Nelson  Peltz net worth and biography

Nelson Peltz Biography and Net Worth

Director of Wendy's
Mr. Peltz has been a director of the Company since September 2008 when the Company commenced its current business, the ownership and franchising of the Wendy’s restaurant system. He served as a director of the Company’s predecessor companies from April 1993 until September 2008, when Wendy’s International, Inc. merged with Triarc Companies, Inc. Mr. Peltz has served as our non-executive Chairman since June 2007. He also served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and as a director or manager and an officer of certain of our subsidiaries from April 1993 through June 2007. Additionally, Mr. Peltz has been Chief Executive Officer and a Founding Partner of Trian Partners, a management company for various investment funds and accounts, since November 2005. From January 1989 to April 1993, Mr. Peltz was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trian Group, Limited Partnership, which provided investment banking and management services for entities controlled by Mr. Peltz and Peter W. May. From 1983 to December 1988, Mr. Peltz was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Triangle Industries, Inc., a metals and packaging company.

Mr. Peltz has also served as a director of Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (formerly The Madison Square Garden Company) since September 2015 and Invesco Ltd. since November 2020. Mr. Peltz previously served as a director of H. J. Heinz Company from September 2006 to June 2013, Ingersoll-Rand plc from August 2012 to June 2014, Legg Mason, Inc. from October 2009 to December 2014 and May 2019 to July 2020, MSG Networks Inc. from December 2014 to September 2015, Mondelēz International, Inc. from January 2014 to March 2018, Sysco Corporation from August 2015 to August 2021 and The Procter & Gamble Company from March 2018 to October 2021.

Mr. Peltz is actively involved with various civic organizations and serves as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Simon Wiesenthal Center.  In addition, he is a member of the Board of Overseers of the Weill Cornell Medical College and Graduate School of Medical Sciences, a member of the Board of Trustees of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, a member of the Board of Governors of NewYork-Presbyterian Foundation, Inc., a member of the Board of Overseers of The Milken Institute, a member of the Honorary Board of Directors of the Prostate Cancer Foundation (formerly known as CaP CURE), a member of the Intrepid Advisory Council, a former member of the Board of Trustees of the Intrepid Museum Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of the Avon Old Farms School.

Mr. Peltz is the father of Matthew H. Peltz, a director of the Company.

What is Nelson Peltz's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Nelson Peltz is at least $431.36 million as of May 22nd, 2023. Mr. Peltz owns 21,176,353 shares of Wendy's stock worth more than $431,362,311 as of April 26th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Peltz may own. Learn More about Nelson Peltz's net worth.

How do I contact Nelson Peltz?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Peltz and other Wendy's executives is ONE DAVE THOMAS BLVD, DUBLIN OH, 43017. Wendy's can also be reached via phone at (614) 764-3100 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Nelson Peltz's contact information.

Has Nelson Peltz been buying or selling shares of Wendy's?

Nelson Peltz has not been actively trading shares of Wendy's in the last ninety days. Most recently, Nelson Peltz sold 529,417 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, May 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.73, for a transaction totalling $12,033,648.41. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 21,176,353 shares of the company's stock, valued at $481,338,503.69. Learn More on Nelson Peltz's trading history.

Who are Wendy's' active insiders?

Wendy's' insider roster includes Liliana Esposito (Insider), Edward Garden (Major Shareholder), Kurt Kane (Insider), Dennis Kass (Director), Joseph Levato (Director), Matthew Peltz (Director), Nelson Peltz (Director), Todd Penegor (CEO), Gunther Plosch (CFO), Abigail Pringle (Insider), and E.J. Wunsch (Insider). Learn More on Wendy's' active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Wendy's?

In the last year, insiders at the restaurant operator sold shares 5 times. They sold a total of 3,903,211 shares worth more than $81,580,795.11. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 1st when Director Kenneth W Gilbert sold 4,500 shares worth more than $81,315.00. Insiders at Wendy's own 17.1% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Wendy's.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/1/2024.

Nelson Peltz Insider Trading History at Wendy's

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
5/22/2023Sell529,417$22.73$12,033,648.4121,176,353View SEC Filing Icon  
9/8/2021Sell144,038$22.92$3,301,350.965,465,233View SEC Filing Icon  
5/16/2018Sell2,405,292$16.43$39,518,947.569,893,461View SEC Filing Icon  
1/15/2014Sell16,200,000$8.90$144,180,000.0015,485,286View SEC Filing Icon  
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Nelson Peltz Buying and Selling Activity at Wendy's

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Wendy's Company Overview

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The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a quick-service restaurant company in the United States and internationally. It operates through Wendy's U.S., Wendy's International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. The company is involved in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants specializing in hamburger sandwiches. It owns and leases real estate properties. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy's Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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