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Yum Brands exec exercises 482 rights, sells shares

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YUM BRANDS INC (YUM) reported insider transactions by KFC Division CEO Scott Mezvinsky. On 2026-09-01, he exercised 482 Stock Appreciation Rights at an exercise price of $68.00 per share, receiving 482 shares of common stock. That same day, he disposed of 214 shares to the issuer at $153.31 per share and sold 268 shares at $153.64 per share, all pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following the derivative exercise, he directly held 1,928 shares, and separately held 1,487 shares indirectly in a 401(k) plan.

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Insider Mezvinsky Scott
Role KFC Division CEO
Sold 268 shs ($41K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $41K
Approx. exercise cost $33K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Appreciation Right F1 482 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 482 $68.00 $33K
Disposition Common Stock F1 214 $153.31 $33K
Sale Common Stock F1 268 $153.64 $41K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Appreciation Right — 1,928 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,487 shares (Indirect, Held in 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plan
Stock Appreciation Rights exercised 482 shares Exercised into YUM common stock on 2026-09-01
Exercise price of Stock Appreciation Rights $68.00 per share Exercise or conversion price for 482 Stock Appreciation Rights
Shares disposed to issuer 214 shares at $153.31 per share Common stock disposition to issuer on 2026-09-01
Shares sold 268 shares at $153.64 per share Sale of YUM common stock on 2026-09-01
Direct holdings after exercise 1,928 shares Total shares following derivative transaction for direct ownership
Indirect 401(k) holdings 1,487 shares Common stock held indirectly in 401(k) plan
Derivative expiration date 2027-02-10 Expiration date of the Stock Appreciation Rights
Stock Appreciation Right financial
"Security title is listed as "Stock Appreciation Right" with 482.0000 shares"
A stock appreciation right (SAR) is a form of employee pay that gives the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's share price over a set reference price, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy stock first. It matters to investors because SARs can create future cash outflows or dilute existing shareholders if settled in stock, and they align employee incentives with share-price performance like a bonus tied to a home's price rise.
Rule 10b5-1 Plan regulatory
"Footnote states: "Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plan" for the transactions"
A Rule 10b5-1 plan is a prearranged, written schedule that lets corporate insiders buy or sell company stock at set times or amounts, even if they later learn material nonpublic information. Think of it like setting an automatic thermostat for trades: it creates a clear record that trades were planned in advance, reducing the risk of insider-trading accusations and helping investors trust that insider transactions are routine rather than based on secret information.
disposition to issuer financial
"Transaction code D is described as "Disposition to issuer""
indirect ownership financial
"Ownership type "indirect" with nature "Held in 401(k) plan""

FAQ

What insider transactions did YUM (YUM BRANDS INC) report for Scott Mezvinsky?

YUM reported that Scott Mezvinsky exercised 482 Stock Appreciation Rights into common stock, then disposed of 214 shares to the issuer and sold 268 shares of common stock on 2026-09-01, all under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

At what prices did Scott Mezvinsky’s YUM (YUM) share transactions occur?

The Stock Appreciation Rights had an exercise price of $68.00 per share. On 2026-09-01, he disposed of 214 shares to the issuer at $153.31 per share and sold 268 shares at $153.64 per share, according to the Form 4.

How many YUM (YUM) shares did Scott Mezvinsky acquire from exercising derivatives?

Scott Mezvinsky exercised 482 Stock Appreciation Rights, resulting in the acquisition of 482 shares of YUM common stock at an exercise price of $68.00 per share, with an original exercise date of 2021-02-17 and expiration date of 2027-02-10.

How many YUM (YUM) shares did Scott Mezvinsky dispose of or sell on 2026-09-01?

On 2026-09-01, Scott Mezvinsky disposed of 214 shares to the issuer and separately sold 268 shares of YUM common stock, for a total of 482 shares in disposition and sale transactions that day.

What are Scott Mezvinsky’s reported YUM (YUM) share holdings after these transactions?

After the derivative exercise, Scott Mezvinsky directly held 1,928 shares of YUM common stock. In addition, a Form 4 holding entry reports 1,487 shares held indirectly in a 401(k) plan.

Were Scott Mezvinsky’s YUM (YUM) trades made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is affirmed, and the footnote states the transactions were made “Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plan”, signaling they occurred under a pre-arranged trading plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Mezvinsky Scott

(Last)(First)(Middle)
7100 CORPORATE DRIVE

(Street)
PLANO TEXAS 45024

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
YUM BRANDS INC [ YUM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
KFC Division CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/01/2026M482(1)A$68482D
Common Stock09/01/2026D214(1)D$153.31268D
Common Stock09/01/2026S268D$153.64(1)0D
Common Stock1,487IHeld in 401(k) plan
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Appreciation Right$6809/01/2026M482(1)02/17/202102/10/2027Common Stock482$01,928D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Pursuant to 10b5-1 Plan
/s/ M. Gayle Hobson, POA09/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)