one-touch simplicity, quality and variety that North American consumers love about the Keurig® brand hot system platform.

We believe that the Keurig Cold™ beverage system will meet a number of consumer needs, including:

In support of the manufacturing of Keurig Cold™ single-serve pods, in fiscal 2014 we began construction on a Keurig Cold™ early production center in Vermont, where we will operate the first pod production lines. Additionally, during fiscal 2014, we purchased a 585,000 square foot facility in Lithia Springs, Georgia that will be dedicated to Keurig Cold™ production. We anticipate that we will make significant investments in ramping up this new Keurig Cold™ production facility in

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order to meet anticipated consumer demand for Keurig Cold™ single-serve pods.

As with our Keurig® hot platform, we plan to have multiple brands and multiple partners in our Keurig Cold™ beverage system over time to offer the world's finest cold beverages to Keurig consumers.

During fiscal 2014, we announced the first significant partnership related to the Keurig Cold™ beverage system: a 10-year agreement to collaborate on the development and introduction of The Coca-Cola Company® global brand portfolio for use in the Keurig Cold™ beverage system. Under the global strategic agreement, Keurig and The Coca-Cola Company will cooperate to bring the Keurig Cold™ beverage system to consumers around the world. We believe that having The Coca Cola Company as our strategic partner and collaborator will amplify and accelerate changing the way consumers create and enjoy beverages at home. We are working closely with The Coca-Cola Company to develop and perfect some of their brands for our Keurig Cold™ system, as well as developing a variety of our own new brands to be launched in the Keurig Cold™ beverage system and working with other potential Keurig Cold™ beverage system partners.

Business Segments

Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our CEO, who is our chief operating decision maker, manages the business, evaluates financial results, and makes key operating decisions. The structure includes a Domestic segment containing all U.S. Operations and immaterial operations related to international expansion, and a Canada segment containing all Canadian operations. See Note 4, Segment Reporting, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

Domestic.    The Domestic segment designs and sells hot beverage system brewers and accessories and sources, produces and sells coffee, hot cocoa, teas and other beverages under a variety of brands in K-Cup®, Vue®, Rivo®, K-Carafe™ and Bolt™ portion packs ("portion packs"), and coffee in more traditional packaging, including bags and fractional packs, to retailers including supermarkets, department stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, and convenience stores; to restaurants, hospitality accounts, office coffee distributors, and partner brand owners; and to consumers through a consumer-facing website.

Canada.    The Canada segment sells hot beverage system brewers and accessories, and sources, produces and sells coffee and teas and other beverages under a variety of brands in K-Cup®, Rivo® and K-Carafe™ portion packs, and coffee in more traditional packaging, including cans, bags and fractional packs, to retailers including supermarkets, department stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee distributors, and, through its office coffee services business, to offices, convenience stores, restaurants, hospitality accounts, and to consumers through its consumer-facing website.

Business Relationships

Our business relationships with participating brands are generally established through licensing or manufacturing arrangements.

Under licensing arrangements, we license the right to manufacture, distribute and sell the finished products through our distribution channels using the brand owners' marks. For the right to use a brand owner's mark, we pay a royalty to the brand owner based on our sales of finished products that contain the brand owner's mark.

Under manufacturing arrangements, we manufacture finished beverage products using raw materials sourced by us or provided by the brand owner. In both instances, once the manufacturing process is complete, we sell the finished product either to the brand owner or to our customers. Under certain manufacturing arrangements, our sole customer is the brand owner and we are prohibited from selling the beverage products to other types of customers through our distribution channels. Under other manufacturing arrangements, in addition to manufacturing the beverage for sale to the brand owner, we have the right to sell the beverages using the brand owner's marks in certain of our channels through a licensing arrangement, as described above.

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Our Strengths

We believe our innovative system approach provides us with a unique competitive advantage in the marketplace, as we design all aspects of the system, including the beverage, the portion pack, the portion pack manufacturing lines, the appliance and its components. We believe that the consumer benefits delivered by our Keurig® beverage system will preserve our leadership position in the marketplace and give us significant opportunity to continue to grow our coffee business and do for other beverage categories what we have done for coffee. We also believe we have differentiated our Company and our Keurig® brand with our ability to partner with other beverage brand companies in order to bring consumers significant beverage and brand choice in our Keurig® Brewing systems. Finally, we continue to invest to ensure innovation in our current brewing systems and to enable us to develop and market new systems for adjacent categories.

We believe the primary consumer benefits delivered by our Keurig® Brewing system are as follows:

We see these benefits as being our competitive advantage and believe it is the combination of these attributes that makes Keurig® Brewing systems appealing to consumers.

Our Strategy

We are focused on building our brands, diversifying our product lines and profitably growing our business. We believe we can continue to grow sales by increasing consumer awareness of the Keurig® brand in the United States and Canada; expanding into new geographic regions; expanding consumer choice of coffee, tea and other beverages in our existing brewing systems; developing and introducing new brewing platforms; expanding sales in adjacent beverage industry segments; and/or selectively pursuing other synergistic opportunities.

The key elements of our business strategy are as follows:

Increasing adoption of the Keurig® hot brewing systems in the United States and Canada.    While we are positioned as a leader in the hot beverage marketplace, we have opportunities in the United States and Canada to increase brand awareness and household penetration. In our fiscal year 2014 we launched our Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System—the first Keurig® brewer to brew both a single cup and a carafe. Extending the Keurig® value proposition to include a carafe option for at-home users allows us to target an incremental need of consumers for brewing larger volumes quickly and simply. We are also implementing measures to improve the shopping experience at retail to further distinguish the Keurig® brand

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and enhance brand recognition. Additionally, we are launching targeted marketing campaigns to increase regional household penetration in certain geographic areas through increased awareness, trial and conversion. As we continue to introduce the new Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System in fiscal 2015, we anticipate that we will continue to incur transition costs through the first year of launch including higher brewer costs for the new 2.0 appliances as compared to the earlier reservoir model appliances leading to lower gross margins.

Expanding beverage choice through both our owned and partner brand offerings.    In fiscal 2014, we continued to expand consumer choice in the Keurig® Brewing system by entering into or extending a number of business relationships across multiple channels and geographies for use with Keurig® brewers. Expanded or new brand partnerships announced in fiscal year 2014 included Krispy Kreme®, Lavazza, Laura Second®, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Folgers®, Folgers Gourmet Selections®, Café Bustelo®, Millstone®, Seattle's Best Coffee®, Nestle® Coffee-mate®, Maxwell House®, Gevalia®, Yuban®, McCafé® and Honest Tea®. In addition, we also signed agreements to produce store brands for stores including BJ's Wholesale Club, Harris Teeter, Target and W.B. Mason. These are in addition to our existing relationship to produce Costco Wholesale Corporation's Kirkland Signature™ brand. We believe these new brand and product offerings fuel excitement for current Keurig® brewer owners and users; raise system awareness; attract new consumers to the system; and promote expanded use of the Keurig® Brewing system. These relationships are established with careful consideration of potential economics. As we continue to add new brands including store brands into our system, some of which do not involve the Company in all activities in the value chain, we expect to see period-to-period fluctuations in our portion pack net sales and gross profit depending on the sales mix by brand. We expect to continue to enter into these mutually beneficial relationships in our efforts to expand choice and diversify our portfolio of brands with the expectation that they will lead to increased Keurig® Brewing system awareness and household adoption, in part through the participating brands' advertising and merchandising activities.

Expanding in current channels.    We have identified and are targeting specific opportunities within our existing channels, specifically the AFH channel, including food service, workplace, higher education and hospitality locations. These are areas where we have substantial room to grow, considering we are currently in less than one percent of food service outlets. We began addressing this opportunity by forming a partnership with the SUBWAY® restaurant chain to bring Keurig® brewers to many of the restaurant brand's North American locations.

Launching new, innovative beverage system technologies and platforms.    We are also focused on continued innovation in both hot and cold beverage systems. Some of our recent initiatives and planned product introductions include:

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Continuing international expansion.    Continuing into fiscal 2015, we are planning to launch our Keurig® hot system global platform in targeted countries outside of North America. In our fiscal 2014, we launched a Keurig® brewer in the away from home channel in the United Kingdom.

Corporate Objective and Philosophy

Our Company's objective is to be a leader in the beverage business by selling high-quality, premium beverages and innovative brewing systems that consistently provide a superior beverage experience. Increasingly, we are also developing expertise in providing other brewing system choices.

Our purpose: "Create the ultimate beverage experience in every life we touch from source to cup—transforming the way the world understands business" guides our approach to business.

Our mission: "A Keurig® brewer on every counter and a beverage for every occasion" drives our strategy.

Essential elements of our philosophy and approach include:

High-Quality Beverages.    We are passionate about providing high quality beverages including roasting great coffees from some of the highest-quality Arabica beans available from the world's coffee-producing regions and using a roasting process designed to optimize each coffee's individual taste and aroma. We are also passionate about providing other high-quality beverages such as teas, sourced from premium tea growing regions.

Innovative Brewing Technology.    Our proprietary brewing technology, embodied in our portfolio of premium quality beverage machines and portion packs, provides the benefits of convenience, variety and great taste consistently. Keurig® Brewing systems include the following elements:

Keurig's hot beverage brewing system has been designed and optimized for producing consistent, high-quality coffee. In addition, we have expanded our hot system beverage selection to include other beverages such as hot apple cider, hot cocoa, brew-over-ice teas, coffees and fruit brews. We believe these beverages can help to increase brewer usage occasions and enhance consumer satisfaction. New beverage development work has also generated proprietary know how and/or patent applications. The Company holds U.S. and international patents covering a range of its portion pack and brewing technology innovations, with additional patent applications in process. We believe our constant innovation and focus on quality, all directed to delivering a consistently superior beverage, are what differentiates us among competitors in the beverage and beverage system industry.

Product Distribution.    The Company seeks to create consumers for life. We believe that coffee and other beverages are convenience purchases, and we utilize our multi-channel distribution network of distributor, retail and consumer direct options to make our products widely and easily available to consumers.

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Sustainable Business Practices.    We view sustainability as integral to our success. We have a long history of supporting social and environmental initiatives, particularly in our operations, communities and supply chain. We strive to manage and minimize negative impacts throughout the value chain where possible and have three sustainable business practice areas where we define goals and measure our progress: Resilient Supply Chain, Sustainable Products, and Thriving People and Communities. We believe our Company can uniquely contribute to local and global water challenges by combining our strengths in sustainability, innovation, and partnership. To start, by 2020 we aim to provide access to clean water to one million people worldwide in addition to educating and mobilizing North Americans around the water crisis. To learn more about our programs visit www.keuriggreenmountain.com/Sustainability/Overview.aspx.

Corporate Culture.    At Keurig, we believe in doing business with a purpose. Since our beginning in 1981, we have operated to benefit our consumers, our customers, our employees, and our communities by deeply embedding our values, ethics and integrity into all that we do. The way we think, act, lead, partner, and execute is guided by our values. Our Code of Conduct is posted on our corporate website and explains how we integrate our purpose, mission, and values into our daily decisions. It demonstrates our Company's commitment to our stakeholders to be a responsible corporate citizen and a good business partner.

The Products

Portion Packs

The Company offers portion packs of varying sizes including single-serve K-Cup®, Vue® and Rivo® packs as well as multi-serve K-Carafe™ packs capable of producing a three to four cup carafe and Bolt™ packs capable of producing a 64 ounce carafe. We offer high-quality Arabica bean coffee including single-origin, Fair Trade Certified™, Rain Forest Alliance Certified™, organic, flavored, limited edition and proprietary blends. We also procure Robusta bean coffee for use in certain blends. We carefully select our coffee beans and appropriately roast the coffees to optimize their taste and flavor differences. We manufacture and sell portion packs of our own brands and participating brands through licensing and manufacturing agreements. We offer brand choice such as Caribou Coffee®, Dunkin' Donuts™, Eight O'Clock®, Emeril's®, Folgers®, Folgers Gourmet Selections®, Gloria Jean's®, Kirkland Signature™, Krispy Kreme®, Lavazza®, Millstone®, Newman's Own® Organics and Starbucks®. The Company has licensing agreements for tea with Unilever North America (Lipton®), Celestial Seasonings, Inc. (Celestial Seasonings® branded teas and Perfect Iced Tea®), Good Earth® Corporation and Tetley® USA, Inc. (Good Earth® and Tetley® branded teas), R. C. Bigelow, Inc. (Bigelow® branded teas), Snapple Beverage Corp. (Snapple® branded teas), Starbucks Corporation (Tazo® and Teavana®) and Associated British Foods plc (Twinings of London®) for manufacturing, distribution, and sale of portion packs. In addition to coffee and tea, we also produce and sell portion packs for lemonade and hot apple cider under our Green Mountain Naturals™ brand, iced fruit brews under our Vitamin Burst™ brand, cocoa and other dairy-based beverages under our Café Escapes™ brand, and cocoa under the Swiss Miss® brand.

Brewers and Accessories

We are a leader in sales of coffeemakers in the U.S. and Canada. As of the end of our 2014 fiscal year, we had the top four best-selling at-home coffeemakers by dollar volume in the United States according to the NPD Group for consumer market research data in the United States. Under the Keurig® K-Cup®, Keurig® Vue®, Keurig Bolt™, Keurig® 2.0 and co-branded Keurig® Rivo® brand names, we offer a variety of commercial and home use brewers for the AFH and AH channels differentiated by features and size.

In addition, we have license agreements under which licensees manufacture, market and sell coffeemakers co-branded with "Keurig® Brewed". Licensees include Breville PTY Limited (producer of Breville® brand coffeemakers), Jarden Consumer Solutions selling a "Mr. Coffee®" branded brewer and Conair Corporation selling a "Cuisinart®" branded brewer.

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We offer a variety of accessories for the Keurig® Brewing platforms including K-Cup®, Vue®, Rivo®, K-Carafe™, and Bolt™ pack storage racks, baskets, and brewer carrying cases. We also sell other coffee-related equipment and accessories, gift assortments, hand-crafted items from coffee-source countries and gourmet food items covering a wide range of price points.

Other Products and Royalties

The Company sells coffee in other package types in addition to portion packs such as bagged coffee and cans (for the grocery and mass channels) and fractional packages and ancillary products (for the office coffee and food service channels). The Company also earns royalties from licensees under various licensing agreements.

Customers

For our at home business sold through retailers, department stores and mass merchants in the Domestic segment, we rely primarily on one fulfillment entity, M.Block & Sons, Inc. ("MBlock"), to process the majority of orders. Our sales processed through MBlock represented 36%, 37% and 38% of the Company's consolidated net sales for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. To a lesser extent, we also use other third-parties in the U.S. and Canada for fulfillment services in the AH channel. Further, we are reliant on certain customers for a substantial portion of our revenues, whether the related orders are processed through fulfillment entities or by us. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and its affiliates represented approximately 17%, 14% and 12% of our consolidated net sales for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively; and Costco Wholesale Corporation and affiliates represented approximately 12% and 11% of our consolidated net sales for fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Net Sales

For fiscal 2014, approximately 94% of our consolidated net sales were attributed to the combination of portion packs and Keurig® brewers and related accessories. Fiscal 2014 net sales of $4,707.7 million were comprised of $3,604.5 million portion pack net sales, $822.3 million Keurig® brewer and accessories net sales and $280.9 million of other product net sales such as whole bean and ground coffee selections in bags, fractional packages, and cans, as well as cups, lids and ancillary items to our customers primarily in the U.S. and Canada.

Supply Chain

We operate production and distribution facilities in North America in Castroville, California; Knoxville, Tennessee; Essex, Waterbury and Williston, Vermont; Windsor, Virginia; Sumner, Washington; and Montreal, Quebec. Our production facilities include specially designed proprietary high-speed packaging lines that manufacture portion packs using freshly-roasted and ground coffee as well as tea, cocoa and other products.

In addition, during fiscal 2014 we began construction on a Keurig Cold™ early production center in Vermont, purchased a 585,000 square foot facility in Lithia Springs, Georgia that will be dedicated to Keurig Cold™ production, consolidated all of our Canadian coffee and portion pack production in Montreal, Quebec, and discontinued production in Toronto, Ontario.

We utilize third-party contract manufacturers located primarily in China and Malaysia for brewer manufacturing. In order to ensure the quality and consistency of our products manufactured by third-party manufacturers in Asia, we have an Asian-based research and development and quality control function that provides manufacturing oversight, project management, and quality support.

Green Coffee Cost and Supply

We purchased approximately 228 million pounds of coffee in fiscal 2014. We utilize a combination of outside brokers and direct relationships with farms, estates, cooperatives and cooperative groups for our supply of green coffee. Outside brokers provide the largest supply of our green coffee.

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In fiscal 2014, approximately 19% of our purchases were from Fair Trade certified sources. This provides an assurance that farmer groups are receiving the Fair Trade minimum price and an additional premium for certified organic products. In fiscal 2014, approximately 4% of our purchases were from Rain Forest Alliance Certified™ farms. Rainforest Alliance Certified™ coffee is grown using methods that help promote and preserve biodiversity, conserve scarce natural resources, and help farmers build sustainable lives. In fiscal 2014, approximately 64% of our purchases were from traceable sources, which means that we can identify the farms, estates or co-ops, and develop a relationship directly with the farmers. We believe that the traceability helps us secure long-term supplies of high-quality coffee.

The supply and price of coffee are subject to high volatility. Supply and price of all coffee grades are affected by multiple factors, such as weather, pest damage, politics, competitive pressures, the relative value of the United States currency and economics in the producing countries.

Marketing and Distribution

To support customer growth in the U.S. and Canada, we utilize separate selling organizations and different selling strategies for each of our multiple channels of distribution. Both of our segments operate in the AH, AFH and consumer direct channels.

In the AH channel, we target coffee drinkers who wish to enjoy the speed, convenience and quality of Keurig® brewed beverages. We promote our AH brewing system which includes portion packs manufactured by the Domestic and Canada segments primarily through mass merchants, specialty and department store retailers, select wholesale clubs and on our website. We also use regionally targeted and national television advertising to promote our AH brewing systems. We rely on MBlock to process a significant amount of our sales orders for our AH business with retailers in the United States. In addition, we rely on a single order fulfillment entity to process the majority of sales orders for our AH business with retailers in Canada. In the AH channel within both the Domestic and Canada segments, our personnel work closely with key retail channel entities on product plans, marketing programs and other product sales support. Initiatives could include online promotional campaigns, circular advertising, in-store demos, mobile marketing, merchandising features and display, and local and national advertising. The Domestic and Canada segments market and sell portion packs for use in Keurig® brewers, as well as other package formats, such as bagged coffee, to supermarkets, grocery stores and certain wholesale clubs for use in AH applications.

In the AFH channel, our Domestic segment primarily targets the office coffee channel with a broad offering of brewing platforms that we believe significantly upgrade the quality of the coffee served in the workplace, as well as the food service and hospitality industries. The Domestic segment promotes its AFH brewing system through a selective, but non-exclusive, network of AFH distributors in the U.S. ranging in size from local to national. Keurig® brewers and portion packs are also available at retail in office superstore locations and directly to small offices through our e-commerce platform. To a lesser degree, the Canada segment markets and sells its coffee and beverage products to the office coffee channel through their AFH distributors. The Canada segment operates a coffee service and distribution network primarily in Canada. The office coffee services business provides office coffee products including a variety of coffee brands and blends, brewing and beverage equipment and beverage supplies directly to offices. Beyond the office coffee channel, we are active in marketing and selling our products to other AFH channels such as food service, convenience, hospitality and business-oriented e-commerce.

We also operate websites and social media pages that present our brands to consumers, and serve as e-commerce platforms. This channel provides the opportunity for us to develop relationships with our consumers via electronic communication.

Competition

We compete primarily in the coffee and coffeemaker marketplaces.

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The coffee marketplace is highly competitive and fragmented. Our coffee, tea and other beverages compete directly against coffees and teas sold through supermarkets, club stores, mass merchants, specialty retailers and food service accounts, and indirectly against all other coffees. Our competitors in the coffee marketplace include large national and international companies, some of which have greater resources, including marketing and operating resources, and numerous local and regional companies. We compete for limited retailer shelf space for our products, and some of those retailers also market competitive products under their own private labels. We also compete with the conventional products of larger companies. Products are distinguished based on quality, price, brand recognition and loyalty, innovation, promotions, nutritional value, and further by our ability to identify and satisfy consumer preferences.

Similar to the coffee marketplace, the coffeemaker marketplace is also highly competitive, and we compete against larger companies that possess greater marketing and operating resources than our Company. The primary methods of competition are essentially the same as in the coffee marketplace: price, quality, product performance and brand differentiation. In coffeemakers, we compete against all sellers of coffeemakers including companies that produce traditional pot-brewed coffeemakers and other single serve manufacturers, which include, but are not limited to the following:

We expect competition in coffee and coffeemakers to remain intense, both within our existing customer base and as we expand into new regions. In both coffee and coffeemakers, we compete primarily by providing a wide variety of high-quality coffee including flavored, Fair Trade Certified™ and organic coffees as well as other beverages, coffeemakers, easy access to our products, superior customer service and a comprehensive approach to customer relationship management. We believe that our ability to provide a convenient and broad network of outlets from which to purchase our products is an important factor in our ability to compete. Through our multi-channel distribution network of wholesale, retail and consumer direct operations we believe we differentiate ourselves from many of our larger competitors, who specialize in only one primary channel of distribution. We believe our constant innovation and focus on quality, all directed to delivering a consistently superior cup of coffee, differentiate us among competitors in the coffeemaker industry. We also seek to differentiate ourselves through our socially and environmentally responsible business practices. While we believe we currently compete favorably with respect to all of these factors, there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully in the future.

We compete not only with other widely advertised branded products, but also with private label or generic products that generally are sold at lower prices.

