The filing describes amendments to equity plans and severance policies, not a change in management personnel.

ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT. On November 4, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “ Board ”) (excluding the directors affiliated with Trian Fund Management, L.P. (“ Trian ”)) of The Wendy’s Company (the “ Company ”) adopted a stockholder rights plan, as set forth in a Rights Agreement (the “ Rights Agreement ”), dated as of November 4, 2026, between the Company and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent (the “ Rights Agent ”), and authorized and declared a dividend of one pre…

MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS. The information contained in

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2026, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2026 and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchan…

REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE. On November 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “ Rights Agreement Press Release ”) announcing the adoption of the Rights Agreement and declaration of a dividend of the Rights and the Board’s rejection of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from the Investor Group to acquire all of the outstanding Common Shares not currently owned by the Investor Group for $7.35 per share in cash. A copy of the Rights Agreement Press Release is included as Exhibit 99.1…

President, U.S. — Pete Suerken: The President of U.S. operations is resigning to return to a previous role at the company's purchasing cooperative, with the position being eliminated and replaced by a new COO role.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 7, 2026, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2026 and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act…

President, International — E.J. Wunsch: The award recognizes the performance and growth of the Company’s International business.

Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer — Ken Cook: Ken Cook's termination without cause and replacement by Steven W. Cirulis as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer.

Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) — Suzanne M. Thuerk: Ms. Thuerk resigned to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space.

The filing describes an amendment to the company's stock award plan, which is not a management change.

President and Chief Executive Officer — Robert D. Wright: Appointment of a new CEO with extensive industry experience.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 8, 2026, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 2026 and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in this Item 2.02, including the Exhibit 99.1 furnished under Item 9.01, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 13, 2026, The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 and other information. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. In addition, presentation materials that will accompany the Company’s conference call scheduled for today (February 13, 2026) at 8:30 a.m. (ET) are available…