Yum China Holdings, Inc. (Yum China) disclosed on 5 July 2026 that it has stepped up share repurchases, buying a combined 495,521 ordinary shares for cancellation between 11 June and 3 July 2026 on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) and U.S. markets. The transactions were executed by independent brokers under existing Rule 10b5-1 and Hong Kong automatic repurchase agreements announced on 12 May 2026.

Key figures from the filing:

• Share count- The company’s issued share capital remained unchanged at 344.96 million ordinary shares as of 3 July 2026, as the repurchased shares had not yet been cancelled. • Recent buybacks- The 17 separate trades represent roughly 0.14 % of outstanding shares. HKEX purchases were priced between HKD 314.47 and HKD 343.56 per share, while U.S. transactions averaged USD 40.87–41.73. • Latest HKEX trade- On 3 July 2026, Yum China repurchased 20,500 shares on-market at HKD 330.00–336.40, spending HKD 6.89 million. • Mandate utilisation- Following the shareholder mandate approved on 28 May 2026 (authorising up to 34.66 million shares for buyback), the company has now acquired 2.34 million shares, equivalent to 0.68 % of the share base at the mandate date.

No new shares were issued during the period, and no treasury shares were held or sold. All repurchased shares are intended for cancellation upon settlement.