Yum China (YUMC) Pizza Hut GM granted RSU dividend equivalents
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Yum China Holdings, Inc. reported that one of its officers, the General Manager of Pizza Hut, acquired additional derivative securities in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) on 12/23/2025. These RSUs are structured as dividend equivalency units tied to previously granted RSUs and are convertible into common stock on a one-for-one basis at no exercise price.
The new RSU dividend equivalents follow the same vesting schedules and terms as the underlying prior RSU awards. Those referenced awards vest either 1/4 per year beginning one year from grant, 50% on the second anniversary and 50% on the third anniversary, or 1/3 per year beginning one year from grant. The grants do not have an expiration date and are reported as directly owned by the officer.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 3 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 4 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 14 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 45 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 62 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Conversion occurs on a one-for-one basis. These units represent Restricted Stock Units issuable to the Reporting Person as a dividend equivalency payment with respect to Restricted Stock Units previously issued to the Reporting Person which vest 1/4 per year beginning one year from the grant date. The Restricted Stock Units reported herein shall vest on the same date and under the same terms as the underlying Restricted Stock Units with respect of which these dividend equivalency units vest. This grant does not have an expiration date. These units represent Restricted Stock Units issuable to the Reporting Person as a dividend equivalency payment with respect to Restricted Stock Units previously issued to the Reporting Person which vest 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 50% will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Restricted Stock Units reported herein shall vest on the same date and under the same terms as the underlying Restricted Stock Units with respect of which these dividend equivalency units vest. These units represent Restricted Stock Units issuable to the Reporting Person as a dividend equivalency payment with respect to Restricted Stock Units previously issued to the Reporting Person which vest 1/3 per year beginning one year from the grant date. The Restricted Stock Units reported herein shall vest on the same date and under the same terms as the underlying Restricted Stock Units with respect of which these dividend equivalency units vest.
FAQ
What did Yum China (YUMC) disclose in this Form 4 filing?
The filing reports that a Yum China officer, the General Manager of Pizza Hut, received additional restricted stock units (RSUs) on 12/23/2025 as dividend equivalency units linked to prior RSU grants.
Who is the reporting person in this Yum China (YUMC) Form 4?
The reporting person is an officer of Yum China Holdings, Inc., serving as General Manager, Pizza Hut, and the filing is made by one reporting person.
What type of securities were involved in the Yum China (YUMC) Form 4 transaction?
The transactions involve derivative securities described as Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into Yum China common stock on a one-for-one basis with an exercise price of $0.
When did the reported transactions for Yum China (YUMC) occur?
The earliest transaction date disclosed is 12/23/2025, and all the listed RSU dividend equivalency grants share this same transaction date.
How do the new RSU dividend equivalents for Yum China (YUMC) vest?
The filing states that these RSU dividend equivalency units vest on the same date and under the same terms as the underlying RSUs, which vest under three schedules: 1/4 per year beginning one year from grant, 50% on the second anniversary and 50% on the third anniversary, or 1/3 per year beginning one year from grant.
Do the reported Yum China (YUMC) RSU grants have an expiration date?
No. The filing explicitly notes that this grant of RSU dividend equivalency units does not have an expiration date.
Are the reported Yum China (YUMC) RSUs directly or indirectly owned?
The table identifies ownership of the derivative securities as Direct (D) for the reporting officer.