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Research and Development

Our research and development team includes scientists and engineers who are focused on developing beverage and appliance technology platforms that have broad appeal to consumers and consistently deliver on the key attributes of quality, convenience and choice. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $76.5 million, $57.7 million and $41.7 million for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These costs primarily consist of salary and consulting expenses and are recorded in selling and operating expenses in each respective segment.

Intellectual Property

The Company owns a number of United States trademarks and service marks that have been registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. We anticipate maintaining our trademark and service mark registrations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. We also own other trademarks and service marks for which we have applications for U.S. registration. The Company has further registered or applied for registration of certain of its trademarks and service marks in the United Kingdom, the European Union, Canada, Japan, the People's Republic of China, South Korea, Taiwan and other foreign countries. The Company has licenses to use other marks, all subject to the terms of the agreements under which such licenses are granted. We believe, as we continue to build brands, most notably today in the U.S. and Canada, our trademarks are valuable assets. Although the laws vary by jurisdiction, trademarks generally are valid as long as they are in use and/or their registrations are properly maintained and have not been found to have become generic. Trademark registrations generally can be renewed indefinitely as long as the trademarks are in use. We believe that our core brands are covered by trademark registrations in the countries where we do business and/or may do business in the near future. We have an active program designed to ensure that our marks and other intellectual property rights are registered, renewed, protected and maintained. In addition, the Company owns numerous copyrights, registered and unregistered, and proprietary trade secrets, technology, know-how processes and other proprietary rights that are not registered.

The Company holds U.S. patents and international patents related to our Keurig® Brewing and portion pack technology. Of these, a majority are utility patents and the remainder are design patents. We view these patents as very valuable but do not view any single patent as critical to the Company's success. We own patents that cover significant aspects of our products. We have pending patent applications associated with certain elements of current K-Cup® pack technology which, if ultimately issued as patents, would extend coverage over all or some portion of K-Cup® packs, and have expiration dates extending to 2023. We have patents associated with certain elements of our K-Cup® pack technology issued in various countries outside the United States. Certain elements of the current generation of Vue® and K-Carafe™ packs are covered by patents which expire in 2021 and by others that are still pending. In addition, the Company has various issued and pending patents that relate to the Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System, as well as to Keurig Cold™. Our pending patent applications may not issue, or if they issue, they may not be enforceable, may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented by others. Further, we continue to invest in further innovation in beverage packs and appliance technology that will enhance our patent position and that may lead to new patents, and take steps we believe are appropriate to protect all such innovation.

We have diligently protected our intellectual property through the use of domestic and international patents and trademark registrations and through enforcement efforts in litigation. We regularly monitor commercial activity in the countries where we do business and/or may do business and evaluate potential infringement.

Seasonality

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considerably higher during the last fiscal quarter than other quarters during the fiscal year, as we prepare for the holiday season. Due to the shift in product mix toward brewers and accessories in the first quarter of our fiscal year, gross margin, as a percentage of net sales, is typically lower in the first fiscal quarter than in the remainder of the fiscal year. Historically, in addition to variations resulting from the holiday season, we have experienced variations in sales from quarter-to-quarter due to a variety of other factors including, but not limited to, the cost of green coffee, competitor initiatives, marketing programs and weather. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.

Working Capital

In order to meet the increased level of demand for our consumer products, we typically build our inventory of brewers and accessories during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. Funding for working capital items, including inventory and receivables, has been obtained through cash flows from operations, and historically included borrowings from our existing credit facilities. For a description of our liquidity and capital resources, see the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section of "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and Note 10, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Employees

As of September 27, 2014, the Company had approximately 6,600 full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. We believe our current relations with our employees are good. The number of employees covered by collective bargaining agreements is not significant. We supplement our workforce with temporary workers from time to time, especially in the first quarter of each fiscal year to service increased customer and consumer demand during the peak November-December holiday season and January-March post-holiday season.

Executive Officers of the Registrant

Certain biographical information regarding each executive officer of our Company as of November 14, 2014 is set forth below:

Name
  Age   Position   Officer
since
 

Brian P. Kelley

    53   President, Chief Executive Officer and Director     2012  

Frances G. Rathke

    54   Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer     2003  

Robert P. Ostryniec

    53   Chief Product Supply Officer     2013  

Stéphane Glorieux

    47   President, Keurig Canada     2014  

Linda Longo-Kazanova

    61   Chief Human Resources Officer     2011  

Michael J. Degnan

    50   Chief Legal Officer, Corporate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary     2013  

Stephen L. Gibbs

    42   Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer     2011  

John F. Whoriskey

    64   President, U.S. Sales and Marketing     2013  

Brian P. Kelley joined Keurig as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director in December 2012. From 2011 until November 2012, Mr. Kelley served as Chief Product Supply Officer, Coca-Cola Refreshments. From 2010 to 2011 Mr. Kelley served as President of Coca-Cola's North America Business Integration, and from 2007 until 2010 Coca-Cola's President and General Manager, Still Beverages and Supply Chain North America. Mr. Kelley originally joined Coca-Cola in 2007.

Frances G. Rathke has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Keurig since October 2003, and as Interim Chief Financial Officer from April 2003 until October 2003.

Robert P. Ostryniec joined Keurig as Chief Product Supply Officer in August 2013. From February 2010 until August 2013, Mr. Ostryniec

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served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Supply Chain Officer and Quality & Chief Risk Officer of H.J. Heinz Company. At H.J. Heinz Company he also served as Chief Supply Chain officer of North America from May 2005 to January 2010 and Group Vice President Consumer Products—Product Supply from July 2003 to April 2005.

Stéphane Glorieux was named President, Keurig Canada in May 2014. Mr. Glorieux previously served as Vice President, Cold Platform & International Supply Chain for the Company from 2014 until his promotion in May 2014. From 2012 until 2014, Mr. Glorieux served as Vice President, Supply Chain and Manufacturing for Keurig Canada. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Glorieux was the Director, Customer Service and Logistics Director, Procurement, for Kraft Food France from 2008 until 2011. From 1991 until 2008, Mr. Glorieux held various management positions with Kraft Food Canada.

Linda Longo-Kazanova has served as Chief Human Resources Officer of Keurig since March 2011. Prior to joining Keurig, Ms. Kazanova was Vice President, Human Resources and Medical for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (later acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.) from May 2007 until September 2010.

Michael J. Degnan was named Chief Legal Officer, Corporate General Counsel of Keurig in March 2013 and appointed Corporate Secretary in June 2014. From January 2011 until March 2013, Mr. Degnan served as Keurig's Vice President, Associate General Counsel—Operations. Mr. Degnan also served as Vice President—General Counsel and Secretary of Keurig, Incorporated from April 2005 until December 2010.

Stephen L. Gibbs has served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Keurig since August 2011. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Gibbs served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Scientific Games Corporation from April 2006 to August 2011 and Vice President of Finance for Scientific Games Racing from April 2005 to March 2006.

John F. Whoriskey was named President, U.S. Sales and Marketing in December 2013. From May 2013 until December 2013, Mr. Whoriskey served as President, U.S. Sales of Keurig, and from 2012 until May 2013, as Vice President and General Manager, Commercial Operations. From 2002 until 2012 Mr. Whoriskey held the position of Vice President and General Manager—At Home for Keurig.

There is no family relationship among any of the Directors or executive officers of the Company.

Corporate Information

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. is a Delaware corporation formed in July 1993. Our corporate offices are located at 33 Coffee Lane, Waterbury, Vermont 05676. The main telephone number is (802) 244-5621, and our e-mail address for investor information is investor.services@gmcr.com. The address of our Company's website is www.KeurigGreenMountain.com.

Available information

Our Company files annual, quarterly, and current reports, proxy statements, and other documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The public may read and copy any materials that the Company files with the SEC at the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Also, the SEC maintains an Internet website that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, including Keurig, that file electronically with the SEC. The public can obtain any documents that we file with the SEC at www.sec.gov.

Our Company maintains a website at www.KeurigGreenMountain.com. Our filings with the SEC, including without limitation, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, are available through a link maintained on our

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website under the heading "Investor Relations—Financial Information." Our website also includes our Corporate Governance Principles, Code of Conduct and charters of the Audit and Finance, Compensation and Organizational Development, Governance and Nominating, and Sustainability committees of our Board of Directors. Information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this report.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the following factors, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods. The risks described below are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations in future periods.

Our financial performance is highly dependent upon the sales of Keurig® Brewing systems and portion packs.

A significant percentage of our total revenue is attributable to sales of portion packs for use with our Keurig® Brewing systems, including earlier reservoir model appliances and our newly launched Keurig® 2.0 brewers. For the year ended September 27, 2014, total consolidated net sales of portion packs and Keurig® brewers and related accessories represented approximately 94% of consolidated net sales. Continued acceptance of Keurig® Brewing systems and sales of portion packs to an increasing installed base of brewers are significant factors in our growth plans. Any substantial or sustained decline in the sale of Keurig® Brewing systems or sales of our portion packs would materially adversely affect us. Keurig® Brewing systems compete against all sellers of coffeemakers. These companies include Bunn-O-Matic Corporation, Mars, Inc. (through its FLAVIA® unit), Conair, Inc., Hamilton Beach / Proctor-Silex, Inc., Jarden Corporation, Nestle S.A. (including the Nescafe Dolce-Gusto® beverage system), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., Starbucks Corporation (including its Verismo® brewing system), Whirlpool Corporation, two brewing systems and brands to be merged in 2015 in joint venture under parent JAB Holding Co., (including the SENSEO® brewing system, owned by D.E. Master Blenders 1973 N.V. and the TASSIMO® brewing system, owned by Mondelez International, Inc.), as well as a number of additional brewing systems and brands. If we do not succeed in effectively differentiating ourselves from our competitors, based on technology, quality of products, desired brands or otherwise, or our competitors adopt our strategies, then our competitive position may be weakened and our sales of Keurig® Brewing systems and portion packs, and accordingly, our profitability may be materially adversely affected.

Our ongoing investment in the cold platform is risky, and could disrupt our ongoing businesses.

We have invested and expect to continue to invest significantly in our Keurig Cold™ beverage system, our cold brewing platform technology, and related infrastructure and product development. Such endeavors involve significant risks and uncertainties, including distraction of management from our existing hot platform operations, a delayed launch, insufficient revenues to offset liabilities assumed and expenses associated with the new cold platform, inadequate return of capital on our investments, not accurately predicting consumer tastes and the market opportunity for a cold platform, and unidentified issues not discovered in our due diligence and planning of such strategies and offerings. Because the introduction of and investment in a new platform is risky, no assurance can be given that the cold system will ultimately be successful and will not materially adversely affect our reputation, financial condition, and operating results.

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Continued innovation and the successful development and timely launch of new platforms, products and product extensions are critical to our financial results and achievement of our growth strategy.

Achievement of our growth strategy is dependent, among other things, on our ability to extend the product offerings of our existing brands and introduce innovative new products, including new platforms such as our cold technology. Although we devote significant focus to the development of new products, we may not be successful in developing innovative new products or our new products may not be commercially successful. Additionally, our new product introductions are often time sensitive, and thus failure to deliver innovations on schedule could be detrimental to our ability to successfully launch such new products, in addition to potentially harming our reputation and customer loyalty. Our financial results and our ability to maintain or improve our competitive position will depend on our ability to effectively gauge the direction of our key marketplaces and successfully identify, develop, manufacture, market and sell new or improved products in these changing marketplaces.

Changes in the beverage environment and retail landscape could impact our financial results.

The beverage environment is rapidly evolving as a result of, among other things, changes in consumer preferences; shifting consumer tastes and needs; changes in consumer lifestyles; and competitive product and pricing pressures. In addition, the beverage retail landscape is very dynamic and constantly evolving, not only in emerging and developing marketplaces, where modern trade is growing at a faster pace than traditional trade outlets, but also in developed marketplaces, where discounters and value stores, as well as the volume of transactions through e-commerce, are growing at a rapid pace. If we are unable to successfully adapt to the rapidly changing environment and retail landscape, our share of sales, volume growth and overall financial results could be negatively affected.

Increased competition could hurt our business.

The beverage industry is intensely competitive and we compete with respect to product, quality, convenience and price. We face significant competition in each of our channels and marketplaces. We compete with major international beverage companies that operate in multiple geographic areas, as well as numerous companies that are primarily local in operation. Our beverages also compete against local or regional brands as well as against private label brands developed by retailers. Our ability to gain or maintain share of sales in the global marketplace or in various local marketplaces may be limited as a result of actions by competitors.

Consolidation in the retail channel or the loss of key retail or grocery customers could adversely affect our financial performance.

Our industry is being affected by the trend toward consolidation in the retail channel. Larger retailers may seek lower prices from us, may demand increased marketing or promotional expenditures, and may be more likely to use their distribution networks to introduce and develop private label brands, any of which could negatively affect the Company's profitability. In addition, our success depends in part on our ability to maintain good relationships with key retail and grocery customers. The loss of one or more of our key customers could have an adverse effect on our financial performance. In addition, because of the competitive environment facing retailers, many of our customers have increasingly sought to improve their profitability through increased promotional programs, pricing concessions, more favorable trade terms and increased emphasis on private label products. To the extent we provide concessions or trade terms that are favorable to customers, our margins would be reduced. Further, if we are unable to continue to offer terms that are acceptable to our significant customers or our customers determine that they need fewer inventories to service consumers; these customers could reduce purchases of our products or may increase purchases of products from our competitors, which would harm our sales and profitability.

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Increases in the cost of high-quality Arabica coffee beans or other commodities or decreases in the availability of high quality Arabica coffee beans or other commodities could have an adverse impact on our business and financial results.

We purchase, roast, and sell high-quality whole bean Arabica coffee and related coffee products. The price of coffee is subject to significant volatility and recently the price of coffee has been increasing, and may continue to increase significantly due to factors described below. The Arabica coffee of the quality we seek tends to trade on a negotiated basis at a premium above the "C" price of coffee. This premium depends upon the supply and demand at the time of purchase and the amount of the premium can vary significantly. Increases in the "C" coffee commodity price do increase the price of high-quality Arabica coffee and also impact our ability to enter into fixed-price purchase commitments. We frequently enter into supply contracts whereby the quality, quantity, delivery period, and other negotiated terms are agreed upon, but the date, and therefore price, at which the base "C" coffee commodity price component will be fixed has not yet been established. These are known as price-to-be-fixed contracts. The supply and price of coffee we purchase can also be affected by multiple factors in the producing countries, including weather, natural disasters, crop disease (such as coffee rust), general increase in farm inputs and costs of production, inventory levels and political and economic conditions, as well as the actions of certain organizations and associations that have historically attempted to influence prices of green coffee through agreements establishing export quotas or by restricting coffee supplies. Speculative trading in coffee commodities can also influence coffee prices. Because of the significance of coffee beans to our operations, combined with our ability to only partially mitigate future price risk through purchasing practices and hedging activities, increases in the cost of high-quality Arabica coffee beans could have an adverse impact on our profitability. In addition, if we are not able to purchase sufficient quantities of green coffee due to any of the above factors or to a worldwide or regional shortage, we may not be able to fulfill the demand for our coffee, which could have an adverse impact on our profitability.

Price increases may not be sufficient to offset cost increases and maintain profitability or may result in sales volume declines.

We may be able to pass some or all raw materials, energy and other input cost increases to customers by increasing the selling prices of our products or decreasing the size of our products; however, higher product prices or decreased product sizes may also result in a reduction in sales volume and/or consumption. If we are not able to increase our selling prices or reduce product sizes sufficiently to offset increased raw material, energy or other input costs, including packaging, direct labor, overhead and employee benefits, or if our sales volume decreases significantly, there could be a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition.

Failure to maintain profitable, strategic relationships with well-recognized brands/brand owners such as Caribou Coffee®, Dunkin' Brands, Folgers®, Newman's Own® Organics, Kraft Foods Group, Starbucks® and The Coca-Cola Company®, could adversely impact our future growth and business.

We have entered into strategic relationships for the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of portion pack products with well-regarded beverage companies such as Caribou Coffee®, Dunkin' Brands, The J.M. Smucker Company, Newman's Own® Organics, Kraft Foods Group, Starbucks® and The Coca-Cola Company®. As independent companies, our strategic partners, some of which are publicly traded companies, make their own business decisions that may not always align with our interests. In addition, many of our strategic partners have the right to manufacture or distribute their own specialty beverage products. If we are unable to provide an appropriate mix of incentives to our strategic partners through a combination of pricing and marketing and advertising support, or if our strategic partners are not satisfied with our brand innovation and development efforts, they may take actions that could adversely impact our overall future profitability and growth,

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awareness of our Keurig® Brewing systems, and our ability to attract new consumers to the Keurig® Brewing system.

If we are not able to achieve our overall long-term goals, the value of an investment in our Company could be negatively affected.

We have established and publicly announced certain long-term growth objectives, including the launch of our cold platform. These objectives were based on our evaluation of our hot platform's growth prospects, which are generally driven by volume and sales potential of many product types, some of which are more profitable than others, on an assessment of the potential price and product mix, and on the launch and ultimate adoption of our cold platform. There can be no assurance that we will achieve, for our hot platform, the required volume or revenue growth or the mix of products and, for our cold platform, a successful launch and adoption by consumers, in each case as would be necessary to achieve our long-term growth objectives.

If we are unable to expand our operations in new countries, our long-term growth rate could be negatively affected.

Our success depends in part on our ability to grow our business in new countries, which in turn depends on economic and political conditions in those countries, our ability to establish operations in those countries or to form strategic business partnerships including with established brands and to make necessary infrastructure enhancements to production facilities, distribution networks, order processing and fulfillment systems and technology. Moreover, the supply of our products in new countries marketplaces must match consumers' demand for those products. Due to product price, limited purchasing power and cultural differences, there can be no assurance that our existing products or new products currently under development will be accepted in any particular new country or that we will be able to develop new products that will be successful in any particular new country.

If we are not able to build and sustain proper information technology infrastructure or successfully implement our business transformation initiative, our business could suffer.

We depend on information technology to improve the effectiveness of our operations, to interface with our customers, to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency, to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements, and for digital marketing activities and electronic communication among our locations and between our personnel and the personnel of our contract manufacturers, suppliers or other third-party partners. If we do not allocate and effectively manage the resources necessary to build and sustain the proper information technology infrastructure, we could be subject to transaction errors, processing inefficiencies, the loss of customers, business disruptions, the loss of or damage to intellectual property, or the loss of sensitive or confidential data through security breach or otherwise.

Beginning in fiscal 2013, we embarked on a multi-year business transformation initiative to streamline business processes and migrate certain of our financial processing systems to an enterprise-wide system solution. Our transition to the enterprise-wide system solution commenced in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. There can be no certainty that this initiative will deliver the expected benefits. The failure to deliver our goals may impact our ability to process transactions accurately and efficiently and remain in step with changing business needs, which could result in the loss of customers. In addition, the failure to either deliver the applications on time, or anticipate the necessary readiness and training needs, could lead to business disruption and loss of customers and revenue.

Damage to our reputation or brand name, loss of brand relevance, product recalls, product liability, sales returns and warranty expense could negatively impact us.

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products, build up brand image for new products and brand extensions, and maintain our corporate reputation. We cannot assure you, however, that our commitment to product safety and quality and our continuing investment in advertising and marketing will have the desired impact on our products' brand image and on consumer preferences. Product safety or quality issues, actual or perceived, or allegations of product contamination or safety issues, even when false or unfounded, could subject us to product liability and consumer claims, tarnish the image of the affected brands and may cause consumers to choose other products. Product safety or quality issues or contamination, actual or perceived, may require us from time to time to recall a beverage, brewer or other product from all of the channels in which the affected product was distributed and result in higher than anticipated rates of warranty returns and other returns of goods. Our brand name and image could also be negatively affected by claims made against us by third parties alleging violations of law, including antitrust or competition laws. If we are unable to meet our sustainability targets, consumers may lose trust and confidence in our brand and our Company's commitment to sustainability, and our brand could be damaged. Such issues, recalls, warranty expenses and claims could negatively affect our profitability and brand image.

The loss of key personnel or difficulties recruiting and retaining our senior management team could adversely impact our business and financial results.

Much of our future success depends on the continued availability and service of our senior management. The loss of any of our executive officers or other key senior management personnel could harm our business and our ability to timely achieve our strategic initiatives, including the launch of our Keurig Cold™ beverage system. If we are unable to retain and motivate our senior management team sufficiently to maintain our current business and support our projected growth and initiatives, our business and financial performance may be adversely affected.

Failure to meet expectations for our financial performance will likely adversely affect the price and volatility of our stock.

Failure to meet expectations, particularly with respect to operating margins, earnings per share, operating cash flows, and net revenues, will likely result in a decline and/or increased volatility in the price of our stock. In addition, price and volume fluctuations in the stock market as a whole may affect the price of our stock in ways that may be unrelated to our financial performance.

Obsolete inventory may result in reduced prices or write-downs.

We must manage our inventory effectively. As we innovate and introduce new brewers to the marketplace, our existing brewers are at an increased risk of inventory obsolescence. If we ultimately determine that we have excess brewers, we may have to reduce our prices and write-down inventory which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Conversely, if new brewers' launches are delayed, we may have insufficient existing brewer inventory to meet our customer demand which could result in lost revenue opportunities and have an adverse impact on our financial results. Risks of inventory obsolescence also exist with our products that are subject to expiration, such as portion pack components and beverage ingredients. If we are unable to accurately forecast demand for our products, and inventory expires or becomes unusable prior to its use, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We rely on a limited number of companies for certain strategic material, product manufacturing and order fulfillment, and currently have a limited number of roasting and manufacturing facilities, so a significant disruption in the operation of any of these companies or in any of these facilities could materially adversely affect us.

