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Wendy's Co (NASDAQ: WEN) president vests RSUs, transfers shares in divorce

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Wendy's Co President, International E.J. Wunsch exercised 5,529 restricted stock units into the same number of common shares on August 5, 2026. Of these, 1,568 shares were delivered or withheld at $7.99 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. Earlier, on March 27, 2026, he transferred 2,801 shares to his former spouse under a domestic relations order.

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Insider Wunsch E.J.
Role President, International
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F3, F2, F4, F5 5,529 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F2 5,529 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability Common Stock 1,568 $7.99 $13K
Other Common Stock F1 2,801 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 153,895 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 79,788 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
  1. F1. On March 27, 2026, the reporting person transferred 2,801 shares of the Company's common stock to his former spouse pursuant to a domestic relations order. Following this transfer, the reporting person held 75,827 shares of the Company's common stock.
  2. F2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
  3. F3. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
  4. F4. Includes 664 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted stock units.
  5. F5. The restricted stock units were granted on August 5, 2024 and vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Mr. Wunsch'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 5, 2025 and 2026, respectively.
Restricted stock units converted 5,529 units RSUs converted into common stock on August 5, 2026
Shares delivered/withheld for exercise price or taxes 1,568 shares Code F transaction at $7.99 per share on August 5, 2026
Code F transaction price $7.99 per share Price applied to 1,568 shares delivered or withheld
Shares transferred to former spouse 2,801 shares Transfer under a domestic relations order on March 27, 2026
Common shares held after divorce transfer 75,827 shares Post-transfer Wendy's Co common stock holdings on March 27, 2026
RSUs held after August 5, 2026 vesting 153,895 units Restricted stock units remaining following the reported conversion
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 664 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.
domestic relations order regulatory
"transferred 2,801 shares of the Company's common stock to his former spouse pursuant to a domestic relations order"
tandem dividend equivalent rights financial
"With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights."

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FAQ

What insider transactions did Wendy's Co (WEN) report for E.J. Wunsch?

E.J. Wunsch exercised 5,529 restricted stock units into common stock on August 5, 2026, with 1,568 shares delivered or withheld at $7.99 per share. On March 27, 2026, he transferred 2,801 shares to a former spouse under a domestic relations order.

How many Wendy's Co (WEN) RSUs did E.J. Wunsch convert, and what remains?

He converted 5,529 restricted stock units into common shares. After this vesting, he held 153,895 restricted stock units, including accrued dividend equivalent units, representing additional contingent rights to receive common stock in future vesting installments.

What is the significance of the 2,801-share transfer in Wendy's Co (WEN) filing?

On March 27, 2026, E.J. Wunsch transferred 2,801 Wendy's Co common shares to his former spouse under a domestic relations order. Following this transfer, he held 75,827 common shares, as disclosed, reflecting the post-transfer ownership level reported at that time.

How do Wendy's Co (WEN) restricted stock units work for E.J. Wunsch?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Wendy's Co common share. The relevant grant from August 5, 2024 vests in three equal annual installments, with vested units (and related dividend equivalents) settling into common stock if employment conditions are met.
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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, International
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/27/2026
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 Stock03/27/2026J2,801D$075,827(1)D
Common Stock08/05/2026M5,529A$0(2)81,356D
Common Stock08/05/2026F1,568D$7.9979,788D
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(3)(2)08/05/2026M5,529(4) (5) (5)Common Stock5,529$0153,895D
Explanation of Responses:
1. On March 27, 2026, the reporting person transferred 2,801 shares of the Company's common stock to his former spouse pursuant to a domestic relations order. Following this transfer, the reporting person held 75,827 shares of the Company's common stock.
2. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
3. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
4. Includes 664 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted stock units.
5. The restricted stock units were granted on August 5, 2024 and vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to Mr. Wunsch'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 5, 2025 and 2026, respectively.
/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact08/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)