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Shede Aged Baijiu Festival Unveils in Singapore – Fosun Empowers Shede Spirits to Share Chinese Wisdom with the World

SINGAPORE, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 31, the Shede Aged Baijiu Festival was staged at Concorde Hotels & Resorts, Singapore, where Shede Spirits welcomed distinguished guests from across the social spectrum to savor the allure of its celebrated baijiu and immerse themselves in the profound heritage of Chinese baijiu culture.

Panoramic view of the Shede Aged Baijiu Festival
Panoramic view of the Shede Aged Baijiu Festival

Honored attendees included Garry Lam, Chairman of Brands for Good; Dr. Andy Poh, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office of the UAE; Andrey Kondratyev, Deputy Head of the Trade Representation of the Russian Federation in Singapore; Wang Hao, President of the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer; Philip Khoo, Managing Director of Kim Sing Co Pte Ltd; together with representatives from Shede Spirits—among them President Tang Hui, Chief Human Resources Officer Zhao Peng, and Zhu Yingcai, General Manager of the International Department—as well as delegates from the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and members of the media.

In his address, Brands for Good Chairman Garry Lam expressed deep appreciation for Shede Spirits’ enduring “brand for good” philosophy. He remarked that the “Shede Spirit”, embodied through the company’s tangible actions, resonates perfectly with the ethos of charitable galas—reflecting not only a defining pillar of corporate culture, but also the constructive role of enterprise in advancing social welfare and nurturing a culture of benevolence.

With Shede, toasting the spirit of “Shede”—the art of letting go and gaining. President Tang Hui offered a profound interpretation of the wisdom inherent in the “Shede Spirit”—the equilibrium between giving and receiving. He underscored that this guiding ethos is woven into Shede’s unwavering pursuit of product excellence and its steadfast commitment to corporate social responsibility. Looking forward, Shede Spirits will continue to employ this spirit as a bridge to champion charitable causes and join hands with global communities in spreading warmth and goodwill.

Zhu Yingcai, General Manager of the International Division, led guests on an immersive journey into the art of Chinese baijiu appreciation, offering a sensory exploration that revealed the exquisite charm and craftsmanship of Shede’s creations.

The evening’s pinnacle came with a charity auction. Amid a spirited and vibrant atmosphere, select bottles of Shede Spirits inspired competitive bidding among collectors and connoisseurs. All proceeds were donated to the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer, supporting treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care for young cancer patients—transforming compassion into concrete action.

Empowered by Fosun’s strategic vision, Shede Spirits has long pursued international expansion under its “Aged Baijiu + Culture” model, with its products now reaching 40 countries and regions worldwide. Looking ahead, the company will continue to chart innovative pathways for global engagement, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership ecosystem with Singapore’s business community. Remaining committed to crafting a better life for families around the globe, Shede Spirits invites the world to experience the fragrance of Chinese baijiu and the timeless elegance of Chinese culture.

Sunstream Industries Marks 25-Year Partnership with Ranpak, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainable Packaging in Asia


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 August 2025 – To address the growing demand for sustainable packaging in the e-commerce and retail sectors, Sunstream Industries is announcing the launch of its new paper poly mailer. This product incorporates Ranpak’s Geami honeycomb protective material, which securely wraps items without requiring adhesive tape or cutting. The launch reflects the partnership’s ongoing adaptation to market needs, providing a solution that combines recyclable materials with shipment protection.

Sunstream Industries Marks 25-Year Partnership with Ranpak
Sunstream Industries Marks 25-Year Partnership with Ranpak

Sunstream Industries, a material handling equipment supplier in Singapore, is marking 25 years of partnership with Ranpak, a manufacturer of paper-based packaging solutions. Over the years, this collaboration has focused on developing and delivering sustainable packaging solutions for e-commerce and shipping needs across Asia.

A Partnership Rooted in Shared Goals
Founded by Mr Heng Joon Siang, Sunstream Industries began as a distributor of forklift attachments before expanding into palletless handling systems. With shared priorities in sustainability, innovation, and the development of cost-effective packaging systems for businesses in Asia, Sunstream Industries partnered with Ranpak, a supplier of fully recyclable, paper-based solutions. Over the past 25 years, the partnership has evolved from offering basic paper cushioning to a broader range of protective packaging products used in various industries across Asia.

