Yum! Brands reported strong results for Q4 and full-year 2021, with Q4 GAAP EPS at $1.11 (+3%) and full-year EPS at $5.21 (+77%). Full-year EPS excluding Special Items was $4.46 (+23%). The company opened a record 4,180 gross units in 2021 and achieved $22 billion in digital sales. System sales grew 13% for the year, with KFC leading at 16% growth. Despite overall positive metrics, Q4 EPS excluding Special Items declined by 12%. Yum! will host a conference call on February 9, 2022, to discuss its financial performance.
org value="NYSE:RNG" idsrc="xmltag.org"RingCentral and org value="ACORN:4271865215" idsrc="xmltag.org"1&1 Versatel have announced a partnership to launch a co-branded cloud communications solution called RingCentral mit 1&1 Connected Calls. This offering integrates RingCentral’s MVP platform with 1&1 Versatel’s fiber gigabit services, enhancing telecommunications for businesses across Germany. The collaboration aims to meet the increasing demand for modern communication solutions amid the shift to hybrid work.
Xandr, AT&T's advanced advertising company, has announced investments to enhance its identity offerings. Key integrations include LiveRamp, netID, and Unified ID 2.0, aiming to balance advertising needs and consumer privacy. Xandr launches end-to-end support for RampID, aiding publishers in monetization and agencies in targeting. The company emphasizes first-party data and plans to roll out a Publisher ID suite in 2022. They also highlight advancements in contextual advertising solutions and collaboration on Unified ID 2.0 for broader industry readiness.