Prnewswire·2025-12-12 04:14Core Points - Yum China Holdings, Inc. has increased its share repurchase authorization by US$1 billion, bringing the total to US$5.4 billion [1] - Since 2017, the company has repurchased approximately 97.7 million shares for US$4.2 billion, leaving a remaining authorization of approximately US$1.2 billion [1] Company Overview - Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China, operating over 17,000 restaurants across more than 2,500 cities [4] - The company manages six brands, including KFC and Pizza Hut, which are leaders in the quick-service and casual dining sectors, respectively [4] - Yum China has a partnership with Lavazza to develop a coffee concept and offers various cuisines through brands like Little Sheep and Taco Bell [4] - The company boasts a digitalized supply chain with a robust logistics network and in-house supply chain management system [4] - Yum China aims to be the world's most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry and is a Fortune 500 company [4]