YUMC dividend history
Yum China Holdings Inc. (YUMC) dividend declarations and ex-dividend dates - real-time wire coverage of every payout disclosure.
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- KFC's KPRO Tops 300 Locations in ChinaSHANGHAI, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that KFC's light-meal concept, KPRO, has surpassed 300 locations in China and is on track to reach 600 locations by year–end, up from just over 200 in 2025. In addition to its signature multigrain energy bowls and superfood yogurt smoothies, KPRO is introducing two new high-protein product categories: Energy PRO sandwiches and high-protein yogurt smoothies. The whole-wheat chia-seed sandwiches feature roasted chicken breast or tuna and egg, along with five types o
- Yum China Announces US$512 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return PlanSHANGHAI, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$512 million for the second half of 2026, commencing on July 1, 2026. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$384 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$1 billion for a similar program in Hong Kong. These agreements are in addition to the share repurchase agreements for the first half of 2026. We remain on track to return US$1.5 billion to shareholders i
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", )) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around April 29, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company"), ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 4, 2026 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Com
- Yum China Announces US$460 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2026 as Part of US$1.5 Billion Full-Year Capital Return PlanSHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$460 million for the first half of 2026, commencing on January 12, 2026. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$350 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$880 million for a similar program in Hong Kong. These agreements are one component of the share repurchase program, and part of the broader plan to return US$1.5 billion to shareholders through divi
- Yum China Expands Share Repurchase Authorization by US$1 BillionSHANGHAI, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced today that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has increased the Company's share repurchase authorization by US$1 billion to an aggregate of US$5.4 billion. From 2017 to December 11, 2025, the Company repurchased approximately 97.7 million shares of common stock for US$4.2 billion. This increase brings the total remaining authorization to approximately US$1.2 billion. Yum China may repurchase shares under this authorization from time to time in the open market or, subject to applicable regulatory requirements, through privately negotiated transactions, block trades, acceler
- Yum China Unveils "RGM 3.0" Strategy and Three‑Year Financial Outlook at 2025 Investor Day3-Year CAGR Targets[1]: High-Single-Digit Operating Profit[2], Double‑Digit Diluted EPS[3] and Double-Digit Free Cash Flow Per Share[4]On Track to Reach 20,000 Stores by 2026, and Accelerating to over 30,000 Stores by 2030Front-end Diversification, Back-end Consolidation to Unlock Synergies In and Across Stores, Regions and Even Brands SHANGHAI, Nov. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company"), ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ) hosted its 2025 Investor Day today in Shenzhen, China. At the event, Yum China's CEO Joey Wat, CFO Adrian Ding, and members of the senior management team highlighted the Company's strategic initiatives
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company"), ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around November 4, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Com
- Yum China Announces Plan for Approximately US$270 million in Additional Share Repurchases for 2025SHANGHAI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that it plans to repurchase approximately an additional US$270 million of its common stock during the remainder of 2025 in the open market, subject to market and other conditions. This repurchase program is expected to commence on September 3, 2025, and is in addition to the previously announced US$510 million share repurchase agreements for the second half of the year, as well as the US$356 million share repurchases completed in the first half of 2025. Assuming a quarterly dividend of US$0.24 per share, the Company is now expected to return a total of approximately US$1.5 b
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company"), ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around August 5, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Compa
- Yum China Announces US$510 Million Share Repurchase Agreements for Second Half of 2025 as Part of Broader Capital Return PlanSHANGHAI, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$510 million for the second half of 2025, commencing on July 1, 2025. This represents a 42% increase compared to the share repurchase agreements of US$360 million announced for the first half of 2025. Assuming a quarterly dividend of US$0.24 per share, the total capital return for 2025 will be at least US$1.2 billion. "Yum China is committed to maintaining a dual focus: investing in driving business growth and returning excess capital to shareho
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around April 30, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available thr
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company"), ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 6, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Com
- Yum China named as a "Top Employer" in China by Top Employers Institute for seventh consecutive year, achieving Top 2 national rankingSHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh consecutive year, Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the ", Company", or ", Yum China", , (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE:YUMC and HKEX: 9987) has been named as a "2025 China Top Employer" by the Top Employers Institute. Yum China placed second overall among 156 companies in China ranked — up from fourth last year — and was once again ranked first for the restaurant industry. This continued recognition underscores Yum China's steadfast dedication to upholding its "People First" philosophy through fostering a supportive workplace and empowering its employees. The Company is committed to embracing new technologies to develop innovative soluti
- Yum China Leads the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry for the Fifth Consecutive Year on the Dow Jones Sustainability IndexSHANGHAI, Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC, HKEX: 9987)) today announced that the Company has been ranked number one globally for the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Yum China has been selected as a member of both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index (DJSI World) and Emerging Market Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the fifth consecutive year. Yum China stands out as the only company from the Chinese mainland in the consumer services industry included in the DJSI World Index. This year, Yum China has significantly improved its performa
- Yum China Announces US$360 million Share Repurchase Agreements for First Half of 2025 as Part of Broader Capital Return PlanSHANGHAI, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of approximately US$360 million for the first half of 2025, commencing on January 6, 2025. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$290 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$550 million for a similar program in Hong Kong. These agreements are one component of the share repurchase program, and part of the broader capital allocation plan to return US$4.5 billion to sharehol
- KFC China celebrates 1000th store in Guangzhou market AreaSHANGHAI, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, the ", Company", or ", Yum China", )) celebrated a major milestone for KFC in its Guangzhou market area[1], opening its 1,000th KFC store in the area. In conjunction with this milestone, a new side-by-side KCOFFEE cafe was also unveiled, the 100th in Guangdong province, highlighting the growing popularity of this innovative business model. Yum China has expanded this model to over 500 locations nationwide and is on track to open 600 by year-end. KFC became the first Western quick-service restaurant brand to enter the China market in 1987 with its first store in Beijing's Qianmen neighborhood. The first KFC store in
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around November 4, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through t
- Yum China Applauds Lavazza Ambassador Jannik Sinner's Win at the Rolex Shanghai MastersSHANGHAI, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, the ", Company", or ", Yum China", ))) is thrilled to celebrate the victory of Jannik Sinner, global ambassador for Lavazza, at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Lavazza, a renowned family-owned Italian coffee company, entered into a joint venture with Yum China in early 2020 to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. The joint venture had opened over 100 Lavazza stores across the country since then, bringing premium Italian coffee experiences to Chinese consumers. During the Rolex Shanghai Masters, the joint venture rolled out a series of marketing initiatives to elevate Lavazza's brand presence. As a prestige spon
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around August 6, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around April 30, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through th
- Yum China CEO Joey Wat Releases Annual Letter to StockholdersSHANGHAI, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joey Wat, Chief Executive Officer of Yum China Holdings, Inc. ((the ", Company", or ", Yum China", , NYSE:YUMC) released her annual letter to stockholders today together with the Company's 2023 Annual Report. The letter recapped Yum China's strong 2023 results, the Company's enduring commitment to stockholder return, as well as its pioneering innovation capabilities and ambitious plans for continued expansion. "2023 was a landmark year for Yum China, one of our strongest ever. Transitioning out of the pandemic, we were able not only to seize opportunities amid China's reopening, but also adapt quickly to the year's challenges and sustain strong momen
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 7, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through t
- Yum China Announces 2024 Share Repurchase Programs in the U.S. and Hong Kong for US$750 millionSHANGHAI, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that it has entered into share repurchase agreements in the U.S. and Hong Kong for an aggregate repurchase amount of US$750 million in 2024, as part of the capital allocation plan to return US$3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases from 2024 to 2026. The share repurchase agreements include approximately US$600 million under the Rule 10b5-1 of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the U.S. and approximately HK$1.2 billion for a similar program in Hong Kong. The Company obtained a waiver from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in orde
- Yum China unveils "RGM 2.0" strategy and introduces 3-year financial targets at 2023 Investor DayAccelerates network expansion to reach 20,000 stores by 2026 Targets double-digit EPS CAGR and $3 billion shareholder return from 2024 to 2026 SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) hosted its 2023 Investor Day today in Xi'an, China. At the event, Yum China's CEO Joey Wat, CFO Andy Yeung and members of the management team formally launched the Company's refreshed "RGM 2.0" strategy to an in-person audience in Xi'an and to an online audience via webcast. Presentations highlighted the Company's strategic initiatives to accelerate network expansion, drive sales growth and boost profits. Yum China is striving to reach
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around August 1, 2023 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available throu
- KFC China Celebrates its 500th Store in ShanghaiSHANGHAI , July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) announced that KFC China has celebrated the opening of its 500th store in Shanghai. KFC opened its first store in Shanghai at the Dongfeng Hotel on the Bund in 1989. 34 years later, Shanghai becomes the first city in China to reach 500 KFC stores. "We are thrilled to reach this remarkable milestone in Shanghai, which is not only China's largest consumer market, but also home to Yum China's operating headquarters," said Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China. "Since entering China in 1987, we have been committed to meeting the evolving needs of consumers with great food and delightful
