Yum China trims outstanding share count, 1.46 million additional repurchased shares pending cancellation

Bulletin Express
Jun 01

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (Yum China) filed a resubmitted Next Day Disclosure Return with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 29 May 2026 detailing the latest movements in its equity capital.

• Share capital movement – Opening balance on 27 May 2026: 348.17 million ordinary shares in issue. – 28 May 2026: 68,372 shares (0.02% of share capital) were repurchased in the U.S. at an average price of USD 43.88 and immediately cancelled. – 28 May 2026: Three new shares were issued on settlement of long-term incentive awards at an issue price referenced to USD 43.04. – Closing balance on 28 May 2026: 348.11 million shares in issue.

• Daily buy-back details (28 May 2026) – New York Stock Exchange: 69,185 shares repurchased at prices between USD 43.08 and USD 43.55, for an aggregate USD 3.00 million; all designated for cancellation. – Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 23,000 shares repurchased at prices between HKD 333.20 and HKD 341.80, totaling HKD 7.74 million; all designated for cancellation.

• Pending cancellations From 13 March to 28 May 2026 the company bought back 1.46 million shares in Hong Kong and the U.S. that remain uncancelled. This pool represents approximately 0.42% of the current issued share capital. Once cancelled, the outstanding share count would reduce to roughly 346.65 million.

• Repurchase mandate utilisation The current shareholder mandate dated 28 May 2026 authorises buy-backs of up to 34.66 million shares. To date, 92,185 shares (0.03% of the authorised limit) have been executed under this mandate.

• Compliance statement The company confirmed all transactions were executed in accordance with the Main Board Listing Rules in Hong Kong and relevant regulations on the NYSE.

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