Krispy Kreme, Inc 8-K, filed Dec 6, 2023
Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)
8-K
2023-12-06
For: 2023-12-03
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About this 8-K
Krispy Kreme, Inc filed this 8-K on December 6, 2023, reporting on events of December 3, 2023.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Departure of Director
On December 3, 2023, Lubomira Rochet, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (the “Company”), submitted her resignation to Catherine Tang, the Company’s Corporate Secretary.
Ms. Rochet’s transition was not caused, in whole or in part, by a disagreement with the Company or the Board. Ms. Rochet’s resignation will be effective on December 31, 2023.
The Company wishes to thank Ms. Rochet for over two years of contributions to the Board. The Board also wishes to note all of the efforts and dedication that Ms. Rochet brought to her service to the Company and wishes her continued success in the future.
Election of Director
On December 4, 2023, the Board elected Joshua A. Charlesworth as a director effective January 1, 2024, which will coincide with the date that Mr. Charlesworth succeeds as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.
As an executive director, Mr. Charlesworth will not receive any additional compensation for his Board service. Mr. Charlesworth is not a party to any transaction with the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933. Mr. Charlesworth is not a party to any material plan, contract, or arrangement in connection with his election to the Board.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
KRISPY KREME, INC.
Dated: December 6, 2023
By: /s/ Catherine Tang
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| Title: | Chief Legal Officer | ||||