Krispy Kreme (DNUT) CAO surrenders 164 shares to cover RSU tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Krispy Kreme, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Joseph J. Esposito reported a small, routine tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock units, he surrendered 164 shares of common stock at $3.38 per share to cover tax withholding obligations rather than selling shares on the open market.

After this transaction, Esposito is shown as holding a total of 106,176 shares, consisting of 3,939 directly held shares and 102,237 unvested restricted stock units. The filing reflects a standard compensation and tax-settlement event, not an open-market purchase or sale decision.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Esposito Joseph J

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	164	$3.38	$554.32

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 106,176 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Direct: 3,939, Unvested RSUs:102,237.

Key Figures

Shares surrendered for taxes: 164 shares Tax withholding share value: $3.38 per share Total holdings after transaction: 106,176 shares +2 more

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Shares surrendered for taxes 164 shares Tax-withholding disposition on RSU vesting

Tax withholding share value $3.38 per share Value assigned to surrendered shares

Total holdings after transaction 106,176 shares Position following tax-withholding event

Directly held shares 3,939 shares Direct ownership as noted in footnote

Unvested RSUs 102,237 units Unvested restricted stock units after event

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding, unvested RSUs, Chief Accounting Officer, +1 more

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")."

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.

tax withholding financial

"shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units"

Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.

unvested RSUs financial

"Direct: 3,939, Unvested RSUs:102,237."

Chief Accounting Officer financial

"officer_title": "Chief Accounting Officer""

A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Esposito Joseph J

(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 Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026

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	04/02/2026		F		164(1)	D	$3.38	106,176(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. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").

2. Direct: 3,939, Unvested RSUs:102,237.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	04/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) insider Joseph Esposito report in this Form 4?

Joseph J. Esposito reported surrendering 164 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock to cover tax withholding on vested RSUs. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market trade, and is typical for equity-based executive compensation.

Was the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale or purchase?

The transaction was not an open-market sale or purchase. Esposito surrendered 164 shares to pay taxes triggered by restricted stock unit vesting, a routine administrative step rather than a discretionary trading decision in Krispy Kreme shares.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares does Joseph Esposito hold after this filing?

After the transaction, Esposito is shown with 106,176 shares tied to Krispy Kreme, including 3,939 directly held shares and 102,237 unvested RSUs. This context indicates the tax-withholding surrender was small relative to his overall equity position.

What does the F code mean in this Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Form 4 filing?

The F transaction code indicates shares were used to satisfy tax obligations. Here, 164 shares were surrendered to cover withholding taxes on vesting restricted stock units, rather than being sold in the market for investment or portfolio reasons.

At what price were the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares valued for the tax withholding?

The 164 shares surrendered for tax withholding were valued at $3.38 per share. This price is used in the filing to calculate the value of shares applied toward the tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.