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Krispy Kreme (DNUT) director receives 33,334 RSU equity grant vesting in 2029

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Krispy Kreme director Patrick J. Grismer received an equity award of 33,334 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock. The grant carries a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting a compensation award rather than a market purchase. According to the filing’s footnotes, these RSUs will vest on June 10, 2029, and upon vesting each unit will convert into one share of Krispy Kreme common stock. After this grant, Grismer’s direct holdings reported in the filing total 81,129 shares of common stock, including unvested RSUs.

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Insider Grismer Patrick J
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 33,334 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 81,129 shares (Direct, null)
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 10, 2029. Unvested RSUs.
RSUs granted 33,334 units Restricted stock units of common stock granted to director
Grant price $0.00 per unit Equity compensation award, not open-market purchase
Shares after transaction 81,129 shares Total direct holdings following the RSU grant
Vesting date June 10, 2029 RSUs vest and settle one-for-one into common shares
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 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.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Grismer Patrick 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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/10/2026A33,334(1)A$081,129(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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-fact06/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) report for Patrick J. Grismer?

Krispy Kreme reported that director Patrick J. Grismer received 33,334 restricted stock units as an equity award. These RSUs are part of his compensation and will convert into common shares when they vest on June 10, 2029, subject to applicable terms.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSUs were granted to Patrick J. Grismer?

Patrick J. Grismer was granted 33,334 restricted stock units of Krispy Kreme common stock. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share when it vests, providing long-term equity-based compensation rather than an immediate cash or open-market stock purchase.

When do Patrick J. Grismer’s Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSUs vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Patrick J. Grismer are scheduled to vest on June 10, 2029. Upon vesting, and subject to the award’s terms and conditions, each RSU will be settled one-for-one in Krispy Kreme common shares as described in the filing.

What are Patrick J. Grismer’s total Krispy Kreme (DNUT) holdings after this RSU grant?

After the RSU grant, Patrick J. Grismer’s direct holdings reported in the filing total 81,129 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock. This figure includes unvested RSUs, reflecting both current and future equity exposure tied to his director compensation package.

Is Patrick J. Grismer’s Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSU award a stock purchase or compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not a market stock purchase. Code “A” identifies the transaction as a grant or award acquisition, and the price per share is listed as $0.00, consistent with a non-cash equity incentive for a company director.