Adapting to Changing Needs in Packaging
Ranpak has also recently opened a new factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, which is expected to strengthen supply chain efficiency and address regional demand for sustainable packaging solutions.

Moving Forward
In 2025 and beyond, Sunstream Industries plans to focus on strengthening partnerships, improving customer support, and leveraging technology to provide reliable and cost-effective packaging solutions. Through these efforts, the company aims to support the operational needs of businesses across global markets.

Hashtag: #materialhandlingequipment #sunstream

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

About Sunstream Industries

Sunstream Industries is a Singapore-based provider of palletless handling systems and integrated solutions for load unitisation, cargo protection, and load securing. Operating in several countries in the Asia-Pacific region, the company partners with global brands like Lantech, Toppy, and Ranpak to deliver sustainable packaging and material handling solutions.

Applications Open for Chevening Scholarships to Study in the UK

Applications Open for Chevening Scholarships to Study in the UK
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Applications for the Chevening Scholarships, a program that offers fully funded master’s degrees at universities in the United Kingdom, are now open from 5 August to 7 October.

Uzum Secures $70M Equity Financing Led by Tencent and VR Capital, Reaches $1.5B Valuation

Funding to accelerate the expansion of Uzbekistan’s leading fintech platform and e-commerce ecosystem

  • Uzum raises nearly $70 million in equity financing led by Tencent and VR Capital, with participation from FinSight Ventures
  • Uzum’s valuation surges to ~$1.5 billion post-money, reflecting the company’s rapid growth across fintech and e-commerce
  • Uzum Bank has emerged as the fastest-growing digital bank in Uzbekistan, issuing over 2 million co-branded Visa debit cards with embedded credit limits
  • Fintech services deeply integrated with Uzum’s e-commerce ecosystem
  • Fresh capital will be used to help drive the rollout of digital lending and deposit products, expand the Visa debit card program, and further scale financial infrastructure — with AI increasingly embedded across credit scoring, fraud prevention, and personalised user experiences

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Uzum, Uzbekistan’s leading digital ecosystem, has secured nearly $70 million in equity financing from Tencent and VR Capital, with participation from FinSight Ventures—a U.S. fund focused on AI, fintech and super-app investments, and lead investor in Uzum’s first equity round completed in March 2024.

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company with a diverse portfolio of innovative products and services. It is listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.

 

Uzum Market pick-up point
Uzum Market pick-up point

 

VR Capital is a global alternative asset management firm with over $8 billion in assets under management. The firm has managed external capital for institutional investors since 1999, with a focus on investments in emerging and developed markets. VR Capital operates via its principal offices in New York and London.

This funding marks a significant increase in Uzum’s valuation since the March 2024 fundraise, bringing the company’s post-money valuation to approximately $1.5 billion, and comes against a backdrop of strong operating and financial traction delivered across key business segments.

Fintech momentum: Uzum Bank, the company’s digital banking unit, is now the fastest-growing bank in the country. Since launching its co-branded Visa debit card with pre-approved credit limits in August 2024, Uzum has issued over 2 million cards in 1H 2025, introducing Uzbekistan’s first embedded credit limit tied to a debit instrument. At the same time, Uzum’s consumer credit business, anchored by its market-leading BNPL offering, has more than tripled its total financed volume (TFV) in the first half of 2025.

E-commerce engine: The e-commerce segment—powered by Uzum Market (the largest national marketplace) and Uzum Tezkor (Uzbekistan’s leading express delivery service)—grew gross merchandise value (GMV) ~1.5x year-over-year in H1 2025. Uzum remains the only vertically integrated platform combining commerce and financial services at a national scale.

The company’s breakthrough valuation and new investment reflect its unparalleled market position and ambition. The proceeds from this round will be used to accelerate the buildout of Uzum’s proprietary fintech infrastructure, broaden its product suite, cementing its leadership across key verticals, and capture the full potential of Uzbekistan’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

Richard Deitz, Founder and President, VR Capital:

“Uzum embodies a unique confluence of a proven business model and first-mover advantage in a structurally underserved market. We are deeply impressed by the quality of the team and the remarkable progress the Company has achieved to date. It is our privilege to support Uzum’s continued growth through our investment.”