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single company manufactures the vast majority of our brewers. We also currently roast and manufacture our coffee and other beverage products in facilities in the United States (in Vermont, Tennessee, Washington, Virginia, and California) and one facility in Canada. Any disruption in operation of these companies or facilities, whether as a result of a natural disaster, contractual dispute or other causes, could significantly impair our ability to meet demand for our products and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, if demand increases more than we currently forecast, we will need to either expand our current capabilities internally or acquire additional capacity and the failure to do so in a timely or cost effective manner could have a negative impact on our business.

In addition, we rely primarily on one order fulfillment entity, M.Block & Sons, Inc. ("MBlock"), to process the majority of orders sold through to retailers, department stores and mass merchants in the United States. See Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies for the Company's revenue recognition policy on how we recognize revenue on orders processed through fulfillment entities. The inability of MBlock to perform its obligations to us, whether due to deterioration in its financial condition, integrity or failure of its business systems or otherwise, could result in significant losses that could materially adversely affect us. If our relationship with MBlock is terminated, we can provide no assurance that we would be able to contract with another third-party to provide these services to us in a timely manner or on favorable terms or that we would be able to internalize the related services effectively or in a timely manner.

Our long-term purchase commitments for certain strategic raw materials critical for the manufacture of portion packs could impair our ability to be flexible in our business without penalty.

In order to ensure a continuous supply of high quality raw materials some of our inventory purchase obligations include long-term purchase commitments for certain strategic raw materials critical for the manufacture of portion packs. The timing of these may not always coincide with the period in which we need the supplies to fulfill customer demand. This could lead to higher and more variable inventory levels and/or higher raw material costs.

We rely on independent certification for a number of our products. Loss of certification within our supply chain or as related to our manufacturing processes could harm our business.

We rely on independent certification, such as certifications of our products as "organic" or "Fair Trade," to differentiate some of our products from others, such as the Newman's Own® Organics product line, Green Mountain Coffee® Fair Trade Certified™ coffee line and the Canada segment's Fair Trade Organic Collection. In fiscal 2014, approximately 23% of our coffee purchases were from certified sources. We must comply with the requirements of independent organizations or certification authorities in order to label our products as certified. The loss of any independent certifications could adversely affect our marketplace position, which could harm our business.

Due to the seasonality of many of our products and other factors such as adverse weather conditions, our operating results are subject to fluctuations.

Historically, we have experienced increased sales of our Keurig® Brewing systems in our first fiscal quarter due to the holiday season. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that maybe achieved for the full fiscal year. The impact on sales volume and operating results due to the timing and extent of these factors can significantly impact our business. For these reasons, quarterly operating results should not be relied upon as indications of our future performance.

The sales of our products are influenced to some extent by weather conditions in the geographies in which we operate. Unusually warm weather during the winter months may have a temporary decrease on the demand for some of our products and contribute to lower sales, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations for such periods.

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Our failure to accurately forecast customer demand for our products, or to quickly adjust to forecast changes, could adversely affect our business and financial results.

There is inherent risk in forecasting demand due to the uncertainties involved in assessing the current level of maturity of the single-serve component of our business. We set target levels for the manufacture of brewers and portion packs and for the purchase of green coffee in advance of customer orders based upon our forecasts of customer demand.

If our forecasts exceed demand, we could experience excess inventory in the short-term, excess manufacturing capacity in the short and long-term, and/or price decreases, all of which could impact our financial performance. Alternatively, if demand exceeds our forecasts significantly beyond our current manufacturing capacity, we may not be able to satisfy customer demand, which could result in a loss of share if our competitors are able to meet customer demands. A failure to accurately predict the level of demand for our products could adversely affect our net revenues and net income.

Increases or changes in income or indirect tax rates could have a material adverse impact on our financial results.

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to income taxes as well as non-income based taxes, in both the United States and various foreign jurisdictions.

Our tax filings for various periods in the jurisdictions in which we do business may be subjected to audit by the relevant tax authorities. These audits may result in assessments of additional taxes, including interest and penalties, which are subsequently resolved with the authorities or potentially through the courts.

Increases in income tax rates could reduce our after-tax income from affected jurisdictions. Other changes in tax laws, regulations, related interpretations, and tax accounting standards in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions in which we operate may adversely affect our financial results. For example, the United States, many countries in the European Union, and other foreign jurisdictions where we do business, are actively considering changes in relevant tax, accounting and other laws, regulations and interpretations, including changes to tax laws applicable to corporate multinationals, which, if enacted, could have a significant adverse impact on our effective tax rate.

Exposure to foreign currency risk and related hedging activities may result in significant losses and fluctuations to our periodic income statements.

Our foreign operations are primarily related to our Canada segment, which is subject to risks, including, but not limited to, unique economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, our future results could be materially adversely affected by changes in these or other factors. We also source our green coffee, certain production equipment, and components of our brewers and manufacturing of our brewers from countries outside the United States, which are subject to the same risks described for Canada above.

The majority of the transactions conducted by our Canada segment are in the Canadian dollar. As a result, our revenues are adversely affected when the United States dollar strengthens against the Canadian dollar and are positively affected when the United States dollar weakens. Conversely, our Canadian dollar-denominated expenses decrease when the United States dollar strengthens against the Canadian dollar and increase when the United States dollar weakens. Additionally, our assets and liabilities denominated in Canadian dollars are similarly affected when the United States dollar fluctuates against the Canadian dollar. From time to time we engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments to mitigate our foreign currency rate exposures. More specifically, we hedge, on a net basis, the foreign currency exposure of a portion of our assets and liabilities that are denominated in Canadian dollars. As we expand geographically, we expect to have increasing foreign currency risk associated with cash flows from foreign subsidiaries, foreign currency purchase commitments, and foreign currency intercompany debt. There can be no assurance, however, that

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these contracts will effectively protect us from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and we may incur material losses from such hedging transactions.

If we are unable to protect our information systems against service interruption or failure, misappropriation of data or breaches of security, our operations could be disrupted, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation may be damaged.

Our businesses involve the collection, storage and transmission of users' personal information. Our efforts to protect such information may be unsuccessful due to the actions of third parties, computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins, catastrophic events, employee error or malfeasance or other attempts to harm our systems. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems, change frequently and often are not recognized until launched against a target, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures in time. We could also experience a loss of critical data and delays or interruptions in our ability to manage inventories or process transactions. Some of our commercial partners, such as those that help us deliver our website, may receive or store information provided by us or our users through our websites. If these third parties fail to adopt or adhere to adequate information security practices, or fail to comply with our online policies, or in the event of a breach of their networks, our users' data may be improperly accessed, used or disclosed.

If our systems are harmed or fail to function properly, we may need to expend significant financial resources to repair or replace systems or to otherwise protect against security breaches or to address problems caused by breaches. If we experience a significant security breach or fail to detect and appropriately respond to a significant security breach, we could be exposed to costly legal or regulatory actions against us in connection with such incidents, which could result in orders or consent decrees forcing us to modify our business practices. Any incidents involving unauthorized access to or improper use of user information, or incidents that are a violation of our online privacy policy could harm our brand reputation and diminish our competitive position. Any of these events could have a material and adverse effect on our business, reputation or financial results. Our insurance policies carry coverage limits, which may not be adequate to reimburse us for losses caused by security breaches.

Our intellectual property may not be valid, enforceable, or commercially valuable.

While we make efforts to develop and protect our intellectual property, the validity, enforceability and commercial value of our intellectual property rights may be reduced or eliminated by the discovery of prior inventions by third-parties, the discovery of similar marks previously used by third-parties, the successful independent development by third-parties of the same or similar confidential or proprietary innovations or changes in the supply or distribution chains that render our rights obsolete.

We rely on trademark, trade secret, patent and copyright laws to protect our intellectual property rights. We cannot be sure that these intellectual property rights will be maximized or that they can be successfully asserted. There is a risk that we will not be able to obtain and perfect our own or, where appropriate, license intellectual property rights necessary to support new product introductions. We cannot be sure that these rights, if obtained, will not be invalidated, circumvented or challenged in the future. In addition, even if such rights are obtained in the United States, the laws of some of the other countries in which our products are or may be sold do not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Our failure to perfect or successfully assert our intellectual property rights could make us less competitive and could have an adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.

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Litigation pending against us could materially impact our business and results of operations.

We are currently party to various legal and other proceedings. In particular, numerous putative class actions and stockholder derivative actions have been filed against us in response to our disclosures in the Current Reports on Forms 8-K dated September 28, 2010 and November 15, 2010. In addition, two individual and numerous class actions have been filed against us asserting claims under United States federal antitrust laws and various state laws, claiming that the Company has monopolized alleged markets for single serve coffee brewers and single serve coffee portion packs, including through its contracts with suppliers and distributors and in connection with the launch of our next generation hot brewing system, Keurig® 2.0 and seeking to block the launch of Keurig® 2.0. A claim was also filed against us in Canada by Club Coffee L.P., a Canadian manufacturer of single-serve beverage packs, claiming damages of $600 million and asserting a breach of competition law and false and misleading statements by the Company. We have also been sued in California state court, for an alleged violation of California's Proposition 65 law in connection with the presence of acrylamide in coffee. See Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included within Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These matters may involve substantial expense and operational disruption to us, which could have a material adverse impact on our financial position and our results of operations. These matters may also lead to reputational harm. We can provide no assurances as to the outcome of any litigation.

Laws and regulations could adversely affect our business.

Our products are extensively regulated in every jurisdiction in which we operate and, as we continue to expand geographically, will become subject to the laws and regulations of additional jurisdictions. Our products are subject to numerous food safety and other laws and regulations relating to the sourcing, manufacturing, storing, marketing, advertising, and distributing of these products. Other laws and regulations relate to labeling requirements, the environment, relations with distributors and retailers, employment, privacy, health and safety and trade practices. Enforcement of existing laws and regulations, changes in legal requirements, and/or evolving interpretations of existing regulatory requirements, may result in increased compliance costs and create other obligations, financial or otherwise, that could adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

Significant additional labeling or warning requirements or limitations on the availability of our products may inhibit sales of affected products.

Various jurisdictions may seek to adopt significant additional product labeling or warning requirements or limitations on the availability of our products relating to the content or perceived adverse health consequences of certain of our products. If these types of requirements become applicable to one or more of our major products under current or future environmental or health laws or regulations, they may inhibit sales of such products. One such law, which is in effect in California and is known as Proposition 65, requires that a warning appear on any product sold in California that contains a substance that, in the view of the state, causes cancer or birth defects. The state maintains lists of these substances and periodically adds other substances to these lists. Proposition 65 exposes all food and beverage producers to the possibility of having to provide warnings on their products in California because it does not provide for any generally applicable quantitative threshold below which the presence of a listed substance is exempt from the warning requirement. Consequently, the detection of even a trace amount of a listed substance can subject an affected product to the requirement of a warning label. However, Proposition 65 does not require a warning if the manufacturer of a product can demonstrate that the use of the product in question exposes consumers to a daily quantity of a listed substance that is below a "safe harbor" threshold that may be established, is naturally occurring, is the result of necessary cooking, or is subject to another applicable exception. One or more substances that are currently on the Proposition 65 lists, or that may be added to the lists in the future, can be detected in Company products,

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including coffee, at low levels that are safe. With respect to substances that have not yet been listed under Proposition 65, the Company takes the position that listing is not scientifically justified. With respect to substances that are already listed, the Company takes the position that the presence of each such substance in Company products is subject to an applicable exemption from the warning requirement. The State of California or other parties, however, may take a contrary position. If we were required to add Proposition 65 warnings on the labels of one or more of our beverage products produced for sale in California, the resulting consumer reaction to the warnings and possible adverse publicity could negatively affect our sales both in California and in other marketplaces.

Adverse changes in global and domestic economic conditions or a worsening of the United States economy could materially adversely affect us.

For the year ended September 27, 2014, our net sales in the United States were approximately $4.1 billion, or 87% of our total net sales. Our sales and performance depend significantly on consumer confidence and discretionary spending, which are under pressure from United States and global economic conditions. Unfavorable general economic conditions, such as a worsening of economic conditions and/or decrease in consumer spending in the United States may adversely impact our sales, reduce our profitability and could negatively affect our overall financial performance. We also have exposure to various financial institutions under coffee hedging arrangements and interest rate swaps, and the risk of counterparty default.

Climate change may have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

There is increasing concern that a gradual increase in global average temperatures due to increased concentration of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will cause significant changes in weather patterns around the globe and an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. Decreased agricultural productivity in certain regions of the world as a result of changing weather patterns may limit availability or increase the cost of key agricultural commodities, such as coffee and tea, which are important sources of ingredients for our products, and could impact the food security of communities around the world. Increased frequency or duration of extreme weather conditions could also impair production capabilities, disrupt our supply chain or impact demand for our products. As a result, the effects of climate change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations.

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Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2.    Properties

Our significant facilities are as follows:

Business
Segment
  Purpose   Location   Approximate
Square Feet
  Owned
or Leased
  Expiration
of Lease (fiscal year)
 

Domestic

  Warehouse and Distribution   California     62,000     Leased     2016  

Domestic

  Warehouse and Distribution   New Jersey     344,000     Leased     2017  

Domestic

  Warehouse and Distribution   Vermont     72,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Warehouse and Distribution   Washington     224,000     Leased     2015 - 2017  

Domestic

  Manufacturing   California     55,000     Leased     2015  

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Georgia     585,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Tennessee     334,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Vermont     806,000     Leased     2016 - 2026  

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Vermont     123,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Virginia     330,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Manufacturing   Washington     198,000     Leased     2017  

Domestic

  Research and Development   Massachusetts     151,000     Leased     2030  

Domestic

  Research and Development   Shenzhen, China     7,000     Leased     2015  

Domestic

  Research and Development   Vermont     55,000     Owned     —    

Domestic

  Administrative   Massachusetts     369,000     Leased     2015 - 2030  

Domestic

  Administrative   Vermont     73,000     Leased     2015 - 2018  

Domestic

  Administrative   Vermont     72,000     Owned     —    

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   Alberta     58,000     Leased     2015 - 2020  

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   British Columbia     53,000     Leased     2015 - 2017  

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   Ontario     55,000     Leased     2015 - 2017  

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   Quebec     139,000     Owned     —    

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   Quebec     82,000     Leased     2015 - 2023  

Canada

  Warehouse and Distribution   Saskatchewan     20,000     Leased     2015 - 2018  

Canada

  Manufacturing   Quebec     59,000     Leased     2020  

Canada

  Manufacturing   Quebec     80,000     Owned     —    

Canada

  Administrative   Alberta     24,000     Leased     2015 - 2020  

Canada

  Administrative   British Columbia     7,000     Leased     2015 - 2019  

Canada

  Administrative   Ontario     31,000     Leased     2015 - 2022  

Canada

  Administrative   Quebec     22,000     Leased     2015 - 2023  

Canada

  Administrative   Quebec     98,000     Owned     —    

Corporate

  Administrative   Vermont     153,000     Leased     2018 - 2021  

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In addition to the locations listed above, the Company has inventory at various locations managed by third-party warehouses and order fulfillment entities.

We have consolidated all of our Canadian coffee and portion pack production in Montreal, Quebec and have discontinued production in Toronto, Ontario.

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

For information regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved, see Note 19, Commitments and Contingencies, to the Consolidated

Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on form 10-K.

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5.    Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Price Range of Securities

The Company's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol GMCR. The following table sets forth the high and low closing prices as reported by NASDAQ and the quarterly cash dividend declared per share of our common stock for the periods indicated:

 
   
  High   Low   Dividend
declared
per share
 
Fiscal 2013   13 weeks ended December 29, 2012   $ 42.59   $ 22.00   $ —    
    13 weeks ended March 30, 2013   $ 56.76   $ 39.25   $ —    
    13 weeks ended June 29, 2013   $ 81.78   $ 53.23   $ —    
    13 weeks ended September 28, 2013   $ 88.78   $ 68.88   $ —    
Fiscal 2014   13 weeks ended December 28, 2013   $ 77.25   $ 58.18   $ 0.25  
    13 weeks ended March 29, 2014   $ 123.74   $ 74.63   $ 0.25  
    13 weeks ended June 28, 2014   $ 126.09   $ 90.61   $ 0.25  
    13 weeks ended September 27, 2014   $ 137.48   $ 113.20   $ 0.25  

Number of Equity Security Holders

As of November 14, 2014, the number of record holders of the Company's common stock was 390.

Dividends

While we paid dividends to the holders of our common stock on a quarterly basis in fiscal 2014, decisions to declare and pay future cash dividends are at the discretion of the Board of Directors and are dependent on several factors, including our operating performance, financial condition, capital expenditure requirements and other measures deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

Plan category
  Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
  Weighted
average exercise
price of
outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
  Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))(4)
 
 
  (a)
  (b)
  (c)
 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)

    4,064,020   $ 25.27 (3)   9,828,746  

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders(2)

    39,251   $ 23.15     —    
                 

Total

    4,103,271   $ 25.25     9,828,746  
                 
                 

(1)
Includes the 1999 Stock Option Plan, the 2000 Stock Option Plan, the 2006 Incentive Plan, the 2002 Deferred Compensation Plan, the 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the 2014 Omnibus Plan. See Note 15, Employee Compensation Plans, of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
(2)
Includes 2005 compensation plan assumed in the 2006 acquisition of Keurig, Incorporated and inducement grants to Gérard Geoffrion and Linda Longo-Kazanova. See Note 15, Employee Compensation Plans, of the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
(3)
Restricted stock units and performance stock units are not included in the weighted average exercise price. These grant types do not have an exercise price.
(4)
Includes the 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 2002 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 2014 Omnibus Plan. For the portion covering the 2014 Omnibus Plan (7,298,292 securities) (the "Fungible Pool Limit"), each share of common stock issued or to be issued in connection with any award that is not a stock option or stock appreciation right shall be counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 1.704 Fungible Pool Units. Stock options and stock appreciation rights are counted against the Fungible Pool Limit as 1.0 Fungible Pool Unit.

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Issuer Purchases of Securities

Period(1)
  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
  Average
Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plan(2)
  Maximum
Remaining
Amount Available
Under the Plan
(in thousands)
 

June 29, 2014 to July 26, 2014

    149,177   $ 119.58     149,177   $ 1,220,027  

July 27, 2014 to August 23, 2014

    60,339   $ 119.84     60,339   $ 1,212,796  

August 24, 2014 to September 27, 2014

    230,000   $ 130.32     230,000   $ 1,182,821  
                       

Total

    439,516   $ 125.24     439,516        
                       
                       

(1)
Monthly information corresponds to our fiscal months during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.
(2)
All shares purchased during the period were made as part of plans approved by the Board of Directors in November 2013, to purchase up to $1.0 billion in Company shares, and in May 2014 to purchase up to an additional $1.0 billion in Company shares.

See Note 14, Stockholders' Equity, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

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Performance Graph

Due to the inclusion of the Company in Standard & Poor's 500 Index in fiscal 2014, the following graph depicts the total return to shareholders from September 26, 2009 through September 27, 2014, relative to the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, the NASDAQ Composite Index, Standard & Poor's 500 Packaged Foods and Meats sector and Standard & Poor's 600 Packaged Foods and Meats Sector peer groups that include the Company. All indices shown in the graph and table below assume an investment of $100 on September 26, 2009 and the reinvestment of dividends paid since that date. The stock price performance shown in the graph is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.

GRAPHIC

5 Year Cumulative Total Return

 
  9/26/2009   9/25/2010   9/24/2011   9/29/2012   9/28/2013   9/27/2014  

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

  $ 100.00   $ 157.64   $ 453.76   $ 103.32   $ 325.90   $ 572.77  

NASDAQ Composite

  $ 100.00   $ 112.55   $ 116.28   $ 153.12   $ 189.49   $ 227.09  

S&P 500 Index

  $ 100.00   $ 110.16   $ 111.42   $ 145.07   $ 173.13   $ 207.30  

S&P 500 Packaged Foods and Meats

  $ 100.00   $ 118.48   $ 134.28   $ 158.22   $ 193.87   $ 219.12  

S&P 600 Packaged Foods & Meats

  $ 100.00   $ 113.53   $ 151.00   $ 149.60   $ 186.50   $ 219.06  

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Item 6.    Selected Financial Data

The following data should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the consolidated financial statements of the Company, including the notes thereto, in Items 7 and 8, respectively, of this Annual Report in order to fully understand factors that may affect the comparability of the financial data. The following selected Consolidated Balance Sheet data as of September 27, 2014, and September 28, 2013 and selected Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended September 27, 2014, September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012 are derived from our audited financial statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report. The historical results do not necessarily indicate results expected for any future period.

Our fiscal year ends on the last Saturday in September. Fiscal years 2014, 2013, 2011 and 2010 consist of 52 weeks. Fiscal 2012 consists of 53 weeks.

