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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-19

YUM! Brands, Inc. Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

YUM! Brands, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 14, 2026. All nominated directors were elected with significant majority votes. The proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent auditor for 2026 was approved. The proposal to approve, by non-binding advisory vote, the executive compensation of the Company's named executive officers was also approved. However, the shareholder proposal regarding reducing the ownership threshold for shareholders to call a special meeting was not approved.

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Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM · NYSE
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High impactConsumer Cyclical

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Board Member Appointed Auditor Resignation Executive Compensation Detail Shareholder Rights Plan (Poison Pill)

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$152.31

Next session

+0.3%

Since filing

+0.6%

Latest close

$153.28

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About Yum! Brands, Inc.

Yum! Brands, Inc. operates as one of the world’s largest fast-food restaurant companies, specializing in the development and management of globally recognized brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. The company focuses on offering a diverse array of consistent, value-driven food options that cater to a wide range of consumer tastes and preferences. With its entrepreneurial franchise business model, Yum! Brands extends its global footprint across numerous countries, with thousands of restaurants strategically located to reach a vast customer base. A notable feature of the company includes its ability to integrate localized flavors and menu customizations while maintaining brand consistency and operational efficiency. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, Yum! Brands plays a significant role in the quick-service restaurant industry, leveraging its significant scale and brand equity to influence market trends and consumer behavior.

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