Alexey Garyunov, Managing Partner at FinSight Ventures:

“We believe Uzum represents one of the most compelling fintech and e-commerce growth stories in Central Asia. Since our initial investment last year, the company has achieved remarkable milestones — rapidly expanding its user base, launching new products, and driving monetization. The synergy across its diverse verticals has not only improved unit economics and reduced delinquency, but also lifted customer satisfaction and retention, reflected in a rising NPS and LTV. These dynamics mirror patterns we’ve seen in other breakout super-apps globally, and they’re reinforcing Uzum’s leadership in Uzbekistan’s digital economy. We see enormous untapped potential to layer new services for both consumers and merchants on top of Uzum’s existing platform. That’s exactly why we’re excited to double down in this new round and continue supporting Uzum on its journey.”

Djasur Djumaev, Founder and CEO of Uzum:

“In just two years, Uzum has built the most comprehensive digital ecosystem in Uzbekistan. Today, we’re reshaping how people shop, pay, and manage money. This new round of funding empowers us to deepen our fintech offerings and expand our leadership in digital banking and lending. We are delighted to welcome Tencent and VR Capital as new shareholders and proud to be working with tier-1 global investors who share our vision. It’s also a vote of confidence in our strategy to integrate financial services directly within the country’s largest e-commerce infrastructure.”

About Uzum

Uzum is a digital ecosystem and the largest digital platform in Uzbekistan, providing services spanning e-commerce, express delivery, banking and fintech, and business development. The ecosystem includes Uzum Market, an online marketplace with a wide range of products and one-day delivery across the country; Uzum Tezkor, an express delivery service from restaurants and stores; Uzum Bank, a digital bank; Kapitalbank, the country’s largest privately owned bank; Uzum Nasiya, an online unsecured lending service; and Uzum Business, an app for business customers. More than 17 million people — over half of Uzbekistan’s population, use Uzum services every month. Learn more at https://uzum.com/en/.

The Company is compliant with AML/FATFA proceedings and observes international sanctions regime in terms of its business operations and incoming and outcoming investments. 

About Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, Central Asia’s most populous country and second-largest economy by nominal GDP, is undergoing a generational digital and financial transformation. With nearly 60% of its 37 million citizens under the age of 30, the country combines favourable demographics with strong GDP growth (6.5% in 2024) and rising consumer demand.

Despite high mobile penetration and rapidly expanding internet access (projected to exceed 87% by 2027), Uzbekistan remains significantly underbanked: over 40% of adults lack access to formal financial services, and digital lending and card issuance are still nascent. This creates a vast opportunity for fintech disruption — particularly embedded finance models integrated with commerce.

E-commerce in Uzbekistan is expected to grow at a CAGR of 40–47% to reach $2.2 billion by 2027, according to KPMG, making it the fastest-growing digital consumer market in Central Asia. With strong government backing for financial inclusion, investment in digital infrastructure, and favourable regulatory reforms, Uzbekistan has become a launchpad for scalable digital finance and technology-driven platforms.

 

 

World Intelligent Vehicle Conference 2025 Successfully Concludes

Writing a New Chapter for the Development of Intelligent Vehicles

CHONGQING, China, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Intelligent Vehicle Conference (WIV) 2025 successfully concluded at the Chongqing Yuelai International Conference Center on July 31. Hosted by Asia Digital Group, the two-day event featured one opening ceremony and one main forum, 6 topic forums, and 8 thematic activities. Dozens of intelligent vehicle-related brands and over 100 Chinese and foreign distinguished guests from over 20 countries and regions participated in the WIV 2025, along with tens of thousands of visitors. They explored the worldwide intelligent vehicle development trends, and compared notes on Chinese-foreign automotive cooperation and development experiences. The conference showcased the fruits of intelligent vehicle progress, facilitated the accelerated convergence of worldwide high-end factors to China, and injected new impetus into Chongqing’s intelligent mobility industry development.

The brilliant minds come together to discuss the future development of intelligent vehicles

Efforts need to be made on policy, capital, talent and other sectors in order to propel the advancement of intelligent vehicle-related industries. Achieving high-quality development in the intelligent vehicle industry demands collaborative efforts across all levels and from a wider range of stakeholders.

