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Wendy's Co (WEN) CMO logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

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Wendy's Co (WEN) officer Lindsay J. Radkoski, CMO, U.S., reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units (RSUs) into common stock. On August 15, 2026, 2,767 RSUs (including 331 dividend equivalent units) were converted into 2,767 shares of common stock, as part of a grant made on August 15, 2024 that vests in three equal annual installments. Following this vesting, Radkoski held 95,348 RSUs directly. On the same date, 806 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld at $8.64 per share to cover the exercise price or tax liability associated with the vesting.

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Insider Radkoski Lindsay J.
Role CMO, U.S.
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F2, F1, F3, F4 2,767 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 2,767 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 806 $8.64 $7K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 95,348 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 63,168 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
  2. F2. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
  3. F3. Includes 331 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted stock units.
  4. F4. The restricted stock units were granted on August 15, 2024 and vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Ms. Radkoski's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date. The first and second installments (including the related dividend equivalent units) vested on August 15, 2025 and 2026, respectively.
RSUs converted 2,767 shares Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock on August 15, 2026
Shares withheld for exercise price or tax liability 806 shares Common stock delivered or withheld at vesting on August 15, 2026
Withholding price per share $8.64 per share Price used for shares delivered or withheld to cover obligations
RSUs held after transaction 95,348 units Total restricted stock units directly held by Radkoski after vesting event
Dividend equivalent units included 331 units Dividend equivalent units accrued on the vested RSUs
RSU grant date August 15, 2024 Original grant date of the restricted stock units vesting over three years
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
"Includes 331 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted"
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."

FAQ

What insider transactions did WEN executive Lindsay J. Radkoski report on August 15, 2026?

Lindsay J. Radkoski reported 2,767 RSUs vesting into 2,767 shares of Wendy's Co common stock, plus a related withholding of 806 shares to cover the exercise price or tax liability tied to that vesting event.

How many restricted stock units does Lindsay J. Radkoski hold after the latest Form 4 for WEN?

After the reported transactions, Lindsay J. Radkoski directly holds 95,348 restricted stock units of Wendy's Co. These RSUs represent contingent rights to receive an equal number of common shares upon future vesting, subject to continued employment conditions.

What were the terms of the RSU grant to WEN executive Lindsay J. Radkoski?

The RSUs were granted on August 15, 2024 and vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, conditioned on Ms. Radkoski’s continued employment on each applicable vesting date.

How many WEN shares were withheld to cover tax or exercise obligations in this Form 4?

In connection with the RSU vesting, 806 shares of Wendy's Co common stock were delivered or withheld at $8.64 per share to pay the exercise price or tax liability related to the vesting transaction.

Do Lindsay J. Radkoski’s reported WEN transactions involve dividend equivalent units?

Yes. The 2,767 vested RSUs include 331 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the original restricted stock units, along with tandem dividend equivalent rights and related tax withholding rights attached to the RSU award.

Were Lindsay J. Radkoski’s WEN transactions executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote indicating a trading plan. The reported activity reflects scheduled RSU vesting and share withholding rather than an open-market purchase or sale plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Radkoski Lindsay J.

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CMO, U.S.
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/15/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock08/15/2026M2,767A$0(1)63,974D
Common Stock08/15/2026F806D$8.6463,168D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(2)(1)08/15/2026M2,767(3) (4) (4)Common Stock2,767$095,348D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
2. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
3. Includes 331 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted stock units.
4. The restricted stock units were granted on August 15, 2024 and vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Ms. Radkoski's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date. The first and second installments (including the related dividend equivalent units) vested on August 15, 2025 and 2026, respectively.
/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact08/18/2026
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