Yum China Announces Disclosure under Hong Kong Stock Exchange Rules in Relation to a Possible Quarterly Dividend

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Yum China Holdings (NYSE: YUMC, HKEX: 9987) has announced that its Board of Directors will consider declaring and paying a quarterly dividend. The Board's decision is expected to be made on or around February 6, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time). This announcement is made in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) listing rules, which require advance notice of board meetings where dividend declarations are to be considered.

The company emphasizes that no Board resolution regarding the dividend has been adopted yet, and there is no guarantee that the dividend will be declared. If approved, the decision will be promptly disclosed by the company through its investor relations website and HKEX filings.

Positive

• Potential quarterly dividend distribution to shareholders
• Compliance with HKEX listing requirements showing good corporate governance

Negative

• Uncertainty about dividend declaration and amount
• No guaranteed return for shareholders at this point

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") today announced, in compliance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX") which require advance notice of board meetings at which a dividend is expected to be declared, that its board of directors (the "Board") will consider the declaration and payment of a quarterly dividend (the "Dividend"). If the Board decides to proceed, the declaration will be adopted by Board resolution on or around February 6, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time) and will be promptly disclosed by the Company.

The Company makes available through the Investor Relations section of its internet website at http://ir.yumchina.com its filings with the HKEX as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such materials with the HKEX. These filings may also be obtained by visiting the HKEX's website at http://www.hkex.com.hk.

As no Board resolution in relation to the Dividend has been adopted as of the date of this press release, there is no assurance that the Dividend will be declared.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as "expect," "expectation," "believe," "anticipate," "may," "could," "intend," "belief," "plan," "estimate," "target," "predict," "project," "likely," "will," "continue," "should," "forecast," "outlook" or similar terminology. These statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or assumptions will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Numerous factors could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.

About Yum China Holdings, Inc. 

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company has approximately 400,000 employees and operates over 15,000 restaurants under six brands across around 2,200 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.

Investor Relations Contact
Tel: +86 21 2407 7556
E-mail: IR@yumchina.com 

Media Contact
Tel: +86 21 2407 8288 / +852 2267 5807
E-mail: Media@yumchina.com 

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SOURCE Yum China Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

When will Yum China (YUMC) make a decision about the quarterly dividend?

Yum China's Board of Directors is expected to make a decision about the quarterly dividend on or around February 6, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time).

Is the YUMC quarterly dividend guaranteed to be declared?

No, the dividend is not guaranteed. The company explicitly stated that no Board resolution has been adopted yet, and there is no assurance that the dividend will be declared.

Where can investors find information about YUMC's dividend announcement when it's made?

Investors can find the dividend announcement through Yum China's Investor Relations website (ir.yumchina.com) or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website (www.hkex.com.hk).

Why did Yum China (YUMC) make this advance announcement about a possible dividend?

The announcement was made to comply with Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) listing rules, which require advance notice of board meetings where dividends are expected to be declared.