The WIV 2025 received strong support from all sectors across the world. On the government side, a number of senior officials attended the conference, including Fu Baozong, Deputy Director-General of the International Cooperation Center, National Development and Reform Commission, Tu Xingyong, Deputy Director-General of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, and Fabio Schina, Consul General of Italy in Chongqing. Their comprehensive strategic support for the intelligent vehicle industry, which encompasses national policies, local development plans, and international collaborations, reinforces the overall framework of smart mobility development. At the expert level, several distinguished scholars and company executives identified the development trends across the academic, technological, and R&D dimensions and emphasized the current focus of intelligent vehicle development in their addresses and keynote speeches. The speakers included Professor C.C.Chan, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering, Founding President of World Electric Vehicle Association, Founder of International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre, and Distinguished Chair Professor of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Professor Jianwei Zhang, Foreign Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, and Zhu Dongfang, President of Asia Digital Group. At the enterprise level, industry leaders from various sectors offered their perspectives on the current situation and prospects for intelligent vehicles, informed by both their specialized expertise and corporate operational realities. The corporate executives included Zhang Xinghai, Chairman and Founder of SERES Group, Wayne Liu, Chairman of PCI Technology Group Co., Ltd., Leng Yan, Executive Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Group China, Frank Meng, Chairman of Qualcomm China, and Wu Xiaoru, President of iFLYTEK Co., Ltd. In his speech, Mr. Leng mentioned that Mercedes-Benz is not only the inventor of automobile, but also a pioneer and sustained innovator in autonomous driving. Mercedes-Benz stands out as the first luxury automaker to mass-produce cars equipped with Highway Pilot Assist. As the world’s only automotive company certified for both L3 and L4 autonomous driving, it has also become the first international brand to gain approval for conditional L3 and L4 road testing in Beijing, marking a methodical advancement in intelligent driving technology deployment. Its conditional L3 system is now commercially available in both Germany and the US.

During the summit dialogue session of the main forum, focusing on the theme of “Smart Mobility Powers Dual Circulation”, the moderator, Wang Jiping (Antonio Wang), Vice President of IDC China, talked with Kuang-I Shu, Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of Jiangsu Pulsar Technology Co., Ltd., Ye Shengji, Chief Engineer and Deputy Secretary General of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Wang Tan, Co-Founder of XPeng AEROHT, and Yang Hong, Chairman and President of Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd. Mr. Kuang-I Shu shared his insight on 6G technology. He highlighted that 6G communication will provide ubiquitous coverage across space, air, sea, and land, making it especially well-suited for high-altitude transmission. With exceptional real-time performance, ultra-low latency, and supreme reliability, it enables direct wireless data transmission without compression. Mr. Ye indicated that the ultimate aim of both China’s vehicle-road-cloud integration and the global pursuit of fully implemented single-vehicle intelligence (SVI) is to advance the large-scale industrialization of the automotive industry, specifically within the new energy vehicle (NEV) and intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) segments. Mr. Wang stated that XPeng will deliver the world’s first mass-produced flying cars in 2026. While the current definition of low-altitude economy covers airspace below 1,000 meters, there remains a gap between signal coverage and actual flight range. He hopes that combining aerial vehicles, roads, and cloud technology can boost the land aircraft carrier industry’s progress. Mr. Yang said that Chinese automakers going global is mandatory, not optional. In today’s globalized automotive industry, no single company or country can achieve everything alone. True integration requires an ecosystem approach, emphasizing shared creation and reciprocal benefits over a one-sided incorporation into the global landscape.

Collaborative discussions on the evolving landscape of intelligent vehicle technology

If we unravel the production chain of an intelligent vehicle—from the motor to the intelligent cockpit—it may involve hundreds of suppliers, thousands of modules, and tens of thousands of parts. The conference focused on key topics in intelligent vehicle development, encompassing a wide array of dimensions and fields. Each of the six topic forums was overflowing with participants immersed in deep discussions.

