Wendy’s(US:WEN)2026-02-23 21:18Financial Position - The company's long-term debt, including the current portion, totaled $2,789.2 million as of December 28, 2025[271]. - The company had no outstanding borrowings under its Class A-1 Notes or other lines of credit as of December 28, 2025[271]. - Total assets decreased from $5,034,843 thousand in 2024 to $4,956,561 thousand in 2025, a decline of approximately 1.5%[292]. - Long-term debt increased from $2,662,130 thousand in 2024 to $2,730,502 thousand in 2025, an increase of about 2.6%[292]. - Total stockholders' equity decreased significantly from $259,352 thousand in 2024 to $117,383 thousand in 2025, a decline of about 54.7%[292]. - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period was $357,672,000, down from $503,608,000 at the end of 2024[302]. - The company had no customers accounting for 10% or more of consolidated revenues in 2025, mitigating concentration risk[361]. Revenue and Income - Revenues for 2025 totaled $2,176,891 thousand, a decrease of 3.1% compared to $2,246,492 thousand in 2024[294]. - Net income for 2025 was $165,075 thousand, down from $194,357 thousand in 2024, representing a decrease of about 15%[294]. - The company reported a basic net income per share of $0.85 for 2025, down from $0.95 in 2024, a decrease of approximately 10.5%[294]. - Comprehensive income for 2025 was $175,860 thousand, compared to $177,979 thousand in 2024, a decrease of approximately 1.2%[297]. - Franchise royalty revenue for 2025 was $504,547, compared to $528,388 in 2024, representing a decline of approximately 4.5%[383]. Expenses and Costs - Operating profit decreased from $371,359 thousand in 2024 to $343,452 thousand in 2025, a decline of approximately 7.5%[294]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $450,512 thousand in 2024 to $300,833 thousand in 2025, a reduction of about 33.3%[292]. - The total lease cost for 2025 was $218,180, an increase from $213,707 in 2024, reflecting a rise of approximately 2.2%[392]. - The accumulated depreciation and amortization expense related to properties for 2025 was $80,061, compared to $75,575 in 2024, indicating an increase of about 5.3%[388]. - The company recognized an impairment of long-lived assets amounting to $12,095,000 in 2025, compared to $9,713,000 in 2024[302]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash provided by operating activities was $344,543,000 in 2025, slightly down from $355,307,000 in 2024[302]. - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of $150,832,000 in 2025, up from $129,305,000 in 2024[302]. - Proceeds from long-term debt amounted to $475,500,000 in 2025, with repayments of long-term debt at $453,993,000[302]. - The company recognized sublease income of $172,742 in 2025, contributing to its overall rental income[401]. Taxation - The total income tax provision for 2025 was $(62,171), compared to $(78,056) in 2024 and $(74,978) in 2023[451]. - The company has net operating loss carryforwards of $901,094, with expiration dates ranging from 2026 to indefinite[453]. - Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 28, 2025, totaled $19,048 thousand, with a potential reduction in income tax expense of $15,048 thousand if resolved favorably[459]. Risk Management - The company is exposed to interest rate increases under certain debt agreements but had no outstanding derivative instruments as of December 28, 2025[270]. - The company employs established policies to manage exposure to interest rate changes, commodity prices, and foreign currency fluctuations[269]. - The company is focused on managing risks associated with digital commerce strategies and cybersecurity incidents[1]. - The company is subject to risks related to labor costs, supply chain interruptions, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements[1]. Accounting Policies - The company accounts for restaurant acquisitions using the acquisition method, with goodwill recognized as the excess of purchase price over fair values of acquired assets[339]. - The company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment based on future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated[325]. - The company uses the right-of-use model for leases, recognizing lease liabilities and ROU assets at lease commencement[353]. - Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent they are expected to be realized, considering future taxable income and other evidence[337].