Wendy's Stockholders Approve 21 Million Share Increase to Equity Plan, Elect 8 Directors
On May 20, 2026, Wendy's stockholders approved adding 21,000,000 shares to the company's 2020 Omnibus Award Plan and elected all eight director nominees at the annual meeting. Stockholders also approved a shareholder proposal to restrict "blank-check" preferred stock, though the vote was close, with 58,561,819 shares for and 55,614,508 against. The larger share pool gives the company more room to issue equity awards, which can dilute existing holders.
Key points
- Stockholders approved a 21,000,000-share increase to the 2020 Omnibus Award Plan, subject to the board's April 1, 2026 adoption.
- All 8 director nominees were elected, each by a majority of votes cast.
- Blank-check preferred stock restriction was approved with 58,561,819 votes for and 55,614,508 against.
- Stockholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the 2026 independent auditor with 148,104,812 votes for.
The filing
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