...Krispy Kreme was the hottest brand in America in 2003, however, its stock price plummeted more than 80% in the next 16 months. What had happened to this company? Why investors suddenly fleeing the popular Krispy Kreme? Answer following questions will help us find the solutions. From the historical income statement and balance sheet, we notice that, from 2000 to 2004, the KK grew very fast and its net income increased substantially. For example, form 2003 to 2004, KK’s net income increased by 71%. In turn, the company experienced an increasing EPS which was rose from 0.15 to 0.92, and the price of company’s share jumped up by 120%. The historical income statement indicates that Krispy Kreme has a good profitability, a high market value and a high return. At the same time, the balance sheet reflects that the total asset grew very fast which was caused by the increase in accounts receivable, inventories and intangible asset. The company’s equity increased in an astonishing speed. In Feb. 2004, the shareholders’ equity is almost 10 times the equity in Jan.2000. The increasing equity and also indicates that Krispy Kreme was hot and successful in stock market. However, according to the recent income statement, KK’s profitability turned down sharply. Compared with the same periods in 2003, KK’s net income was deducted drastically by increased expense, discontinued operations and impairment charges &closing costs which arose in 2004. For instance, the company even had a 24 million...
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...KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC. Teaching Note Synopsis and Objectives Suggested complementary cases in financial statement analysis: “The Financial Detective, 2005,” (UVA-F-1486); “Deutsche Brauerei,” (UVA-F-1355); “The Battle for Value, 2004: FedEx Corp. vs. United Parcel Service, Inc.,” (UVA-F-1484) This case considers the sudden and very large drop in the market value of equity for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., associated with a series of announcements made in 2004. Those announcements caused investors to revise their expectations about the future growth of Krispy Kreme, which had been one of the most rapidly growing American corporations in the new millennium. The task for the student is to evaluate the implications of those announcements and to assess the financial health of the company. This case is intended to be introductory as it can provide a first exercise in financial statement analysis and lay the foundation for two important financial themes: the concept of financial health, and the financial-economic definition of value and its determinants. Suggested Questions for Advance Assignment to Students 1. What can the historical income statements (case Exhibit 1) and balance sheets (case Exhibit 2) tell you about the financial health and current condition of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.? 2. How can financial ratios extend your understanding of financial statements? What questions do the time series of ratios in case Exhibit...
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...case teaching note | 14 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Overview With 181 Krispy Kreme stores in 28 states, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in 2001 was rapidly building something of a cult following for its light, warm, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Sales were on an impressive climb, exceeding 3.5 million doughnuts a day. The company’s business model called for 20 percent annual revenue growth, mid-single digit comparable store sales growth, and 25 percent annual growth in earnings per share. Krispy Kreme had created a flurry of excitement with its expansion into metropolitan markets outside the Southeast—its grand openings in newly entered markets attracted long lines of customers and created traffic jams around its store sites. The first new store in San Diego racked up $365,000 in sales the first week, with 5 TV crews covering the opening day event. The first store in Denver produced first-week revenues of $369,000, drew 50,000 visitors, and had $1,000,000 in sales the first 22 days; the crowds were so large that three off-duty deputy sheriffs were hired to direct traffic from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the Tuesday-Saturday period of grand opening week—one night there were 150 cars in line at the drive-thru window at 1:30 a.m. But despite the enthusiastic reception that Krispy Kreme stores were getting, a number of securities analysts were dubious whether the company’s strategy and growth potential merited a stock price nearly 70 times projected 2002 earnings...
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...case teaching note | 14 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Overview With 181 Krispy Kreme stores in 28 states, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in 2001 was rapidly building something of a cult following for its light, warm, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Sales were on an impressive climb, exceeding 3.5 million doughnuts a day. The company’s business model called for 20 percent annual revenue growth, mid-single digit comparable store sales growth, and 25 percent annual growth in earnings per share. Krispy Kreme had created a flurry of excitement with its expansion into metropolitan markets outside the Southeast—its grand openings in newly entered markets attracted long lines of customers and created traffic jams around its store sites. The first new store in San Diego racked up $365,000 in sales the first week, with 5 TV crews covering the opening day event. The first store in Denver produced first-week revenues of $369,000, drew 50,000 visitors, and had $1,000,000 in sales the first 22 days; the crowds were so large that three off-duty deputy sheriffs were hired to direct traffic from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the Tuesday-Saturday period of grand opening week—one night there were 150 cars in line at the drive-thru window at 1:30 a.m. But despite the enthusiastic reception that Krispy Kreme stores were getting, a number of securities analysts were dubious whether the company’s strategy and growth potential merited a stock price nearly 70 times projected 2002 earnings per share of $0.69 and 85 times...
