The Wendy's Company files SEC reports that document its quick-service restaurant system, Nasdaq-listed common stock, operating results, governance matters, and capital structure. Its 8-K filings cover quarterly and annual results, Regulation FD disclosures, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, and other company events tied to franchise operations, restaurant sales, royalties, fees, and advertising funds.
WEN filings also include proxy materials covering board and shareholder governance, ownership-related disclosures such as Schedule 13D amendments, and financing records for subsidiary-issued securitized notes. Those financing disclosures describe collateral tied to franchise-related agreements, real estate assets, and intellectual property and license agreements within the Wendy's system.
On October 28, 2026, Wendy's Co (WEN) received a non-binding proposal from Trian Fund Management, L.P., Flynn Group LP, BlueFive Capital and Sixth Street Partners for a newly formed entity to acquire all outstanding common shares not currently beneficially owned by the Filing Persons for $7.35 per share in cash. The Proposal Parties described the price as an approximate 20% premium to the October 27, 2026 closing price and assumed approximately 194.0 million shares on a fully diluted basis using the treasury stock method.
The proposal is subject to negotiation and execution of mutually acceptable definitive documentation. Proposed funding would combine equity from the Proposal Parties, BlueFive Capital, Sixth Street Partners and other investors with a rollover of shares beneficially owned by the Filing Persons; the Proposal Parties said no new debt would be required and expect existing securitization financing to remain in place. As of October 27, 2026, the Filing Persons beneficially owned 30,979,420 shares, approximately 16.25% of the outstanding common stock; this percentage uses 190,669,930 shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026. Matthew Peltz is no longer a Filing Person or a member of the Section 13(d) group because he and the other Filing Persons no longer have an agreement to act together regarding company shares.
Wendy's Co director Bradley G. Peltz received 3,318 shares of common stock on September 29, 2026, in lieu of quarterly Board and Board committee retainer fees otherwise payable in cash. The reported price was $7.42 per share, based on the average closing price over the 20 consecutive trading days before the fees would otherwise have been payable. Afterward, he held 52,272 shares directly and 132,397 shares indirectly through the Peltz 2009 Family Trust.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that director and 10% owner Peter W. May received 4,009 common shares under its 2020 Omnibus Award Plan in place of quarterly Board and committee retainer fees otherwise payable in cash. The shares were recorded at $7.42 per share. After the award, May directly held 5,571,285 shares.
Wendy's Co (symbol: WEN) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Kale Aaron M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Aaron M. Kale received three small grants of restricted stock units on September 15, 2026, issued as dividend equivalent units. The awards cover 13, 42, and 73 units, each representing one share of common stock, with tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights. The 13 units are scheduled to vest in one remaining installment on August 5, 2027; the 42 units in two equal installments on August 12, 2027 and 2028; and the 73 units in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, in each case subject to his continued employment. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these awards.
Wendy's Co (symbol: WEN) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Esposito Liliana reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that officer Liliana Esposito, Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, received four grants of dividend equivalent restricted stock units on September 15, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of common stock and carries tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights.
The grants cover 21, 80, 299 and 149 restricted stock units, all at a price of $0.00 per unit. These units vest in scheduled installments between August 5, 2027 and August 11, 2029, in each case subject to Ms. Esposito’s continued employment with the company through the applicable vesting date. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Wendy's Co (symbol: WEN) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Spessard Matthew P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that Chief Information Officer Matthew P. Spessard received multiple grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on September 15, 2026, as dividend equivalent units tied to prior equity awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, with vesting in installments from 2027 through 2029, subject to his continued employment.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that E.J. Wunsch, President, International, received five grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on September 15, 2026, all at a stated price of $0. These RSUs are dividend equivalent units that convert 1:1 into common stock, with vesting between August 2027 and August 2029 subject to continued employment.
Arlin Wendy C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that director Wendy C. Arlin received three awards of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on September 15, 2026, covering a total of 442 units tied to common stock. The awards relate to 98 units from RSUs that vested on May 21, 2025, 143 units from RSUs that vested on May 20, 2026, and 201 units from RSUs scheduled to vest in full on the earlier of May 20, 2027 or the 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share, and shares will be delivered upon her termination as a director. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Wendy's Co (symbol: WEN) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Min John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary John Min received four grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on September 15, 2026, each representing a contingent right to receive shares of common stock, with tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights.
The new RSUs are scheduled to vest in various installments between August 11, 2027 and August 11, 2029, in each case subject to Mr. Min's continued employment with the company through the applicable vesting date.
Wendy's Co (symbol: WEN) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. Wright Robert D. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co (WEN) reported that President & CEO Robert D. Wright received an award of 1,131 Restricted Stock Units on September 15, 2026. Each unit represents one share of common stock and includes tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights. The RSUs vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to his continued employment, bringing his directly held RSUs to 121,633 units after this grant. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for this award.