Krispy Kreme executive covers RSU taxes with shares

Krispy Kreme, Inc. reported a routine insider transaction by Head of People and Culture Lori M. Suess.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Krispy Kreme, Inc. reported a routine insider transaction by Head of People and Culture Lori M. Suess. On April 2, 2026, Suess had 117 shares of common stock withheld at $3.38 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units (RSUs).

After this tax-withholding disposition, Suess directly holds 111,610 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock. Footnotes indicate this includes 6,676 directly held shares and 104,934 unvested RSUs, showing the transaction was part of equity-based compensation rather than an open-market sale.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 117 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Suess Lori M.

Role Head of People and Culture

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	117	$3.38	$395.46

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 111,610 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs").
2. F2. Direct: 6,676, unvested RSUs: 104,934.

Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 117 shares Tax-withholding price: $3.38 per share Shares held after transaction: 111,610 shares +2 more

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Tax-withholding shares 117 shares Shares surrendered on April 2, 2026 to cover RSU taxes

Tax-withholding price $3.38 per share Value used for 117 shares surrendered for tax withholding

Shares held after transaction 111,610 shares Direct Krispy Kreme common stock holdings after tax withholding

Unvested RSUs 104,934 units Unvested restricted stock units disclosed in footnote

Direct vested shares 6,676 shares Directly held shares referenced alongside unvested RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding, unvested RSUs, Form 4

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"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"

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: 6,676, unvested RSUs: 104,934."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Krispy Kreme (DNUT) report for Lori M. Suess?

Krispy Kreme reported that Lori M. Suess surrendered 117 shares of common stock to cover tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units. This was a compensation-related tax event, not an open-market sale, and is common with RSU vesting for executives.

Was the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) Form 4 transaction a stock sale by Lori M. Suess?

The Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. 117 shares were surrendered to satisfy tax obligations from vesting RSUs, a mechanical step often handled automatically when equity awards convert into stock for executives.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares does Lori M. Suess hold after this Form 4?

Following the tax-withholding event, Lori M. Suess directly holds 111,610 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock. Footnotes also note 6,676 directly held shares and 104,934 unvested RSUs, reflecting a substantial ongoing equity-based compensation position.

What price was used for the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) tax-withholding shares on the Form 4?

The 117 shares surrendered for tax withholding were valued at $3.38 per share. This price is used solely to calculate the value of shares applied against the tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units awarded to Lori M. Suess.

What do the unvested RSUs mean in the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) filing for Lori M. Suess?

The filing notes 104,934 unvested RSUs for Lori M. Suess. These represent stock-based compensation that will convert into common shares only as vesting conditions are met over time, aligning part of her compensation with Krispy Kreme’s future performance.

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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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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^*

Suess Lori M.

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Head of People and Culture

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		117(1)	D	$3.38	111,610(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: 6,676, unvested RSUs: 104,934.

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)