Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-06-16
Yum! Brands Announces Sale of Pizza Hut for $2.7 Billion
Yum! Brands, Inc. has announced the sale of its Pizza Hut business for a total of $2.7 billion. Pizza Hut, excluding Mainland China, will be acquired by LongRange Capital for approximately $1.5 billion, while Pizza Hut in Mainland China will be acquired by Yum China Holdings, Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion. The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Additionally, Yum! Brands has approved an incremental $4 billion authorization for the repurchase of its common stock.
- Filer
- Yum! Brands, Inc. YUM · NYSE
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- Accession
- 0001193125-26-271893
- CIK
- 0001041061
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- High impactConsumer Cyclical
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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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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