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Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) generates frequent news and disclosures as a large, multi-brand restaurant operator in China. This news page aggregates company announcements, press releases and market updates related to Yum China’s operations, strategy and capital markets activity. Readers can follow developments affecting its portfolio of brands, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Little Sheep, Huang Ji Huang, Taco Bell and the Lavazza coffee concept in China.
Company news often covers financial reporting events, such as quarterly and annual results. Yum China regularly announces the timing of its earnings releases and conference calls, and reports unaudited results for periods such as the third quarter and full fiscal year. These releases include information on system sales growth, same-store sales, store openings, margins, digital and delivery sales, and capital returns to shareholders.
Yum China also issues news about strategic and investor-focused events. Examples include announcements of investor days, where management presents updates on strategy, growth plans, digitalization and AI initiatives, and multi-year financial outlooks. The company has highlighted its RGM (Resilience, Growth and Moat) strategy and an “RGM 3.0” framework, as well as plans for network expansion and store count targets in China.
Capital allocation and shareholder return are recurring themes in Yum China’s news flow. The company has announced share repurchase authorizations, expansions of those authorizations, and specific repurchase agreements in both the U.S. and Hong Kong markets. It also communicates plans for total capital returns over multi-year periods through dividends and share repurchases, and provides updates on the amounts returned to shareholders.
Governance and regulatory disclosures also appear in Yum China’s news. The company reports board changes, such as the appointment of new directors and committee assignments, and provides required notices under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules for potential dividend declarations. Together, these items give investors and observers insight into Yum China’s governance, capital structure decisions and ongoing compliance with U.S. and Hong Kong listing requirements.
By reviewing this news page, users can track Yum China’s operational performance, expansion plans, digital and AI initiatives, and shareholder return activities as described in its own press releases and related regulatory disclosures.
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Yum China Holdings has launched Asian Games-themed KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Hangzhou, promoting the 19th Asian Games set for 2023. The restaurants feature unique designs and interactive experiences, aiming to enhance public engagement with the Games. Yum China has appointed 28 'Asian Games Ambassadors' from its workforce to support catering at the event. The company has been involved in preceding Asian Games events since July 2021, serving over 10,000 customers, demonstrating its expertise in event catering.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) will announce its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2022 financial results on February 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 7:00 p.m. ET, accessible via a live webcast. The earnings release and accompanying materials will be available on its Investor Relations website. As of September 2022, Yum China operated 12,409 restaurants across over 1,700 cities. The company is a licensee of Yum! Brands, operating KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell in mainland China, and recently ranked 359th on the Fortune 500 list.
Yum China reported a 5% increase in total revenues for Q3 2022, reaching $2.68 billion, and a substantial 77% growth in operating profit to $316 million. Despite ongoing COVID-related challenges, system sales matched the national average, with notable performances from KFC and Pizza Hut. The company opened 239 new stores in Q3, totaling 12,409 locations. Although same-store sales remained flat year-over-year, profits were buoyed by effective cost management strategies.
Looking forward, Yum China maintains its plan to open 1,000 to 1,200 new stores in 2022.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) has transitioned from a secondary to a primary listing status on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to elevate its global market profile. This shift allows for enhanced accessibility to mainland Chinese investors through the Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs. CEO Joey Wat expressed optimism that the new listing will broaden the shareholder base and increase liquidity, while the company plans to announce its Q3 2022 financial results on November 1, 2022.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC) announced a board meeting scheduled for November 2, 2022, to consider declaring a quarterly dividend. The outcome will be disclosed promptly if decided. As of now, no resolution regarding the dividend has been adopted, and there's no assurance it will be declared. The company operates over 12,170 restaurants across China, holding exclusive rights to KFC and Pizza Hut, among others. It was also recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices and ranked #359 on the Fortune 500 list in 2022.
Yum China Holdings (YUMC) will report its third-quarter financial results on November 1, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A conference call will follow at 8:00 p.m. ET, available via a live webcast.
The company, which operates KFC and Pizza Hut in China, had over 12,170 restaurants as of June 2022. Yum China continues to build its brand presence and has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, ranking on the Fortune 500 list.
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC) announced its application for a voluntary conversion from secondary to primary listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as of August 15, 2022. The HKEX acknowledged this application, with a Special Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2022 to seek stockholder approval on key items, including share issuance and repurchase mandates. If approved, the conversion will take effect on October 24, 2022. CEO Joey Wat emphasized that this move would enhance shareholder access, increase liquidity, and mitigate delisting risks from the NYSE.
Yum China Holdings reported a second quarter operating profit of $81 million, despite severe COVID-related disruptions that impacted the restaurant industry in China. Total revenues decreased by 13% year-over-year to $2.13 billion, with same-store sales declining by over 20%. The company opened 53 new stores, reaching a total of 12,170 locations as of June 30, 2022. While exploring recovery strategies, Yum China expects slow and uneven restaurant traffic recovery due to ongoing COVID outbreaks.
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