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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001857154-26-000003"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DNUT"
cik: "0001857154"
company_name: "Krispy Kreme, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T05:02:08.562069+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Krispy Kreme CPO Theresa Zandhuis to retire March 31, 2026; director Gordon von Bretten resigns

## Summary
- Theresa Zandhuis, Chief People Officer, retiring effective March 31, 2026; transition includes 12-month base salary of $550k.
- Separation agreement provides for 12 months COBRA premiums (tax-grossed up) and pro-rata equity vesting through effective date.
- Retention award granted July 14, 2025 will be forfeited; vested stock options expire 90 days after effective date at $14.61 exercise.
- Gordon von Bretten resigned from Board on Jan 31, 2026 after appointment as Coty President; no disagreement with company.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001857154-26-000003
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DNUT
- cik: 0001857154
- company_name: Krispy Kreme, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715426000003/0001857154-26-000003-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1857154/000185715426000003/dnut-20260129.htm

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