4 1 edgar.txt FORM 4 - FEBRUARY 10, 2003 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP ( ) Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instructions 1(b). 1. Name and Address of Reporting Person Howe, Michael C. Arby's, Inc. 1000 Corporate Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol Triarc Companies, Inc. TRY 3. IRS or Social Security Number of Reporting Person (Voluntary) 4. Statement for Month/Year February 10, 2003 5. If Amendment, Date of Original (Month/Year) 6. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable) ( ) Director ( ) 10% Owner (X) Officer (give title below) ( ) Other (specify below) President and CEO of Arby's, Inc. (d/b/a Triarc Restaurant Group) 7. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line) (X) Form filed by One Reporting Person ( ) Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Explanation of Responses: (1) Mr. Howe was notified of his option grant on January 10, 2003 on which date the applicable option agreement was delivered to Mr. Howe. (2) The option vests in three equal installments on December 18, 2003, 2004 and 2005. SIGNATURE OF REPORTING PERSON Michael C. Howe DATE February 10, 2003

HOWE MICHAEL C 4