Yum China (YUMC) director Robert B. Aiken to leave board after 2026 meeting

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Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported that Robert B. Aiken, a member of its board of directors, has informed the company that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. His current term will run through the 2026 Annual Meeting, and he will continue serving as a director and as a member of the Food Safety and Sustainability Committee until then. The company states that Mr. Aiken’s decision is based on his future professional commitments and is not due to any disagreement with the company, its board, management, or its operations, policies, or practices. The board expressed its appreciation for his dedicated service and contributions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 6, 2026

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-37762		81-2421743
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

		Yum China Building
101 East Park Boulevard, Suite 805		20 Tian Yao Qiao Road
Plano, Texas 75074		Shanghai 200030
United States of America		People’s Republic of China

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(469) 980-2898

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	YUMC	New York Stock Exchange
	9987	The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 6, 2026, Robert B. Aiken, a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“2026 Annual Meeting”), based on considerations regarding his future professional commitments. Mr. Aiken’s current term will expire at the 2026 Annual Meeting, and he will continue to serve as a director and a member of the Food Safety and Sustainability Committee until the 2026 Annual Meeting. Mr. Aiken’s decision not to stand for re-election was not a result of any disagreement with the Company, the Board, management, or the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. The Board thanks Mr. Aiken for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	YUM CHINA HOLDINGS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Pingping Liu
		Name: Pingping Liu
		Title: Chief Legal Officer
Date: January 12, 2026

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FAQ

What board change did Yum China (YUMC) disclose on January 6, 2026?

Yum China disclosed that Robert B. Aiken, a member of its board of directors, notified the company that he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

When will Robert B. Aiken’s term on Yum China’s board end?

Robert B. Aiken’s current term as a director will expire at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and he will continue serving on the board until that meeting.

Does Robert B. Aiken’s decision involve any disagreement with Yum China (YUMC)?

No. Yum China states that Mr. Aiken’s decision not to stand for re-election was not a result of any disagreement with the company, the board, management, or the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

What committee does Robert B. Aiken serve on at Yum China?

Robert B. Aiken serves as a member of Yum China’s Food Safety and Sustainability Committee and will continue in that role until the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Why is Robert B. Aiken not standing for re-election to Yum China’s board?

Yum China reports that Mr. Aiken’s decision is based on considerations regarding his future professional commitments, rather than any dispute with the company.

How did Yum China’s board respond to Robert B. Aiken’s decision?

The board expressed its appreciation, thanking Mr. Aiken for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the company.