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Looking to grab a bite of the hot U.S. capital markets, the North Carolina brand known for its “Hot Now” doughnuts is reportedly headed for an initial public offering. Krispy Kreme said yesterday it has confidentially filed plans for its IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to multiple news outlets.
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The offering would put Krispy Kreme back on the stock market five years after its exit in 2016, when it was taken private in an acquisition by JAB Holding Inc.
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