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Krispy Kreme (DNUT) director Melissa Werneck receives 39,653 RSU grant

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Werneck Melissa reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. reported that director Melissa Werneck received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). She was awarded 39,653 RSUs of common stock at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market purchase.

The RSUs are currently unvested and will vest on June 10, 2029, subject to specified terms and conditions. Each RSU will settle into one share of common stock upon vesting. Following this grant, Werneck has 39,653 shares reported as directly owned through these unvested RSUs.

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Insider Werneck Melissa
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 39,653 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 39,653 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 39,653 units Restricted stock units granted to director on June 10, 2026
Transaction price per RSU $0.00 per unit Equity compensation grant, not open-market purchase
Shares reported after transaction 39,653 shares Direct ownership reported following RSU award
RSU vesting date June 10, 2029 Unvested RSUs scheduled to vest on this date
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.
unvested RSUs financial
"Unvested RSUs."
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*
Werneck Melissa

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O KRISPY KREME, INC.
2116 HAWKINS ST, 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 Stock06/10/2026A39,653(1)A$039,653(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 Melissa Werneck?

Krispy Kreme reported that director Melissa Werneck received a grant of 39,653 restricted stock units (RSUs). The units represent compensation in equity form rather than an open-market share purchase, aligning her interests with shareholders through future stock-based value.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares are tied to Melissa Werneck’s new RSU grant?

Melissa Werneck’s grant covers 39,653 restricted stock units (RSUs), each convertible into one share of common stock upon vesting. After this grant, 39,653 shares are reported as directly owned via these unvested RSUs, according to the Form 4 filing.

When do Melissa Werneck’s Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSUs vest?

The RSUs granted to Melissa Werneck vest on June 10, 2029, subject to applicable terms and conditions. Once vested, each restricted stock unit will settle into one share of Krispy Kreme common stock, turning the award into actual share ownership.

Was cash paid for Melissa Werneck’s Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSU award?

No cash was paid for the RSU award; the transaction price per unit was reported as $0.00. This indicates an equity compensation grant, not an open-market purchase, providing Melissa Werneck with potential future ownership upon vesting.

Are Melissa Werneck’s new Krispy Kreme (DNUT) RSUs currently vested or unvested?

The Form 4 notes the RSUs as unvested. They will remain restricted until their scheduled vesting date of June 10, 2029, when they can convert one-for-one into Krispy Kreme common shares, assuming all vesting conditions are satisfied.