 
  Fiscal Years Ended  
 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
  September 29,
2012(4)
  September 24,
2011(2)
  September 25,
2010(1)
 
 
  In thousands, except per share data
 

Net sales

  $ 4,707,680   $ 4,358,100   $ 3,859,198   $ 2,650,899   $ 1,356,775  

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 596,518   $ 483,232   $ 362,628   $ 199,501   $ 79,506  

Net income per share-diluted

  $ 3.74   $ 3.16   $ 2.28   $ 1.31   $ 0.58  

Total assets

  $ 4,797,307   $ 3,761,548   $ 3,615,789   $ 3,197,887   $ 1,370,574  

Long-term debt, less current portion

  $ 140,937   $ 160,221   $ 466,984   $ 575,969   $ 335,504  

Total stockholders' equity

  $ 3,458,681 (5) $ 2,635,570   $ 2,261,228   $ 1,912,215 (3) $ 699,245  

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $ 1.00   $ —     $ —     $ —     $ —    

(1)
Fiscal 2010 information presented reflects the acquisition of Timothy's Coffee of the World Inc. on November 13, 2009 and the acquisition of Diedrich Coffee, Inc. on May 11, 2010.
(2)
Fiscal 2011 information presented reflects the acquisition of LJVH Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries ("Van Houtte") on December 17, 2010.
(3)
Fiscal 2011 stockholders' equity balance reflects the impact of the May 11, 2011 equity offering and concurrent private placement and the September 28, 2010 sale of common stock to Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. ("Lavazza").
(4)
Fiscal 2012 information presented reflects the sale of Van Houtte USA Holdings, Inc., also known as the Van Houtte U.S. Coffee Service business or the "Filterfresh" business, on October 3, 2011.
(5)
Fiscal 2014 stockholders' equity balance reflects the impact of the February 27, 2014 sale of common stock to Atlantic Industries, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, and the March 28, 2014 sale of common stock to Lavazza.

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis is intended to help you understand the results of operations and financial condition of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the "Company", "Keurig", "we", "our", or "us"). You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report.

Overview

We believe that we are a leader in specialty coffee, coffeemakers, teas and other beverages in the United States and Canada. We consider ourselves an innovative, technology-driven, values-based personal beverage system company. Our multi-brand beverage and brewer portfolio is aimed at changing the way consumers prepare and enjoy coffee and other beverages both at home and away from home. We develop and sell a variety of Keurig® brewers and produce and sell specialty coffee and other specialty beverages in portion packs including hot apple cider, hot and iced teas, iced coffees, iced fruit brews, hot cocoa and other beverages for use with our Keurig® hot brewing systems. We also offer traditional whole bean and ground coffee in other package types including bags, fractional packages and cans.

Products

Portion Packs

We offer portion packs of varying sizes including single-serve K-Cup®, Vue® and Rivo® packs as well as multi-serve K-Carafe™ packs capable of producing a three to four cup carafe and Bolt™ packs capable of producing a 64 ounce carafe. We offer high-quality Arabica bean coffee including single-origin, Fair Trade Certified™, Rain Forest Alliance Certified™, organic, flavored, limited edition and proprietary blends. We also procure Robusta bean coffee for use in certain blends. We carefully select our coffee beans and appropriately roast the coffees to optimize their taste and flavor differences. We manufacture and sell portion packs of our own brands and participating brands through licensing and manufacturing agreements. We offer brand choice such as Caribou Coffee®, Dunkin' Donuts™, Eight O'Clock®, Emeril's®, Folgers®, Folgers Gourmet Selections®, Gloria Jean's®, Kirkland Signature™, Krispy Kreme®, Lavazza®, Millstone®, Newman's Own® Organics Peet's Coffee & Tea, and Starbucks®. The Company has licensing agreements for tea with Unilever North America (Lipton®), Celestial Seasonings, Inc. (Celestial Seasonings® branded teas and Perfect Iced Tea®), Good Earth® Corporation and Tetley® USA, Inc. (Good Earth® and Tetley® branded teas), R. C. Bigelow, Inc. (Bigelow® branded teas), Snapple Beverage Corp. (Snapple® branded teas), Starbucks Corporation (Tazo® and Teavana®) and Associated British Foods plc (Twinings of London®) for manufacturing, distribution, and sale of portion packs. In addition to coffee and tea, we also produce and sell portion packs for lemonade and hot apple cider under our Green Mountain Naturals™ brand, iced fruit brews under our Vitamin Burst™ brand, cocoa and other dairy-based beverages under our Café Escapes™ brand, and cocoa under the Swiss Miss® brand.

Brewers and Accessories

We are a leader in sales of coffeemakers in the U.S. and Canada. As of the end of our 2014 fiscal year, we had the top four best-selling at-home coffeemakers by dollar volume in the United States according to the NPD Group for consumer market research data in the United States. Under the Keurig® K-Cup®, Keurig® Vue®, Keurig Bolt™, Keurig® 2.0 and co-branded Keurig® Rivo® brand names, we offer a variety of commercial and home use brewers for the away from home ("AFH") and at home ("AH") channels differentiated by features and size.

In addition, we have license agreements under which licensees manufacture, market and sell coffeemakers co-branded with "Keurig® Brewed". Licensees include Breville PTY Limited selling a "Breville®" branded brewer; Jarden Consumer Solutions selling a "Mr. Coffee®"

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branded brewer and Conair Corporation selling a "Cuisinart®" branded brewer.

We offer a variety of accessories for the Keurig® Brewing platforms including K-Cup®, Vue®, Rivo®, K-Carafe™, and Bolt™ pack storage racks, baskets, and brewer carrying cases. We also sell other coffee-related equipment and accessories, gift assortments, hand-crafted items from coffee-source countries and gourmet food items covering a wide range of price points.

Other Products and Royalties

We sell coffee in other package types in addition to portion packs such as bagged coffee and cans (for the grocery and mass channels) and fractional packages and ancillary products (for the office coffee and food service channels). We also earn royalties from licensees under various licensing agreements.

In recent years, growth in the coffee industry has come from the specialty coffee category fueled by the emergence of specialty coffee shops throughout the U.S. and Canada. Single-serve has been the fastest growing segment of the specialty coffee category. Concurrently, consumers are more frequently seeking to enjoy premium experiences within the comfort and convenience of their own homes, including the consumption of specialty coffee. In addition to what we believe to be our carefully developed and distinctive advantages over our competitors, including quality, convenience and choice, the Company has been benefiting from these broad consumer trends.

Our growth strategy involves using our consumer insights to develop innovative new brewing systems and beverages; continually improving and refining our current systems and beverages; and, developing and managing marketing programs to drive Keurig® Brewing system adoption in order to generate ongoing demand for portion packs. We currently target opportunities primarily in American and Canadian households, foodservice, educational and office locations. Over the longer term, we also will work to expand our addressable opportunity globally. As part of our strategy, we work to sell our at-home hot system brewers at attractive price points which are approximately at cost, or at a loss when factoring in the incremental costs related to sales, in order to drive the sales of profitable portion packs. As we introduce new innovative beverage systems such as the Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System or Keurig Cold™ beverage system, we expect to experience higher appliance costs as we scale the related manufacturing processes followed by lower appliance cost structures as the supply chain creates more efficient manufacturing processes. During the early years of the launch of these innovative new beverage systems, we will continue to sell the at-home appliances at attractive price points which we expect will result in selling these new innovative at-home appliances at a loss prior to factoring in the incremental costs related to these sales.

In addition, we have license agreements with Breville PTY Limited (producer of Breville® brand coffeemakers), Jarden Consumer Solutions (producer of Mr. Coffee® brand coffeemakers) and Conair Corporation (producer of Cuisinart® brand coffeemakers), under which each produce, market and sell coffeemakers co-branded with Keurig®.

In recent years, our growth has been driven predominantly by an increase in adoption of Keurig® hot brewing systems, which include both the brewer and the related portion packs. In fiscal 2014, approximately 94% of our consolidated net sales were attributed to the combination of portion packs and Keurig® brewers and related accessories.

We believe the primary consumer benefits delivered by our Keurig® Brewing system are as follows:

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We see these benefits as being our competitive advantage and believe it's the combination of these attributes that make Keurig® Brewing systems appealing to consumers.

We are focused on building our brands, diversifying our product lines and profitably growing our business. We believe we can continue to grow sales by increasing consumer awareness of the Keurig® brand in the United States and Canada; expanding into new geographic regions; expanding consumer choice of coffee, tea and other beverages in our existing brewing systems; developing and introducing new brewing platforms; expanding sales in adjacent beverage industry segments; and/or selectively pursuing other synergistic opportunities.

The key elements of our business strategy are as follows:

Increasing adoption of the Keurig® hot brewing systems in the United States and Canada. While we are positioned as a leader in the hot beverage marketplace, we have opportunities in the United States and Canada to increase brand awareness and household penetration. In our fiscal year 2014 we launched our Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System—the first Keurig® brewer to brew both a single cup and a carafe. Extending the Keurig® value proposition to include a carafe option for at-home users allows us to target an incremental need of consumers for brewing larger volumes quickly and simply. We are also implementing measures to improve the shopping experience at retail to further distinguish the Keurig® brand and enhance brand recognition. Additionally, we are launching targeted marketing campaigns to increase regional household penetration in certain geographic areas through increased awareness, trial and conversion. As we continue to introduce the new Keurig® 2.0 Beverage System in fiscal 2015, we anticipate that we will continue to incur transition costs through the first year of launch including higher brewer costs for the new 2.0 appliances as compared to the earlier reservoir model appliances leading to lower gross margins.

Expanding beverage choice through both our owned and partner brand offerings.    In fiscal 2014, we continued expanding consumer choice in the Keurig® Brewing system by entering into or extending a number of business relationships across multiple channels and geographies for use with Keurig® brewers. Expanded or new brand partnerships announced in fiscal year 2014 included Krispy Kreme®, Lavazza, Laura Second®, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Folgers®, Folgers Gourmet Selections®, Café Bustelo®, Millstone®, Seattle's Best Coffee®, Nestle® Coffee-mate®, Maxwell House®, Gevalia®, Yuban®, McCafé® and Honest Tea®. In addition, we also signed agreements to produce store brands for stores including BJ's Wholesale Club, Harris Teeter, Target and W.B. Mason. These are in addition to our existing relationship to produce Costco Wholesale Corporation's Kirkland Signature™ brand. We believe these new brand and product offerings fuel excitement for current Keurig® brewer owners and users; raise system awareness; attract new consumers to the system; and promote expanded use of the Keurig® Brewing system. These relationships are established with careful consideration of potential economics. We expect to continue to enter into these mutually beneficial relationships in our efforts to expand choice and diversify our portfolio of brands with the expectation that they will lead to increased Keurig®

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Brewing system awareness and household adoption, in part through the participating brands' advertising and merchandising activities.

Expanding in current channels.    We have identified and are targeting specific opportunities within our existing channels, specifically the AFH channel, including food service, workplace, higher education and hospitality locations. These are areas where we have substantial room to grow, considering we are currently in less than one percent of food service outlets. We began addressing this opportunity by forming a partnership with the SUBWAY® restaurant chain to bring Keurig® brewers to many of the restaurant brand's North American locations.

Launching new, innovative beverage system technologies and platforms.    We are also focused on continued innovation in both hot and cold beverage systems. Some of our recent initiatives and planned product introductions include:

Continuing international expansion.    Continuing into fiscal 2015, we are planning to launch our Keurig® hot system global platform in targeted countries outside of North America. In fiscal 2014, we launched a Keurig® brewer in the away from home channel in the United Kingdom.

Our business relationships with participating brands are generally established through licensing or manufacturing arrangements.

Under licensing arrangements, we license the right to manufacture, distribute and sell the finished products through our distribution channels using the brand owners' marks. For the right to use a brand owner's mark, we pay a royalty to the brand owner based on our sales of finished products that contain the brand owner's mark.

Under manufacturing arrangements, we manufacture finished beverage products using raw materials sourced by us or provided by the brand owner. In both instances, once the manufacturing process is complete, we sell the finished product either to the brand owner or to our customers. Under certain manufacturing arrangements, our sole customer is the brand owner and we are prohibited from selling the beverage products to other types of customers through our distribution channels. Under other manufacturing arrangements, in addition to manufacturing the beverage for sale to the brand owner, we have the right to sell the beverages using the brand owner's marks in certain of our channels through a licensing arrangement, as described above.

No individual licensing or manufacturing arrangement (including arrangements covering multiple brands) has accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales in any period. We analyze the impact

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of each arrangement on consolidated net sales on an individual basis. We have determined that it is unlikely that we would lose our licensing or manufacturing rights to multiple brands at the same time. Each of our licensing and manufacturing arrangements are separately negotiated with unrelated parties, and each has distinct terms and conditions, including the duration of agreement and termination rights. Further, based upon the number of business relationships as well as the depth of our owned-brands, it is our belief that no individual business relationship is critical to the execution of our growth strategy.

Management is focused on executing our growth strategy to drive Keurig® hot beverage brewer adoption in households and offices in the U.S. and Canada in order to generate ongoing demand for portion packs.

We compete not only with other widely advertised branded products, but also with private label or generic products that generally are sold at lower prices.

For fiscal 2014, the Company's net sales of $4,707.7 million represented growth of 8% over fiscal 2013. Approximately 94% of our fiscal 2014 consolidated net sales were attributed to the combination of portion packs and Keurig® brewers and related accessories. Gross profit for fiscal 2014 was $1,815.9 million, or 38.6% of net sales, as compared to $1,619.4 million, or 37.2% of net sales, in fiscal 2013. Selling, operating, and general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased 2% to $868.6 million in fiscal 2014 from $854.2 million in fiscal 2013. As a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses decreased from 19.6% in fiscal 2013, to 18.5% in fiscal 2014. Our operating margin improved to 20.1% in fiscal 2014 from 17.6% in fiscal 2013.

We continually monitor all costs, including coffee, as we review our pricing structure, as cyclical swings in commodity markets are common. The recent years have seen significant volatility in the "C" price of coffee (i.e. the price per pound quoted by the Intercontinental Exchange). We expect coffee prices to remain volatile in the coming years.

We offer a one-year warranty on all Keurig® hot beverage brewers we sell and provide for the estimated cost of product warranties, primarily using historical information and current repair or replacement costs, at the time product revenue is recognized. In addition, sales of Keurig® hot beverage brewers are recognized net of an allowance for returns using an average return rate based on historical experience and an evaluation of contractual rights or obligations. We focus some of our research and development efforts on improving brewer reliability, strengthening its quality controls and product testing procedures. As we have grown, we have added significantly to our product testing, quality control infrastructure and overall quality processes. As we continue to innovate, and our products become more complex, both in design and componentry, product performance may modulate, causing warranty or sales returns rates to possibly fluctuate going forward. As a result, future warranty claims rates may be higher or lower than we are currently experiencing and for which we are currently providing for in our warranty or sales return reserves.

We generated $719.4 million in cash from operations during fiscal 2014 as compared to $836.0 million in fiscal 2013. During fiscal 2014, we completed two sales of our common stock resulting in proceeds of $1,348.4 million, net of transaction expenses. We used cash during fiscal 2014 primarily to repurchase shares of our common stock for $1,052.4 million, fund capital expenditures of $337.9 million and pay dividends of $118.4 million.

We consistently analyze our short-term and long-term cash requirements to continue to grow the business. We expect that most of our cash generated from operations will continue to be used to fund cash dividends, share repurchases, capital expenditures and the working capital required for our growth over the next few years.

Business Segments

We manage our operations through two operating segments, a Domestic segment including all U.S. Operations and immaterial operations related to international expansion, and a Canada segment including all

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Canadian operations. See Note 4, Segment Reporting, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on several factors, including net sales to external customers and operating income. Net sales are recorded on a segment basis and intersegment sales are eliminated as part of the financial consolidation process. Operating income represents gross profit less selling, operating, general and administrative expenses. Our manufacturing operations occur within both the Domestic and Canada segments, and the costs of manufacturing are recognized in cost of sales in the operating segment in which the sale occurs. Information system technology services are mainly centralized while finance and accounting functions are primarily decentralized. Expenses consisting primarily of compensation and depreciation related to certain centralized administrative functions including information system technology are allocated to the operating segments. Expenses not specifically related to an operating segment are presented under "Corporate—Unallocated." Corporate—Unallocated expenses are comprised mainly of the compensation and other related expenses of certain of our senior executive officers and other selected employees who perform duties related to the entire enterprise. Corporate Unallocated expenses also include depreciation for corporate headquarters, corporate sustainability expenses, interest expense not directly attributable to an operating segment, the majority of foreign exchange gains or losses, certain corporate legal expenses and compensation of the Board of Directors.

Basis of Presentation

Included in this presentation are discussions and reconciliations of income before taxes, net income and diluted earnings per share in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") to income before taxes, net income and diluted earnings per share excluding certain expenses and losses. We refer to these performance measures as non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share. These non-GAAP measures exclude any gain from the sale of Filterfresh U.S. based coffee services business including the effect of any tax benefits resulting from the use of net operating and capital loss carryforwards as a result of the Filterfresh sale; legal and accounting expenses related to the SEC inquiry and associated pending securities and stockholder derivative class action litigation; and non-cash related items such as amortization of identifiable intangibles and loss on extinguishment of debt, each of which include adjustments to show the tax impact of excluding these items. Each of these adjustments was selected because management uses these non-GAAP measures in discussing and analyzing its results of operations and because we believe the non-GAAP measures provide investors with greater transparency by helping to illustrate the underlying financial and business trends relating to our results of operations and financial condition and comparability between current and prior periods. For example, we excluded acquisition-related transaction expenses because these expenses can vary from period to period and transaction to transaction and expenses associated with these activities are not considered a key measure of our operating performance.

We use the non-GAAP measures to establish and monitor budgets and operational goals and to evaluate the performance of the Company. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, GAAP and should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute or superior to, the other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Using only the non-GAAP financial measures to analyze our performance would have material limitations because their calculation is based on the subjective determination of management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. We compensate for these limitations by presenting both the GAAP and non-GAAP measures of its results.

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Divestitures

On October 3, 2011, we sold all the outstanding shares of Van Houtte USA Holdings, Inc., also known as the Van Houtte U.S. Coffee Service business, or "Filterfresh" business, to ARAMARK Refreshment Services, LLC ("ARAMARK") in exchange for $149.5 million in cash. Approximately $4.4 million of cash was transferred to ARAMARK as part of the sale and $7.4 million was repaid to ARAMARK upon finalization of the purchase price, resulting in a net cash inflow related to the Filterfresh sale of $137.7 million.

Filterfresh was reported in the Canada segment prior to being sold. See Note 3, Divestitures, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

Summary Financial Data of the Company

Our fiscal year ends on the last Saturday in September. Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 represent the years ended September 27, 2014, September 28, 2013 and September 29, 2012, respectively. Fiscal 2014 and 2013 consist of 52 weeks, and fiscal 2012 consists of 53 weeks.

The following table presents certain financial data of the Company expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods denoted below:

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Net sales

    100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of sales

    61.4 %   62.8 %   67.1 %
               

Gross profit

    38.6 %   37.2 %   32.9 %

Selling and operating expenses

    11.9 %   12.9 %   12.5 %

General and administrative expenses

    6.5 %   6.7 %   5.7 %
               

Operating income

    20.1 %*   17.6 %   14.7 %

Other income, net

    0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %

Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net

    0.2 %   0.1 %   (0.1 )%

(Loss) gain on foreign currency, net

    (0.4 )%   (0.3 )%   0.2 %

Gain on sale of subsidiary

    —   %   —   %   0.7 %

Interest expense

    (0.2 )%   (0.4 )%   (0.6 )%
               

Income before income taxes

    19.6 %*   17.0 %   14.9 %

Income tax expense

    (6.9 )%   (5.9 )%   (5.5 )%
               

Net Income

    12.7 %   11.1 %   9.4 %

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    0.0 %   0.0 %   0.0 %
               

Net income attributable to Keurig

    12.7 %   11.1 %   9.4 %
               
               

*
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Segment Summary

Net sales and operating income for each of our operating segments are summarized in the tables below:

 
  Net sales (in millions)   2014 over 2013   2013 over 2012  
 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012   $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
  $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
 

Domestic

  $ 4,083.3   $ 3,725.0   $ 3,233.7   $ 358.3     10 % $ 491.3     15 %

Canada

    624.4     633.1     625.5     (8.7 )   (1 )%   7.6     1 %
                                   

Total net sales

  $ 4,707.7   $ 4,358.1   $ 3,859.2   $ 349.6     8 % $ 498.9     13 %
                                   
                                   

 

 
  Operating income (loss) (in millions)   2014 over 2013   2013 over 2012  
 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012   $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
  $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
 

Domestic

  $ 1,016.6   $ 826.1   $ 576.9   $ 190.5     23 % $ 249.2     43 %

Canada

    102.6     87.7     76.2     14.9     17 %   11.5     15 %

Corporate—Unallocated

    (172.0 )   (148.6 )   (84.2 )   (23.4 )   (16 )%   (64.4 )   (76 )%
                                   

Total operating income

  $ 947.2   $ 765.2   $ 568.9   $ 182.0     24 % $ 196.3     35 %
                                   
                                   

Revenue

Company Summary

The following table presents consolidated net sales by major product category:

 
  Net Sales (in millions)   2014 over 2013   2013 over 2012  
 
  Fiscal
2014
  Fiscal
2013
  Fiscal
2012
  $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
  $ Increase
(Decrease)
  % Increase
(Decrease)
 

Portion packs

  $ 3,604.5   $ 3,187.3   $ 2,708.9   $ 417.2     13 % $ 478.4     18 %

Brewers and accessories

    822.3     827.6     759.8     (5.3 )   (1 )%   67.8     9 %

Other products and royalties

    280.9     343.2     390.5     (62.3 )   (18 )%   (47.3 )   (12 )%
                                   

Total net sales

  $ 4,707.7   $ 4,358.1   $ 3,859.2   $ 349.6     8 % $ 498.9     13 %
                                   
                                   

53rd Week

Fiscal 2012 had an additional week of sales (53rd week) due to the fact that our fiscal year ends the last Saturday of each September. The 53rd week increased fiscal 2012 net sales by approximately $90.0 million and net income by approximately $11.0 million (net of income taxes of $5.8 million), or $0.07 per share. The 53rd week is included in all comparisons to fiscal 2012 operating results.

Fiscal 2014

Net sales for fiscal 2014 increased by $349.6 million, or 8%, to $4,707.7 million as compared to $4,358.1 million reported in fiscal 2013. The 8% increase includes the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates which reduced net sales by approximately 1%.

