Sec Form 4 Filing - LEVATO JOSEPH A @ Wendy's Co - 2021-03-15

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FORM 4
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person
LEVATO JOSEPH A
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Wendy's Co [ WEN]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X __ Director _____ 10% Owner
_____ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below)
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY, ONE DAVE THOMAS BOULEVARD
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YY)
03/15/2021
(Street)
DUBLIN, OH43017
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YY)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
__ X __ Form filed by One Reporting Person
_____ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
(City) (State) (Zip)
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 3. Transaction Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 4)
7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
( e.g. , puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (MM/DD/YY) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (MM/DD/YY) 4. Transaction Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4, and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date
(MM/DD/YY)
7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 4)
10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I)
(Instr. 4)
11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership
(Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 94 ( 2 ) ( 3 ) ( 3 ) Common Stock 94 $ 0 145,213 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 90 ( 2 ) ( 4 ) ( 4 ) Common Stock 90 $ 0 145,303 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 80 ( 2 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) Common Stock 80 $ 0 145,383 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 86 ( 2 ) ( 6 ) ( 6 ) Common Stock 86 $ 0 145,469 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 64 ( 2 ) ( 7 ) ( 7 ) Common Stock 64 $ 0 145,533 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 44 ( 2 ) ( 8 ) ( 8 ) Common Stock 44 $ 0 145,577 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 37 ( 2 ) ( 9 ) ( 9 ) Common Stock 37 $ 0 145,614 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 39 ( 2 ) ( 10 ) ( 10 ) Common Stock 39 $ 0 145,653 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 29 ( 2 ) ( 11 ) ( 11 ) Common Stock 29 $ 0 145,682 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 31 ( 2 ) ( 12 ) ( 12 ) Common Stock 31 $ 0 145,713 D
Restricted Stock Units ( 1 ) 03/15/2021 A 26 ( 2 ) ( 13 ) ( 13 ) Common Stock 26 $ 0 145,739 D
Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
LEVATO JOSEPH A
C/O THE WENDY'S COMPANY
ONE DAVE THOMAS BOULEVARD
DUBLIN, OH43017
X
Signatures
/s/ Michael G. Berner, Attorney-in-Fact 03/17/2021
Signature of Reporting Person Date
Explanation of Responses:
( 1 )Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.
( 2 )Represents dividend equivalent units issued on March 15, 2021.
( 3 )The restricted stock units vested in two equal installments on May 28, 2010 and May 28, 2011. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 4 )The restricted stock units vested in two equal installments on June 1, 2011 and June 1, 2012. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 5 )The restricted stock units vested in two equal installments on May 26, 2012 and May 26, 2013. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 6 )The restricted stock units vested in two equal installments on May 24, 2013 and May 24, 2014. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 7 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 23, 2014. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 8 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 28, 2015. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 9 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 26, 2016. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 10 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 23, 2017. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 11 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 23, 2018. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 12 )The restricted stock units vested in full on June 4, 2019. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.
( 13 )The restricted stock units vested in full on May 27, 2020. Vested shares will be delivered upon Mr. Levato's termination as a director of the Company.

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