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[Form 4] Wendy's Co Insider Trading Activity

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Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer of Wendy's Co (WEN), received dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on 09/16/2025. The Form 4 reports five grant items totaling 738 restricted stock units that convert to common stock and were issued as dividend equivalents. The filing shows incremental beneficial ownership rising to 51,176 shares following the transactions. Each grant carries specific vesting terms based on continued employment: one vests in a single installment in August 2026, others vest over one to three future installments through December 18, 2027. The units have tax-withholding and dividend-equivalent features and carry no exercise price.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer di Wendy's Co (WEN), ha ricevuto unità azionarie ristrette equivalenti a dividendi il 16/09/2025. Il modulo 4 riporta cinque assegnazioni che totalizzano 738 unità azionarie ristrette che saranno convertite in azioni ordinarie e sono state emesse come dividendi equivalenti. La pratica mostra un aumento della proprietà economica incrementale fino a 51.176 azioni dopo le operazioni. Ogni assegnazione prevede termini di vesting specifici basati sulla continuazione dell’impiego: una maturerà in un’unica rata nell’agosto 2026, le altre matureranno nell’arco di uno o tre rate future entro il 18 dicembre 2027. Le unità hanno trattenuta fiscale e caratteristiche di dividendi equivalenti e non hanno prezzo di esercizio.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Directora de Contabilidad de Wendy's Co (WEN), recibió unidades de acciones restringidas con dividendos equivalentes el 16/09/2025. El Formulario 4 reporta cinco asignaciones por un total de 738 unidades de acciones restringidas que se convertirán en acciones comunes y fueron emitidas como dividendos equivalentes. El expediente muestra un aumento de la titularidad beneficiosa incremental hasta 51.176 acciones tras las transacciones. Cada asignación tiene términos de vesting específicos basados en el empleo continuo: una vence en una única cuota en agosto de 2026, las demás vencen en uno o tres tramos futuros hasta el 18 de diciembre de 2027. Las unidades cuentan con retención de impuestos y características de dividendos equivalentes y no tienen precio de ejercicio.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Wendy's Co(WEN) 회계 최고 책임자, 2025년 9월 16일에 배당금에 상응하는 제한 주식 단위(RSU)를 받았습니다. Form 4에는 현금 배당에 상응하는 5건의 부여가 총 738주의 제한 주식으로 보고되며, 이는 보통주로 전환되고 배당금에 상응하도록 발행되었습니다. 공시에는 거래 후 실질 소유 주식 수가 증가해 51,176주에 이른다고 표시됩니다. 각 부여는 계속된 고용에 따른 특정 vesting 조건을 가지며, 한 건은 2026년 8월에 단일 분할로 성립하고, 나머지 건은 2027년 12월 18일까지 1~3회의 향후 분할로 vesting합니다. 이 단위는 과세 원천징수 및 배당금에 상응하는 특성을 가지며 행사대가가 없습니다.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Directrice de la Comptabilité de Wendy's Co (WEN), a reçu des unités d’actions restreintes équivalentes à des dividendes le 16/09/2025. Le formulaire 4 indique cinq attributions totalisant 738 unités d’actions restreintes qui seront converties en actions ordinaires et émises comme équivalents de dividendes. Le dossier montre une augmentation de la détention bénéficiaire incrémentale atteignant 51 176 actions après les transactions. Chaque attribution comporte des conditions de vesting spécifiques basées sur l’emploi continu : l’une se vestira en une seule fois en août 2026, les autres se vestiront sur une à trois périodes futures d’ici le 18 décembre 2027. Les unités prévoient une retenue d’impôt et des caractéristiques d’équivalence de dividendes et n’ont pas de prix d’exercice.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer von Wendy's Co (WEN), erhielt am 16.09.2025 dividendenäquivalente Restricted Stock Units. Das Formular 4 berichtet von fünf Zuteilungen mit insgesamt 738 Restricted Stock Units, die in Stammaktien umgewandelt werden und als Dividendenäquivalente ausgegeben wurden. Die Einreichung zeigt, dass der inkrementelle begünstigte Eigentumskreis nach den Transaktionen auf 51.176 Aktien ansteigt. Jede Zugewinnung hat spezifische Vesting-Bedingungen basierend auf fortgesetzter Beschäftigung: Eine vestet in einer einzigen Rate im August 2026, die anderen vesten in ein bis drei zukünftigen Raten bis zum 18. Dezember 2027. Die Einheiten haben Steuerabzug und Dividendenäquivalent-Funktionen und besitzen keinen Ausübungspreis.