The primary drivers of the 8% increase in our net sales as compared to the prior year were a $417.2 million, or 13%, increase in total portion pack net sales partially offset by a $5.3 million, or 1%, decrease in Keurig® brewer and accessory sales and a $62.3 million, or 18%, net decrease in other products.

The increase in portion pack net sales as compared to the prior year was driven by an approximate 18 percentage point increase due to volume, partially offset by (i) an approximate 3 percentage point decrease due to net price realization, (ii) an approximate 1 percentage point decrease due to sales mix and (iii) an approximate 1 percentage point decrease due to the impact of foreign currency exchange rates. During the fiscal year, the negative price realization was attributable to a price reduction, while the negative mix was attributable to the fact that we sold proportionately more packs to brand owners, where there is a lower wholesale selling price, than to retailers and consumers, where there is a higher wholesale average selling price. We anticipate this decrease in net sales due to mix change to fluctuate over time, and, as we anticipate adding more brand owners, we believe this negative mix trend may continue.

The decrease in brewer and accessory net sales as compared to the prior year was primarily driven by a $9.8 million decrease in brewer net sales offset by a $4.5 million increase in accessory net sales. The decrease in brewer net sales was primarily driven by (i) an approximate 10 percentage point decrease due to brewer net price realization resulting from a continued strategic decision to drive brewer volume and to further expand the installed base of our Keurig® hot platform

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and (ii) a roughly 1 percentage point decrease due to the impact of foreign currency exchange partially offset by (i) an approximate 6 percentage point increase due to brewer sales volume and (ii) an approximate 3 percentage point increase due to brewer sales mix.

Net sales of other products decreased $62.3 million, or 18%, as compared to the prior year primarily due to the continuing demand shift from traditional coffee package format to portion packs.

Fiscal 2013

Net sales for fiscal 2013 increased 13% to $4,358.1 million, up from $3,859.2 million reported in fiscal 2012. The primary drivers of the increase in the Company's net sales were a 18%, or $478.4 million, increase in portion pack net sales, a 9%, or $67.8 million, increase in Keurig® brewer and accessories sales, offset by a 12%, or $47.3 million, net decrease in other products and royalties primarily by a demand shift from coffee sold in traditional package formats to portion packs. Net sales for fiscal 2013 as compared to fiscal 2012 were not materially affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

The increase in portion pack net sales was driven primarily by a 22 percentage point increase in sales volume, offset by a 3 percentage point reduction due to portion pack mix and a 1 percentage point decrease in portion pack net price realization.

Domestic

Fiscal 2014

The Domestic segment net sales increased by $358.3 million, or 10%, to $4,083.3 million in fiscal 2014 as compared to $3,725.0 million in fiscal 2013. The increase was due primarily to a $373.7 million, or 13%, increase related to sales of portion packs.

Fiscal 2013

Domestic segment net sales increased by $491.3 million or 15%, to $3,725.0 million in fiscal 2013 as compared to $3,233.7 million in fiscal 2012. The increase was due primarily to a $438.6 million, or 18%, increase related to sales of portion packs and a $60.9 million, or 9%, increase related to sales of Keurig® brewers and accessories.

Canada

Fiscal 2014

Canada segment net sales decreased by $8.7 million, or 1%, to $624.4 million in fiscal 2014 as compared to $633.1 million in fiscal 2013. Excluding a $39.0 million, or 6%, decrease related to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, Canada segment net sales increased $30.3 million, or 5%, over the prior year period. This increase was due primarily to a $65.7 million, or 21%, increase related to the sale of portion packs, partially offset by (i) a $24.3 million, or 11%, decrease in sales of other products, such as coffee sold in traditional package formats, driven by a demand shift from coffee sold in traditional package formats to portion packs, and (ii) a $11.1 million, or 11%, decrease related to sales of Keurig® brewers and accessories, driven primarily by a decrease in net price realization related to brewers.

Fiscal 2013

Canada net sales increased by $7.6 million, or 1%, to $633.1 million in fiscal 2013 as compared to $625.5 million in fiscal 2012. The increase in net sales, excluding a $9.2 million, or 1.5%, decrease related to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, was due primarily to (i) a $44.9 million, or 16%, increase related to the sale of portion packs, partially offset by a $35.8 million, or 14%, decrease in sales of other products, such as coffee sold in traditional package formats, driven by a demand shift from coffee sold in traditional package formats to portion packs, and (ii) a $7.7 million, or 8%, increase related to sales of Keurig® brewers and accessories.

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Gross Profit

Fiscal 2014

Gross profit for fiscal 2014 was $1,815.9 million, or 38.6% of net sales, as compared to $1,619.4 million, or 37.2% of net sales, in fiscal 2013. The increase in gross margin as compared to the prior year was primarily attributable to (i) an increase of approximately 330 basis points due to favorable green coffee costs, (ii) an increase of approximately 120 basis points due to logistics productivity and (iii) an increase of approximately 90 basis points due to a shift in sales mix between Keurig® brewers and portion packs. This was partially offset by (i) a decrease of approximately 210 basis points due to lower net price realization associated with both portion packs and brewers, (ii) a decrease of approximately 100 basis points due to brewer and portion pack sales mix, (iii) a decrease of approximately 90 basis points due to increased portion pack packaging material costs and (iv) a decrease of approximately 50 basis points due to higher warranty expense.

Fiscal 2013

Gross profit for fiscal 2013 was $1,619.4 million, or 37.2% of net sales as compared to $1,269.4 million, or 32.9% of net sales, in fiscal 2012. Gross margin increased approximately (i) 290 basis points due to lower green coffee costs, (ii) 100 basis points due to lower labor and overhead manufacturing costs, (iii) 80 basis points due to a decrease in warranty expense related to the Keurig® brewers in fiscal 2013, as compared to the prior year, and (iv) 60 basis points due to lower sales returns primarily related to Keurig® brewers. The increase in gross margin was partially offset by a 100 basis point decrease due to net price realization.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Fiscal 2014

Selling, operating, and general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased 2% to $868.6 million in fiscal 2014 from $854.2 million in fiscal 2013. As a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses decreased to 18.5% in fiscal 2014 from 19.6% in the prior year period. The 2% increase in fiscal 2014 over the prior year period was primarily attributable to increased information technology expenditures to support infrastructure and an increase in research and development expenditures to support the launch of new product platforms, partially offset by decreases in marketing and sales related activity.

Fiscal 2013

SG&A expenses increased 22% to $854.2 million in fiscal 2013 from $700.5 million in fiscal 2012. As a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses increased to 19.6% in fiscal 2013 from 18.2% in fiscal 2012 due to additional brand support through marketing activities and increased expenditures to support infrastructure and planned product introductions in fiscal 2013. The increase in SG&A expenses in fiscal 2013 over the prior year period was primarily attributed to increases of $60.4 million in marketing and sales related expenses, $16.0 million in research and development expenses, and increases in general and administrative expenses, primarily $23.4 million in incentive compensation and $19.7 million in salaries associated with building infrastructure to support the business.

Segment Operating Income (Loss)

Fiscal 2014

Operating income for the Domestic segment increased by $190.5 million, or 23%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily attributable to higher sales volume for portion packs as well as favorable green coffee costs. Operating income for the Canada segment increased by $14.9 million, or 17%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily attributable to favorable green coffee costs and logistics productivity. The operating loss for Corporate—Unallocated increased by $23.4 million, or 16%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily due to increased facilities expenses.

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Fiscal 2013

Operating income for the Domestic segment increased by $249.2 million, or 43%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily attributable to higher sales volume for portion packs and favorable green coffee costs. Operating income for the Canada segment increased by $11.5 million, or 15%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily attributable to favorable green coffee costs. The operating loss for Corporate—Unallocated increased by $64.4 million, or 76%, as compared to the prior year period which was primarily due to increased personnel, consulting and facilities expenses.

Gain (Loss) on Financial Instruments

Fiscal 2014

We incurred $8.3 million in net gains on financial instruments not designated as hedges for accounting purposes during fiscal 2014 as compared to $5.5 million in net gains during fiscal 2013. For fiscal 2014 and 2013, the net gains were primarily attributable to the fair value adjustment of our cross currency swap, which hedges the risk in currency movements on an intercompany note denominated in Canadian currency.

Fiscal 2013

We incurred $5.5 million in net gains on financial instruments not designated as hedges for accounting purposes during fiscal 2013 as compared to $4.9 million in net losses during fiscal 2012. For fiscal 2013, the net gains were primarily attributable to the fair value adjustment of our cross currency swap, which hedges the risk in currency movements on an intercompany note denominated in Canadian currency.

Foreign Currency Exchange Gain (Loss), Net

Fiscal 2014

We have certain assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies. During fiscal 2014, we incurred a net foreign currency loss of approximately $19.7 million as compared to a net loss of $12.6 million during fiscal 2013. The net foreign currency exchange losses were both attributable to re-measurement of certain intercompany notes with our foreign subsidiaries which fluctuate due to the relative strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar.

Fiscal 2013

We have certain assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies. During fiscal 2013, we incurred a net foreign currency loss of approximately $12.6 million as compared to a net gain of $7.0 million during fiscal 2012. The net foreign currency exchange gains and losses primarily related to re-measurement of our alternative currency revolving credit facility and certain intercompany notes with our foreign subsidiaries.

Gain on Sale of Subsidiary

On October 3, 2011, we sold all the outstanding shares of the Filterfresh business resulting in a gain of $26.3 million.

Interest Expense

Fiscal 2014

Interest expense was $11.7 million in fiscal 2014, as compared to $18.2 million in fiscal 2013. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average outstanding debt during fiscal 2014 as compared to the average outstanding debt during fiscal 2013.

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Fiscal 2013

Interest expense was $18.2 million in fiscal 2013, as compared to $23.0 million in fiscal 2012. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to lower average outstanding debt during fiscal 2013 as compared to the average outstanding debt during fiscal 2012.

Income Taxes

Fiscal 2014

Our effective income tax rate was 35.4% for fiscal 2014 as compared to a 34.7% effective tax rate fiscal 2013. The higher effective rate in fiscal 2014 was primarily attributable to a reduction in our available research and development federal tax credit.

Fiscal 2013

Our effective income tax rate was 34.7% for fiscal 2013 as compared to a 36.9% effective tax rate for fiscal 2012. The lower effective rate in fiscal 2013 was due primarily to a $14.3 million increase related to domestic production activities deductions, and a $4.2 million increase related to research and development federal tax credits, primarily attributed to a catch-up adjustment from fiscal 2012 and a credit for fiscal 2013 due to the enactment of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on January 2, 2013.

Net Income, Non-GAAP Net Income and Diluted EPS

Net income in fiscal 2014 was $596.5 million, an increase of $113.3 million or 23%, as compared to $483.2 million in fiscal 2013.

Company net income in fiscal 2012 was $362.6 million. Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2014, when excluding amortization of identifiable intangibles related to the Company's acquisitions and legal and accounting expenses related to the SEC inquiry and associated pending securities and stockholder derivative class action litigation, increased 21% to $627.9 million from $517.6 million non-GAAP net income in fiscal 2013. Fiscal 2013 non-GAAP net income, when excluding amortization of identifiable intangibles related to the Company's acquisitions and legal and accounting expenses related to the SEC inquiry and associated pending securities and stockholder derivative class action litigation, increased 36% to $517.6 million from $381.6 million in fiscal 2012. Non-GAAP net income in fiscal 2012 was $381.6 million, which excludes transaction-related expenses amortization of identifiable intangibles related to the Company's acquisitions; legal and accounting expenses related to the SEC inquiry and associated pending securities and stockholder derivative class action litigation; and the gain from the sale of Filterfresh based coffee services business.

In fiscal 2012, we had an additional week of activity (53rd week) due the fact that our fiscal year ends the last Saturday of each September. The 53rd week increased fiscal 2012 non-GAAP net income by approximately $11.0 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS by approximately $0.07 per share.

Company diluted EPS was $3.74 per share in fiscal 2014, as compared to $3.16 per share in fiscal 2013 and $2.28 per share in fiscal 2012. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $3.93 per share in fiscal 2014, as compared to $3.39 per share in fiscal 2013 and $2.40 per share in fiscal 2012.

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The following tables show a reconciliation of net income and diluted EPS to non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except per share data):

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 596,518   $ 483,232   $ 362,628  

After tax:

                   

Expenses related to SEC inquiry and pending litigation(1)

    2,023     3,208     4,073  

Amortization of identifiable intangibles(2)

    29,324     31,128     31,555  

Gain on sale of subsidiary(3)

    —       —       (16,685 )
               

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 627,865   $ 517,568   $ 381,571  
               
               

 

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Diluted income per share

  $ 3.74   $ 3.16   $ 2.28  

After tax:

                   

Expenses related to SEC inquiry and pending litigation(1)

  $ 0.01   $ 0.02   $ 0.03  

Amortization of identifiable intangibles(2)

  $ 0.18   $ 0.20   $ 0.20  

Gain on sale of subsidiary(3)

  $ —     $ —     $ (0.10 )
               

Non-GAAP net income per share

  $ 3.93   $ 3.39 * $ 2.40 *
               
               

*
Does not add due to rounding.
(1)
Represents legal and accounting expenses, net of income taxes of $1.1 million, $1.7 million and $2.6 million for fiscal 2014, fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively, related to the SEC inquiry and pending securities and stockholder derivative class action litigation classified as general and administrative expense. Income taxes were calculated at our effective tax rate.
(2)
Represents the amortization of intangibles, net of income taxes of $13.7 million for fiscal 2014, $14.3 million for fiscal 2013, and $14.4 million for fiscal 2012, related to the Company's acquisitions classified as general and administrative expense. Income taxes were calculated at our deferred tax rates.
(3)
Represents the gain recognized on the sale of Filterfresh, net of income taxes of $9.6 million. The income taxes of $9.6 million include the tax benefit of $6.2 million resulting from the release of the valuation allowance in fiscal 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We principally have funded our operations, working capital needs, capital expenditures, share repurchases and cash dividends from operations, equity offerings and borrowings under our credit facilities. At September 27, 2014, we had $160.0 million in outstanding debt, $118.5 million in capital lease and financing obligations, $761.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $1,602.5 million of working capital (including cash). At September 28, 2013, we had $173.2 million in outstanding debt, $77.8 million in capital lease and financing obligations, $260.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and $924.4 million of working capital (including cash).

Our cash and cash equivalents totaled $761.2 million and $260.1 million as of September 27, 2014, and September 28, 2013, respectively. We actively manage our cash and cash equivalents in order to internally fund our operating needs, make scheduled interest and principal payments on our borrowings, invest in our innovation pipeline and business growth opportunities, and return cash to shareholders through common stock cash dividend payments and share repurchases.

With the exception of the repayment of intercompany debt, all earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are considered indefinitely reinvested and no U.S. deferred taxes have been provided on those earnings. If these amounts were distributed to the U.S. in the form of dividends or otherwise, we would be subject to additional U.S. income taxes, which could be material. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized

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deferred income tax on these earnings is not practicable because such liability, if any, is dependent on circumstances existing if and when remittance occurs. As of September 27, 2014, we had $36.5 million of cash and cash equivalents held in international jurisdictions which will be used to fund capital and other cash requirements of international operations, primarily held by our Canadian business.

Operating Activities:

Net cash provided by operations is principally comprised of net income and is primarily affected by the net change in working capital and non-cash items relating to depreciation and amortization.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $719.4 million in fiscal 2014 as compared to $836.0 million in fiscal 2013. We generated $597.4 million in net income in fiscal 2014. Significant non-cash items primarily consisted of $257.6 million in depreciation and amortization expense and $114.1 million in charges related to our provision for sales returns. Other significant changes in assets and liabilities affecting net cash provided by operating activities were increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $274.9 million and $166.5 million, respectively, offset by increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses and tax payable of $133.8 million and $120.6 million, respectively. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily attributable both to an overall increase in net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014 as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, and to an increase in net sales in advance of the go-live of components of our new enterprise-wide system solution subsequent to the end of fiscal 2014. The increase in inventories was primarily attributable to increases in brewer and portion pack inventories as the company prepares for its seasonal increase in sales volume and inventory build in advance of the go-live of components of our new enterprise-wise system solution, partially offset by a decrease in raw material inventories. The increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses was primarily attributable to increases in accounts payable, accrued bonus compensation, and accrued customer incentives and promotions.

Investing Activities:

Investing activities in fiscal 2014 primarily included purchase of short-term and long-term investments along with capital expenditures for equipment and building improvements.

Capital expenditures were $337.9 million in fiscal 2014 as compared to $232.8 million in fiscal 2013. Capital expenditures incurred on an accrual basis during fiscal 2014 consisted primarily of $138.2 million related to new product platforms, $121.8 million related to facilities and related infrastructure, $65.2 million related to information technology infrastructure and systems, $34.8 million related to coffee processing and other equipment, and $32.4 million related to increasing packaging capabilities for the Keurig® brewer platforms. Of the $121.8 million in capital expenditures related to facilities and related infrastructure, $40.1 million relates to fixed assets acquired through financing obligations. For fiscal 2015, we currently expect to invest between $425.0 million to $475.0 million in capital expenditures to support our future growth.

Financing Activities:

Cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 2014 totaled $253.0 million. We received $1,348.4 million, net of transaction-related expenses, from the issuance of 16,684,139 shares of common stock to Atlantic Industries, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, and the issuance of 1,407,000 shares of common stock to Lavazza. In fiscal 2014, we used $1,052.4 million of cash to repurchase approximately 8.1 million of our common shares pursuant to repurchase programs under which our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $2.5 billion of our common shares through various times from fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2014, at such times and prices as determined by the Company's management. In fiscal 2014, we also made payments related to our debt of $13.4 million, principally under our term loan A. Cash flows from operating and financing activities included a $55.4 million tax benefit from the exercise of non-qualified options and disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock

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options. As stock is issued from the exercise of options and the vesting of restricted stock units, we will continue to receive proceeds and a tax deduction where applicable; however we cannot predict either the amounts or the timing of any such proceeds or tax benefits.

Long Term Debt

Under our current credit facility ("Restated Credit Agreement"), we maintain senior secured credit facilities consisting of (i) an $800.0 million U.S. revolving credit facility, (ii) a $200.0 million alternative currency revolving credit facility, and (iii) a term loan A facility. At September 27, 2014, we had $158.4 million outstanding under the term loan A facility, no balances outstanding under the revolving credit facilities and $7.8 million in letters of credit with $992.2 million available for borrowing. The Restated Credit Agreement also provides for an increase option for an aggregate amount of up to $500.0 million.

The term loan A facility requires quarterly principal repayments. The term loan and revolving credit borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at our option, either (a) a eurodollar rate determined by reference to the cost of funds for deposits for the interest period and currency relevant to such borrowing, adjusted for certain costs, or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (1) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (2) the prime rate announced by Bank of America, N.A. from time to time and (3) the eurodollar rate plus 1.00%. The applicable margin under the Restated Credit Agreement with respect to the term loan A and revolving credit facilities is a percentage per annum varying from 0.5% to 1.0% for base rate loans and 1.5% to 2.0% for eurodollar rate loans, based upon our leverage ratio. Our average effective interest rate at September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013 was 3.7% and 3.5%, respectively, excluding amortization of deferred financing charges and including the effect of interest rate swap agreements. We also pay a commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit facilities.

All of our assets and the assets of our domestic wholly-owned material subsidiaries are pledged as collateral under the Restated Credit Agreement. The Restated Credit Agreement contains customary negative covenants, subject to certain exceptions, including limitations on: liens; investments; indebtedness; mergers and consolidations; asset sales; dividends and distributions or repurchases of our capital stock; transactions with affiliates; certain burdensome agreements; and changes in our lines of business.

The Restated Credit Agreement requires us to comply on a quarterly basis with a consolidated leverage ratio and a consolidated interest coverage ratio. At September 27, 2014, we were in compliance with these covenants. In addition, the Restated Credit Agreement contains certain mandatory prepayment requirements and customary events on default.

Interest Rate Swaps

We are party to interest rate swap agreements, the effect of which is to limit the interest rate exposure on a portion of the loans under our credit facilities to a fixed rate versus the 30-day Libor rate. The total notional amount of these swaps at September 27, 2014 was $130.0 million.

The fair market value of the interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that we would receive or pay to terminate the agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the credit worthiness of the counterparty. At September 27, 2014, we estimate we would have paid $3.4 million (gross of tax), if we terminated the swap agreements. We designate the swap agreements as cash flow hedges and the changes in the fair value of these derivatives are classified in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (a component of equity). During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, we paid approximately $3.2 million, $3.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively, in additional interest expense pursuant to interest rate swap agreements.

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Stock Issuances

On February 27, 2014, we sold 16,684,139 shares of common stock to Atlantic Industries, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola Company, at $74.98 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $1,251.0 million, pursuant to a common stock purchase agreement dated February 5, 2014.

In addition, pursuant to pre-emptive rights set forth in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement between us and Lavazza dated August 10, 2010, we agreed not to sell or issue any shares of Common Stock for a period of five years and six months after September 28, 2010 without first offering Lavazza the opportunity to purchase an amount of newly issued securities which entitles Lavazza to maintain its current percentage ownership, on terms and conditions not less favorable than those proposed for such offering, including price. As a result of the February 27, 2014 issuance of common stock to Atlantic Industries described above, on March 28, 2014, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with Lavazza to sell 1,407,000 shares of our common stock to Lavazza at $74.98 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $105.5 million. The transaction closed on April 17, 2014.

Share Repurchases and Dividends

Throughout various times during fiscal 2012, 2013, and 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase a total of $2.5 billion of the Company's common stock. As of September 27, 2014, $1,182.8 million of this aggregate authorized amount remained available for common stock repurchases. Additional repurchases will be made with cash on hand, cash from operations and funds available through our existing credit facility. See Note 14, Stockholders' Equity, of the Notes to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.

