Yum! Brands, Inc. Announces 14% Increase in Quarterly Dividend to $0.57 Per Share

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, payable on March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record by February 18, 2022. Operating over 52,000 restaurants across 150 countries, Yum! Brands is a leader in the chicken, pizza, and Mexican food sectors with brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company is recognized for its corporate responsibility, being included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

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• Declaration of a $0.57 dividend per share.
• Quarterly dividend to be paid on March 11, 2022.
• Strong presence with over 52,000 restaurants worldwide.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.57 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2022.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 52,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories primarily operating the company’s brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. Yum! Brands was included on the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and in 2020, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and was ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.

Category: Financial

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Analysts are invited to contact:

Jodi Dyer, Vice President, Investor Relations at 888/298-6986

Members of the media are invited to contact:

Virginia Ferguson, Vice President, Public Relations, at 502/874-8200

Source: Yum! Brands, Inc.

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Yum! Brands in 2022?

Yum! Brands declared a dividend of $0.57 per share in 2022.

When will Yum! Brands distribute its quarterly dividend?

The quarterly dividend will be distributed on March 11, 2022.

What is the record date for Yum! Brands' dividend?

The record date for Yum! Brands' dividend is February 18, 2022.