Nov 5, 7:17 AM ET
Wendy's board adopted a stockholder rights plan on November 4, 2026, after an Investor Group led by Trian made an unsolicited, non-binding proposal on October 28, 2026 to acquire the shares it does not own for $7.35 per share in cash. The independent committee unanimously rejected that proposal, saying it substantially undervalues the company. The filing says the plan is meant to give the board time to act and is not intended to deter fair offers, but it may make takeovers not approved by the board more difficult.
- Investor Group proposal of $7.35 per common share in cash, made October 28, 2026, was unanimously rejected by the independent committee.
- Rights plan issues one right per common share to holders of record on November 16, 2026; rights become exercisable if a person or group acquires 15% or more without board approval.
- Each right can buy one one-thousandth of a Series A preferred share at $37.00, and the rights expire November 3, 2027 unless redeemed earlier.
- The Investor Group rejected the company's offer to enter into a customary standstill agreement.
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Nov 5, 7:07 AM ET
Wendy's reported third-quarter 2026 results for the quarter ended September 27, 2026, with total revenues of $547.0 million, down 0.5%, and net income of $15.1 million, down 65.9% from a year earlier. The company also launched its multi-year Dave's Way strategy and signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 163 restaurants from Meritage Hospitality Group, subject to a definitive agreement and court approval. The profit decline matters to shareholders because diluted earnings per share fell to $0.08 from $0.23, and the company did not repurchase shares in the quarter.
- Diluted EPS was $0.08 versus $0.23 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.13 versus $0.24.
- Global systemwide sales fell 5.9%, and U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 5.7%.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $113.4 million, down 17.8%; year-to-date free cash flow was $174.2 million.
- No shares were repurchased in the third quarter; about $35.0 million remains under an authorization expiring in February 2027. A quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share is payable December 15, 2026.
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Aug 17, 4:02 PM ET
Wendy's said its President, U.S., Pete Suerken, will leave the company effective August 31, 2026, to become President and CEO of Quality Supply Chain Co-op, the system's purchasing cooperative. The company is eliminating his role and creating a Chief Operations Officer position, which it is currently recruiting for, as part of restructuring efforts disclosed on its June quarter earnings call.
- Pete Suerken notified Wendy's of his resignation on August 14, 2026; departure anticipated effective August 31, 2026.
- The President, U.S. position will be eliminated and a new Chief Operations Officer role created, reporting to the CEO; the company is currently recruiting for it.
- Suerken's make-whole RSU award granted July 2025 will vest on a pro-rated basis, and he will receive a pro-rated 2026 annual cash incentive based on actual company performance.
- Suerken's other outstanding equity awards will be forfeited.
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Aug 7, 7:06 AM ET
Wendy's reported second-quarter 2026 results with net income down 40.8% to $32.6 million and adjusted EBITDA down 15.4% to $124.1 million, while total revenues rose 1.7% to $570.6 million. The company withdrew its 2026 financial outlook and reduced its quarterly dividend to $0.07 per share, as new CEO Bob Wright begins a turnaround plan, which shareholders should weigh against the sharp decline in profit and sales.
- Global systemwide sales fell 6.5% and U.S. same-restaurant sales fell 7.0% in the quarter ended June 28, 2026.
- Reported diluted EPS was $0.17 versus $0.29 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $0.18 versus $0.29.
- The 2026 financial outlook was withdrawn; the dividend payable September 15, 2026 is $0.07 per share, an annualized rate of $0.28.
- No shares were repurchased in Q2 2026; about $35.0 million remained under the authorization as of July 31, expiring February 2027.
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