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...Krispy Kreme Financial Analysis Case Study ukessays.com /essays/economics/krispy-kreme-financial-analysis-case-study-economicsessay.php Introduction Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. is one of the world's leading retailers and wholesalers of doughnuts and packaged sweets. The company owns and franchises Krispy Kreme doughnut stores which make and retail varieties of doughnuts and a wide range of coffees and other beverages. It operates about 530 stores both locally and in foreign countries like Australia, Canada, Indonesia, and Mexico among other countries. The company is head quartered in Winston-Salem in North Carolina, the US Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. In this paper financial analysis is done between Krispy Kreme and average industry which is comprised of other companies in the restaurant industry for example the Starbucks and McDonalds. Financial Ratio Analysis Some of the key ratios analyzed in this case study includes the following: Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Investments (ROI),profitability, margins and returns, liquidity and leverage, financial position and efficiency ratios. Quick ratio: This is the measuring of liquidity ratio which is done by comparing current assets minus inventories divided by current liabilities. Krispy Kreme's quick ratio is 1.73, while the industry's is 0.69. This is a very positive ratio for the firm because it indicates that the firm has a competitive advantage over the industry when it comes to...
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...case teaching note | 14 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Overview With 181 Krispy Kreme stores in 28 states, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in 2001 was rapidly building something of a cult following for its light, warm, melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts. Sales were on an impressive climb, exceeding 3.5 million doughnuts a day. The company’s business model called for 20 percent annual revenue growth, mid-single digit comparable store sales growth, and 25 percent annual growth in earnings per share. Krispy Kreme had created a flurry of excitement with its expansion into metropolitan markets outside the Southeast—its grand openings in newly entered markets attracted long lines of customers and created traffic jams around its store sites. The first new store in San Diego racked up $365,000 in sales the first week, with 5 TV crews covering the opening day event. The first store in Denver produced first-week revenues of $369,000, drew 50,000 visitors, and had $1,000,000 in sales the first 22 days; the crowds were so large that three off-duty deputy sheriffs were hired to direct traffic from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the Tuesday-Saturday period of grand opening week—one night there were 150 cars in line at the drive-thru window at 1:30 a.m. But despite the enthusiastic reception that Krispy Kreme stores were getting, a number of securities analysts were dubious whether the company’s strategy and growth potential merited a stock price nearly 70 times projected 2002 earnings...
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...POINT OF VIEW This case is analyzed from the point of view of a third party consultant. II. PROBLEM There is inefficiency in the management of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. in terms of its operations, marketing, accounting, and investment planning. III. OBJECTIVES a. To gradually gain back analysts’, investors’ and lenders’ confidence in the company in the succeeding months. b. To increase sales and profitability in terms of its core business, selling of doughnuts. c. To regain and increase stock price therefore increasing shareholder value. d. To correct inaccurate entries in the financial statements of KKD and to present a clean and unbiased reports. e. To extend further reach to consumers strategically to achieve significant growth in the next five years. f. To implement extensive marketing measures for its brand and products and investment strategy for both on and off premise operations. IV. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION • Fortune magazine had dubbed Krispy Kreme Doughnut, Inc. “the hottest brand in America.” With ambitious plans to open 500 doughnut shops over the first half of the decade. • The company generated revenues through four primary sources: on-premise retail sales at company owned stores (27% of revenues), off-premises sales to grocery and convenience stores (40%); manufacturing and distribution of product mix and machinery (29%); and franchise royalties and fees (4%). • Roughly 60% of sales at a Krispy Kreme store were derived from...
