Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) ups COO stake with 76,924 units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steele Nicola reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Nicola Steele received an equity grant of 76,924 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). The RSUs carry no purchase price and will vest on April 09, 2029, subject to specified terms and conditions.

After this award, Steele is reported as beneficially owning 388,858 shares in total, including 32,635 shares held directly and 356,223 unvested RSUs that each settle into one share of common stock upon vesting. This is a compensation-related award rather than an open-market transaction.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine RSU grant increases COO’s long-term equity stake.

Chief Operating Officer Nicola Steele received a grant of 76,924 restricted stock units, which convert one-for-one into common shares when they vest on April 09, 2029. The award has a zero dollar purchase price, signaling it is part of equity compensation rather than a market trade.

Following this grant, Steele’s reported beneficial ownership is 388,858 shares, consisting of 32,635 shares held directly and 356,223 unvested RSUs. This looks like a standard long-term incentive grant with no immediate cash transaction and does not, on its own, indicate a change in sentiment about the stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 76,924 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Steele Nicola

Role Chief Operating Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	76,924	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 388,858 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Consists of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that upon vesting are settled on a one-for-one basis in shares of common stock. Subject to certain terms and conditions, the RSUs will vest on April 09, 2029.
2. F2. Direct: 32,635; Unvested RSUs: 356,223.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 76,924 shares Transaction price: $0.0000 per share Total beneficial ownership: 388,858 shares +3 more

6 metrics

RSU grant size 76,924 shares Restricted stock units granted to COO on June 10, 2026

Transaction price $0.0000 per share RSUs granted as compensation, not purchased in market

Total beneficial ownership 388,858 shares Shares reported as owned following the transaction

Direct common shares 32,635 shares Common stock held directly by Nicola Steele

Unvested RSUs 356,223 RSUs Unvested restricted stock units settling one-for-one into shares

Vesting date April 09, 2029 Scheduled vesting date for the reported RSU grant

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vest, beneficially owning, Chief Operating Officer

4 terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Consists of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that upon vesting are settled on a one-for-one basis"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

vest financial

"Subject to certain terms and conditions, the RSUs will vest on April 09, 2029."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

beneficially owning financial

"After this award, Steele is reported as beneficially owning 388,858 shares in total"

Chief Operating Officer financial

"Nicola Steele serves as Chief Operating Officer of Krispy Kreme, Inc."

A chief operating officer (COO) is a senior executive responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of a company, ensuring that all parts of the organization work smoothly and efficiently. They often act like a company's operational quarterback, translating strategic plans into practical actions. For investors, the COO's effectiveness can influence a company's performance and stability, making them an important figure in assessing the company's management strength.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steele Nicola

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O KRISPY KREME, INC.

2116 HAWKINS STREET, SUITE 101

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Krispy Kreme, Inc. [ DNUT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Operating Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/10/2026		A		76,924(1)	A	$0	388,858(2)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that upon vesting are settled on a one-for-one basis in shares of common stock. Subject to certain terms and conditions, the RSUs will vest on April 09, 2029.

2. Direct: 32,635; Unvested RSUs: 356,223.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)