On February 28, 2014, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase ("ASR") agreement with a major financial institution ("Bank") pursuant to the repurchase programs. The ASR allows us to buy a large number of shares immediately at a purchase price determined by an average market price over a period of time. Under the ASR, we agreed to purchase $700.0 million of our common stock, in total, with an initial delivery to us of 4,340,508 shares ("Initial Shares") of our common stock by the Bank. The Initial Shares represent the number of shares at the current market price equal to 70% of the total fixed purchase price of $700.0 million. The repurchased shares were retired and returned to an unissued status. The remainder of the total purchase price of $210.0 million reflects the value of the stock held by the Bank pending final settlement and, accordingly, was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. Final settlement of the ASR will occur no sooner than November 24, 2014 and no later than February 27, 2015 at the Bank's discretion. Upon settlement of the ASR, the total shares repurchased by us will be determined based on a share price equal to the daily volume weighted-average price ("VWAP") of our common stock during the term of the ASR program, less a fixed per share discount amount. At settlement, the Bank will deliver additional shares to us in the event total shares are greater than the 4,340,508 shares initially delivered, and we will issue additional shares to the Bank in the event total shares are less than the shares initially delivered. The receipt or issuance of additional shares will result in a reclassification between additional paid-in capital and common stock equal to the par value of the additional shares received or issued. The number of shares that we may be required to issue to the Bank is limited to 10.0 million shares under the ASR.

During fiscal 2014, we declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share, or $158.9 million in the aggregate. During the fiscal year ended September 27, 2014, we paid dividends of approximately $118.4 million.

On November 13, 2014, our Board of Directors declared the next quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per common share, an increase of 15 percent over previous quarters, payable on February 12, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 13, 2015.

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12 months to pay all liabilities in the normal course of business, fund anticipated capital expenditures, service debt requirements, fund any purchases of our common shares under the repurchase program, and pay dividends. We continually evaluate our capital requirements and access to capital. We may opt to raise additional capital through equity and/or debt financing to provide flexibility to assist with managing several risks and uncertainties inherent in a growing business including potential future acquisitions or increased capital expenditure requirements.

A summary of future cash requirements related to our outstanding long-term debt, minimum lease payments and purchase commitments as of September 27, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):

 
  Long-Term
Debt
  Interest
Expense(1)
  Operating
Lease
Obligations
  Capital
Lease
Obligations(2)
  Financing
Obligations(3)
  Purchase
Obligations(4)
  Total  

FY 2015

  $ 19,077   $ 5,668   $ 15,856   $ 3,838   $ 8,828   $ 901,612   $ 954,879  

FY 2016 - FY 2017

    140,370     1,992     22,324     7,676     19,546     503,402     695,310  

FY 2018 - FY 2019

    567     31     11,138     7,676     19,824     328,801     368,037  

Thereafter

    —       —       26,736     27,820     105,833     109,805     270,194  
                               

Total

  $ 160,014   $ 7,691   $ 76,054   $ 47,010   $ 154,031   $ 1,843,620   $ 2,288,420  
                               
                               

(1)
Based on rates in effect at September 27, 2014.
(2)
Includes principal and interest payments under capital lease obligations.
(3)
Represents portion of the future minimum lease payments allocated to the building which will be recognized as reductions to the financing obligation and interest expense upon completion of construction.
(4)
Certain purchase obligations are determined based on a contractual percentage of forecasted volumes.

In addition, we have $14.8 million in unrecognized tax benefits primarily as the result of acquisitions of which we are indemnified for $9.2 million expiring through June 2015. We are unable to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement, if any, due to the uncertain nature of the unrecognized tax benefits.

Factors Affecting Quarterly Performance

Historically, the Company has experienced variations in sales and earnings from quarter to quarter due to the holiday season and a variety of other factors, including, but not limited to, the cost of green coffee, competitor initiatives, marketing programs, weather and special or unusual events. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.

Critical Accounting Policies

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which we prepare in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K). Actual results could differ from those estimates. We believe the following accounting policies and estimates require us to make the most difficult judgments in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and accordingly are critical.

Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill is tested for impairment annually at the end of our fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. A reporting unit is the same as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. We have defined three reporting units in our evaluation of goodwill for potential impairment: Domestic; Canada—Roasting and Retail; and Canada—Coffee Services, based on the availability of discrete financial information that is regularly reviewed by management. We may assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, no further testing is necessary. If, however, we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair

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value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we perform the first step of a two-step goodwill impairment test. The assessment of qualitative factors is optional and at our discretion. We may bypass the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and perform the first step of the quantitative goodwill impairment test. We may resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. The first step is a comparison of each reporting unit's fair value to its carrying value. We estimate fair value based on discounted cash flows. The reporting unit's discounted cash flows require significant management judgment with respect to sales forecasts, gross margin percentages, SG&A expenses, capital expenditures and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The projected sales, gross margin and SG&A expense rate assumptions and capital expenditures are based on our annual business plan or other forecasted results. Discount rates reflect market-based estimates of the risks associated with the projected cash flows directly resulting from the use of those assets in operations. The estimates of fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value in the first step, a second step is performed, which requires us to allocate the fair value of the reporting unit derived in the first step to the fair value of the reporting unit's net assets, with any fair value in excess of amounts allocated to such net assets representing the implied fair value of goodwill for that reporting unit. If the implied fair value of the goodwill is less than the book value, goodwill is impaired and is written down to the implied fair value amount.

Intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their estimated economic useful lives on a straight line basis. Intangible assets that have indefinite lives are not amortized and are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Similar to the qualitative assessment for goodwill, we may assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not (i.e., a likelihood of more than 50%) that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount. If we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, no further testing is necessary. If, however, we determine that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, we compare the fair value of the indefinite-lived asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the individual indefinite-lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess. The assessment of qualitative factors is optional and at our discretion. We may bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period.

Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in estimating sales growth and related expense growth, we believe that these are critical estimates for us. We have not made any material changes to the accounting methodology we use to assess the necessity of an impairment charge, either for goodwill or for both finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets. Based upon the results of our fiscal 2014 impairment tests (See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report), there were no material impairment charges recognized for goodwill or intangible assets. Further, the fair values of all reporting units were significantly in excess of the carrying values. As we continually reassess our fair value assumptions, including estimated future cash flows, changes in our estimates and assumptions could cause us to recognize future material charges.

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Sales Return Allowance

Sales of coffee brewers, portion packs and other coffee products are recognized net of any discounts, returns, allowances and sales incentives, including coupon redemptions and rebates. We estimate the allowance for returns using an average return rate based on historical experience and an evaluation of contractual rights or obligations.

Product Warranty

We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties in cost of sales, at the time product revenue is recognized. Warranty costs are estimated primarily using historical warranty information in conjunction with current engineering assessments applied to our expected repair or replacement costs. The estimate for warranties requires assumptions relating to expected warranty claims which can be impacted significantly by quality issues. We currently believe that our warranty reserves are adequate; however, there can be no assurance that we will not experience some additional warranty expense in future periods related to previously sold brewers. A 10 percentage point increase in the fiscal 2014 overall claims estimate would have resulted in additional expense, net of recoveries, of approximately $2.7 million in the accompanying fiscal 2014 Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Inventories

Inventories consist primarily of green and roasted coffee, including coffee in portion packs, purchased finished goods such as coffee brewers, and packaging materials. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is being measured using an adjusted standard cost method which approximates FIFO (first-in first-out). We regularly review whether the net realizable value of our inventory is lower than its carrying value. Based upon the specific identification method, if the valuation shows that the net realizable value is lower than the carrying value, we take a charge to expense and reduce the carrying value of the inventory.

We estimate any required write-downs for inventory obsolescence by examining our inventories on a quarterly basis to determine if there are indicators that the carrying values could exceed net realizable value. Indicators that could result in additional inventory write-downs include age of inventory, damaged inventory, slow moving products and products at the end of their life cycles. While significant judgment is involved in determining the net realizable value of inventory, we believe that inventory is appropriately stated at the lower of cost or market.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Information required by this Item is contained in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to the audited Consolidated Financial Statements included within Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company's off-balance sheet arrangements consist of certain letters of credit and are detailed in Note 10, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not have, nor do we engage in, transactions with any special purpose entities.

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Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and the commodity "C" price of coffee (the price per pound quoted by the Intercontinental Exchange). To address these risks, we enter into hedging transactions as described below. We do not use financial instruments for trading purposes.

For purposes of specific risk analysis, we use sensitivity analysis to determine the impacts that market risk exposures may have on our financial position or earnings.

Interest rate risks

The table below provides information about our debt obligations, some of which are sensitive to changes in interest rates. The table presents principal cash flows and weighted average interest rates by fiscal year:

 
  2015   2016   2017   2018   2019   Thereafter   Total Debt
Outstanding
and average
effective
interest
rate at
September 27, 2014
 

Variable rate (in thousands)

  $ 18,755   $ 9,688   $ —     $ —     $ —     $ —     $ 28,443  

Average interest rate

    1.7 %   1.7 %   —   %   —   %   —   %   —   %   1.7 %

Fixed rate (in thousands)

  $ 322   $ 130,334   $ 348   $ 364   $ 203   $ —     $ 131,571  

Average interest rate

    4.0 %   4.0 %   3.9 %   3.9 %   3.9 %   —   %   4.0 %

At September 27, 2014, we had $28.4 million of outstanding debt obligations subject to variable interest rates. Should all our variable interest rates increase by 100 basis points, we would incur additional interest expense of $0.3 million annually. Additionally, should Canadian Bankers' Acceptance Rates increase by 100 basis points over US Libor rates, we would incur additional interest expense of $0.9 million annually, pursuant to the cross-currency swap agreement (see Foreign Currency Exchange Risk below). As discussed further under the heading Liquidity and Capital Resources the Company is party to interest rate swap agreements. On September 27, 2014, the effect of our interest rate swap agreements was to limit the interest rate exposure on $130.0 million of the outstanding balance of the term loan A facility under the Restated Credit Agreement to a fixed rate versus the 30-day Libor rate. The total notional amount covered by these interest rate swaps will terminate in November 2015.

Commodity price risks

The "C" price of coffee is subject to substantial price fluctuations caused by multiple factors, including but not limited to weather and political and economic conditions in coffee-producing countries. Our gross profit margins can be significantly impacted by changes in the "C" price of coffee. We enter into fixed coffee purchase commitments in an attempt to secure an adequate supply of coffee. These agreements are tied to specific market prices (defined by both the origin of the coffee and the time of delivery) but we have significant flexibility in selecting the date of the market price to be used in each contract. At September 27, 2014, the Company had approximately $407.7 million in green coffee purchase commitments, of which approximately 88% had a fixed price. At September 28, 2013, the Company had approximately $245.1 million in green coffee purchase commitments, of which approximately 84% had a fixed price.

Commodity price risks at September 27, 2014 are as follows (in thousands, except average "C" price):

Purchase commitments
  Total Cost(1)   Pounds   Average "C" Price  

Fixed(2)

  $ 347,847     157,439   $ 1.78  

Variable

  $ 47,178     20,575   $ 1.93  
                 

  $ 395,025     178,014        
                 
                 

(1)
Total coffee costs typically include a premium or "differential" in addition to the "C" price.
(2)
Excludes $12.7 million in price-fixed coffee purchase commitments (4.6 million pounds) that are not determined by the "C" price.

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We regularly use commodity-based financial instruments to hedge price-to-be-established coffee purchase commitments with the objective of minimizing cost risk due to market fluctuations. These hedges generally qualify as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses are deferred in other comprehensive income until the hedged inventory sale is recognized in earnings, at which point gains and losses are recognized in cost of sales. At September 27, 2014, we held outstanding futures contracts covering 7.5 million pounds of coffee with a fair market value of $3.4 million, gross of tax. At September 28, 2013, we held outstanding futures contracts covering 28.6 million pounds of coffee with a fair market value of $(3.8) million, gross of tax. Purchase commitments hedged with financial instruments are classified as fixed in the table above.

At September 27, 2014, we are exposed to approximately $47.2 million in unhedged green coffee purchase commitments that do not have a fixed price as compared to $40.1 million in unhedged green coffee purchase commitments that did not have a fixed price at September 28, 2013. A hypothetical 10% movement in the "C" price would increase or decrease our financial commitment for these purchase commitments outstanding at September 27, 2014 by approximately $4.7 million.

We are also subject to commodity price risk as our manufacturing and transportation costs are affected by various market factors including the availability of supplies of particular forms of energy and energy prices, as well as price risk for utilities and various manufacturing inputs which are used in our manufacturing operations. Derivative instruments have not been used to manage these risks.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

Presently, our foreign operations are primarily related to our Canada segment, which is subject to risks, including, but not limited to, unique economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly, our future results could be materially adversely affected by changes in these or other factors. We also source our green coffee, certain production equipment, and components of our brewers and manufacturing of our brewers from countries outside the United States, which are subject to the same risks described for Canada above; however, most of our green coffee and brewer purchases are transacted in the United States dollar.

The majority of the transactions conducted by our Canada segment are in the Canadian dollar. As a result, our revenues are adversely affected when the United States dollar strengthens against the Canadian dollar and are positively affected when the United States dollar weakens against the Canadian dollar. Conversely, our expenses are positively affected when the United States dollar strengthens against the Canadian dollar and adversely affected when the United States dollar weakens against the Canadian dollar.

As described in Note 11, Derivative Financial Instruments, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, from time to time we engage in transactions involving various derivative instruments to mitigate our foreign currency rate exposures. More specifically, we hedge, on a net basis, the foreign currency exposure of a portion of our assets and liabilities that are denominated in Canadian dollars. These contracts are recorded at fair value and are not designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes. As a result, the changes in fair value are recognized in the Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We do not engage in speculative transactions, nor do we hold derivative instruments for trading purposes.

At September 27, 2014 we had approximately one year remaining on a 5-year cross-currency swap of CDN $90.0 million that was not designated as a hedging instrument for accounting purposes, which largely offsets the financial impact of the re-measurement of an inter-company note receivable denominated in Canadian dollars for the same amount. Principal payments on the cross-currency swap are settled on an annual basis to match the repayments on the note receivable and the cross-currency swap is adjusted to fair value each period. Increases or

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decreases in the cross-currency swap are generally offset by corresponding decreases or increases in the U.S. dollar value of the Canadian dollar inter-company note.

We occasionally use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge certain capital purchase liabilities for production equipment with the objective of minimizing cost risk due to market fluctuations. We designate these contracts as fair value hedges and measure the effectiveness of these derivative instruments at each balance sheet date. The changes in the fair value of these instruments along with the changes in the fair value of the hedged liabilities are recognized in net gains or losses on foreign currency on the consolidated statements of operations. We had no outstanding foreign currency forward contracts designated as fair value hedges at September 27, 2014. In addition, we use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the purchase and payment of certain green coffee purchase commitments. We designate these contracts as cash flow hedges and measure the effectiveness at each balance sheet date. The changes in the fair value of these instruments are classified in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The gains or losses on these instruments are reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective, the gain or loss is reclassified into earnings. We had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges with a notional value of $0.1 million at September 27, 2014.

Movements in foreign currency exchange rates exposes us to market risk resulting from the re-measurement of our net assets that are denominated in a currency different from the functional currency of the entity in which they are held. The market risk associated with the foreign currency exchange rate movements on foreign exchange contracts is expected to mitigate the market risk of the underlying obligation being hedged. Our net unhedged assets (liabilities) denominated in a currency other than the functional currency were approximately $122.4 million at September 27, 2014. Based on our net unhedged assets that are affected by movements in foreign currency exchange rates as of September 27, 2014, a hypothetical 10% movement in the foreign currency exchange rate would increase or decrease net assets (liabilities) by approximately $12.2 million with a corresponding charge to operations. In addition, at September 27, 2014, our net investment in our foreign subsidiaries with a functional currency different from our reporting currency was approximately $638.4 million. A hypothetical 10% movement in the foreign currency exchange rate would increase or decrease our net investment in our foreign subsidiaries by approximately $63.8 million with a corresponding charge to other comprehensive income.

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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 
  Page  

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

    52  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   
53
 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013

   
54
 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014

   
55
 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014

   
56
 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014

   
57
 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014

   
58
 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   
60
 

Financial Statement Schedule—Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

   
106
 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and the Stockholders of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and its subsidiaries at September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 27, 2014 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 27, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedules, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
November 19, 2014

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
 

Assets

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 761,214   $ 260,092  

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

    378     560  

Short-term investment

    100,000     —    

Receivables, less uncollectible accounts and return allowances of $66,120 and $33,640 at September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013, respectively

    621,451     467,976  

Inventories

    835,167     676,089  

Income taxes receivable

    —       11,747  

Other current assets

    69,272     46,891  

Deferred income taxes, net

    58,038     58,137  
           

Total current assets

    2,445,520     1,521,492  

Fixed assets, net

   
1,171,425
   
985,563
 

Intangibles, net

    365,444     435,216  

Goodwill

    755,895     788,184  

Deferred income taxes, net

    131     149  

Other long-term assets

    58,892     30,944  
           

Total assets

  $ 4,797,307   $ 3,761,548  
           
           

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

             

Current liabilities:

             

Current portion of long-term debt

  $ 19,077   $ 12,929  

Current portion of capital lease and financing obligations

    2,226     1,760  

Accounts payable

    411,107     312,170  

Accrued expenses

    305,677     242,427  

Income tax payable

    53,586     —    

Dividend payable

    40,580     —    

Deferred income taxes, net

    340     233  

Other current liabilities

    10,395     27,544  
           

Total current liabilities

    842,988     597,063  

Long-term debt, less current portion

    140,937     160,221  

Capital lease and financing obligations, less current portion

    116,240     76,061  

Deferred income taxes, net

    202,936     252,867  

Other long-term liabilities

    23,085     28,721  

Commitments and contingencies (See Notes 5 and 19)

             

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

    12,440     11,045  

Stockholders' equity:

             

Preferred stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized—1,000,000 shares; No shares issued or outstanding

    —       —    

Common stock, $0.10 par value: Authorized—500,000,000 shares; Issued and outstanding—162,318,246 and 150,265,809 shares at September 27, 2014 and September 28, 2013, respectively

    16,232     15,026  

Additional paid-in capital

    1,808,881     1,387,322  

Retained earnings

    1,687,619     1,252,407  

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

    (54,051 )   (19,185 )
           

Total stockholders' equity

  $ 3,458,681   $ 2,635,570  
           

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 4,797,307   $ 3,761,548  
           
           

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 
  Fiscal years ended  
 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
  September 29,
2012
 

Net sales

  $ 4,707,680   $ 4,358,100   $ 3,859,198  

Cost of sales

    2,891,820     2,738,714     2,589,799  
               

Gross profit

    1,815,860     1,619,386     1,269,399  

Selling and operating expenses

    561,573     560,430     481,493  

General and administrative expenses

    307,046     293,729     219,010  
               

Operating income

    947,241     765,227     568,896  

Other income, net

    262     960     1,819  

Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net

    8,307     5,513     (4,945 )

(Loss) gain on foreign currency, net

    (19,746 )   (12,649 )   7,043  

Gain on sale of subsidiary

    —       —       26,311  

Interest expense

    (11,691 )   (18,177 )   (22,983 )
               

Income before income taxes

    924,373     740,874     576,141  

Income tax expense

    (326,959 )   (256,771 )   (212,641 )
               

Net Income

  $ 597,414   $ 484,103   $ 363,500  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    896     871     872  
               

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 596,518   $ 483,232   $ 362,628  
               
               

Net income attributable to Keurig per common share:

                   

Basic

  $ 3.80   $ 3.23   $ 2.34  

Diluted

  $ 3.74   $ 3.16   $ 2.28  

Cash dividends declared per common share

 
$

1.00
 
$

 
$

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

   
 
   
 
   
 
 

Basic

    157,085,574     149,638,636     154,933,948  

Diluted

    159,568,342     152,801,493     159,075,646  

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Fiscal years ended  
 
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013   September 29, 2012  
 
  Pre-tax   Tax
(expense)
benefit
  After-tax   Pre-tax   Tax
(expense)
benefit
  After-tax   Pre-tax   Tax
(expense)
benefit
  After-tax  

Net income

              $ 597,414               $ 484,103               $ 363,500  

Other comprehensive income (loss):

                                                       

Cash flow hedges:

                                                       

Unrealized gains (losses) arising during the period

  $ 20,641   $ (8,307 ) $ 12,334   $ (3,732 ) $ 1,489   $ (2,243 ) $ (1,234 ) $ 498   $ (736 )

Losses reclassified to net income

    6,315     (2,556 )   3,759     1,484     (599 )   885     1,359     (549 )   810  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (52,068 )   —       (52,068 )   (28,742 )   —       (28,742 )   25,353     —       25,353  
                                       

Other comprehensive (loss) income

  $ (25,112 ) $ (10,863 ) $ (35,975 ) $ (30,990 ) $ 890   $ (30,100 ) $ 25,478   $ (51 ) $ 25,427  
                                       

Total comprehensive income

                561,439                 454,003                 388,927  

Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests

                (203 )               156                 1,524  
                                                   

Total comprehensive income attributable to Keurig

              $ 561,642               $ 453,847               $ 387,403  
                                                   
                                                   

 C:     

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
For the three fiscal years in the period ended September 27, 2014 (Dollars in thousands)

