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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-057462"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WEN"
cik: "0000030697"
company_name: "Wendy's Co"
filed_at: "2026-02-18T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:13:04.070800+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Wendy's responds to Trian amended 13D; reaffirms Project Fresh turnaround

## Summary
- Trian Fund Management filed an amended Schedule 13D on February 18, 2026.
- Wendy's Board will evaluate any proposal from Trian consistent with fiduciary duties.
- Company executing Project Fresh turnaround to strengthen U.S. business and drive international growth.
- Management expresses confidence in long-term success with iconic brand and franchisees.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-057462
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WEN
- cik: 0000030697
- company_name: Wendy's Co
- filed_at: 2026-02-18T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526057462/0001193125-26-057462-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/30697/000119312526057462/d89083d8k.htm

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