Wendy's shareholders approve 21M share increase for employee equity compensation plan

Filed May 22, 2026 · Period ending May 20, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

• medium

  Shareholders voted to expand the 2020 equity compensation plan by 21 million shares, increasing the pool available for stock grants to employees and executives. The proposal passed with 104.7M votes for versus 9.7M against.

  Item 5.07: Annual Meeting Results verify on EDGAR →
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  A shareholder proposal restricting 'blank-check' preferred stock passed narrowly (58.6M for vs 55.6M against), limiting management's ability to issue preferred shares without stockholder approval and potentially affecting future financing flexibility.

  Item 5.07: Shareholder Proposal verify on EDGAR →
• low

  All 8 director nominees were re-elected with majority support, including Arthur Winkleblack, Peter May, and Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, providing board continuity through the next annual meeting.

  Item 5.07: Director Elections verify on EDGAR →