Source-grounded facts extracted from Wendy's Co's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
Aaron M. Kale was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax at Wendy's Co.
“on June 7, 2026, Aaron M. Kale, currently Vice President – Tax, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax (principal accounting officer), effective as of June 8, 2026.”
Suzanne M. Thuerk resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at Wendy's Co.
“On June 4, 2026, Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) of The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company of her intention to resign from the Company to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space.”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Stockholder proposal regarding a restriction on blank-check preferred stock at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“On May 20, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“On May 20, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“On May 20, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Approval of Amendment to 2020 Plan to increase shares available at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“On May 20, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Election of 8 director nominees at the 2026-05-20 meeting.
“On May 20, 2026, the Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders”
Kenneth Cook changed role as Interim Chief Executive Officer at Wendy's Co.
“Kenneth Cook will cease to be the Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company as of the Effective Date.”
Robert D. Wright was elected as Director at Wendy's Co.
“The Board also elected Mr. Wright to serve as a director of the Company, as of the Effective Date.”
Robert D. Wright was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Wendy's Co.
“On May 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) appointed Robert D. Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 21, 2026”
Wendy's Co reported the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2026 results: net income $22.7 million, EPS $0.12. Guidance reaffirmed.
“COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • Global systemwide sales were $3.2 billion, a decrease of 5.5% • International systemwide sales grew 6.0% • Reported net income was $22.7 million and adjusted EBITDA was $111.3 million • Reported diluted earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share were $0.12 • Entered into a franchise agreement to build up to 1,000”
Wendy's Co amended Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture with Citibank, N.A. (effective 2025-12-15).
“On December 15, 2025, the Master Issuer and the Trustee entered into the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture for the purpose of amending certain provisions of the Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of April 1, 2022, between the Master Issuer and Citibank, N.A., as trustee and securities intermediary”
Wendy's Co entered into Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture with Citibank, N.A. valued at $450 million (effective 2025-12-15).
“The Notes were issued under a Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of December 15, 2025 (the “ Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture ”), between the Master Issuer and Citibank, N.A., as trustee (in such capacity, the “ Trustee ”) and securities intermediary”
Wendy's Co: Amended By-Laws to update procedures for stockholder action by written consent, eliminate stockholder list examination requirement, make Senior Vice Chair and Vice Chair roles optional, and make technical changes (effective 2025-11-05).
“On November 5, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, upon the recommendation of the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee, approved and adopted amendments to the Company’s By-Laws”
Gunther Plosch departed as Chief Financial Officer at Wendy's Co.
“Gunther Plosch will cease to be the Chief Financial Officer of the Company as of the Effective Date.”
Kenneth Cook was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Wendy's Co.
“appointed Kenneth Cook as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective December 2, 2024”
Arthur B. Winkleblack was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Wendy's Co.
“designated Arthur B. Winkleblack as Chairman of the Board”
Nelson Peltz resigned as Chairman of the Board at Wendy's Co.
“On September 6, 2024, Nelson Peltz informed The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) and its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his resignation from the Board, effective immediately”
E.J. Wunsch was appointed as President, International at Wendy's Co.
“On May 23, 2024, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Abigail Pringle to the newly created role of President, U.S. and E.J. Wunsch to the role of President, International, in each case effective June 17, 2024.”
Abigail Pringle was appointed as President, U.S. at Wendy's Co.
“On May 23, 2024, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Abigail Pringle to the newly created role of President, U.S. and E.J. Wunsch to the role of President, International, in each case effective June 17, 2024.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
“On May 2, 2024, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 and other information.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
“On February 15, 2024, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and other information.”
Todd A. Penegor was terminated as President and Chief Executive Officer at Wendy's Co.
“Todd A. Penegor will cease to be the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and will resign from the Board and all Board committees on which he served, as of the Effective Date.”
Kirk Tanner was elected as Director at Wendy's Co.
“The Board also elected Mr. Tanner to serve as a director of the Company, as of the Effective Date.”
Kirk Tanner was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at Wendy's Co.
“the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Kirk Tanner as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective February 5, 2024”
Joseph A. Levato departed as Director at Wendy's Co.
“Joseph A. Levato informed the Company and the Board that he intends to retire from the Board and not stand for re-election as a director at the 2024 Annual Meeting.”
Wendy C. Arlin was elected as Director at Wendy's Co.
“elected Wendy C. Arlin to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2023.
“On November 2, 2023, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2023 and other information.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for second quarter ended July 2, 2023.
“On August 9, 2023, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended July 2, 2023 and other information.”
Wendy's Co shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal requesting a report on lobbying activities and expenditures at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The stockholder proposal requesting a report on lobbying activities and expenditures was not approved, as such proposal failed to receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.”
Wendy's Co shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The stockholder proposal regarding an independent board chair was not approved, as such proposal failed to receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.”
Wendy's Co shareholders rejected Stockholder proposal regarding proxy access amendments at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The stockholder proposal regarding proxy access amendments was not approved, as such proposal failed to receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The proposal regarding an advisory resolution on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation resulted in the expression by the Company’s stockholders of a preference for continuing to hold annual advisory votes on executive compensation.”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Advisory resolution to approve executive compensation at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The proposal to approve an advisory resolution to approve executive compensation was approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The proposal to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2023 was approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of common stock present (in person or by proxy) and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.”
Wendy's Co shareholders approved Election of 12 director nominees at the 2023-05-16 meeting.
“The proposal to elect each of the 12 nominees to serve as a director of the Company until the Company’s next annual meeting of stockholders and until his or her successor is elected and qualified, or until his or her earlier death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal, was approved.”
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera was elected as independent director at Wendy's Co.
“elected Michelle Caruso-Cabrera to serve as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2023.
“On March 1, 2023, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 and other information.”
Wendy's Co reported preliminary financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 1, 2023.
“On January 13, 2023, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its preliminary, unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2022 and providing an update on its capital allocation plans and other information.”
Kurt A. Kane departed as President, U.S. and Chief Commercial Officer at Wendy's Co.
“the Company determined that the role of President, U.S. and Chief Commercial Officer was being eliminated and, as a result, Kurt A. Kane will depart the organization.”
Suzanne M. Thuerk was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at Wendy's Co.
“Suzanne M. Thuerk, currently Vice President – Accounting, has been appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer effective January 20, 2023.”
Leigh A. Burnside resigned as Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer U.S. at Wendy's Co.
“On January 9, 2023, Leigh A. Burnside, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer U.S., provided notice to the Company of her intention to resign from the Company to become the chief financial officer at another restaurant company.”
Wendy's Co reported financial results for third quarter ended October 2, 2022.
“The Wendy’s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today reported unaudited results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2022.”
Dennis M. Kass departed as Director at Wendy's Co.
“On November 23, 2021, Dennis M. Kass informed The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) and its Board of Directors that he will not stand for re-election as a director at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which is expected to be held in May 2022.”
Richard H. Gomez was elected as Director at Wendy's Co.
“On November 4, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Committee”), increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 members and elected Richard H. Gomez to serve as a director of the Company, effective immediately.”
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