Executive at Brands Inc (NYSE: YUM) receives 2,149 restricted stock units

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brands Inc reported an equity compensation award to senior executive Russell David Eric, who serves as Sr. Vice President and Controller. On February 6, 2026, he received 2,149 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0 per unit, reported as a derivative security.

The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. They vest in installments of 25% per year, beginning one year after the grant date, and this grant does not have an expiration date. Following this award, he holds 2,149 derivative securities directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Russell David Eric

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1441 GARDINER LANE

(Street)

LOUISVILLE KY 40213

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
YUM BRANDS INC [ YUM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Sr. Vice President, Controller

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/06/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/06/2026		A		2,149		(2)	(3)	Common Stock	2,149	$0	2,149	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Conversion occurs on a one-for-one basis.

2. Vesting occurs 25% per year beginning one year from grant date.

3. This grant does not have an expiration date.

	/s/ M. Gayle Hobson, POA	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did YUM (Brands Inc) report for February 6, 2026?

Brands Inc reported an equity grant to officer Russell David Eric on February 6, 2026. He received 2,149 restricted stock units as derivative securities at a price of $0 per unit, representing a new stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Who is Russell David Eric in relation to YUM (Brands Inc)?

Russell David Eric is an officer of Brands Inc, serving as Sr. Vice President and Controller. He is not listed as a director or 10% owner, and the reported transaction reflects equity compensation associated with his executive role at the company.

What type of securities were granted in this YUM (Brands Inc) Form 4 filing?

The filing shows a grant of restricted stock units classified as derivative securities. These units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis, effectively representing the right to receive 2,149 shares of Brands Inc common stock as vesting conditions are satisfied over time.

How many restricted stock units did the YUM (Brands Inc) executive receive?

The executive received 2,149 restricted stock units. This entire amount was acquired in a single transaction coded as “A” for acquisition, and the total number of derivative securities beneficially owned following the transaction is also reported as 2,149, held directly.

What are the vesting terms for the YUM (Brands Inc) restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units vest 25% per year, beginning one year from the grant date. This means the award vests in four equal annual installments, and the footnotes state that this particular grant does not have an expiration date associated with it.

Does the YUM (Brands Inc) RSU grant have an expiration date?

According to the footnotes, this restricted stock unit grant does not have an expiration date. While many derivative securities have fixed expiration terms, this award remains outstanding subject to its vesting schedule and the underlying terms set by Brands Inc.