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The Wendy's Company Names Matt Spessard Chief Information Officer

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Monday, February 26, 2024

DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) announced the appointment of Matt Spessard as Chief Information Officer.
  • Spessard will succeed Kevin Vasconi who has served as Chief Information Officer since October 2020.
  • Spessard has served as Senior Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer for The Wendy's Company since August 2022.
  • As Chief Information Officer, Spessard will assume responsibility for all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts, including Restaurant Technology, Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Technology, Software Architecture and Engineering, and Information Security.

Tailwater Capital Continues Partnership with WEN Foundation to Empower Future Female Leaders in Energy

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), an energy and environmental infrastructure private equity firm, today announced its continued partnership with the Foundation for Women's Energy Network (WEN Foundation) to provide two scholarships for the 2024-25 academic school year.

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  • DALLAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), an energy and environmental infrastructure private equity firm, today announced its continued partnership with the Foundation for Women's Energy Network (WEN Foundation) to provide two scholarships for the 2024-25 academic school year.
  • "Through our continued support of the WEN Foundation, Tailwater is proud to pave the way for the next generation of female leaders in energy," said Jill McMillan-Melott, Managing Director for Tailwater Capital.
  • The WEN Foundation provides scholarships to develop current and future leaders to extend the mission of the Women's Energy Network (WEN), a global organization aiming to educate, attract, retain, and develop professionals who work across the energy value chain.
  • Those interested in the scholarships can click here: Foundation | Women's Energy Network (womensenergynetwork.org) and select "apply".

Wendy's Announces CEO Succession

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Tanner as Wendy's President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024. Mr. Tanner will succeed Todd Penegor, who will depart from the Company and Board in February after serving in senior leadership positions at Wendy's for more than a decade. Mr. Tanner has also been elected to serve on the Wendy's Board of Directors.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Kirk Tanner as Wendy's President and CEO, effective February 5, 2024.
  • Mr. Tanner has also been elected to serve on the Wendy's Board of Directors.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome an executive of Kirk's caliber to the Wendy's team," said Nelson Peltz, Chairman of the Wendy's Board.
  • The Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results and share its 2024 and long-term financial outlook on February 15, 2024.

The Wendy's Company to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results on February 15

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results and share its 2024 financial outlook before the market opens on Thursday, February 15.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results and share its 2024 financial outlook before the market opens on Thursday, February 15.
  • The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast that same day at 8:30 a.m.
  • The related presentation materials will also be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.
  • An archived webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.

Blackwells Capital Calls on Trian to End its Misguided and "Ego-Driven" Campaign to Seek Board Representation at Disney

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

Moreover, Blackwells does not believe that Trian’s efforts at Disney, or indeed at other public companies, have necessarily served the interests of long-term shareholders.

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  • Moreover, Blackwells does not believe that Trian’s efforts at Disney, or indeed at other public companies, have necessarily served the interests of long-term shareholders.
  • Trian and Mr. Peltz’s involvement at The Wendy’s Company (“Wendy’s”) (NASDAQ: WEN) serves as a cautionary tale for Disney shareholders.
  • Jason Aintabi, Chief Investment Officer of Blackwells, commented, “Disney has one of the most attractive portfolios of beloved brands and businesses.
  • The combined stewardship of the refreshed Board and the leadership of Mr. Iger, offer Disney shareholders the best opportunity to surface value.

Divas Simply Singing! Talent to Receive Fabulous Gifts that Give Back Courtesy of Distinctive Assets

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Monday, November 13, 2023

charity concert filmed on Nov. 19 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

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  • charity concert filmed on Nov. 19 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
  • Created, hosted and executive-produced by Emmy winner and Tony nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph, DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING!
  • "We are excited to join this inspired event which supports such an impactful and enduring charitable program," says Distinctive Assets founder Lash Fary.
  • "We plan to kick off the holiday season with oodles of fabulous gifts that give back, promote wellness and embrace inclusion."

The Wendy's Company to Report Third Quarter 2023 Results on November 2

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2023 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 2.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its third quarter 2023 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 2.
  • The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.
  • The related presentation materials will also be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.
  • An archived webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.

The Wendy's Company to Report Second Quarter 2023 Results on August 9

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2023 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9.

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  • DUBLIN, Ohio, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) will release its second quarter 2023 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9.
  • The Company will host a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m.
  • The related presentation materials will also be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.
  • An archived webcast and presentation materials will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website.

WenMint Unveils $WEN TOKEN, A New Age Memecoin and a Dynamic Vision

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Friday, May 12, 2023

$WEN TOKEN, backed by the well-established WenMint, is designed around the popular "Wen" meme.

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  • $WEN TOKEN, backed by the well-established WenMint, is designed around the popular "Wen" meme.
  • This new token will serve as the governance token for WEN DAO and is expected to launch on Ethereum and Polygon almost simultaneously.
  • WenMint is committed to ensuring fairness in the launch of $WEN TOKEN.
  • In a significant move, WenMint is gearing up for the largest memecoin airdrop in Web 3 history.

QVC's Beauty with Benefits Event Empowers Cancer Survivors with Every Purchase

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Monday, May 1, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC, a world leader in live video commerce ("vCommerce") and Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) are proud to announce the return of the highly anticipated Beauty with Benefits multiplatform shopping event, supporting Cancer and Careers. Over the past decade, Beauty with Benefits has raised over $16 million for Cancer and Careers. In its 11th year, the event will offer a video shopping experience for beauty enthusiasts while raising funds to help people with cancer thrive in their workplace. To increase awareness for this year's campaign, celebrity makeup artist and founder of Mally Beauty, Mally Roncal, will lend her vibrant spirit and passion as the spokesperson for the event.

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  • Over the past decade, Beauty with Benefits has raised over $16 million for Cancer and Careers.
  • Over the past decade, Beauty with Benefits has raised over $16 million for Cancer and Careers.
  • A minimum of 70 percent of the purchase price* of donated merchandise benefits Cancer and Careers.
  • "We are so proud of the impact Beauty with Benefits has had on the Cancer and Careers organization," said Anna Baker, Vice President, General Merchandise Manager, Beauty, QVC.