exv10w24







Exhibit
10.24





	 	 	 
	PO Box 869077

	 	
	Plano, TX 75086-9077
	 
	5301 Legacy Drive
	 
	Plano, TX 75024-3109
	 
	Phone 972.673.7000
	 	 
	Fax 972.673.7976
	 	 






PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL




Rodger L. Collins

2811 Montreaux

Frisco, TX 75034



Dear Rodger:



I am pleased to confirm the primary terms and conditions associated with your current position as
of November 23, 2008 (“Appointment Date”) and key role in our vision to Be the Best Beverage
Business in the Americas.



ROLE, APPOINTMENT DATE, REPORTING LINE & LOCATION



Your role will remain President, Packaged Beverages of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. and its
affiliated companies (“the Company”). In this role you will continue to report directly to me and
will continue to be based at the Company’s headquarters in Plano, Texas.



SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITIES



You will have responsibility for the Bottling Group sales business. This appointment includes
managing all bottling group sales functions as well as the finished goods business including such
brands as Mott’s, Hawaiian Punch and Snapple. Additionally you will continue membership on my
Executive Leadership Team (ELT).



COMPENSATION & BENEFITS



Position Band



The position of President, Packaged Beverages has been evaluated at the Executive Broadband 1 (BB1)
level in our compensation structure.






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Base Salary



Your annual base salary effective at the beginning of your appointment is US $510,000 payable in
bi-weekly installments. You will next be eligible for a merit increase in Period 4, 2010. Any
merit increase will be based on an evaluation of your overall performance versus your position
accountabilities.




	 	 	 	 	 
	Current Salary	 	New Salary	 	$ Increase /% Increase
	$464,000
	 	$510,000	 	$46,000 / 10%





Annual Bonus



As President, Packaged Beverages, you will continue to be eligible to participate in the company’s
Annual Bonus Plan. The target award for a BB1 is 80% of base salary with a maximum payment of 160%
subject to CEO approval. You will be eligible for a pro-rated award at this level under the Plan
in 2008 from November 23, 2008. For the 2009 plan year and thereafter, the actual amount of any
year’s payout will be based upon the Company achieving pre-determined levels of growth and
financial performance.



Long Term Incentive (LTI) Program



The LTI Program comprises a series of discretionary employee stock arrangements for senior
executives aimed at ensuring the appropriate alignment of goals between the Company and our
shareholders.



As President, Packaged Beverages you continue to be eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units and
Options in the following two parts outlined below:





	 	•	 	Part 1 is a grant of Restricted Stock Units vesting 100% at the end of three years.
	 
	 	•	 	Part 2 is a Stock Option grant which vests equally over three years.




We will convert the recommended grant values to an equivalent value of DPS stock and stock options
based on the closing price on the grant date approved by the Compensation Committee.



Employee Services Allowance



As a BB1 employee you are eligible in 2009 for an annual allowance of US $19,000 (gross) to
purchase various benefits such as club fees/dues, dependent tuition, financial planning, etc. The
Employee Services Allowance is paid in two equal installments. Effective 2009, the payments will
be distributed during the normal payroll cycle in the months of March and September.




	 	 	 	 	 
	Current ESA	 	New ESA	 	$ Increase/% Increase
	$14,000
	 	$19,000	 	$5,000 / 36%






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Paid Vacation



You remain eligible for 5 weeks of paid vacation per year.



Automobile Allowance



You are currently on a BG Lease arrangement for your company automobile. Upon
expiration/termination of the auto lease, you will then/next be eligible to receive a bi-weekly
auto allowance. The auto allowance for a BB1 employee is a gross amount of $1,100 per pay period.
At which time you are reassigned to the auto allowance benefit, you will be responsible for lease,
maintenance, insurance and gas and will also be subject to applicable state and federal taxes.
Details of this benefit will be provided to you in 2009 at the time of current lease expiration.



Benefits and Pension



You remain eligible to participate in the DPS Benefit Plans for salaried employees including Life,
Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Short-term and Long-term Disability programs, Pension and Savings
plans.



In addition to these programs, as an executive you will be eligible to participate in the executive
Long-term Disability program (LTD), executive physicals and the Supplemental Savings Plan (SSP).



EXECUTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT



By agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth herein and signing the Confirmation of
Acceptance below, you acknowledge and agree that you are revoking your employment agreement, dated
October 15, 2007, effective as of your Appointment Date and your employment agreement shall have
no further force and effect.



CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE PLAN & SEVERANCE PAY PLAN FOR SALARIED EMPLOYEES



You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Severance Pay Plan for Salaried Employees
and the Company’s Change in Control Severance Plan, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained
in such plans. Copies of these plans will be provided to you upon request.



NON COMPETE AGREEMENT



The terms and conditions set forth herein are conditioned upon you signing the Employee
Confidentiality and Non-competition Agreement, attached as Exhibit A, which must be fully executed
within five (5) days of receipt of this letter.



The above terms describe our current policies, programs and perquisites. Management reserves the
right to improve, change or delete those policies, programs and perquisites at any time.





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Please review this information carefully, sign and return the Confirmation of Acceptance form to
Bill Zeller.



In closing, I congratulate you and wish you continued success in your role!




	 	 	 
	Sincerely yours,
	 	 
	 
	 	 
	/s/ Larry D. Young
	 	 
	 

Larry D. Young

	 	 
	President and CEO
	 	 






Letter of
Understanding: Rodger Collins




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	PO Box 869077
	 	
	Plano, TX 75086-9077	 
	5301 Legacy Drive	 
	Plano, TX 75024-3109	 
	Phone 972.673.7000	 	 
	Fax 972.673.7976	 	 






CONFIRMATION OF ACCEPTANCE



To: William ‘Bill’ Zeller



Re: Employment Offer



I confirm that I accept the position of President, Packaged Beverages on the terms and conditions
as stated in the attached letter.



Signature:




	 	 	 
	/s/ Rodger Collins
	 	 
	 

Name Rodger Collins

	 	 






EXHIBIT ‘A’



Non Compete





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