Refer to Krispy Kreme’s financial statements in Appendix A to answer the following:

1. Has Krispy Kreme issued any preferred stock? If so, what are its features?

2. How many shares of common stock are issued and outstanding at the end of fiscal years 2003 and 2002? How do these numbers compare with the weighted-average common shares outstanding at the end of fiscal years 2003 and 2002?

3. What is the book value of its entire common stock at February 2, 2003?

4. What is the total amount of cash dividends paid to common stockholders for fiscal years 2003 and 2002?

5. Identify and compare basic EPS amounts across years 2003, 2002, and 2001. Identify and com¬

ment on any significant changes.

6. Does Krispy Kreme hold any treasury stock as of February 2, 2003? As of February 3, 2002?

7. Does Krispy Kreme report any changes in accounting principles or the occurrence of extraordi¬

nary items for fiscal years 2003 or 2002? Are there gains or losses on disposal of a business seg¬

ment for fiscal years 2003 or 2002?

8. Access Krispy Kreme’s financial statements for fiscal years ending after February 2, 2003, from its Website (KrispvKreme.com) or the SEC’s EDGAR database (www.SEC.gov). Has the num¬

ber of common shares outstanding increased since February 2, 2003? Has Krispy Kreme increased the total amount of cash dividends paid compared to the total amount for fiscal year 2003?