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... Ethics-Krispy Kreme Introduction The purpose of this case study is to analyze the accounting scandal at Krispy Kreme. "The Krispy Kreme story is one of a newly public company, experiencing rapid growth, that failed to meet its accounting and financial reporting obligations to its shareholders and the public,"(as cited in Maremont & Brooks, 2005). The senior managers were the ones who profited from this accounting scandal and the shareholders and the public suffered as a result. There are several prevention methods that can be taken to prevent this from occurring in the future. It will benefit Krispy Kreme to hire internal auditors who can report to management any regulations. Analysis Company Overview Krispy Kreme opened its first store July 13, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC (Krispy Kreme). According to the Krispy Kreme website, “Vernon Rudolph bought a secret yeast-raised doughnut recipe from a New Orleans French chef, rented a building in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, NC, and began selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to local grocery stores”(Krispy Kreme). Krispy Kreme donuts can be found at many grocery stores with sixty personal stores around the United States. Krispy Kreme offers a fundraiser program for schools and churches. Krispy Kreme has expanded its business internationally “celebrating the 100th shop in Mexico” in 2013 (Krispy Kreme). Accounting Scandal “Former executives at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. who oversaw...
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...Running head: KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC.: A CASE ANALYSIS Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.: A Case Analysis Presented to By October 09, 2009 Table of Contents II. Table of Contents 2 III. Executive Summary 3 IV. Situational Analysis 5 A. Environment 5 B. Industry Analysis 5 C. The Organization 7 D. The Marketing Strategy 9 V. Problems Found in Situational Analysis 10 A. Statement of primary problem. 10 B. Statement of secondary problem 12 C. Statement of tertiary problem. 13 VI. Formulate, evaluate, and record alternative course(s) of action 14 A. Strategic Alternative 1 14 1. Benefits 14 2. Costs 15 B. Strategic Alternative 2 16 1. Benefits 16 2. Costs 19 C. Strategic Alternative 3 19 1. Benefits 19 2. Costs 21 VII. Selection of Strategic Alternative and Implementation 22 A. Statement of Selected Strategy 22 B. Justification of Selected Strategy 23 C. Description of the implementation of strategy. 23 VIII. Summary 28 IX. Appendices 29 A. Financial Analysis and Selected Tables 29 B. Reference List 32 Executive Summary Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., began as a family-owned business back in 1937, as an expansion of a pre-existing business, when Vernon Rudolph purchased a doughnut shop along with the now-famous secret recipe for making yeast-raised doughnuts. His doughnuts, which he delivered to grocery stores in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area, quickly became...
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...Executive Summary: I. Introduction Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., began as a family-owned business back in 1937, as an expansion of a pre-existing business, when Vernon Rudolph purchased a doughnut shop along with the now-famous secret recipe for making yeast-raised doughnuts. His doughnuts, which he delivered to grocery stores in the Winston-Salem, North Carolina area, quickly became immensely popular with customers. So popular in fact, that he cut a hole in the wall of his shop so that he could sell hot doughnuts to potential customers passing by on the street. (Peter and Donnelly, 2009, Page 690). Who knows, but this may have been one of the first “drive-thru/walk-up” windows in the restaurant business! And that is just one example of Mr. Rudolph’s and his early partner, Mike Harding’s, forward-thinking marketing ideas for that era. The ideas of making all of the shops look the same, so that they would be recognized by patrons wherever they traveled, as well as the viewing windows for watching the doughnuts being made, were good examples of marketing promotional strategies. These strategies are still considered by Krispy Kreme to be “Brand Elements” as reported in current, annual financial reports. By keeping control of the recipe and the doughnut-making process, they also maintained product standards and reduced, while not completely eliminating, the competition through the uniqueness of their product. In fact, attempts to change the recipe, or even the look of the shops...
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...Case Analysis Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. Thadavillil (Nathan) Jithendranathan Professor of Finance Opus College of Business University of St. Thomas St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A. Context This case considers the sudden and very large drop in the market value of equity for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., associated with a series of announcements made in 2004. Those announcements caused investors to revise their expectations about the future growth of Krispy Kreme, which had been one of the most rapidly growing American corporations in the new millennium. Objective • To gradually gain back analysts’, investors’ and lenders’ confidence in the company in the succeeding months. • To increase sales and profitability in terms of its core business, which is selling doughnuts. • To increase stock price to the previous levels and thereby increase shareholder value. Objectives (continued) • To correct inaccurate entries in the financial statements and to present a clean and unbiased report. • To extend further reach to consumers strategically to achieve significant growth in the next five years. • To implement extensive marketing measures for its brand and products and investment strategy for both on and off premise operations. Background • Fortune magazine had dubbed Krispy Kreme Doughnut, Inc. “the hottest brand in America,” with ambitious plans to open 500 doughnut shops over the first half of the decade. • The company generated revenues...
