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DNUT INVESTOR DEADLINE: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces that Krispy Kreme, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit
DNUTKrispy Kreme(DNUT) GlobeNewswire News Room·2025-05-25 16:30

Core Viewpoint - The Krispy Kreme class action lawsuit alleges that the company and its executives made misleading statements regarding the partnership with McDonald's and the demand for its products, leading to significant financial losses for investors [1][3][4]. Company Overview - Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) produces doughnuts and has recently partnered with McDonald's to offer its products in their restaurants [2][3]. - The partnership began with a small-scale test in October 2022 and was announced for nationwide expansion in March 2024 [2]. Allegations of the Lawsuit - The lawsuit claims that demand for Krispy Kreme products at McDonald's locations declined significantly after the initial launch, impacting average sales negatively [3]. - It is alleged that the partnership with McDonald's was not profitable and posed risks to its continuation, leading to a pause in expansion plans [3]. - Following the release of disappointing financial results for Q1 2025, Krispy Kreme reported net revenue of 375.2million,adeclineof15.3375.2 million, a decline of 15.3%, and a net loss of 33.4 million compared to a loss of 6.7millionthepreviousyear[4].FinancialImpactTheannouncementofthefinancialresultsandreassessmentofthepartnershipwithMcDonaldsresultedinanearly256.7 million the previous year [4]. Financial Impact - The announcement of the financial results and reassessment of the partnership with McDonald's resulted in a nearly 25% drop in Krispy Kreme's share price [4]. Legal Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows investors who purchased Krispy Kreme securities during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in the lawsuit [5]. - The lead plaintiff will represent the interests of all class members and can choose a law firm for litigation [5]. Law Firm Background - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm specializing in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over 2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [6]. - The firm has a strong track record in obtaining significant recoveries in securities class action cases [6].