 
  Common stock    
   
  Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   
 
 
  Additional
paid-in
capital
  Retained
earnings
  Stockholders'
Equity
 
 
  Shares   Amount  

Balance at September 24, 2011

    154,466,463   $ 15,447   $ 1,499,616   $ 411,727   $ (14,575 ) $ 1,912,215  

Options exercised

    940,369     94     3,300     —       —       3,394  

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

    301,971     30     8,668     —       —       8,698  

Restricted stock awards and units

    55,747     5     (5 )   —       —       —    

Issuance of common stock under deferred compensation plan

    37,005     4     (4 )   —       —       —    

Repurchase of common stock

    (3,120,700 )   (312 )   (76,158 )   —       —       (76,470 )

Stock compensation expense

    —       —       17,868     —       —       17,868  

Tax benefit from equity-based compensation plans

    —       —       11,064     —       —       11,064  

Deferred compensation expense

    —       —       211     —       —       211  

Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value

    —       —       —       (3,155 )   —       (3,155 )

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

    —       —       —       —       24,775     24,775  

Net income

    —       —       —       362,628     —       362,628  
                           

Balance at September 29, 2012

    152,680,855   $ 15,268   $ 1,464,560   $ 771,200   $ 10,200   $ 2,261,228  

Options exercised

    2,849,308     285     19,532     —       —       19,817  

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

    343,678     34     9,926     —       —       9,960  

Restricted stock awards and units

    34,761     3     (3 )   —       —       —    

Repurchase of common stock

    (5,642,793 )   (564 )   (187,714 )   —       —       (188,278 )

Stock compensation expense

    —       —       26,081     —       —       26,081  

Tax benefit from equity-based compensation plans

    —       —       54,706     —       —       54,706  

Deferred compensation expense

    —       —       234     —       —       234  

Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value

    —       —       —       (2,025 )   —       (2,025 )

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    —       —       —       —       (29,385 )   (29,385 )

Net income

    —       —       —       483,232     —       483,232  
                           

Balance at September 28, 2013

    150,265,809   $ 15,026   $ 1,387,322   $ 1,252,407   $ (19,185 ) $ 2,635,570  

Sale of common stock

    18,091,139     1,809     1,346,605     —       —       1,348,414  

Options exercised

    1,872,448     187     27,930     —       —       28,117  

Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

    170,531     18     12,546     —       —       12,564  

Restricted stock awards and units

    56,911     6     (6 )   —       —       —    

Repurchase of common stock

    (8,138,592 )   (814 )   (1,051,616 )   —       —       (1,052,430 )

Stock compensation expense

    —       —       30,673     —       —       30,673  

Tax benefit from equity-based compensation plans

    —       —       55,218     —       —       55,218  

Deferred compensation expense

    —       —       209     —       —       209  

Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interests to redemption value

    —       —       —       (2,368 )   —       (2,368 )

Cash dividends declared

    —       —       —       (158,938 )   —       (158,938 )

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    —       —       —       —       (34,866 )   (34,866 )

Net income

    —       —       —     $ 596,518     —       596,518  
                           

Balance at September 27, 2014

    162,318,246     16,232     1,808,881     1,687,619     (54,051 )   3,458,681  
                           
                           

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Fiscal years ended  
 
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013   September 29, 2012  

Cash flows from operating activities:

                   

Net income

  $ 597,414   $ 484,103   $ 363,500  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                   

Depreciation and amortization of fixed assets

    214,607     183,814     135,656  

Amortization of intangibles

    43,032     45,379     45,991  

Amortization of deferred financing fees

    5,651     7,125     6,050  

Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency, net

    15,196     9,159     (6,557 )

(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets

    (602 )   (85 )   2,517  

Gain on sale of subsidiary, excluding transaction costs

    —       —       (28,914 )

Provision for doubtful accounts

    1,782     689     3,197  

Provision for sales returns

    114,057     79,747     107,436  

(Gain) loss on derivatives, net

    (1,582 )   (4,507 )   6,310  

Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans

    (55,444 )   (54,699 )   (12,070 )

Deferred income taxes

    (52,708 )   (17,701 )   60,856  

Deferred compensation and stock compensation

    30,882     26,315     18,079  

Other

    4,826     844     (672 )

Changes in assets and liabilities

                   

Receivables

    (274,884 )   (187,221 )   (159,317 )

Inventories

    (166,473 )   87,677     (92,862 )

Income tax payable/receivable, net

    120,553     46,290     16,457  

Other current assets

    (838 )   (12,668 )   (6,900 )

Other long-term assets, net

    3,162     3,915     (469 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    133,818     133,532     17,125  

Other current liabilities

    (7,521 )   3,100     (2,718 )

Other long-term liabilities

    (5,495 )   1,161     5,090  
               

Net cash provided by operating activities

    719,433     835,969     477,785  

Cash flows from investing activities:

                   

Change in restricted cash

    182     3,005     (2,875 )

Purchase of short-term investment

    (100,000 )   —       —    

Purchase of long-term investment

    (35,905 )   —       —    

Proceeds from the sale of subsidiary, net of cash retained

    —       —       137,733  

Capital expenditures for fixed assets

    (337,860 )   (232,780 )   (401,121 )

Other investing activities

    1,164     4,208     618  
               

Net cash used in investing activities

    (472,419 )   (225,567 )   (265,645 )

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—(Continued)
(Dollars in thousands)

 
  Fiscal years ended  
 
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013   September 29, 2012  

Cash flows from financing activities:

                   

Net change in revolving line of credit

    —       (226,210 )   (108,727 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock under compensation plans

    40,681     29,777     12,092  

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for private placement

    1,348,414     —       —    

Repurchase of common stock

    (1,052,430 )   (188,278 )   (76,470 )

Excess tax benefits from equity-based compensation plans

    55,444     54,699     12,070  

Payments on capital lease and financing obligations

    (1,931 )   (8,288 )   (7,558 )

Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt

    403     —       —    

Repayment of long-term debt

    (13,361 )   (71,620 )   (7,814 )

Dividends paid

    (118,358 )   —       —    

Purchase of noncontrolling interest

    (4,752 )   —       —    

Other financing activities

    (1,124 )   (1,406 )   3,283  
               

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    252,986     (411,326 )   (173,124 )

Change in cash balances included in current assets held for sale

    —       —       5,160  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    1,122     2,727     1,124  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    501,122     201,803     45,300  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    260,092     58,289     12,989  
               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 761,214   $ 260,092   $ 58,289  
               
               

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

                   

Cash paid for interest

  $ 12,043   $ 9,129   $ 20,783  

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ 270,367   $ 223,580   $ 136,407  

Dividends declared not paid at the end of each period

  $ 40,580   $   $  

Fixed asset purchases included in accounts payable and not disbursed at the end of each year

  $ 64,202   $ 30,541   $ 56,127  

Noncash financing and investing activity:

                   

Fixed assets acquired under capital lease and financing obligations

  $ 40,125   $ 27,791   $ 66,531  

Settlement of acquisition-related liabilities through release of restricted cash

  $   $ 9,227   $ 18,788  

   

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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1.     Nature of Business and Organization

2.     Significant Accounting Policies

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3.     Divestitures

 
  For the period
September 25, 2011
through
October 3, 2011
(date of sale)
 

Net sales

  $ 2,286  
       

Net income

 
$

229
 

Less income attributable to noncontrolling interests

    20  
       

Net income attributable to Keurig

 
$

209
 
       
       

Diluted net income per share

 
$

—  
 

4.     Segment Reporting

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  For Fiscal 2014 (Dollars in thousands)  
 
  Domestic   Canada   Corporate-
Unallocated
  Consolidated  

Net sales

  $ 4,083,326   $ 624,354   $ —     $ 4,707,680  

Operating income (loss)

  $ 1,016,577   $ 102,605   $ (171,941 ) $ 947,241  

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 185,874   $ 61,989   $ 9,776   $ 257,639  

Stock compensation expense

  $ 14,071   $ 2,729   $ 13,873   $ 30,673  

 

 
  For Fiscal 2013 (Dollars in thousands)  
 
  Domestic   Canada   Corporate-
Unallocated
  Consolidated  

Net sales

  $ 3,725,008   $ 633,092   $ —     $ 4,358,100  

Operating Income (loss)

  $ 826,092   $ 87,674   $ (148,539 ) $ 765,227  

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 162,359   $ 65,334   $ 1,500   $ 229,193  

Stock compensation expense

  $ 9,909   $ 2,519   $ 13,653   $ 26,081  

 

 
  For Fiscal 2012 (Dollars in thousands)  
 
  Domestic   Canada   Corporate-
Unallocated
  Consolidated  

Net sales

  $ 3,233,674   $ 625,524   $   $ 3,859,198  

Operating Income (loss)

  $ 576,949   $ 76,198   $ (84,251 ) $ 568,896  

Depreciation and amortization

  $ 116,722   $ 62,984   $ 1,941   $ 181,647  

Stock compensation expense

  $ 7,808   $ 1,890   $ 8,170   $ 17,868  

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  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Net Sales:

                   

United States

  $ 4,074,968   $ 3,721,182   $ 3,248,543  

Canada

    621,460     634,360     609,828  

Other

    11,252     2,558     827  
               

  $ 4,707,680   $ 4,358,100   $ 3,859,198  
               
               

 
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013  

Fixed Assets, net:

             

United States

  $ 1,010,181   $ 844,471  

Canada

    125,155     135,440  

Other

    36,089     5,652  
           

  $ 1,171,425   $ 985,563  
           
           

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Portion Packs

  $ 3,604,539   $ 3,187,350   $ 2,708,886  

Brewers and Accessories

    822,271     827,570     759,805  

Other Products and Royalties

    280,870     343,180     390,507  
               

  $ 4,707,680   $ 4,358,100   $ 3,859,198  
               
               

5.     Inventories

 
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013  

Raw materials and supplies

  $ 169,858   $ 182,882  

Finished goods

    665,309     493,207  
           

  $ 835,167   $ 676,089  
           
           

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Fiscal Year
  Inventory
Purchase
Obligations(1)
 

2015

    830,788  

2016

    252,623  

2017

    250,779  

2018

    263,039  

2019

    65,762  

Thereafter

    109,805  
       

  $ 1,772,796  
       
       

(1)
Certain purchase obligations are determined based on a contractual percentage of forecasted volumes.

6.     Fixed Assets

 
  Useful Life in Years   September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013  

Production equipment

    1-15   $ 779,850   $ 680,457  

Coffee service equipment

    3-7     61,029     59,169  

Computer equipment and software

    1-6     177,878     146,246  

Land

    Indefinite     12,767     11,520  

Building and building improvements

    4-30     238,945     134,495  

Furniture and fixtures

    1-15     36,899     33,975  

Vehicles

    4-5     13,032     11,786  

Leasehold improvements

    1-20 or remaining life of lease, whichever is less     95,373     98,990  

Assets acquired under capital leases

    5-15     41,200     41,200  

Construction-in-progress

          308,976     202,940  
                 

Total fixed assets

        $ 1,765,949   $ 1,420,778  

Accumulated depreciation

          (594,524 )   (435,215 )
                 

        $ 1,171,425   $ 985,563  
                 
                 

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7.     Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 
  Domestic   Canada   Total  

Balance as of September 29, 2012

  $ 369,353   $ 438,723   $ 808,076  

Foreign currency effect

    —       (19,892 )   (19,892 )
               

Balance as of September 28, 2013

  $ 369,353   $ 418,831   $ 788,184  

Other

  $ —     $ (233 ) $ (233 )

Foreign currency effect

  $ —     $ (32,056 ) $ (32,056 )
               

Balance as of September 27, 2014

  $ 369,353   $ 386,542   $ 755,895  
               
               

 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
 

Trade names

  $ 90,257   $ 97,740  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
   
  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013  
 
  Useful
Life in
Years
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
 

Acquired technology

    4-10   $ 16,501   $ (13,713 ) $ 21,609   $ (17,123 )

Customer and roaster agreements

    8-11     8,939     (5,303 )   26,977     (19,750 )

Customer relationships

    2-16     390,563     (141,163 )   414,967     (113,061 )

Trade names

    9-11     35,911     (16,548 )   37,200     (13,353 )

Non-compete agreements

    2-5     —       —       374     (364 )
                         

Total

        $ 451,914   $ (176,727 ) $ 501,127   $ (163,651 )
                         
                         

2015

    40,452  

2016

    39,727  

2017

    38,331  

2018

    38,331  

2019

    38,231  

Thereafter

    80,115  

8.     Noncontrolling Interests

 
  Liability attributable to
mandatorily redeemable
noncontrolling interests
  Equity attributable
to redeemable
noncontrolling interests
 

Balance at September 24, 2011

  $ —     $ 21,034  

Disposition of noncontrolling interest

    —       (10,331 )

Redeemable noncontrolling interest reclassified to other long-term liabilities

    4,708     (4,708 )

Net income

    60     812  

Adjustment to redemption value

    167     3,155  

Cash distributions

    (204 )   (513 )

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    197     455  
           

Balance at September 29, 2012

  $ 4,928   $ 9,904  

Net income

    462     409  

Adjustment to redemption value

    372     2,025  

Cash distributions

    (583 )   (823 )

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    (245 )   (470 )
           

Balance at September 28, 2013

  $ 4,934   $ 11,045  

Net income

    344     552  

Adjustment to redemption value

    47     2,368  

Cash distributions

    (348 )   (651 )

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

    (225 )   (874 )

Purchase of noncontrolling interest

    (4,752 )   —    
           

Balance at September 27, 2014

  $ —     $ 12,440  
           
           

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9.     Product Warranties

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013  

Balance, beginning of year

  $ 7,804   $ 20,218  

Provision related to current period

    27,484     20,447  

Change in estimate

    (1,485 )   (12,720 )

Usage

    (20,953 )   (20,141 )
           

Balance, end of year

  $ 12,850   $ 7,804  
           
           

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10.   Long-Term Debt

 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
 

Term loan A

    158,438     170,937  

Other

    1,576     2,213  
           

Total long-term debt

  $ 160,014   $ 173,150  

Less current portion

    19,077     12,929  
           

Long-term portion

  $ 140,937   $ 160,221  
           
           

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Derivative Instrument
  Hedged Transaction   Notional Amount of Underlying Debt   Fixed Rate Received   Maturity (Fiscal Year)  

Swap

  30-day Libor     30,000     2.54 %   2016  

Swap

  30-day Libor     50,000     2.54 %   2016  

Swap

  30-day Libor     20,000     2.54 %   2016  

Swap

  30-day Libor     30,000     2.54 %   2016  
                       

      $ 130,000              
                       
                       

Fiscal Year
   
 

2015

    19,077  

2016

    140,022  

2017

    348  

2018

    364  

2019

    203  
       

  $ 160,014  
       
       

11.   Derivative Financial Instruments

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  September 27, 2014   September 28, 2013   Balance Sheet
Classification

Derivatives designated as hedges:

               

Interest rate swaps

  $ (3,371 ) $ (6,004 ) Other current liabilities

Coffee futures

    3,437     —     Other current assets

Coffee futures

    —       (3,809 ) Other current liabilities

Foreign currency forward contracts

    —       (141 ) Other current liabilities

Foreign currency forward contracts

    108     13   Other current assets
             

    174     (9,941 )  

Derivatives not designated as hedges:

               

Cross currency swap

    5,951     —     Other current assets

Cross currency swap

    —       (1,253 ) Other current liabilities
             

    5,951     (1,253 )  
             

Total

  $ 6,125   $ (11,194 )  
             
             

 
   
   
  Net
amount of
assets
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
   
   
   
 
 
   
  Gross
amounts
offset
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
  Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet    
 
 
  Gross
amounts of
recognized
assets
   
 
 
  Financial
instruments
  Cash
collateral
received
  Net
amount
 

Derivative assets, as of September 27, 2014

  $ 9,830   $ (334 ) $ 9,496   $   $   $ 9,496  

Derivative assets, as of September 28, 2013

    13     —       13     —       —       13  

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  Net
amount of
assets
presented
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
   
   
   
 
 
   
  Gross
amounts
offset
in the
Consolidated
Balance
Sheet
  Gross amounts not offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet    
 
 
  Gross
amounts of
recognized
assets
   
 
 
  Financial
instruments
  Cash
collateral
received
  Net
amount
 

Derivative liabilities, as of September 27, 2014

  $ 3,705   $ (334 ) $ 3,371   $   $   $ 3,371  

Derivative liabilities, as of September 28, 2013

    11,207     —       11,207     —       —       11,207  

 
Coffee
Pounds
  Average
Contract Price
  "C" Price   Maturity   Fair Value of
Futures
Contracts
 
       900   $ 1.27   $ 1.94     July 2015   $ 602  
    4,725   $ 1.27   $ 1.94     July 2015     3,169  
       938   $ 2.13   $ 1.94     July 2015     (174 )
       937   $ 2.12   $ 1.95     September 2015     (160 )
                           
 
    7,500                     $ 3,437  
                           
 
 
                           

 
Coffee
Pounds
  Average
Contract Price
  "C" Price   Maturity   Fair Value of
Futures
Contracts
 
         375   $ 1.50   $ 1.14     December 2013   $ (138 )
      5,887   $ 1.39   $ 1.17     March 2014     (1,308 )
    11,438   $ 1.30   $ 1.19     May 2014     (1,222 )
    10,875   $ 1.32   $ 1.21     July 2014     (1,141 )
                           
 
    28,575                     $ (3,809 )
                           
 
 
                           

   
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  
 

Cash Flow Hedges:

                   
 

Interest rate swaps

  $ 2,634   $ 3,014   $ 1,250  
 

Coffee futures

    17,824     (6,617 )   (2,484 )
 

Foreign currency forward contracts

    183     (129 )   —    
                 
 
 

Total

  $ 20,641   $ (3,732 ) $ (1,234 )
                 
 
 
                 

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  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012   Location of Gain or (Loss)
Reclassified from OCI into Income
 

Coffee futures

    (6,387 )   (1,482 )   (1,359 ) Cost of sales
 

Foreign currency forward contracts

    74     —       —     Cost of sales
 

Foreign currency forward contracts

    (2 )   (2 )   —     (Loss) gain on foreign currency, net
                   
 
 

Total

  $ (6,315 ) $ (1,484 ) $ (1,359 )  
                   
 
 
                   

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012   Location of gain (loss) recognized in
income on derivative

Foreign currency forward contracts

                     

Net loss on hedging derivatives

  $   $ (10 ) $ (48 ) (Loss) gain on foreign currency, net

Net gain on hedged items

  $   $ 10   $ 48   (Loss) gain on foreign currency, net

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  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012   Location of net gain (loss) in
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 

Net gain (loss) on cross currency swap

  $ 8,307   $ 5,513   $ (4,918 ) Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net
 

Net gain on coffee futures

    7,005     —       —     Cost of sales
 

Net loss on interest rate cap

    —       —       (34 ) Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net
 

Net gain on coffee futures

    —       —       7   Gain (loss) on financial instruments, net
                   
 
 

Total

  $ 15,312   $ 5,513   $ (4,945 )  
                   
 
 
                   

12.   Fair Value Measurements

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  Fair Value
Measurements Using
 
   
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
 

Derivatives:

                   
 

Interest rate swaps

  $   $ (3,371 ) $  
 

Cross currency swap

        5,951      
 

Coffee futures

        3,437      
 

Foreign currency forward contracts

        108      
                 
 
 

Total

  $   $ 6,125   $  
                 
 
 
                 

   
  Fair Value
Measurements Using
 
   
  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  
 

Derivatives:

                   
 

Interest rate swaps

  $   $ (6,004 ) $  
 

Cross currency swap

        (1,253 )    
 

Coffee futures

        (3,809 )    
 

Foreign currency forward contracts

        (128 )    
                 
 
 

Total

  $   $ (11,194 ) $  
                 
 
 
                 

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13.   Income Taxes

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Income before income taxes:

                   

Domestic

  $ 856,240   $ 675,438   $ 486,258  

Foreign

    68,133     65,436     89,883  
               

Total income before income taxes

  $ 924,373   $ 740,874   $ 576,141  
               
               

Income tax expense:

                   

United States federal:

                   

Current

  $ 288,757   $ 202,006   $ 75,932  

Deferred

    (41,589 )   (8,654 )   74,042  
               

    247,168     193,352     149,974  

State and local:

                   

Current

    61,839     47,930     40,270  

Deferred

    (811 )   (1,695 )   (712 )
               

    61,028     46,235     39,558  
               

Total United States

    308,196     239,587     189,532  
               

Foreign:

                   

Current

    36,903     29,901     26,860  

Deferred

    (18,140 )   (12,717 )   (3,751 )
               

Total foreign

    18,763     17,184     23,109  
               

Total income tax expense

  $ 326,959   $ 256,771   $ 212,641  
               
               

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
 

Deferred tax assets:

             

Section 263A capitalized expenses

  $ 9,011   $ 1,876  

Deferred hedging gains

    —       4,774  

Deferred compensation

    17,053     13,632  

Capital loss carryforward

    1,568     1,418  

Valuation allowance—capital loss carryforward

    (1,568 )   (1,418 )

Warranty, obsolete inventory and bad debt allowance

    42,903     32,692  

Tax credit carryforwards

    2,085     3,651  

Other reserves and temporary differences

    10,053     15,558  
           

Gross deferred tax assets

    81,105     72,183  

Deferred tax liabilities:

             

Prepaid expenses

    (6,190 )   (2,994 )

Deferred hedging losses

    (6,059 )   —    

Depreciation

    (97,977 )   (125,504 )

Intangible assets

    (115,812 )   (138,262 )

Other reserves and temporary differences

    (174 )   (237 )
           

Gross deferred tax liabilities

    (226,212 )   (266,997 )
           

Net deferred tax liabilities

  $ (145,107 ) $ (194,814 )
           
           

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Tax at U.S. Federal Statutory rate

  $ 323,530   $ 259,306   $ 201,692  

Increase (decrease) in rates resulting from:

                   

Foreign tax rate differential

    (13,614 )   (13,087 )   (18,072 )