At the topic forum with the theme of “Towards a Future of Intelligent Mobility Tackling Core Technological Challenges in Intelligent Vehicles”, Yang Hong, Chairman and President of Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd., delivered a keynote speech titled “AI-empowered and Ecosystem-supported Electronic Reconstruction and Evolution of Intelligent Vehicles”. Xu Jian, Vice President of PCI Technology Group Co., Ltd., shared his thoughts with the presentation titled “From Laboratory to Open Roads: Reflections and Explorations on Autonomous Vehicle Safety Testing and Regulation”. Wang Haowei, Global Head of ADAS at JOYNEXT Technology Co., Ltd., elaborated on the idea of “How CCU supports AI-defined Vehicles”. Jiang Sheng, SVP of NavInfo, discussed the topic of “AI Infra and Data Closed Loop under the New Paradigm in Intelligent Driving”. Ning Wang, Vice President of Neusoft Reach, gave a speech on “Vehicle-Cloud Integration Platform Drives the Upgrade of AI-Powered Scenario Experiences”. Kai Yan, Vice President of CARLINX, explained the approach of “The Hyper Flow Platform Enabling Full-Scenario Application of Vehicle-Cloud Integration at a Faster Pace”. Dr. Erkang Cheng, Nullmax Chief Scientific Officer, presented the solution of “One Model Decoder-Advancing Autonomous Driving Intelligence”. Sun Jie, Co-Founder & CEO of LightIC Technologies, delivered a keynote titled “On-chip FMCW Laser Radar – The Compliers and Pioneers of Perception Stringency in Autonomous Driving”. Centered on the topic of “Critical Tech Innovations Drive Industrial Growth”, Chen Zifeng, Chief Editor of Intelligent Vehicles of Pacific Auto, Ning Wang, Vice President of Neusoft Reach, Deng Xing, Product Director of Wuhan Xuanyuan Idrive Technology Co., Ltd., Zhang Lu, Head of Volcano Engine’s Intelligent Driving Cloud Solution, and Jason Hu, AI Product Expert of Chongqing TINNOVE Technology Intelligence Ltd., had an in-depth communication. The topic forums with the theme of “Global Expansion: Seizing Opportunities in International Markets”, “Collaborative Innovation: Driving Cross-Sector Integration”, “Capital Empowerment: Pioneering New Frontiers in Industrial Investment”, “Link the World: Co-Create New Cross-Border Growth” and “Pilot Projects: Creating Diverse Application Scenarios” attracted many leaders and representatives from government, industry, academia, research, finance, service, and application sectors. The attendees spanned from Electric Vehicle Association Of Malaysia, Association Pour le Développement de la Nouvelle Route de la Soie (ADNRS), IDC, Volcano Engine, North American Auto Professional Association (NAAP), Equal Ocean, Gosuncn Technology Group, CHIPSEA, VANJEE Technology, CICT Connected and Intelligent Technologies, Shanghai Taifang Technology, Volcanics Venture, HYGOAL Capital, HSBC, QuestMobile, World Trade Point Federation, China Brand Institute, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute, Chongqing Liangjiang International Economic Cooperation Center, Meetsocial, MiracoMotor, KargoBot.ai, Rino.ai, QCraft, Neolix, UISEE, BJCW, to Auto Planet. They provided multidimensional insights into the development trends of intelligent vehicles from their respective perspectives.

Bringing the intelligent vehicle industry to the next level with multi-dimensional support

China’s auto sector, with “AI+intelligent driving” as the core driving force, is accelerating the global autonomous driving race. Maintaining this momentum requires both visionary leadership and ongoing critical evaluation.

The WIV 2025 featured 8 thematic activities, including Leaders’ Roundtable, Chongqing Intelligent Vehicle Closed-Door Think Tank Meeting, Product Launch of Intelligent Vehicle Ecosystem, Resource Matchmaking Conference of Intelligent Vehicle Ecosystem, Intelligent Vehicle Technology Innovation Competition, Business Investigation of Chongqing Intelligent Vehicle Ecosystem, Experience of Chongqing Intelligent Driving, and Exhibition of Sci-Tech Innovation Achievements in Intelligent Vehicle. From brainstorming and strategy discussion to achievement exhibition, followed by resource matchmaking and cooperative communication—this comprehensive platform provides robust support for China’s intelligent vehicle industry and Chongqing’s intelligent mobility future landscape.

