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Krispy Kreme (DNUT) CEO granted 128,206 RSUs vesting in 2029

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Charlesworth Josh reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Krispy Kreme, Inc. President & CEO Josh Charlesworth reported an equity grant of 128,206 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock. These RSUs settle one-for-one in shares and are scheduled to vest on April 09, 2029, subject to stated terms and conditions.

After this grant, he directly holds 1,155,035 shares, consisting of 193,010 common shares and 962,025 unvested RSUs. Separate indirect holdings are reported through a revocable trust with 276,671 shares and a family LLC with 281,857 shares, as reflected in the filing.

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CEO receives large RSU grant vesting in 2029 as long-term equity pay.

Krispy Kreme’s CEO, Josh Charlesworth, was granted 128,206 RSUs that convert one-for-one into common shares and vest on April 09, 2029. This is compensation-related equity, not an open-market purchase.

Following the award, he directly holds 1,155,035 shares, including 962,025 unvested RSUs and 193,010 common shares, with additional indirect holdings via a revocable trust and a family LLC. Overall, this looks like a routine long-term incentive grant with no derivative positions reported as remaining.

Insider Charlesworth Josh
Role President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 128,206 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,155,035 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 281,857 shares (Indirect, By Family LLC)
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 April 09, 2029. Direct: 193,010; Unvested RSUs: 962,025.
RSU grant size 128,206 RSUs Equity award to CEO; one-for-one settlement in common stock
RSU vesting date April 09, 2029 Vesting date for the granted restricted stock units
Direct holdings after grant 1,155,035 shares Total direct Krispy Kreme common stock and RSUs held by CEO
Direct common shares 193,010 shares Directly held Krispy Kreme common stock
Unvested RSUs 962,025 RSUs Unvested restricted stock units held directly by CEO
Revocable trust holdings 276,671 shares Indirect holdings through revocable trust
Family LLC holdings 281,857 shares Indirect holdings through family LLC
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Consists of restricted stock units ("RSUs") that upon vesting are settled"
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.
Revocable Trust financial
"total_shares_following_transaction": "276671.0000" ... "nature_of_ownership": "Revocable Trust""
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
Family LLC financial
""total_shares_following_transaction": "281857.0000" ... "nature_of_ownership": "By Family LLC""
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
unvested RSUs financial
"Direct: 193,010; Unvested RSUs: 962,025."
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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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OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Charlesworth Josh
(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
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President & CEO
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 Stock06/10/2026A128,206(1)A$01,155,035(2)D
Common Stock281,857IBy Family LLC
Common Stock276,671IRevocable Trust
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 April 09, 2029.
2. Direct: 193,010; Unvested RSUs: 962,025.
Remarks:
/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact06/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) CEO Josh Charlesworth report?

Josh Charlesworth reported receiving an equity grant of 128,206 restricted stock units (RSUs). These RSUs are compensation, not open-market purchases, and will be settled in common stock on a one-for-one basis once they vest, according to the Form 4 disclosure.

How many RSUs were granted to the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) CEO and when do they vest?

The CEO was granted 128,206 restricted stock units that vest on April 09, 2029. The filing states these RSUs are subject to certain terms and conditions and will convert into an equal number of Krispy Kreme common shares upon vesting, providing long-term equity exposure.

What are Josh Charlesworth’s direct Krispy Kreme (DNUT) holdings after this Form 4 transaction?

After the grant, Josh Charlesworth directly holds 1,155,035 shares. This total includes 193,010 shares of common stock and 962,025 unvested RSUs, according to the footnote. The figures reflect his direct ownership position following the reported equity award.

What indirect Krispy Kreme (DNUT) holdings are reported for the CEO in this Form 4?

The Form 4 lists 276,671 shares held through a revocable trust and 281,857 shares held by a family LLC. These positions are classified as indirect ownership and are separate from Josh Charlesworth’s directly held common shares and restricted stock units reported in the same filing.

Is the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) CEO’s Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?

The transaction is an acquisition of 128,206 restricted stock units as compensation, coded as a grant/award, not a market trade. The filing shows no open-market buys or sells; instead, it records an equity award that vests in 2029 and increases his share-based holdings.