eh1100826_8k.htm


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 15, 2011

THE WENDY’S COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware
1-2207
38-0471180
(State or Other Jurisdiction
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
 
Identification No.)

One Dave Thomas Blvd. Dublin, Ohio 43017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (614) 764-3100
 
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 15, 2011 The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) announced that J. David Karam, President of Wendy’s North America, will leave the Company effective as of the end of 2011.



 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
THE WENDY’S COMPANY
 
 
       
Date: November 15, 2011
By:
/s/ Nils H. Okeson  
   
Nils H. Okeson
 
   
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
 
       

 
 
 
 
 
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