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...Case #6: KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS, INC. Synopsis and Objectives This case considers the sudden and very large drop in the market value of equity for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc., associated with a series of announcements made in 2004. Those announcements caused investors to revise their expectations about the future growth of Krispy Kreme, which had been one of the most rapidly growing American corporations in the new millennium. The task is to evaluate the implications of those announcements and to assess the financial health of the company. This case is intended to be introductory as it can provide a first exercise in financial statement analysis and lay the foundation for two important financial themes: the concept of financial health, and the financial-economic definition of value and its determinants. Questions 1. What can the historical income statements (case Exhibit 1) and balance sheets (case Exhibit 2) tell you about the financial health and current condition of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.? 2. How can financial ratios extend your understanding of financial statements? What questions do the time series of ratios in case Exhibit 7 raise? What questions do the ratios on peer firms in case Exhibits 8 and 9 raise? 3. Is Krispy Kreme financially healthy at year-end 2004? 4. In light of your answer to question 3, what accounts for the firm’s recent share price decline? 5. What is the source of intrinsic investment value in this...
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...Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. 1. What can the historical income statements (case Exhibit 1) and balance sheets (case Exhibit 2) tell you about the financial health and current condition of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.? The company’s financial performance looks quite good at the end of Feb 1, 2004. From the exhibit 1, income statement, we can see that Krispy Kreme was growing from the year ended Jan 30, 2000 to the year ended Feb 1, 2004. Total revenue increased significantly 202% from US$ 220,243 thousands in Jan 30, 2000 to US$ 665,592 thousands in Feb 1, 2004. Net income increased 858% from US$ 5,956 in Jan 30, 2000 to US$ 57,087 thousands in Feb 1, 2004. The balance sheet in exhibit 2, looks as good as the income statement in exhibit 1. The total assets increased significantly around 529% from US$ 104,958 thousands in the fiscal year ended Jan 30, 2000 to US$ 660,664 thousands in the fiscal year ended Feb 1, 2004. Long-term liabilities increased 453% from US$ 27,617 thousands in the fiscal year Jan 30, 2000 to US$ 152,641 thousands in the fiscal year ended Feb 1, 2004. Total shareholders’ equity increased 847% from fiscal year ended Jan 30, 2000 to fiscal year ended Feb 1, 2004. Increasing in total assets, total liabilities and shareholders’ equity because the company expanded its business. We can see in exhibit 3 that the factory stores have increased more than two fold. However, the company’s financial performance became worse for three months period ended May...
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...September 30, 2013 FIN 3717 Case 3 Executive Summary “Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc.” Executive Summary: * As the millennium began, the future for Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc, looked very promising. * Not only had the company created an iconic status for themselves and gained a cult-like following, it had quickly become a darling of Wall Street. * Less than a year after its IPO, in April 2000, Krispy Kreme shares were selling for 62 times earnings and, by 2003, Fortune magazine dubbed the company “the hottest brand in America.” * With plans to open 500 stores over the first half of the decade, the company’s brand name had become internationally known. * At the end of 2004, however, reality began to sink in as the company made several accounting revelations, after which its stock price sank; from it’s peak in August 2003, stock price plummeted more than 80% in the next 16 months. * Investors and analysts began asking probing questions about the company’s fundamentals but many of their questions remained unanswered… * Was this a healthy company? What had happened to the company that some had thought would become the next Starbucks? If almost everyone loved the doughnuts, why were so many investors fleeing the popular doughnut maker? Problem: This particular case investigates the factors that caused this “darling of Wall Street’s” stock to drop more than 80% suddenly in 2004. Just 4 years earlier, Krispy Kreme went public and became one of the...
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...Krispy Kreme Case Study: Adapting to the Changing Needs of Consumers By: Andrea Slonecker, Jessica Curtin, Mike Hurlbut, & Keith Anderson Table of Contents Executive Summary............................................................................................................................ 1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Company History ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Current Situation ....................................................................................................................................... 4 External Environment Analysis ........................................................................................................... 6 General Environment ................................................................................................................................ 6 Industry Environment ............................................................................................................................. 10 Competitive Environment ....................................................................................................................... 12 Internal Environment Analysis .......................................................................................................... 17 Peformance...
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