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The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) files a range of documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provide detailed insight into its restaurant system, financing structure, governance and strategic priorities. These SEC filings include periodic reports and numerous Form 8‑K current reports that disclose material events affecting the company and its capital structure.
Recent 8‑K filings describe Wendy's use of a securitized financing facility through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Wendy's Funding, LLC. In these filings, the company outlines the issuance of Series 2025‑1 5.422% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A‑2, backed by most of its domestic and certain foreign revenue-generating assets, including franchise-related agreements, real estate and intellectual property. The filings explain how proceeds are used to refinance existing notes and debentures, pay transaction costs and support general corporate purposes such as growth initiatives, returns of capital and additional debt repayment.
Other 8‑K reports cover quarterly financial results, including systemwide sales, same-restaurant sales, restaurant openings, adjusted revenues, adjusted EBITDA, earnings per share, free cash flow, dividends and share repurchases. Governance-related filings disclose amendments to the company’s by-laws, leadership transitions, board changes and executive compensation arrangements, providing context on how Wendy's manages oversight and succession.
On this page, Stock Titan surfaces Wendy's SEC filings in real time as they are posted to EDGAR and applies AI-powered summaries to help readers interpret complex documents. For example, AI-generated highlights can clarify key terms in securitization indentures, summarize the impact of by-law amendments, or extract headline metrics from earnings-related 8‑K exhibits. Users can also review filings that relate to capital allocation policies, franchise system economics, and risk factors referenced in forward-looking statement sections.
Together, these filings form the primary regulatory record for The Wendy's Company, offering investors and analysts a structured view of the company’s financial condition, capital structure, governance framework and strategic initiatives.
Wendy's insider filing for Executive & Director E.J. Wunsch reports transactions on 08/11/2025. The filing shows 2,850 restricted stock units vested (including 296 dividend equivalent units), converting into common shares at a $0 price. On the same date the filing shows a sale of 851 common shares at $10.30 each. After these reported transactions the filing lists 70,491 shares of common stock beneficially owned and 13,165 restricted stock units outstanding (direct ownership).
The RSUs were originally granted on 08/11/2023 and vest in three equal annual installments; the first and second installments vested on 08/11/2024 and 08/11/2025, subject to continued employment. The form was submitted on behalf of Wunsch by an attorney-in-fact.
Matthew Coley O'Brien, Chief People Officer of The Wendy's Company, had 1,813 restricted stock units vest on 08/11/2025, converting into 1,813 shares that included 188 dividend equivalent units. To satisfy tax-withholding obligations, 542 shares were disposed of at $10.30 per share, leaving Mr. O'Brien with beneficial ownership of 88,554 shares of common stock after the reported transactions. The restricted stock units were part of a grant dated August 11, 2023 that vests in three equal annual installments, with the first and second installments vesting on August 11, 2024 and 2025 respectively.
Liliana Esposito, Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer of Wendy's Co. (WEN), reported equity activity tied to restricted stock units on 08/11/2025. A grant of restricted stock units awarded August 11, 2023 vests in three equal installments; the first and second installments vested on August 11, 2024 and 2025. The filing shows 1,617 shares were acquired upon vesting (including 166 dividend-equivalent units) at a reported acquisition price of $0.
The report also shows a disposition of 473 shares at $10.30, and reports beneficial ownership following the transactions of 88,431 shares (direct). The filing notes the restricted stock units include tandem dividend equivalent rights and tax withholding rights.
Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer of The Wendy's Company (WEN), reported equity activity tied to her restricted stock unit awards. A tranche of 387 shares was issued on vesting (including 39 dividend equivalent units), and 116 shares were disposed of at $10.30 per share, consistent with the plan's tax withholding or disposition mechanics. After these transactions the reporting person beneficially owned 8,795 shares of common stock and 24,225 restricted stock units remained outstanding.
The restricted stock units were originally granted on August 11, 2023 and vest in three equal annual installments; the first and second installments have vested, as disclosed. The filing documents these routine compensation-related movements rather than open-market trading activity.
The Wendy's Company reported mixed second-quarter results with modest revenue declines but stable profitability and continued digital adoption. Revenues were $560.9 million, down 1.7% from the prior year quarter, while income before income taxes rose to $75.9 million and net income was $55.1 million. Global systemwide sales decreased to $3.66 billion (down 1.9%) and global same-restaurant sales fell 2.9%, driven by a 3.6% decline in U.S. same-restaurant sales. Digital sales grew meaningfully to approximately 20.5% of global systemwide sales.
Balance sheet and cash flow moves were notable: cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash declined to $330.1 million from $503.6 million, net cash used in financing activities was $272.7 million driven by $186.5 million of share repurchases and $76.2 million of dividends, and total long-term debt was $2.65 billion. The system counted 7,334 restaurants (387 company-operated). Management recorded $3.1 million of impairment YTD and continued system optimization activity.
On August 8, 2025, The Wendy’s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) filed a Form 8-K to furnish, under Item 2.02, a press release detailing its fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2025 results. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1; however, no quantitative figures or guidance are included in the filing itself. The Company expressly designates the information as “furnished, not filed,” thereby limiting Section 18 liability and preventing automatic incorporation by reference into other Securities Act or Exchange Act documents. Additional exhibits include Exhibit 104 containing iXBRL cover-page data. Apart from announcing the availability of the earnings release, the 8-K contains no other material events or transactions.
Form 4 Snapshot – Wendy’s (WEN): Chief People Officer Matthew C. O’Brien reported an 08/05/2025 equity transaction tied to scheduled compensation. He converted 2,454 restricted stock units (including 134 dividend-equivalent units) into common shares at $0 cost (Code M) and withheld 733 shares at $9.95 (Code F) to satisfy taxes. Net 1,721 shares were added to his direct stake, lifting total directly held common stock to 87,283 shares. O’Brien also now holds 26,573 unvested RSUs.
The RSUs were granted 08/05/2024 and vest in three equal annual tranches; this filing records the first tranche’s vesting. No discretionary open-market sale or purchase occurred. The transaction appears routine and compensation-related, providing limited insight into Wendy’s operating performance or forward outlook.