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SEC filingKrispy Kreme, Inc. reported a net loss of $523.8 million for fiscal year 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $3.8 million in fiscal 2024. Total net revenues decreased 8.6% to $1.52 billion, primarily impacted by a $138.5 million reduction from the divestiture of Insomnia Cookies. The company recorded substantial non-cash goodwill and other asset impairments of $432.4 million, contributing to an operating loss of $469.3 million. Despite the net loss, the company generated positive operating cash flow of $33.9 million. Key strategic developments included the termination of the McDonald's USA partnership, implementation of a turnaround plan focused on refranchising and margin expansion, and the divestiture of the remaining Insomnia Cookies interest.
Krispy Kreme reported a challenging fiscal 2025 with total net revenues of $1.52 billion, representing an 8.6% decline from the prior year's $1.67 billion. The company recorded a net loss of $523.8 million, a substantial deterioration from the $3.8 million net income in fiscal 2024. This performance was significantly impacted by $432.4 million in goodwill and other asset impairments, primarily related to the U.S., KK U.K., and KK Australia reporting units. Operating loss was $469.3 million compared to an $8.7 million operating loss in the prior year. Despite the net loss, the company generated $33.9 million in operating cash flow. Key strategic actions included the termination of the McDonald's USA partnership, which reduced fresh delivery doors by approximately 2,400, and the divestiture of the remaining interest in Insomnia Cookies for $75.0 million in cash proceeds.
Revenue performance varied significantly by segment. The U.S. segment revenue declined $145.7 million (13.8%) to $913.1 million, primarily due to the $138.5 million impact from the Insomnia Cookies divestiture. U.S. organic revenue declined 3.5%, driven by lower transaction volume and a 25.0% reduction in Points of Access, partially offset by approximately 2% pricing increases. The International segment grew $16.0 million (3.1%) to $535.1 million, with organic revenue growth of 3.3% driven by Canada, Japan, and Mexico, partially offset by foreign currency translation impacts of $4.0 million. The Market Development segment declined $13.1 million (14.9%) to $74.5 million, with organic revenue down 5.7% due to timing of equipment shipments to franchisees. Global Points of Access decreased 13.5% to 15,194, primarily due to strategic closure of underperforming fresh delivery doors including the McDonald's USA exit.
Gross margin remained relatively stable at 75.5% compared to 75.4% in the prior year, with product and distribution costs decreasing $36.6 million (8.9%) primarily due to the Insomnia Cookies divestiture. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue increased 390 basis points to 52.5%, driven by lower transaction volumes impacting operating leverage, costs associated with the now-ended McDonald's USA partnership, and an estimated $5 million related to the 2024 Cybersecurity Incident. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $48.0 million (17.5%) to $226.3 million, with the expense ratio improving 160 basis points to 14.9% due to lower employee costs and share-based compensation expenses. The company recorded $432.4 million in goodwill and other asset impairments, including $356.0 million in goodwill impairment and $76.5 million in long-lived asset impairment and lease termination charges.
The company generated $33.9 million in operating cash flow, a decrease of $11.9 million from the prior year, primarily due to the larger operating loss partially offset by non-cash impairment charges. Investing activities used $12.1 million, primarily for capital expenditures of $97.9 million, partially offset by $75.0 million from the Insomnia Cookies divestiture. Financing activities used $7.8 million, primarily for debt repayments. Free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) was negative $64.0 million. The balance sheet shows total assets of $2.59 billion, including $712.3 million in goodwill (net) and $797.7 million in other intangible assets (net). Total liabilities were $1.92 billion, with long-term debt of $977.8 million. The company had $42.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and was in compliance with its credit facility covenants with a leverage ratio of 4.4.
The company implemented a comprehensive turnaround plan focused on deleveraging the balance sheet and delivering sustainable, profitable growth through refranchising certain international equity markets, reducing capital intensity, expanding profit margins through operational efficiency, and driving sustainable U.S. growth. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 are expected to be between $50.0 million and $60.0 million, representing a reduction from the $97.9 million spent in fiscal 2025. The company expects to continue reducing debt and positioning the business for sustainable growth. Key risk factors include food safety concerns, cybersecurity threats, execution of the turnaround plan, commodity cost inflation, labor costs, and regulatory challenges. The company believes its existing cash and available borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund operating and capital needs for at least the next twelve months.