Yum China Records Net Reduction of 2.64 Million Shares in September 2026; Public Float Remains Compliant

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Yum China Holdings, Inc. released its Monthly Return for Equity Issuer covering September 2026, detailing a net decrease of 2.64 million ordinary shares and confirming continued compliance with Hong Kong’s public-float rules.

Key Share Capital Metrics • Authorised share capital stayed unchanged at USD 11.00 million, comprising 1.00 billion ordinary shares and 100.00 million preference shares, both with a par value of USD 0.01. • Total issued ordinary shares fell 0.77%, from 341.84 million at end-August to 339.20 million at end-September. The company reported no treasury shares outstanding.

Drivers of Share Count Movement • Share repurchases and immediate cancellations removed 2.66 million ordinary shares from circulation during the month. • An additional 0.41 million shares were repurchased for cancellation but had not been cancelled by 30 September. • The company issued 23,129 new shares under its share-award scheme, leaving 2.86 million shares still available for future issuance under the plan.

Public Float Status Yum China affirmed that it satisfied the Main Board’s minimum public-float requirement of 25% as of 30 September 2026.

Capital Instruments No movements were reported in share options, warrants, convertibles, or other equity-linked instruments during the period.

Corporate Governance The filing, signed by Joint Company Secretary Ling Zhang on 7 October 2026, states that all share issuances and repurchases were duly authorized and executed in accordance with applicable listing rules and regulatory requirements.

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