السيدة سوزان م. ثويرك، رئيسة الشؤون المحاسبية في Wendys Co (WEN)، تلقت وحدات أسهم مقيدة مركبة كأرباح موة في 16/09/2025. يذكر النموذج 4 خمس منحه بإجمالي 738 وحدة أسهم مقيدة تتحول إلى أسهم عادية وتُصدر كأرباح مقومة. يظهر الملف زيادة الملكية المستفيدة المتزايدة حتى 51,176 سهماً بعد المعاملات. تحمل كل منحة شروط اتمام محددة بناءً على الاستمرار في التوظيف: واحد يحوز في دفعة واحدة في أغسطس 2026، وتُحوز الأخرى على دفعات مستقبلية حتى 18 ديسمبر 2027، في واحد إلى ثلاثة دفعات. الوحدات لها خصم ضريبي وخصائص مكافئة للأرباح وليست لها سعر ممارسة.

Suzanne M. Thuerk,Wendy's Co(WEN)的首席会计官,于2025-09-16收到派息等价的受限股票单位(RSU)。 Form 4 报告显示五项授予,总计738单位受限股票,将转换为普通股并作为股息等价发放。 filing 显示增量受益所有权在交易后增至51,176 股。每项授予根据持续雇佣关系设定了特定的 vesting 条款:其中一项在 2026 年 8 月一次性 vest,其他在 2027 年 12 月 18 日前的一个到三个未来分期中 vest。该等单位具备税收代扣及股息等价特征,且无行权价。

Positive
  • Issued 738 dividend-equivalent restricted stock units, increasing insider alignment with shareholders
  • Clear vesting schedules through December 18, 2027, indicating retention incentives
Negative
  • None.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine issuance of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units to an officer, modestly increasing insider ownership and aligning interests with shareholders.

The Form 4 documents non-cash compensation in the form of 738 restricted stock units issued as dividend equivalents on 09/16/2025, increasing Ms. Thuerk's beneficial ownership to 51,176 shares. These RSUs carry typical tax-withholding and dividend-equivalent rights and vest over scheduled future dates contingent on continued employment. This is a standard equity compensation event and does not represent a sale or purchase in the open market, so its immediate liquidity or cash-flow impact on the company is negligible. For investors, the record signals continued executive alignment rather than a change in corporate strategy.

TL;DR: Governance-wise, this is a routine administrative grant of dividend-equivalent RSUs with staggered vesting tied to service conditions.

The disclosure shows the grant of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units with varying vesting schedules through December 18, 2027. Such awards are common for senior officers and reflect compensation practices that link pay to future service and shareholder value. The filing is complete in describing vesting dates and the conversion ratio of one RSU to one share. There are no indications of accelerated vesting, repricing, or other special transfer restrictions disclosed. Impact on governance is neutral; the award reinforces retention incentives consistent with standard executive compensation frameworks.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer di Wendy's Co (WEN), ha ricevuto unità azionarie ristrette equivalenti a dividendi il 16/09/2025. Il modulo 4 riporta cinque assegnazioni che totalizzano 738 unità azionarie ristrette che saranno convertite in azioni ordinarie e sono state emesse come dividendi equivalenti. La pratica mostra un aumento della proprietà economica incrementale fino a 51.176 azioni dopo le operazioni. Ogni assegnazione prevede termini di vesting specifici basati sulla continuazione dell’impiego: una maturerà in un’unica rata nell’agosto 2026, le altre matureranno nell’arco di uno o tre rate future entro il 18 dicembre 2027. Le unità hanno trattenuta fiscale e caratteristiche di dividendi equivalenti e non hanno prezzo di esercizio.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Directora de Contabilidad de Wendy's Co (WEN), recibió unidades de acciones restringidas con dividendos equivalentes el 16/09/2025. El Formulario 4 reporta cinco asignaciones por un total de 738 unidades de acciones restringidas que se convertirán en acciones comunes y fueron emitidas como dividendos equivalentes. El expediente muestra un aumento de la titularidad beneficiosa incremental hasta 51.176 acciones tras las transacciones. Cada asignación tiene términos de vesting específicos basados en el empleo continuo: una vence en una única cuota en agosto de 2026, las demás vencen en uno o tres tramos futuros hasta el 18 de diciembre de 2027. Las unidades cuentan con retención de impuestos y características de dividendos equivalentes y no tienen precio de ejercicio.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Wendy's Co(WEN) 회계 최고 책임자, 2025년 9월 16일에 배당금에 상응하는 제한 주식 단위(RSU)를 받았습니다. Form 4에는 현금 배당에 상응하는 5건의 부여가 총 738주의 제한 주식으로 보고되며, 이는 보통주로 전환되고 배당금에 상응하도록 발행되었습니다. 공시에는 거래 후 실질 소유 주식 수가 증가해 51,176주에 이른다고 표시됩니다. 각 부여는 계속된 고용에 따른 특정 vesting 조건을 가지며, 한 건은 2026년 8월에 단일 분할로 성립하고, 나머지 건은 2027년 12월 18일까지 1~3회의 향후 분할로 vesting합니다. 이 단위는 과세 원천징수 및 배당금에 상응하는 특성을 가지며 행사대가가 없습니다.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Directrice de la Comptabilité de Wendy's Co (WEN), a reçu des unités d’actions restreintes équivalentes à des dividendes le 16/09/2025. Le formulaire 4 indique cinq attributions totalisant 738 unités d’actions restreintes qui seront converties en actions ordinaires et émises comme équivalents de dividendes. Le dossier montre une augmentation de la détention bénéficiaire incrémentale atteignant 51 176 actions après les transactions. Chaque attribution comporte des conditions de vesting spécifiques basées sur l’emploi continu : l’une se vestira en une seule fois en août 2026, les autres se vestiront sur une à trois périodes futures d’ici le 18 décembre 2027. Les unités prévoient une retenue d’impôt et des caractéristiques d’équivalence de dividendes et n’ont pas de prix d’exercice.

