Krispy Kreme, Inc. SEC Filings

Krispy Kreme Chief Accounting Officer Kelly P. McBride reported a Form 4 filing on June 28, 2025, disclosing transactions from June 20, 2025. The key details include:

• McBride surrendered 4,767 shares of common stock at $2.67 per share to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs)
• Following the transaction, McBride beneficially owns 86,451 shares, consisting of: - 9,251 direct shares - 77,200 unvested RSUs
• The transaction was coded as 'F' (Payment of exercise price or tax liability using portion of securities received)

This routine transaction represents standard tax withholding practices for executive equity compensation and does not indicate a discretionary sale by the insider.

Krispy Kreme director Gordon von Bretten received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, consisting of 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs were granted at $0 cost and will vest on June 17, 2028, representing a three-year vesting schedule.

Key details of the transaction:

• Transaction Type: Acquisition of non-derivative securities (RSUs)
• Ownership: Direct ownership
• Settlement Terms: One-for-one basis in common stock upon vesting
• Total Holdings: 47,795 unvested RSUs following the transaction

This equity grant aligns the director's interests with shareholders through a long-term vesting period, demonstrating Krispy Kreme's commitment to performance-based compensation and retention of key board members.

Krispy Kreme director Easwaran Sundaram received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, as reported in this Form 4 filing. The transaction details reveal:

• Acquired 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 cost basis
• RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 (3-year vesting period)
• Upon vesting, RSUs convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis
• All securities are held in direct ownership

This equity grant appears to be part of director compensation and represents a significant long-term alignment between the director and shareholder interests. The three-year vesting period serves as a retention mechanism while incentivizing long-term value creation.

Krispy Kreme director Gerhard W. Pleuhs received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, as reported in this Form 4 filing. The transaction details reveal:

• Acquisition of 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 cost
• RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 (3-year vesting period)
• Upon vesting, RSUs convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis
• Following the transaction, Pleuhs holds a total of 68,399 unvested RSUs

This equity grant appears to be part of the company's director compensation program, aligning the director's interests with shareholders through long-term stock ownership. The transaction was reported within the required timeframe and executed through a power of attorney.

Krispy Kreme Director Bernardo Hees reported significant insider transactions on Form 4, filed June 28, 2025, detailing changes in beneficial ownership:

• Acquired 47,795 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 17, 2025, at $0 cost
• RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 and convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis
• Currently holds 665,110 shares directly, including: - 617,315 direct shares - 47,795 unvested RSUs
• Indirectly owns 694,445 shares through BHBK LLC, over which he exercises sole investment power

This equity-based compensation grant aligns the director's interests with shareholders through a three-year vesting period, representing a significant long-term commitment to the company.

Krispy Kreme (DNUT) director Patrick J. Grismer received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025. The insider was awarded 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs) with the following key terms:

• Grant Date: June 17, 2025
• Vesting Date: June 17, 2028 (3-year vesting period)
• Settlement: One-for-one basis in common stock
• Grant Price: $0 (typical for RSU awards)

This represents Grismer's entire beneficial ownership position in DNUT stock, held in direct form. The RSUs remain unvested and subject to continued service conditions through the 2028 vesting date. The transaction was reported via Form 4 within the required two-business-day filing window, with the filing executed by Christine McDevitt as attorney-in-fact.

Krispy Kreme director David J. Deno received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, consisting of 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 and will be settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

Following this transaction, Deno's total beneficial ownership includes:

• 82,046 shares held directly
• 69,465 unvested RSUs
• Total beneficial ownership of 151,511 shares

The RSUs were granted at $0 exercise price, representing a standard equity compensation award for board service. This Form 4 filing was submitted by Christine McDevitt as attorney-in-fact on June 19, 2025, within the required reporting timeline.

Krispy Kreme director Patricia Capel received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, consisting of 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 and can be converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

Following this transaction, Capel's total beneficial ownership includes:

• 6,334 shares held directly
• 47,795 unvested RSUs
• Total beneficial ownership of 54,129 shares

The RSUs were granted at $0 cost to the director, representing a significant equity-based compensation award. This grant aligns the director's interests with shareholders through a three-year vesting period, demonstrating a long-term commitment to the company's performance.

Krispy Kreme director Marissa Andrada received a significant equity grant on June 17, 2025, according to a Form 4 filing. The transaction details reveal:

• Acquisition of 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 cost
• RSUs will vest on June 17, 2028 (3-year vesting period)
• Upon vesting, RSUs convert to common stock on a one-for-one basis
• Following the transaction, Andrada's total beneficial ownership includes:
  • 4,140 shares held directly
  • 63,807 unvested RSUs

This equity grant appears to be part of director compensation and aligns the director's interests with shareholders through long-term vesting requirements. The transaction was reported within the required SEC filing deadline.