Yum! Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 Per Share

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Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share, scheduled for distribution on December 10, 2021. Shareholders of record as of November 26, 2021 will receive this payment. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! operates over 52,000 restaurants globally, with brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company has been recognized for its gender equality and sustainability initiatives.

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• Dividend of $0.50 per share increases shareholder income.
• Company's global presence with over 52,000 restaurants indicates strong market position.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be distributed December 10, 2021 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2021.

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 and CFO, Digital & Technology 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?

Yum! Brands declared a dividend of $0.50 per share.

When will Yum! Brands pay dividends?

The quarterly dividend will be paid on December 10, 2021.

Who qualifies for the Yum! Brands dividend?

Shareholders of record by November 26, 2021, will qualify for the dividend.

Is Yum! Brands committed to sustainability?

Yes, Yum! Brands has been recognized in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.