Krispy Kreme director granted 33,334 RSUs

Sundaram Easwaran reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

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Sundaram Easwaran reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. director Sundaram Easwaran reported receiving a grant of 33,334 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost per share and increase his direct holdings to 81,129 shares.

The RSUs will be settled on a one-for-one basis in common stock when they vest. According to the disclosure, the unvested RSUs are subject to certain terms and conditions and are scheduled to vest on June 10, 2029, making this a long-term equity compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 33,334 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Sundaram Easwaran

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	33,334	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 81,129 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 June 10, 2029.
2. F2. Unvested RSUs.

Key Figures

RSU grant size: 33,334 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Post-transaction holdings: 81,129 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 33,334 shares Restricted stock units of common stock granted to director

Grant price $0.00 per share Reported transaction price per share for RSU award

Post-transaction holdings 81,129 shares Total common stock beneficially owned after the grant

Vesting date June 10, 2029 Scheduled vesting date for the RSUs, subject to conditions

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), vest, beneficially owned

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

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

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 June 10, 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 owned financial

"total_shares_following_transaction": "81129.0000"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

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What insider transaction did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) report for Sundaram Easwaran?

Krispy Kreme reported that director Sundaram Easwaran received 33,334 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock as a grant. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares does Sundaram Easwaran hold after this Form 4?

After the RSU grant, Sundaram Easwaran is reported to beneficially own 81,129 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock. This figure includes the newly granted 33,334 restricted stock units that will settle in shares upon future vesting, subject to terms and conditions.

What type of equity award did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) grant to Sundaram Easwaran?

The filing shows Krispy Kreme granted Sundaram Easwaran restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 33,334 shares of common stock. RSUs are a form of stock-based compensation that convert into shares upon vesting, aligning director incentives with long-term shareholder value.

When do Sundaram Easwaran’s Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSUs vest?

The RSUs granted to Sundaram Easwaran are scheduled to vest on June 10, 2029, subject to certain terms and conditions. Once vested, each RSU will be settled on a one-for-one basis in Krispy Kreme common stock as described in the footnotes.

Was there any open-market buying or selling in this Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Form 4?

No open-market transactions were reported. The Form 4 records a grant of 33,334 restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, categorized as a grant or award acquisition rather than a market purchase or sale of existing shares.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Sundaram Easwaran

(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)

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

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		33,334(1)	A	$0	81,129(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 10, 2029.

2. Unvested RSUs.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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