Krispy Kreme (DNUT) accounting chief surrenders 7,998 shares for RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Krispy Kreme, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Joseph J. Esposito reported a tax-related share disposition. He surrendered 7,998 shares of common stock at $3.53 per share to cover tax withholding tied to vesting of restricted stock units. After this non‑market transaction, he holds 120,353 shares, consisting of 30,958 direct shares and 89,395 unvested RSUs.

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	7,998	$3.53	$28K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 120,353 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Reported transaction consists of shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Direct: 30,958; Unvested RSUs: 89,395

Key Figures

Tax-withholding shares: 7,998 shares Tax-withholding price: $3.53 per share Total holdings after transaction: 120,353 shares/RSUs +2 more

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Tax-withholding shares 7,998 shares Common stock surrendered for RSU tax withholding

Tax-withholding price $3.53 per share Value used for 7,998 surrendered shares

Total holdings after transaction 120,353 shares/RSUs Shares and unvested RSUs following disposition

Direct common shares 30,958 shares Directly held Krispy Kreme common stock

Unvested RSUs 89,395 units Unvested restricted stock units remaining

Key Terms

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

4 terms

tax withholding financial

"shares surrendered to cover tax withholding for the vesting of restricted stock units"

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.

restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"tax withholding for the 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 disposition financial

"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

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.

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Available on EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 08:10 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/01/2026 - 08:09 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Esposito Joseph 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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Accounting Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/01/2026

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	07/01/2026		F		7,998	D(1)	$3.53	120,353(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: 30,958; Unvested RSUs: 89,395

Remarks:

	/s/ Christine McDevitt, Attorney-in-fact	07/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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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 Joseph J. Esposito?

Krispy Kreme reported that Chief Accounting Officer Joseph J. Esposito surrendered 7,998 shares of common stock. The shares were used to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units, not as an open-market sale.

Was the July 2026 DNUT insider transaction an open-market sale?

No. The 7,998 Krispy Kreme shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding on RSU vesting. This tax-withholding disposition is a mechanical event rather than a discretionary open-market sale of shares.

How many Krispy Kreme (DNUT) shares does Joseph J. Esposito hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Joseph J. Esposito holds 120,353 Krispy Kreme-related shares. Footnotes indicate 30,958 are direct common shares and 89,395 are unvested restricted stock units that remain outstanding.

What price per share was used for Joseph J. Esposito’s DNUT tax-withholding shares?

The 7,998 shares surrendered for tax withholding were valued at $3.53 per share. This price is used solely for the tax-withholding disposition tied to the vesting restricted stock units, not for an open-market trade.

What does the Form 4 tax-withholding code F mean for Krispy Kreme (DNUT)?

Code F on the Krispy Kreme Form 4 indicates a tax-withholding disposition. It shows shares were delivered to satisfy tax liability or exercise price, rather than being voluntarily bought or sold on the open market.