Wendy's Co (WEN) director granted 20,967 shares, now holds 62,310

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Wendy's Co director Richard H. Gomez received a grant of 20,967 shares of Common Stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were acquired at no cost and are held directly. After this grant, he directly owns a total of 62,310 Wendy's Co common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gomez Richard H.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	20,967	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 62,310 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Stock grant size: 20,967 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Shares owned after grant: 62,310 shares +1 more

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Stock grant size 20,967 shares Director equity grant of Common Stock

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Recorded value for the awarded shares

Shares owned after grant 62,310 shares Total direct holdings following the transaction

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Key Terms

Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4, direct ownership

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Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

direct ownership financial

"ownership_type: "direct" and ownership_code: "D""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Gomez Richard H.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY

ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD.

(Street)

DUBLIN OHIO 43017

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Wendy's Co [ WEN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/20/2026		A		20,967	A	$0	62,310	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact	05/22/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Wendy's Co (WEN) director Richard H. Gomez report in this Form 4?

Richard H. Gomez reported receiving a grant of 20,967 shares of Wendy's Co Common Stock. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share and increased his directly held position to 62,310 shares following the transaction.

Was the Wendy's Co (WEN) insider transaction a purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A,” described as a grant, award, or other acquisition, with a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation rather than a market trade.

How many Wendy's Co (WEN) shares does Richard H. Gomez own after this grant?

After the reported grant, Richard H. Gomez directly owns 62,310 shares of Wendy's Co Common Stock. This total reflects his holdings immediately following the 20,967-share award disclosed in the Form 4 insider transaction report.

What is the size of the Wendy's Co (WEN) stock award granted to Richard H. Gomez?

The stock award granted to Richard H. Gomez consists of 20,967 shares of Wendy's Co Common Stock. These shares were recorded at $0.00 per share, consistent with a director equity compensation grant rather than a cash-funded share purchase.

Does the Wendy's Co (WEN) Form 4 show any stock sales by Richard H. Gomez?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by Richard H. Gomez. It shows only one acquisition transaction coded “A,” representing a grant, award, or other acquisition of 20,967 Wendy's Co Common Stock shares held directly afterward.