The Wendy's Company files SEC reports that document its quick-service restaurant system, Nasdaq-listed common stock, operating results, governance matters, and capital structure. Its 8-K filings cover quarterly and annual results, Regulation FD disclosures, material agreements, shareholder voting matters, and other company events tied to franchise operations, restaurant sales, royalties, fees, and advertising funds.
WEN filings also include proxy materials covering board and shareholder governance, ownership-related disclosures such as Schedule 13D amendments, and financing records for subsidiary-issued securitized notes. Those financing disclosures describe collateral tied to franchise-related agreements, real estate assets, and intellectual property and license agreements within the Wendy's system.
O'Brien Matthew Coley reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co reported that Chief People Officer Matthew Coley O'Brien received several grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 16, 2026, all as equity compensation awards rather than open‑market share purchases or sales.
The awards include RSUs with tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. These RSUs vest over future dates, with remaining installments scheduled on August 5, 11 and 12 in 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to his continued employment. Following these grants, his directly held RSUs total 96,093 units.
Radkoski Lindsay J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co chief marketing officer for U.S. operations, Lindsay J. Radkoski, received several grants of restricted stock units on March 16, 2026 as equity compensation, not through open‑market purchases. After these awards, she directly holds 115,203 restricted stock units tied one-for-one to common shares.
The units carry dividend equivalent and tax-withholding features and vest on various dates between August 2026 and August 2028, in some cases in installments, all contingent on her continued employment with the company through the applicable vesting dates.
Spessard Matthew P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co Chief Information Officer Matthew P. Spessard received multiple grants of restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 16, 2026 as equity compensation. The awards, including dividend equivalent units, give him contingent rights to receive an equal number of common shares at no cash cost.
The RSUs vest over several future dates, with remaining installments scheduled on August 5, 11 and 12 in 2026, in two installments in 2027, and in some cases extending to 2028, all subject to his continued employment on the applicable vesting dates. Following these awards, he directly holds 63,937 RSUs.
Wendy's Co Chief Accounting Officer Suzanne M. Thuerk reported multiple compensation-related grants of restricted stock units on March 16, 2026. She acquired a total of 1,036 RSUs at a stated price of $0.00 per unit, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. Some of these awards are dividend equivalent units, and the footnotes state that the RSUs carry tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights. The RSUs vest on a staggered schedule, with remaining installments in August 2026 and 2027, a full vesting on December 18, 2027, and additional equal installments through August 2028, all subject to her continued employment. Following these awards, Thuerk directly holds 53,083 restricted stock units tied to Wendy's common stock.
Wunsch E.J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co reported that President, International E.J. Wunsch received several grants of restricted stock units on March 16, 2026, including awards of 59, 211, 463 and 2,314 units, each representing one share of common stock. Following these compensation awards, he directly holds 156,258 restricted stock units. Footnotes state that some units are dividend equivalent awards and that the grants vest in installments between August 2026 and August 2028, contingent on his continued employment.
Min John reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co reported that Chief Legal Officer and Secretary John Min received multiple grants of restricted stock units on March 16, 2026, covering a total of 2,340 units, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock. Following these awards, he directly holds 119,957 restricted stock units. Some units are identified as dividend equivalent units issued on March 16, 2026. The awards vest on different schedules: one tranche vests in full on September 16, 2027, another in three equal installments on August 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028, and another in two equal installments on August 12, 2026 and 2027, all subject to his continued employment.
Suerken Peter J. JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co President, U.S. Peter J. Suerken received new equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 16, 2026, he was granted 2,840 RSUs with dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights, which will vest in full on July 22, 2027, subject to continued employment.
He also received 456 dividend equivalent RSUs issued on March 16, 2026, scheduled to vest in three equal installments on August 12, 2026, 2027 and 2028, again requiring ongoing employment. After these awards, his directly held RSU-based interest in Wendy’s common stock rose to 169,051 units.
Arlin Wendy C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Wendy C. Arlin received restricted stock unit awards that increase her potential future ownership in the company. On March 16, 2026, she was granted 291 restricted stock units and 201 restricted stock units as dividend equivalent units, both at no cash cost.
Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock. According to the award terms, some units had previously vested on May 21, 2025, with shares to be delivered when she leaves the board, while another grant will vest on the earlier of May 21, 2026 or the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Dolan Kristin A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Kristin A. Dolan received a grant of 291 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to common stock. The award was issued on March 16, 2026 as dividend equivalent units. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Wendy's common stock.
The RSUs will vest in full on the earlier of May 21, 2026 or the date of the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, with shares delivered when Ms. Dolan’s service as a director ends. Following this grant, she holds 14,901 RSUs directly.
Cook Kenneth M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co interim CEO and CFO Kenneth M. Cook received equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On March 16, 2026, he was granted a total of 3,741 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one share of Wendy's common stock.
The awards include RSUs with tandem dividend equivalent and tax withholding rights, and various vesting schedules. Some RSUs vest in full on December 2, 2027, while others vest in equal installments on August 12 of 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to his continued employment. Following these grants, Cook directly holds 191,810 RSUs or equivalent common shares.