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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.
Wendy's Co Chief Accounting Officer Aaron M. Kale reported his equity holdings in the company. He directly owns 10,568 shares of common stock and holds 11,001 restricted stock units, each representing a right to receive one common share. He also holds multiple employee stock options on common stock, with exercise prices ranging from $10.11 to $23.70 per share and expiration dates extending from 2027 through 2035, many of which are already exercisable under time-based vesting schedules.
The Wendy’s Company reported a leadership change in its accounting function. Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer Suzanne M. Thuerk notified the company on June 4, 2026 of her intention to resign to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space.
On June 7, 2026, Aaron M. Kale, then Vice President – Tax, was appointed Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax, serving as principal accounting officer effective June 8, 2026. Ms. Thuerk will remain in a non-executive role until July 10, 2026 to support a smooth transition.
Wendy's Co President & CEO Robert D. Wright received equity awards as compensation. He was granted 118,110 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Wendy's common stock. These RSUs will vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the earlier of August 31, 2026 or the 2026 grant date for other senior leaders, subject to his continued employment.
Wright was also granted employee stock options covering 1,772,898 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $7.62 per share. These options vest on the same three-installment schedule and expire on May 21, 2036, and include tandem net exercise, dividend equivalent, and tax withholding rights. The filing does not report any open-market buys or sells, only these awards.
Wendy's Co filed an initial insider ownership report for Robert D. Wright, who serves as President & CEO and director. This Form 3 filing lists him as a reporting person but shows no stock transactions, exercises, gifts, or other activity in the summarized data.
Arlin Wendy C. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Wendy C. Arlin received a grant of 20,967 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock. These units vest in full on the earlier of May 20, 2027 or the 2027 annual stockholders meeting, and shares are delivered after she leaves the board. Following this award, she directly holds 46,171 restricted stock units.
WINKLEBLACK ARTHUR B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's director Arthur B. Winkleblack received a grant of 32,580 shares of Common Stock as equity compensation. The grant carried a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating it was an award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this award, he directly holds 118,819 common shares.
Rothschild Peter reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Peter Rothschild received a stock grant of 20,967 common shares. The award was recorded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating it was compensation rather than an open-market purchase. After this grant, his directly held stake reported in this filing increased to 199,121 common shares.
Peltz Bradley G. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Bradley G. Peltz reported a stock grant. He received 20,967 shares of common stock as a grant or award with no cash price, bringing his direct holdings to 45,427 shares. A separate entry shows 132,397 shares held indirectly through the Peltz 2009 Family Trust as a baseline position.
Mathews-Spradlin Mich J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wendy's Co director Mathews-Spradlin receives stock grant. On May 20, 2026, director Mich J. Mathews-Spradlin was granted 20,967 shares of Wendy's Co common stock at $0.00 per share, reflecting a compensation-related award rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, the director directly holds 98,740 shares of Wendy's Co common stock.
Wendy's Co director Richard H. Gomez received a grant of 20,967 shares of Common Stock as a compensation-related award. The shares were acquired at no cost and are held directly. After this grant, he directly owns a total of 62,310 Wendy's Co common shares.