DNUT Form 4: Chief Accounting Officer surrendered 649 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Joseph J. Esposito, Chief Accounting Officer at Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT), reported a transaction dated 10/01/2025 on a Form 4. The filing shows 649 shares of common stock were disposed of at a price of $3.87 per share; the filing explains these shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs).

After the reported transaction, Mr. Esposito beneficially owns 109,798 shares in total: 2,641 held directly and 107,157 as unvested RSUs. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025.

Insights

Insider Transactions Analyst

Routine tax-withholding sale; no new economic stake change.

The Form 4 records a 10/01/2025 disposition of 649 shares at $3.87 per share, expressly to cover tax withholding on RSU vesting. This type of sale is a non-cash, administrative action rather than an open-market strategic sale.

The reporting person retains a total beneficial position of 109,798 shares, including 107,157 unvested RSUs, so the filing documents vesting-related mechanics rather than a change in ongoing ownership intent.

Corporate Governance Expert

Disclosure follows Section 16 requirements; timing and signature recorded.

The Form 4 identifies the reporting person as the Chief Accounting Officer and shows the filing was executed by an attorney-in-fact on 10/02/2025. The submission documents compliance with insider reporting obligations for a vesting event.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Esposito Joseph J

Role Chief Accounting Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	649	$3.87	$3K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 109,798 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Direct: 2,641; Unvested RSUs: 107,157.

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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).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Esposito Joseph J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

2116 HAWKINS STREET, SUITE 101

(Street)

CHARLOTTE NC 28203

(City) (State) (Zip)

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)
	Chief Accounting Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	10/01/2025		F		649(1)	D	$3.87	109,798(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: 2,641; Unvested RSUs: 107,157.

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did the Krispy Kreme (DNUT) insider report on 10/01/2025?

The filing shows a disposition of 649 shares of common stock at $3.87 per share on 10/01/2025.

Why were the 649 shares sold by the reporting person?

The Form 4 states the shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs), per the explanation in the filing.

How many shares does Joseph J. Esposito beneficially own after the transaction?

After the transaction the filing reports a total beneficial ownership of 109,798 shares: 2,641 direct and 107,157 unvested RSUs.

What is the reporting person’s role at Krispy Kreme?

The Form 4 lists the reporting person as the company’s Chief Accounting Officer.

When was the Form 4 signed and by whom?

The filing shows a signature by an attorney-in-fact, Christine McDevitt, dated 10/02/2025.