Yum China to Acquire Ownership of the Pizza Hut Brand in Mainland China

SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Yum! Brands, Inc. ("Yum! Brands") (NYSE: YUM) to acquire ownership of the Pizza Hut brand in Mainland China at a cash consideration of $1.2 billion. Upon closing, Pizza Hut China will no longer be subject to the license fees previously payable to Yum! Brands. Pizza Hut is the largest casual dining restaura