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Krispy Kreme Strengthens Board Compensation with Long-term Stock Incentives

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

Positive

  • Director Gordon von Bretten received 47,795 RSUs with 3-year vesting period, representing a significant long-term alignment with shareholder interests

Negative

  • None.
Insider von Bretten Gordon
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 47,795 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 47,795 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  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 June 17, 2028. Unvested RSUs.
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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*
von Bretten Gordon
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O KRISPY KREME, INC.
2116 HAWKINS ST
(Street)
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Krispy Kreme, Inc. [ DNUT ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/17/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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 06/17/2025 A 47,795(1) A $0 47,795(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 June 17, 2028.
2. Unvested RSUs.
Remarks:
/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact 06/19/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares did Director von Bretten Gordon receive in June 2025?

Director von Bretten Gordon received 47,795 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Krispy Kreme (DNUT) on June 17, 2025. These RSUs will convert to common stock shares on a one-for-one basis upon vesting.

When do von Bretten Gordon's DNUT restricted stock units vest?

The restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to von Bretten Gordon will vest on June 17, 2028, approximately three years from the grant date, subject to certain terms and conditions.

What was the purchase price of DNUT RSUs granted to Director von Bretten Gordon?

The restricted stock units were granted to Director von Bretten Gordon at a price of $0, as they were awarded as part of director compensation rather than purchased.

Does DNUT Director von Bretten Gordon own any derivative securities of Krispy Kreme?

According to the Form 4 filing, von Bretten Gordon does not own any derivative securities of Krispy Kreme (DNUT). The only reported holdings are the 47,795 unvested restricted stock units.

What type of ownership does von Bretten Gordon have in DNUT securities?

Von Bretten Gordon has direct (D) ownership of the 47,795 restricted stock units of Krispy Kreme (DNUT), as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing.