Yum China trims share count; 92,246 additional shares bought back on 29 May, 1.48 million awaiting cancellation

Bulletin Express
May 31

Yum China Holdings, Inc. disclosed fresh capital-structure movements for 29 May 2026, signalling continued execution of its share repurchase programme across both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX).

Opening vs. closing share count • Opening balance (28 May 2026): 348.11 million ordinary shares in issue. • Actions on 29 May 2026: – Cancellation of 69,185 shares repurchased in the U.S. on 28 May at a volume-weighted average price (VWAP) of USD 43.36. – Issuance of 76 new shares at USD 42.43 to settle awards under long-term incentive plans. • Closing balance (29 May 2026): 348.04 million shares, a net reduction of 69,109 shares, or 0.02 % of the pre-event total.

Latest repurchase activity (29 May 2026) • NYSE: 69,496 shares bought back via Rule 10b5-1 plan at prices between USD 42.77 and USD 43.52; total consideration USD 3.00 million (VWAP: USD 43.17). • HKEX: 22,750 shares repurchased through an automatic programme at HKD 337.20–344.00; total consideration HKD 7.74 million (VWAP: HKD 340.36). All 92,246 shares are designated for cancellation.

Shares pending cancellation From 13 March to 29 May 2026, Yum China accumulated 1.48 million shares repurchased in Hong Kong and the U.S. that remain to be cancelled, representing roughly 0.43 % of the current issued share capital.

Repurchase mandate utilisation The repurchase authority approved on 28 May 2026 permits the company to buy back up to 34.70 million shares. To date, 184,431 shares have been repurchased under this mandate, equating to 0.05 % of the shares outstanding on the mandate date.

Compliance confirmations The company stated that all Hong Kong transactions complied with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules, while U.S. purchases were executed by an independent broker under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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