Core Viewpoint - Yum China plans to repurchase approximately $270 million of common stock in the open market by the end of 2025, effective immediately, aiming to enhance shareholder value and demonstrate confidence in the company's growth and cash flow [1] Summary by Relevant Categories Shareholder Returns - The company expects to return $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and stock buybacks, with a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share [1] - In 2024, Yum China returned $1.5 billion to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases [1] - Since 2017, the total shareholder return has reached approximately $5.2 billion, with a target of $3 billion in shareholder returns for 2025-2026 [1] Management Insights - CEO Cui Yongqing stated that the stock buyback initiative is aimed at increasing flexibility and enhancing long-term shareholder value [1]
百胜中国加码股票回购：新增2.7亿美元，2025年股东回馈将达15亿美元