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Krispy Kreme filings document the public-company record for DNUT, including 8-K reports on operating results, financial condition and material corporate events. Recent reports include disclosures on quarterly and annual results, systemwide sales, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow, leverage reduction, underperforming door closures and refranchising transactions involving company-operated and joint venture markets.
The company's proxy and governance filings cover board composition, director elections, executive compensation, committee matters and stockholder meeting materials. Other current reports address officer transitions, compensatory arrangements, separation agreements, material definitive agreements, joint venture ownership changes, seller notes and related capital-structure disclosures tied to Krispy Kreme's operating and franchise model.
Charlesworth Josh, listed as CEO and a Director of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT), reported a transaction dated 10/01/2025 on Form 4 showing 9,549 shares of common stock disposed at $3.87 each. The filing explains these shares were surrendered to cover tax withholding related to the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs). After the reported transaction, the filing shows total direct beneficial ownership of 1,080,137 shares, which the filer breaks down as 57,455 shares held directly and 1,022,682 in unvested RSUs. The report also lists indirect holdings of 281,857 shares via a Family LLC and 276,671 via a Revocable Trust.
Joseph J. Esposito, Chief Accounting Officer of Krispy Kreme (DNUT), reported acquisitions and holdings on Form 4. The filing shows an acquisition of 20,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/15/2025 that settle one-for-one into shares and are scheduled to vest on 09/15/2027, and an acquisition of 40,000 stock options with a $3.13 exercise price granted 09/15/2025 that vest on 09/15/2028 and expire 09/15/2031. Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 110,447 shares in total, consisting of 956 direct shares and 109,491 unvested RSUs.
Joseph J. Esposito, Chief Accounting Officer of Krispy Kreme (DNUT), reported acquisitions and holdings on Form 4. The filing shows an acquisition of 20,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 09/15/2025 that settle one-for-one into shares and are scheduled to vest on 09/15/2027, and an acquisition of 40,000 stock options with a $3.13 exercise price granted 09/15/2025 that vest on 09/15/2028 and expire 09/15/2031. Following these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 110,447 shares in total, consisting of 956 direct shares and 109,491 unvested RSUs.
Joseph J. Esposito, Chief Accounting Officer of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT), reports ownership of 90,447 shares of the issuer's common stock. The filing shows 956 shares held directly and the remainder as restricted stock units (RSUs) scheduled to vest in tranches across 2025–2029. Key scheduled vesting amounts include 28,213 RSUs vesting Jul 1, 2026, 17,483 RSUs vesting Apr 10, 2028, and multiple smaller awards from 2021–2024 that vest between Oct 2025 and Apr 2029. No derivative securities are reported. The filing includes a power of attorney signature by an attorney-in-fact.
Joseph J. Esposito, Chief Accounting Officer of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT), reports ownership of 90,447 shares of the issuer's common stock. The filing shows 956 shares held directly and the remainder as restricted stock units (RSUs) scheduled to vest in tranches across 2025–2029. Key scheduled vesting amounts include 28,213 RSUs vesting Jul 1, 2026, 17,483 RSUs vesting Apr 10, 2028, and multiple smaller awards from 2021–2024 that vest between Oct 2025 and Apr 2029. No derivative securities are reported. The filing includes a power of attorney signature by an attorney-in-fact.
Krispy Kreme, Inc. announced a planned transition in its senior finance team. The company appointed Joseph J. Esposito as principal accounting officer and Chief Accounting Officer effective September 15, 2025, following his prior roles leading global tax at the company and earlier experience at PwC. His compensation package includes a $300,000 base salary, eligibility for an annual cash bonus targeted at 45% of base salary with a maximum of 200% of target, and participation in the 2026 long-term incentive plan at a $200,000 target level, generally split between RSUs and PSUs that vest over three-year periods. He will also receive a one-time equity grant of 40,000 stock options, 20,000 RSUs, and 20,000 PSUs with multi-year vesting tied in part to performance goals for 2026–2028. The current Chief Accounting Officer, Kelly McBride, has notified the company of his resignation effective September 12, 2025 to pursue another opportunity, which the company states is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, practices, or financial reporting.
Cooper Creek Partners Management LLC, through filer John McCleary, submitted a Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares of Krispy Kreme common stock, representing 0.0% of the class. The filing lists Cooper Creek as organized in Delaware and classifies the reporting person as an IA (investment adviser). It states the filer has no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any Krispy Kreme shares and includes certifications that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.
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BNP Paribas SA, a France-based non-U.S. bank, reports beneficial ownership of 15,292,506.20 shares of Krispy Kreme Inc. common stock, representing 8.95% of the class. The filing states BNP Paribas has sole voting and sole dispositive power over these shares and reports no shared voting or dispositive power.
The statement indicates the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer. The filer is identified as a financial institution (a non-U.S. bank organized in France).
Krispy Kreme reported a sharp earnings decline driven by large, non-cash impairment charges and the end of its McDonald’s U.S. partnership. Net revenues fell 13.5% in the quarter to $379.8 million and to $755.0 million for the two quarters, while the company recorded a $441.1 million net loss for the quarter and a $474.5 million year-to-date loss. The results include a $356.0 million cumulative goodwill impairment plus $51.0 million of other long-lived asset and lease impairments and a $11.5 million loss on the divestiture of Insomnia Cookies.
Balance sheet and operational notes: total assets declined to $2.63 billion from $3.07 billion at year-end, goodwill fell to $711.8 million, and cash was $21.3 million. The Company sold its remaining Insomnia Cookies interest for $75.0 million, amended its 2023 credit facility to add $125.0 million incremental term loan capacity, and continues a turnaround plan that includes refranchising, U.S. logistics outsourcing, and adding Global Points of Access (now 18,113, up 131 in the quarter). Adjusted EBIT swung to a loss of $7.8 million this quarter from a $27.5 million gain a year earlier.