Yum China Holdings, Inc. (Yum China) filed a Next Day Disclosure Return on 9 April 2026 detailing both a negligible equity issuance and further execution of its ongoing share-buyback programme.
Share issuance • On 8 April 2026, 97 new ordinary shares were issued to settle awards under the company’s long-term incentive plans. • The new shares were issued at USD 49.83 apiece, increasing total issued share capital to 351.18 million shares. The incremental dilution was immaterial at 0.00% of pre-event outstanding shares.
Share repurchases not yet cancelled • Between 13 March and 8 April 2026, Yum China repurchased 428,780 shares, representing approximately 0.20% of its current issued share count. • Repurchase activity on 8 April 2026 comprised: – 60,277 shares on the NYSE at prices ranging from USD 49.50 to USD 49.99, for an aggregate USD 3.00 million. – 19,800 shares on the Hong Kong exchange at HKD 389.40–395.20, totalling HKD 7.76 million. • All repurchased shares are intended for cancellation.
Buyback mandate utilisation • The current mandate, approved on 23 May 2025, authorises repurchases of up to 37.24 million shares. • Cumulative repurchases under the mandate have reached 23.15 million shares, equivalent to 6.22% of the shares outstanding on the mandate date.
Following the 97-share issuance and pending cancellation of repurchased shares, Yum China’s issued share capital stands at 351.18 million shares, with 0 treasury shares on record.
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