Wendy's Co (WEN) grants 96K stock options and new RSUs to CMO Radkoski
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wendy's Co reported equity compensation activities for Lindsay J. Radkoski, CMO, U.S. On August 11, 2026, 633 restricted stock units, including 110 dividend equivalent units from an August 11, 2023 grant, were exercised into 633 shares of common stock as the final tranche of a three-year vesting schedule. On the same date, 185 shares of common stock were delivered or withheld at $7.55 per share for payment of exercise price or tax liability. Radkoski also received a grant of 96,015 employee stock options with an exercise price of $7.55 per share, expiring August 11, 2036, vesting in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to continued employment. In addition, she was granted 13,907 restricted stock units that will vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, also subject to continued employment.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 448 shares
Net Buy
5 txns
Insider
Radkoski Lindsay J.
Role
CMO, U.S.
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F2, F1, F3, F4 | 633 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) F5, F6 | 96,015 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F2, F1, F7 | 13,907 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 633 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 185 | $7.55 | $1K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 96,015 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 129,706 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 38,178 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (7)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
- F2. With tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
- F3. Includes 110 dividend equivalent units that had accrued on the restricted stock units.
- F4. The restricted stock units were granted on August 11, 2023 and vested in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. The first, second and third installments (including the related dividend equivalent units) vested on August 11, 2024, 2025 and 2026, respectively.
- F5. With tandem net exercise and tax withholding rights.
- F6. The option vests in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to Ms. Radkoski's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
- F7. The restricted stock units will vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, subject to Ms. Radkoski's continued employment with the Company on the applicable vesting date.
Key Figures
Options granted: 96,015 options
Option exercise price: $7.55 per share
RSUs granted: 13,907 units
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6 metrics
Options granted
96,015 options
Employee stock options granted to Lindsay J. Radkoski on August 11, 2026
Option exercise price
$7.55 per share
Exercise price for 96,015 employee stock options expiring August 11, 2036
RSUs granted
13,907 units
Restricted stock units granted on August 11, 2026 vesting 2027-2029
RSUs vested and converted
633 units/shares
633 restricted stock units, including 110 dividend equivalents, converted to common stock on August 11, 2026
Shares delivered/withheld
185 shares at $7.55
Shares delivered or withheld for payment of exercise price or tax liability
Option expiration
August 11, 2036
Expiration date of the 96,015 employee stock options
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent units, net exercise, tandem dividend equivalent 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
"Includes 110 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.
net exercise financial
"With tandem net exercise and tax withholding rights."
A net exercise is a way to convert stock options into shares without paying cash up front: instead of handing over money to buy the optioned shares, the holder receives only the number of shares equal to the option’s value after the company withholds a portion of shares to cover the exercise price and taxes. It matters to investors because it changes how many new shares are issued, affects dilution of existing shareholders, and alters company cash flow compared with a cash exercise.
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 equity awards did Wendy's Co (WEN) grant to Lindsay J. Radkoski on August 11, 2026?
Wendy's granted Lindsay J. Radkoski 96,015 employee stock options at $7.55 per share and 13,907 restricted stock units, both vesting in three equal annual installments from 2027 to 2029, subject to her continued employment.
What options terms were reported for Wendy's Co (WEN) CMO Lindsay J. Radkoski?
Radkoski received 96,015 stock options with an exercise price of $7.55 per share, expiring on August 11, 2036. These options vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, contingent on continued employment.
How many restricted stock units vested for Wendy's Co (WEN) executive Lindsay J. Radkoski?
On August 11, 2026, 633 restricted stock units, including 110 dividend equivalent units, converted into 633 shares of common stock. These units were from a grant dated August 11, 2023, which vested in three equal annual installments through 2026.
What new restricted stock units did Wendy's Co (WEN) award to Lindsay J. Radkoski?
Wendy's awarded Radkoski 13,907 restricted stock units on August 11, 2026. These RSUs will vest in three equal installments on August 11, 2027, 2028 and 2029, provided she remains employed with the company on each vesting date.
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