Non-deductible stock compensation expense

    1,562     2,700     1,024  

State taxes, net of federal benefit

    47,195     31,869     27,114  

Provincial taxes

    8,080     7,878     10,591  

Domestic production activities deduction

    (32,568 )   (23,558 )   (9,245 )

Federal tax credits

    (336 )   (4,506 )   (282 )

Release of capital loss valuation allowance

    —       —       (3,071 )

Other

    (6,890 )   (3,831 )   2,890  
               

Tax at effective rates

  $ 326,959   $ 256,771   $ 212,641  
               
               

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Gross tax contingencies—balance, beginning of year

  $ 23,283   $ 23,956   $ 24,419  

Increases from positions taken during prior periods

    —       438     2,864  

Decreases from positions taken during prior periods

    —       —       (4,093 )

Increases from positions taken during current periods

    504     2,709     906  

Decreases resulting from the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations

    (8,948 )   (3,820 )   (140 )
               

Gross tax contingencies—balance, end of year

  $ 14,839   $ 23,283   $ 23,956  
               
               

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

14.   Stockholders' Equity

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  Fiscal 2014(1)   Fiscal 2013  

Number of shares acquired

    8,138,592     5,642,793  

Average price per share of acquired shares

  $ 103.51   $ 33.37  

Total cost of acquired shares (in thousands)

  $ 1,052,430   $ 188,278  

(1)
Number of shares acquired and average price per share reflect Initial Shares at then current market price, subject to change pending final settlement, and total cost of acquired shares includes total purchase price of $700.0 million under the ASR.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  Cash Flow
Hedges
  Translation   Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss)
 

Balance at September 24, 2011

    (5,866 )   (8,709 )   (14,575 )

Other comprehensive income during the period

    74     24,701     24,775  
               

Balance at September 29, 2012

    (5,792 )   15,992     10,200  

Other comprehensive loss during the period

    (1,358 )   (28,027 )   (29,385 )
               

Balance at September 28, 2013

    (7,150 )   (12,035 )   (19,185 )

Other comprehensive income during the period

    16,093     (50,968 )   (34,875 )

Foreign currency exchange impact on cash flow hedges

    9     —       9  
               

Balance at September 27, 2014

  $ 8,952   $ (63,003 ) $ (54,051 )
               
               

15.   Employee Compensation Plans

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
(per share)
 

Outstanding at September 28, 2013

    5,022,340   $ 18.30  

Granted

    386,309   $ 73.53  

Exercised

    (1,872,448 ) $ 15.02  

Forfeited/expired

    (99,474 ) $ 54.56  
           

Outstanding at September 27, 2014

    3,436,727   $ 25.24  

Exercisable at September 27, 2014

    2,541,149   $ 13.68  

Number of options outstanding
  Weighted average
remaining
contractual life
(in years)
  Weighted average
exercise price
  Intrinsic value at
September 27,
2014
(in thousands)
 

3,428,994

    4.66   $ 25.15   $ 361,691  

Number of options exercisable
  Weighted average
remaining
contractual life
(in years)
  Weighted average
exercise price
  Intrinsic value at
September 27,
2014
(in thousands)
 

2,541,149

    3.40   $ 13.68   $ 297,200  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  

Average expected life

    5.5 years     6.0 years     6.0 years  

Average volatility

    74 %   81 %   69 %

Dividend yield

    1.30 %   —   %   —   %

Risk-free interest rate

    1.70 %   1.02 %   1.31 %

Weighted average fair value

  $ 42.38   $ 31.23   $ 30.10  

 
  Share
Units
  Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
  Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (in Years)
  Intrinsic Value
(in Thousands)
 

Nonvested, September 28, 2013

    221,502   $ 42.74     1.71   $ 16,586  

Granted

    259,507   $ 119.95              

Vested

    (56,781 ) $ 61.04              

Forfeited

    (15,055 ) $ 82.00              
                         

Nonvested, September 27, 2014

    409,173   $ 86.50     3.26   $ 53,450  
                         
                         

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

   
  Share Units   Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value  
 

Outstanding on September 28, 2013

    120,668   $ 41.10  
 

Granted

    84,232   $ 107.12  
 

Forfeited

    (9,118 ) $ 86.87  
               
 
 

Outstanding on September 27, 2014(1)

    195,782   $ 67.38  
               
 
 
               

(1)
The outstanding PSUs as of September 27, 2014, at the threshold award and maximum award levels were 172,313 and 297,689, respectively.

   
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  
 

Average expected life

    6 months     6 months     6 months  
 

Average volatility

    55 %   86 %   70 %
 

Dividend yield

    1.14 %   —   %   —   %
 

Risk-free interest rate

    0.06 %   0.13 %   0.90 %
 

Weighted average fair value

  $ 26.06   $ 14.38   $ 11.61  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

   
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  
 

Options

  $ 13,029   $ 14,151   $ 12,595  
 

RSUs/PSUs/RSAs

    13,200     7,529     1,861  
 

ESPP

    4,444     4,401     3,412  
                 
 
 

Total stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations

  $ 30,673   $ 26,081   $ 17,868  
                 
 
 
                 
 

Total related tax benefit

  $ 12,005   $ 9,936   $ 6,004  

16.   Employee Retirement Plans

17.   Deferred Compensation Plan

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18.   Accrued Expenses

 
  September 27,
2014
  September 28,
2013
 

Accrued compensation costs

  $ 101,734   $ 91,418  

Accrued customer incentives and promotions

    74,578     53,689  

Accrued freight, fulfillment and transportation costs

    30,108     21,941  

Accrued legal and professional services

    18,635     8,278  

Warranty reserve

    12,850     7,804  

Other

    67,772     59,297  
           

  $ 305,677   $ 242,427  
           
           

19.   Commitments and Contingencies

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

 
Fiscal Year
  Capital
Leases
  Operating
Leases
  Subleases   Financing
Obligations
 
 

2015

  $ 3,838   $ 15,856   $ (939 ) $ 8,828  
 

2016

    3,838     12,457     (783 )   9,773  
 

2017

    3,838     9,867     (633 )   9,773  
 

2018

    3,838     7,402     (585 )   9,868  
 

2019

    3,838     3,736     (562 )   9,956  
 

Thereafter

    27,820     26,736     (1,429 )   105,833  
                     
 
 

Total

  $ 47,010   $ 76,054   $ (4,931 ) $ 154,031  
                       
 
 
                       
 

Less: amount representing interest

    (14,886 )                  
                           
 
 

Present value of future minimum lease payments

  $ 32,124                    
                           
 
 
                           

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20.   Related Party Transactions

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21.   Earnings Per Share

   
  Fiscal 2014   Fiscal 2013   Fiscal 2012  
 

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:

                   
 

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 596,518   $ 483,232   $ 362,628  
                 
 
 
                 
 

Denominator:

                   
 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

    157,085,574     149,638,636     154,933,948  
 

Effect of dilutive securities—stock options

    2,482,768     3,162,857     4,141,698  
                 
 
 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

    159,568,342     152,801,493     159,075,646  
                 
 
 
                 
 

Basic net income per common share

 
$

3.80
 
$

3.23
 
$

2.34
 
 

Diluted net income per common share

  $ 3.74   $ 3.16   $ 2.28  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

22.   Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data

 
Fiscal 2014
  December 28,
2013
  March 29,
2014
  June 28,
2014
  September 27,
2014
 
 

Net sales

  $ 1,386,670   $ 1,103,072   $ 1,022,371   $ 1,195,567  
 

Gross profit

  $ 464,047   $ 457,432   $ 444,592   $ 449,789  
 

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 138,227   $ 162,084   $ 155,151   $ 141,056  
 

Earnings per share:

                         
 

Basic

  $ 0.93   $ 1.05   $ 0.95   $ 0.87  
 

Diluted

  $ 0.91   $ 1.03   $ 0.94   $ 0.86  
 

Dividends paid per share

  $ —     $ 0.25   $ 0.25   $ 0.25  

 
Fiscal 2013
  December 29,
2012
  March 30,
2013
  June 29,
2013
  September 28,
2013
 
 

Net sales

  $ 1,339,059   $ 1,004,792   $ 967,072   $ 1,047,177  
 

Gross profit

  $ 419,163   $ 415,146   $ 407,618   $ 377,459  
 

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 107,583   $ 132,421   $ 116,272   $ 126,956  
 

Earnings per share:

                         
 

Basic

  $ 0.72   $ 0.89   $ 0.78   $ 0.84  
 

Diluted

  $ 0.70   $ 0.87   $ 0.76   $ 0.83  
 

Dividends paid per share

  $ —     $ —     $ —     $ —    

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Fiscal 2012
  December 24,
2011
  March 24,
2012
  June 23,
2012
  September 29,
2012
 
 

Net sales

  $ 1,158,216   $ 885,052   $ 869,194   $ 946,736  
 

Gross profit

  $ 336,604   $ 313,038   $ 303,311   $ 316,446  
 

Net income attributable to Keurig

  $ 104,414   $ 93,031   $ 73,296   $ 91,887  
 

Earnings per share:

                         
 

Basic

  $ 0.67   $ 0.60   $ 0.47   $ 0.59  
 

Diluted

  $ 0.66   $ 0.58   $ 0.46   $ 0.58  
 

Dividends paid per share

  $ —     $ —     $ —     $ —    

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Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Fiscal Years Ended
September 27, 2014, September 28, 2013, and September 29, 2012
(Dollars in thousands)

Description
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
  Acquisitions
(Dispositions)
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Deductions   Balance at End
of Period
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts:

                               

Fiscal 2014

  $ 2,886   $ —     $ 1,782   $ 1,398   $ 3,270  

Fiscal 2013

  $ 2,750   $ —     $ 689   $ 553   $ 2,886  

Fiscal 2012

  $ 3,404   $ (299 ) $ 3,197   $ 3,552   $ 2,750  

 

Description
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
  Acquisitions
(Dispositions)
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Deductions   Balance at End
of Period
 

Sales returns reserve:

                               

Fiscal 2014

  $ 30,754   $ —     $ 114,057   $ 81,961   $ 62,850  

Fiscal 2013

  $ 31,767   $ —     $ 79,747   $ 80,760   $ 30,754  

Fiscal 2012

  $ 18,302   $ —     $ 107,436   $ 93,971   $ 31,767  

Description
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
  Acquisitions
(Dispositions)
  Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
  Deductions   Balance at End
of Period
 

Warranty reserve(1):

                               

Fiscal 2014

  $ 7,804   $ —     $ 24,158   $ 19,112   $ 12,850  

Fiscal 2013

  $ 20,218   $ —     $ 6,948   $ 19,362   $ 7,804  

Fiscal 2012

  $ 14,728   $ —     $ 37,390   $ 31,900   $ 20,218  

(1)
Includes warranty recoveries from suppliers of $1.8 million, $0.8 million and $8.3 million for fiscal 2014, 2013, and 2012 respectively.

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Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 27, 2014, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and were effective.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the issuer's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by issuer's board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of its financial reporting and the preparation of its financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Under the supervision of and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based upon that evaluation, management concluded we maintained effective internal controls over financial reporting as of September 27, 2014 based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the COSO.

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The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of September 27, 2014 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.    Other Information

None.

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PART III

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Except for the information regarding the Company's executive officers, the information called for by this Item is incorporated by reference in this report to our definitive Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on January 29, 2015, which will be filed not later than 120 days after the close of our fiscal year ended September 27, 2014 (the "Definitive Proxy Statement").

For information concerning the executive officers of the Company, see "Executive Officers of the Registrant" in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

The information required by this item will be incorporated by reference to the information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item will be incorporated by reference to the information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information required by this item will be incorporated by reference to the information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement.

Item 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required by this item will be incorporated by reference to the information contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  3.1   Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated November 10, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2011).

 

3.1.1

 

Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated April 3, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 24, 2012).

 

3.1.2

 

Certificate of Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated March 6, 2014 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 10, 2014).

 

3.2

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008).

 

3.2.1

 

Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, dated March 7, 2014. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 10, 2014).

 

4.1

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 9, 2011 among Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and the other lender parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2011).

 

4.1.1

 

Amendment No. 1, dated as of March 13, 2012, to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 9, 2011, among Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 24, 2012).

 

10.1

 

Amended and Restated Lease Agreement, dated November 6, 2007 between Pilgrim Partnership L.L.C. and Green Mountain Coffee, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2007).

 

10.2

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2008).*

 

10.3

 

1999 Stock Option Plan of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 16 weeks ended January 16, 1999).*

 

10.4

 

Employment Agreement of Stephen J. Sabol dated as of July 1, 1993 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 in the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (Registration No. 33-66646) filed on July 28, 1993, and declared effective on September 21, 1993).*

 

10.5

 

2000 Stock Option Plan of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.105 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000).*

 

10.6

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Employee Stock Ownership Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2009).

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  10.6.1   Amendment to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 26, 2009).

 

10.7

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Employee Stock Ownership Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.114 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2000).

 

10.8

 

Loan Agreement by and between the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., Employee Stock Ownership Trust and Green Mountain Coffee, Inc., made and entered into as of April 16, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.118 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 12 weeks ended April 14, 2001).

 

10.9

 

2002 Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008).*

 

10.10

 

Employment Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Frances G. Rathke dated as of October 31, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009).*

 

10.11

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Frances G. Rathke re: Deferred Compensation Agreement dated as December 7, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008).*

 

10.12

 

Lease Agreement dated November 15, 2005 between Pilgrim Partnership, LLC and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21 in Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2005).

 

10.13

 

Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 16, 2010).*

 

 

 

(a) Form of Stock Option Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13(a) in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2011).*

 

 

 

(b) Form of Director Stock Option Agreement under the Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

 

 

 

(c) Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement under the Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

 

 

 

(d) Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

 

 

 

(e) Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

 

 

 

(f) Form of Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement under the Amended and Restated Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2006 Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  10.14   Keurig, Incorporated 2005 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 22, 2006).*

 

10.15

 

Lease Agreement dated August 16, 2007 between Keurig, Incorporated and Brookview Investments, LLC. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2007).

 

10.16

 

2008 Change-In-Control Severance Benefit Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2008).

 

10.17

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Senior Executive Officer Short Term Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Appendix D of the Definitive Proxy Statement for the March 13, 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders).*

 

10.18

 

Agreement of Sale dated June 2, 2008 by and between MS Plant, LLC and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2008).

 

10.19

 

Settlement and License Agreement dated October 23, 2008 by and between Keurig, Incorporated and Kraft Foods Inc., Kraft Foods Global Inc., and Tassimo Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2008).

 

10.20

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Scott McCreary re: Offer Letter dated as September 10, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2008).*

 

10.21

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Howard Malovany re: Offer Letter dated as January 8, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009).*

 

10.22

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Michelle Stacy re: Offer Letter dated as March 16, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009).*

 

10.23

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Scott McCreary re: Letter Amendment dated as December 29, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009).*

 

10.24

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Steve Sabol re: Letter Amendment dated as December 31, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 28, 2009).*

 

10.25

 

Share Purchase Agreement dated November 13, 2009 by and between Timothy's Coffees of the World, Inc., World Coffee Group S.á.r.l., Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Timothy's Acquisition Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 on Form 8-K filed on November 13, 2009).

 

10.26

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 10, 2010 by and between Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2010).

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  10.27   Registration Rights Agreement dated September 28, 2010 by and between Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010).

 

10.28

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Directors of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010).

 

10.29

 

Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between the Executive Officers of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010).

 

10.30

 

Share Purchase Agreement dated September 14, 2010 by and between LJVH S.á.r.l., Fonds de solidarité des Travailleurs du Québec (F.T.Q.), LJ Coffee Agent, LLC, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., and SSR Acquisition Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010).

 

10.31

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated May 6, 2011 by and between Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on May 6, 2011).

 

10.32

 

Amendment dated May 18, 2011 to Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 10, 2010 by and between Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 24, 2011)

 

10.33

 

Letter from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. to Stephen L. Gibbs re: Offer Letter dated as July 20, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 8-K filed on August 22, 2011).*

 

10.34

 

Employment Agreement dated February 1, 2012 between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Lawrence J. Blanford (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012).*

 

10.35

 

Second Amendment dated February 23, 2012 to Common Stock Purchase Agreement dated August 10, 2010 by and between Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 24, 2012).

 

10.36

 

Lease Agreement dated June 19, 2012 between Burlington Crossing Realty Trust and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 23, 2012).

 

10.37

 

Lease Agreement dated March 21, 2011 between 124 Technology Park Way, LLC and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 23, 2012).

 

10.38

 

Employment Agreement dated October 15, 2012 between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Gerard Geoffrion (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012).*

 

10.39

 

Employment Agreement dated October 15, 2012 between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Canada and Sylvain Toutant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2012).*

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  10.40   Employment Agreement dated November 16, 2012 between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Brian P. Kelley (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Report on Form 8-K filed on November 20, 2012).*

 

10.41

 

Transition Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Howard Malovany, dated December 13, 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended December 29, 2012).*

 

10.42

 

Amendment No. 1 to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. 2008 Change-in-Control Severance Benefit Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended March 30, 2013).*

 

10.43

 

Transition Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., and Scott McCreary, dated May 23, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2013).* .

 

10.44

 

Consultancy Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., and Robert Stiller, dated June 19, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2013).*

 

10.45

 

Consultancy Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., and Larry Blanford, dated June 19, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 29, 2013).*

 

10.46

 

Transition Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Michelle Stacy, dated August 21, 2013. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013).*

 

10.47

 

Offer Letter between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Robert P. Ostryniec, dated August 4, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013).*

 

10.48

 

Letter Agreement between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., and Gerard Geoffrion, dated October 10, 2013 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2013).

 

10.49

 

Second Amendment to the Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2002 Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2014).*

 

10.50

 

Amendment to Consulting Agreement between Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and Robert P. Stiller, dated June 14, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2014).*

 

10.51

 

Keurig Green Mountain 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10-1 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6 2014).*

 

 

 

(a) Form of Performance Stock Unit agreement for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
      (b) Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit agreement for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

 

 

 

(c) Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit agreement for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

 

 

 

(d) Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

 

10.52

 

Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

 

 

 

(a) Form of Participation Agreement for Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Company's Form S-8 filed on March 6, 2014).*

 

10.53

 

Second Amendment to Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 2014 Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan, dated September 11, 2014.*

 

10.54

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2014, by and between Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. and Atlantic Industries (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 5, 2014).

 

10.55

 

Common Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 28, 2014, by and between Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on March 31, 2014).

 

10.56

 

Keurig Green Mountain Non-Qualified Plan.*

 

21

 

Subsidiary List.

 

23

 

Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

 

31.1

 

Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to the Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

31.2

 

Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to the Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.1

 

Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

32.2

 

Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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Exhibit No.
 
Exhibit Title
  101   The following financial statements from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2014 formatted in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) related notes.

*
Management contract or compensatory plan

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

KEURIG GREEN MOUNTAIN, INC.


 

 

By:

 

/s/ Frances G. Rathke

FRANCES G. RATHKE
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: November 19, 2014

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature   Title   Date
/s/ Brian P. Kelley

BRIAN P. KELLEY
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)   November 19, 2014

/s/ Frances G. Rathke

FRANCES G. RATHKE

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Stephen L. Gibbs

STEPHEN L. GIBBS

 

Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Norman H. Wesley

NORMAN H. WESLEY

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Barbara Carlini

BARBARA CARLINI

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Jules A. del Vecchio

JULES A. DEL VECCHIO

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ John D. Hayes

JOHN D. HAYES

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ José Octavio Reyes Lagunes

JOSÉ O. LAGUNES

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ A.D. David Mackay

A.D. DAVID MACKAY

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Michael J. Mardy

MICHAEL J. MARDY

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Hinda Miller

HINDA MILLER

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ David E. Moran

DAVID E. MORAN

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Susan Saltzbart Kilsby

SUSAN SALTZBART KILSBY

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

/s/ Robert A. Steele

ROBERT A. STEELE

 

Director

 

November 19, 2014

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3/28/148-K
3/13/14
3/10/143,  4,  8-K,  SC 13D
3/7/144
3/6/148-K,  DEF 14A,  PRE 14A,  S-8,  S-8 POS
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2/24/144
2/11/144
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2/5/1410-Q,  8-K
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12/28/1310-Q
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12/13/124
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3/24/1210-Q
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3/7/12
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2/10/12SC 13G/A
2/1/1210-Q,  4,  8-K
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1/24/12
12/24/1110-Q
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11/10/11
11/9/118-K
10/3/114
9/25/11
9/24/1110-K,  10-K/A
8/22/113,  8-K
7/20/118-K
6/25/1110-Q,  10-Q/A
6/9/118-K,  CORRESP
5/18/11
5/11/118-K
5/9/114,  SC 13D/A
5/6/11424B7,  8-K
5/5/114,  8-K
3/21/11
2/28/114
2/23/11
2/2/114,  8-K,  SC 13G/A
12/17/108-K,  8-K/A
11/29/10
11/15/108-K
9/28/108-K
9/25/1010-K,  NT 10-K
9/14/108-K
8/11/108-K
8/10/108-K
5/11/108-K,  8-K/A,  SC TO-T/A
4/13/10
3/16/104,  8-K
11/13/098-K,  8-K/A
9/26/0910-K,  10-K/A,  8-K
3/28/0910-Q
3/16/094
1/8/09
12/31/084,  8-K
12/29/084
12/27/0810-Q
10/23/088-K
9/27/0810-K
6/28/0810-Q
6/2/088-K
3/29/0810-Q
3/13/084,  8-K,  DEF 14A
11/6/078-K
9/28/074
8/16/07
12/7/064
6/22/06S-8
11/15/054
9/24/0510-K,  10-K/A,  8-K,  ARS
9/10/04
10/31/034
9/29/02
4/16/01
4/14/0110-Q
9/30/0010-K,  10-K/A,  4,  DEF 14A
1/16/9910-Q
9/21/93
7/28/93
7/1/93
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