Yum China Holdings, Inc. disclosed on 30 July 2026 that it cancelled 72,170 ordinary shares repurchased in the U.S. on 28 July and settled on 29 July at an average price of USD 45.72 per share. Simultaneously, 97 new shares were issued to satisfy long-term incentive plan awards at USD 45.85 per share.
After the net share movements, the company’s issued share count fell to 343.29 million, down 0.02 % from 343.36 million on 28 July.
Pending Cancellations • Between 2–29 July, Yum China repurchased a further 442,150 shares in Hong Kong and 71,674 shares on the NYSE that had not yet been cancelled as of 29 July. • These 513,824 shares represent roughly 0.15 % of the latest issued share capital.
Latest Daily Buybacks (29 July 2026) • Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 4,700 shares repurchased at HKD 359.60–361.20, for a total outlay of HKD 1.70 million. • New York Stock Exchange: 71,674 shares repurchased at USD 45.67–46.34, for a total outlay of USD 3.30 million. All shares bought on 29 July are designated for cancellation.
Repurchase Capacity • Shareholders approved a mandate on 28 May 2026 authorising the repurchase of up to 34.66 million shares. • Cumulative buybacks under this mandate reached 4.03 million shares by 29 July, equivalent to 1.16 % of the shares outstanding on the mandate date, leaving substantial capacity for further repurchases.
Compliance Note The Hong Kong transactions were executed through an independent broker under a predefined automatic repurchase agreement, while U.S. purchases were conducted pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The company confirmed that all repurchases complied with the relevant Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules and applicable U.S. regulations.
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