Krispy Kreme To Take Majority Controlling Position In Krispy K Canada For Undisclosed Sum

by Shivani Kumaresan, Benzinga Staff Writer

September 30, 2021 3:49 PM | 1 min read |

Krispy Kreme Inc DNUT has signed a definitive agreement to take majority control of franchisee and operator Krispy K Canada for an undisclosed sum.
Current Krispy K Canada operating partners Christopher Lindsay and Kelcey Hamaker will remain as co-CEOs of the entity.
Krispy Kreme expects to close the transaction in Q4 of 2021.
Following the deal, Krispy Kreme will control 75% of sales across its global network.
Upon closing, Krispy K Canada's revenue, which is currently reflected in Krispy Kreme's market development segment, will consolidate into its U.S. and Canada reporting segment.
Price Action: DNUT shares are trading lower by 0.14% at $13.98 on the last check Thursday.

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