- KFC China Expands CSR Initiatives to Support Underprivileged Children, Promote Social Inclusion, and Reduce Environmental Impacts and Food WasteSHANGHAI, June 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced that KFC China has hosted its latest Public Welfare Awareness Event in Hangzhou. At the event, KFC China announced the expansion of several corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives that cover a wide range of areas, including supporting the disadvantaged, preserving the environment and reducing food waste. KFC China's first Goodwill Ambassador, Olympic Champion Guo Jingjing, also attended the event. "Giving back to society is deeply embedded in our culture. We actively support causes that can have positive impact on the communities we serve," said Joey W
- Pizza Hut Celebrates the Opening of its 3,000th Store in ChinaSHANGHAI, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today celebrated the opening of Pizza Hut's 3,000th store in China, located in Qinhuangdao, a coastal city in Hebei province. It marks a significant milestone in Pizza Hut's 33-year growth journey in China. The new restaurant enjoys a sweeping view of the sea. Not only does it provide a contemporary dining experience, but also showcases advanced sustainability solutions, including an IoT-based intelligent energy management system and outdoor solar lamps. The restaurant also incorporates renewable and recycled materials in its decoration and layout, aiming to inspire consumers t
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around May 3, 2023 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the In
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 8, 2023 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available thr
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around November 2, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available thr
- Yum China Applies for Voluntary Conversion to Primary Listing on the Hong Kong Stock ExchangeSHANGHAI, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today announced that the Company applied for a voluntary conversion of its secondary listing status to a primary listing status (the "Proposed Primary Conversion") on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX"). On August 15, 2022, the Company received the acknowledgement from the HKEX in respect of the application for the Proposed Primary Conversion. To comply with the Hong Kong listing rules applicable to a dual primary listed issuer, the Company will call a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the "Special Meeting") to be held on October 11, 2022 Beijing/Hon
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around July 29, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available throug
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around May 4, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the In
- Yum China Expands Share Repurchase Authorization by $1 BillionSHANGHAI, March 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today reported that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has increased the Company's share repurchase authorization by $1 billion to an aggregate of $2.4 billion. From 2017 to March 16, 2022, the Company repurchased approximately 24 million shares of common stock for $971 million, including approximately 4 million shares repurchased for $188 million quarter-to-date 2022. This increase brings the total remaining authorization to approximately $1.4 billion. "The Board's approval to expand our share repurchase program reflects the strength of our balance sheet and our ability to genera
- Yum China Provides Update on the First Quarter 2022 Business Performance Amid the Latest COVID-19 Development in ChinaSHANGHAI, March 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today updated its first quarter 2022 business performance in light of the recent COVID-19 development in China. As we mentioned in the fourth quarter earnings release, same-store sales in January 2022 improved modestly from the fourth quarter, but were still down year over year, compared to the comparable Chinese New Year Holiday period in 2021. Entering March, the situation has rapidly deteriorated with the highly transmissible Omicron variant causing outbreaks across China, including economically important regions of Guangdong, Shanghai, Shandong and Jilin. Daily cases have hit a t
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 9, 2022 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available thr
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, Oct. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around October 28, 2021 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through th
- Yum China Business UpdateSHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today updated stakeholders on the impact of recent COVID-19 developments. Impact of the Delta Variant Outbreak In our second quarter 2021 earnings release, we mentioned that the latest COVID-19 outbreak of the Delta variant, which started in late July in Nanjing, was evolving quickly. Since then, this outbreak has become the most widely spread regional outbreak since the national outbreak in 2020, impacting 16 provinces. A large number of areas were identified by the government as medium to high risk. As a preventative health measure, several major cities were locked down. For examp
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, July 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around July 29, 2021 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the
- Yum China Reports First Quarter 2021 ResultsSHANGHAI, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE:YUMC) today reported unaudited results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak and Mitigation Efforts Yum China reported substantial year-over-year growth in the first quarter, as the Company began to lap prior year periods that were impacted by COVID-19. System sales growth was mainly attributable to same-store sales growth, new unit contribution and substantially fewer temporary store closures. Operating Profit growth was further driven by lower commodity prices and productivity gains. First quarter sales were impacted by regional resurgences of COVID-19 b
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around April 28, 2021 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the
- Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly DividendSHANGHAI, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:YUMC, ", Yum China", or the ", Company", ))) today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around April 28, 2021 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company. The Company makes available through the