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer von Wendy's Co (WEN), erhielt am 16.09.2025 dividendenäquivalente Restricted Stock Units. Das Formular 4 berichtet von fünf Zuteilungen mit insgesamt 738 Restricted Stock Units, die in Stammaktien umgewandelt werden und als Dividendenäquivalente ausgegeben wurden. Die Einreichung zeigt, dass der inkrementelle begünstigte Eigentumskreis nach den Transaktionen auf 51.176 Aktien ansteigt. Jede Zugewinnung hat spezifische Vesting-Bedingungen basierend auf fortgesetzter Beschäftigung: Eine vestet in einer einzigen Rate im August 2026, die anderen vesten in ein bis drei zukünftigen Raten bis zum 18. Dezember 2027. Die Einheiten haben Steuerabzug und Dividendenäquivalent-Funktionen und besitzen keinen Ausübungspreis.

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).
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Thuerk Suzanne M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY
ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD.

(Street)
DUBLIN OH 43017

(City) (State) (Zip)
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)
Chief Accounting Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/16/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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
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
Restricted Stock Units(1) (2) 09/16/2025 A 6(3) (4) (4) Common Stock 6 $0 50,444 D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (2) 09/16/2025 A 18(3) (5) (5) Common Stock 18 $0 50,462 D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (2) 09/16/2025 A 272(3) (6) (6) Common Stock 272 $0 50,734 D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (2) 09/16/2025 A 73(3) (7) (7) Common Stock 73 $0 50,807 D
Restricted Stock Units(1) (2) 09/16/2025 A 369(3) (8) (8) Common Stock 369 $0 51,176 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 16, 2025.
4. The restricted stock units will vest in one remaining installment on August 11, 2026, subject to Ms. Thuerk's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.
5. The restricted stock units will vest in two remaining equal installments on August 5, 2026 and 2027, subject to Ms. Thuerk's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
6. The restricted stock units will vest in full on December 18, 2027, subject to Ms. Thuerk's continued employment with the Company on the vesting date.
7. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on August 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to Ms. Thuerk's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
8. The restricted stock units will vest in two equal installments on August 12, 2026 and 2027, subject to Ms. Thuerk's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
/s/ Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact 09/18/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did Suzanne M. Thuerk report on the Form 4 for WEN?

The Form 4 reports the issuance of 738 restricted stock units as dividend equivalents on 09/16/2025, increasing her beneficial ownership to 51,176 shares.

Are the restricted stock units exercisable immediately after the 09/16/2025 grant?

No. The units are subject to specified vesting schedules and will vest in future installments between August 2026 and December 18, 2027, contingent on continued employment.

Do the reported units have an exercise price?

No. The filing shows the restricted stock units were issued at a $0 price and convert one-for-one into common stock upon vesting.

Do these transactions reflect market purchases or sales?

No. These are non-cash equity awards issued as dividend equivalents, not open-market purchases or dispositions.

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it filed?

The form is signed by Mark L. Johnson, Attorney-in-Fact on 09/18/2025 on behalf of the reporting person.
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