BALA CYNWYD, Pa., May 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Law offices of Brodsky & Smith, LLC today announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased the common stock and other securities of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. ("Krispy Kreme" or the "Company") (NYSE:KKD), between August 21, 2003 and May 7, 2004 inclusive (the "Class Period"). The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
The Complaint alleges that defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing a series of material misrepresentations to the market during the Class Period, thereby artificially inflating the price of Krispy Kreme securities.
No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased Krispy Kreme stock between August 21, 2003 and May 7, 2004 you have certain rights. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice. If you want to discuss your legal rights, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without obligation or cost to you, attempt to answer your questions. You may contact Marc L. Ackerman, Esquire or Evan J. Smith, Esquire at Brodsky & Smith, LLC, Two Bala Plaza, Suite 602, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, by e-mail at: (clients@brodsky-smith.com), or by calling toll free 877-LEGAL-90.