Wendy's exec granted five RSU awards at $0

Q: Who is the insider involved in this WEN Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The filing reports transactions by E.J. Wunsch, who serves as President, International at Wendy’s Co. The transactions involve awards of restricted stock units linked to Wendy’s common stock.

Q: What type of securities did the Wendy’s (WEN) executive acquire in this Form 4?

E.J. Wunsch acquired restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Wendy’s common stock. The RSUs include tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights as disclosed in the footnotes.

Q: On what date were the Wendy’s (WEN) RSU grants to E.J. Wunsch made?

All reported restricted stock unit grants were made on September 15, 2026. Footnotes state these awards represent dividend equivalent units issued on that date in connection with existing equity awards.

Q: What are the vesting terms for the RSUs reported for Wendy’s (WEN) executive E.J. Wunsch?

The RSUs vest in installments between August 2027 and August 2029, with specific grants vesting in one, two, or three equal installments on dates including August 5, 2027, August 11, and August 12, subject to continued employment on each vesting date.

Q: Are the RSU grants in this WEN Form 4 tied to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that these RSU awards were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.

Q: Do the RSUs in this Wendy’s (WEN) filing have an exercise or purchase price?

The RSU awards show a transaction price per unit of $0.00. Footnotes state that each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, rather than a stock option with an exercise price.

Wendy’s President, International received multiple RSU dividend-equivalent grants that vest in stages from August 2027 through August 2029, all tied to continued employment.

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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.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 1,680 shares

Grant/Award 5 txns

Insider Wunsch E.J.

Role President, International

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3, F4}	52	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3, F5}	151	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3, F6}	568	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3, F7}	288	$0.00	$0.00
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3, F8}	621	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 180,921 contracts (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 179,241 to 180,921 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (8)

F1. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
F3. Represents dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026.
F4. The restricted stock units will vest in one remaining installment on August 5, 2027, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.
F5. The restricted stock units will vest in two remaining equal installments on August 12, 2027 and 2028, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
F6. The restricted stock units will vest in one remaining installment on August 12, 2027, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.
F7. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
F8. The restricted stock units will vest in two equal installments on August 11, 2027 and 2028, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted (first award): 52 restricted stock units RSUs granted (second award): 151 restricted stock units RSUs granted (third award): 568 restricted stock units +4 more

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RSUs granted (first award) 52 restricted stock units Dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026

RSUs granted (second award) 151 restricted stock units Dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026

RSUs granted (third award) 568 restricted stock units Dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026

RSUs granted (fourth award) 288 restricted stock units Dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026

RSUs granted (fifth award) 621 restricted stock units Dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026

RSU price per unit $0.00 per unit Reported transaction price per share for each RSU grant

Vesting completion range August 2027–August 2029 Vesting dates across the five RSU awards, subject to continued employment

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, tandem dividend equivalent rights, tax withholding rights, +1 more

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restricted stock units financial

"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

dividend equivalent units financial

"Represents dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026"

Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.

tandem dividend equivalent rights financial

"With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights"

tax withholding rights financial

"With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights"

contingent right financial

"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's"

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Who is the insider involved in this WEN Form 4 filing and what is their role?

The filing reports transactions by E.J. Wunsch, who serves as President, International at Wendy’s Co. The transactions involve awards of restricted stock units linked to Wendy’s common stock.

What type of securities did the Wendy’s (WEN) executive acquire in this Form 4?

E.J. Wunsch acquired restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Wendy’s common stock. The RSUs include tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights as disclosed in the footnotes.

On what date were the Wendy’s (WEN) RSU grants to E.J. Wunsch made?

All reported restricted stock unit grants were made on September 15, 2026. Footnotes state these awards represent dividend equivalent units issued on that date in connection with existing equity awards.

What are the vesting terms for the RSUs reported for Wendy’s (WEN) executive E.J. Wunsch?

The RSUs vest in installments between August 2027 and August 2029, with specific grants vesting in one, two, or three equal installments on dates including August 5, 2027, August 11, and August 12, subject to continued employment on each vesting date.

Are the RSU grants in this WEN Form 4 tied to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that these RSU awards were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.

Do the RSUs in this Wendy’s (WEN) filing have an exercise or purchase price?

The RSU awards show a transaction price per unit of $0.00. Footnotes state that each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, rather than a stock option with an exercise price.

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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^*

Wunsch E.J.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY

ONE DAVE THOMAS BOULEVARD

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/15/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	09/15/2026		A		52⁽³⁾		⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Common Stock	52	$0	179,293	D
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	09/15/2026		A		151⁽³⁾		⁽⁵⁾	⁽⁵⁾	Common Stock	151	$0	179,444	D
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	09/15/2026		A		568⁽³⁾		⁽⁶⁾	⁽⁶⁾	Common Stock	568	$0	180,012	D
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	09/15/2026		A		288⁽³⁾		⁽⁷⁾	⁽⁷⁾	Common Stock	288	$0	180,300	D
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽²⁾	09/15/2026		A		621⁽³⁾		⁽⁸⁾	⁽⁸⁾	Common Stock	621	$0	180,921	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.

2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.

3. Represents dividend equivalent units issued on September 15, 2026.

4. The restricted stock units will vest in one remaining installment on August 5, 2027, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.

5. The restricted stock units will vest in two remaining equal installments on August 12, 2027 and 2028, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.

6. The restricted stock units will vest in one remaining installment on August 12, 2027, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.

7. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.

8. The restricted stock units will vest in two equal installments on August 11, 2027 and 2028, subject to Mr. Wunsch's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.

	/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact	09/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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