Dr Pepper Snapple Group was an American multinational soft drink company based in Plano, Texas. The company originated as Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, a division of Cadbury Schweppes. In 2008, it was spun off as the independent Dr Pepper Snapple Group and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DPS." The company managed a portfolio of carbonated soft drinks, juices, teas, mixers, and bottled waters, including brands such as Dr Pepper, 7UP, Snapple, Mott’s, Canada Dry, A&W Root Beer, and Hawaiian Punch. Prior to its 2018 merger, Dr Pepper Snapple Group ranked as one of the largest nonalcoholic beverage companies in North America, with net sales of $6.69 billion in 2017. In July 2018, the company was acquired by Keurig Green Mountain, forming Keurig Dr Pepper. Shareholders of Dr Pepper Snapple Group retained a 13% stake in the combined company, while Mondelez International and JAB Holding Company controlled significant shares.