At the Chongqing Intelligent Vehicle Closed-Door Think Tank Meeting, the participating panelists and local government officials discussed the approach to vehicle-road-cloud integration under the theme of “Jointly Drawing up the Blueprint for the Automotive Industry through Government-Enterprise Discussion and by Pooling the Wisdom of the Elites”. During the meeting, Fu Baozong, Deputy Director-General of the International Cooperation Center, National Development and Reform Commission, and Lin Geng, Chief Engineer of Chongqing Municipal Commission of Economy and Information Technology, detailed the national and local governments’ work plans for intelligent vehicle development, covering policy direction, development strategies, and overall deployment from both state and local perspectives. Professor C.C.Chan, Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, Founding President of World Electric Vehicle Association, Founder of the International Academicians Science & Technology Innovation Centre, and Distinguished Chair Professor of Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kuang-I Shu, Academician of the Russian Academy of Engineering and Chief Scientist of Jiangsu Pulsar Technology Co., Ltd., Li Yidong, Dean of the School of Computer Science & Technology at Beijing Jiaotong University, Professor, and Doctoral Supervisor, and Zhu Dongfang, President of Asia Digital Group, proposed future development strategies, informed by their research and the latest intelligent vehicle technologies. Taking a global outlook, Fabio Schina, Consul General of Italy in Chongqing, Dennis Chuah, Chairman of Electric Vehicle Association Malaysia, and Chen Chaozhuo, Director of North American Auto Professional Association and automotive industry overseas expansion consultant, proactively analyzed intelligent vehicle development and proposed strategies to facilitate the international expansion of China’s intelligent cars, highlighting the importance of global collaboration for achieving win-win outcomes. Drawing upon their companies’ unique strengths, Wang Tan, Co-Founder of XPeng AEROHT, Yang Hong, Chairman and President of Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., Ltd., Zhu Chuanqin, Chairman of Chongqing VDL Electronics Co., Ltd., Gao Ming, Vice President of Black Sesame Technologies, and Dongsheng Wu, Senior Vice President of Gosuncn Technology Group, discussed the current state and emerging trends in intelligent vehicle development, with the goal of advancing the entire industry during this new phase of growth.

During the two-day conference, representatives from various sectors across the world visited Chongqing Yongchuan manufacturing base of Great Wall Motor (GWM) Company Limited, and carried out a detailed on-site investigation at GWM’s smart plant through the Business Investigation of Chongqing Intelligent Vehicle Ecosystem. They went to Chang’an Automobile Global Research and Development Center (Liangjiang New Area) and visited the State Key Laboratory of Intelligent Vehicle Safety Technology, gaining firsthand experience with smart manufacturing and technological innovations, and engaging directly with industry experts, technical specialists, and corporate executives to discuss advancements and the future of the sector.

Another highlight of the conference is the display of the latest intelligent vehicles made by a host of well-known brands, including Tesla, Yangwang, Denza, Fang Cheng Bao, Li Auto, XPeng, NIO, ONVO, Deepal, Avatr, Wey, Voyah, Leapmotor, and BYD’s Dynasty and Ocean series; MiracoMotor, Neolix, and Rino.ai presented their self-driving vehicles; Guangzhou Frontop Digital, Automotive Software Innovation Center (Chongqing), Kernelsoft, World Trade Point Federation (Switzerland) Chongqing Representative Office, Chongqing Automobile Supplies Industry Association, BIZMEDIA Group and other automotive industry chain enterprises also showcased their latest achievements in intelligent vehicle technology at the Exhibition of Sci-Tech Innovation Achievements in Intelligent Vehicle.

The WIV 2025 has concluded, but the synergy of technology, capital, and policy driving China’s intelligent vehicle revolution is undeniably intensifying. Let’s look forward together to a future of intelligent mobility that will reshape the automotive landscape.

 

Yum China Board Welcomes New Board Member

SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China“) (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) announced today the appointment of Mr. Zhe (David) Wei to the Board of Directors, effective August 6, 2025. In connection with the appointment, the Board has increased the size of the Board of Directors to 13 directors, 11 of whom are independent.

“We warmly welcome David as the newest member of our Board,” said Yum China’s Chairman Dr. Fred Hu. ”David brings deep insights in global and China consumer sectors and significant leadership experience in digital and e-commerce. I am confident that David will be a valuable contributor to our Board.”

Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China commented, “On behalf of the management team, I am delighted to welcome David to our Board of Directors. His extensive expertise in the consumer industry and digital will add immense value as we advance our dual focus on operational efficiency and innovation. I look forward to David’s contribution to our Board as we collaborate to drive sustainable and long-term shareholder value.” 

Zhe (David) Wei is the founding partner and chairman of Vision Knight Capital, a private equity fund manager focusing on investments in China. Prior to launching Vision Knight Capital in 2011, Mr. Wei served from 2007 to 2011 as an executive director and the chief executive officer of Alibaba.com Limited, a leading global e-commerce company wholly owned by Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA; HKEx: 9988). Mr. Wei was the president from 2002 to 2006, and chief financial officer from 2000 to 2002 of B&Q (China) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Kingfisher PLC, a leading home improvement retailer in Europe and Asia. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Wei was also the chief representative for Kingfisher’s China sourcing office. Prior to joining B&Q and Kingfisher, Mr. Wei served as the head of investment banking at Orient Securities Company Limited from 1998 to 2000 and as corporate finance manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers) from 1995 to 1998. Mr. Wei is currently a non-executive director of PCCW Ltd. (HKEx: 0008), JNBY Design Limited (HKEx: 3306) and Sansure Biotech Co., Ltd. (SHSE: 688289), and an independent director of Oriental Pearl Group Co., Ltd. (SHSE: 600637). Mr. Wei served on the boards of Leju Holdings Limited (formerly listed on NYSE) from April 2014 to March 2021, OneSmart International Education Group Limited (formerly listed on NYSE) from March 2018 to April 2021, Zall Smart Commerce Group Ltd. (HKEx: 2098) from April 2016 to January 2023, and Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC (NASDAQ: PSNY) from June 2022 to June 2025. He was also a promoter and executive chair of Vision Deal HK Acquisition Corp. from January 2022 to June 2025 (formerly listed on HKEx). Mr. Wei holds a bachelor’s degree in international business management from Shanghai International Studies University.

Forward-Looking Statements

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About Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 16,000 restaurants under six brands across over 2,400 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain, which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world’s most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit https://ir.yumchina.com/.

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Yum China Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Operating Profit Increased 14% YoY; OP Margin Expanded 100 Basis Points to 10.9%, a Second-Quarter Record High
Same-Store Sales Growth Turned Positive, Driven by 10th Consecutive Quarter of Same-Store Transaction Growth
Diluted EPS Up 5%, or 15% Excluding Mark-to-Market and F/X Impact

SHANGHAI, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Yum China“) (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today reported unaudited results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Second Quarter Highlights

  • Total system sales grew 4% year over year (“YoY”), excluding foreign currency translation (“F/X”). The growth sequentially improved from the first quarter and was primarily attributable to 4% of net new unit contribution and 1% same-store sales growth.
  • Same-store sales growth turned positive at 1%. Same-store transactions grew 2% YoY, the tenth consecutive quarter of growth.
  • Total revenues increased 4% YoY to $2.8 billion, also a 4% increase excluding F/X.
  • The Company opened 336 net new stores in the quarter, with 89 net new stores opened by franchisees, accounting for 26%.
  • Total store count reached 16,978 as of June 30, 2025, including 12,238 KFC stores and 3,864 Pizza Hut stores.
  • Operating profit grew 14% YoY to $304 million, a second-quarter record high. Core operating profit grew 14% YoY.
  • OP margin was 10.9%, an increase of 100 basis points YoY and also record high for the second quarter, supported by restaurant margin expansion and G&A savings.
  • Restaurant margin was 16.1%, an increase of 60 basis points YoY, driven primarily by savings in Food and Paper cost and Occupancy and Other Operating expenses.
  • Diluted EPS increased 5% YoY to $0.58, another second-quarter record-high, also a 5% increase excluding F/X. Excluding the negative impact of $0.04 from the mark-to-market equity investments in the 2025 and 2024 second quarters and F/X, Diluted EPS increased 15% YoY.
  • Returned $274 million to shareholders in the second quarter through $184 million in share repurchases and $90 million in cash dividends.
  • Delivery sales grew 22% YoY. Delivery contributed approximately 45% of total Company sales.
  • Digital sales reached $2.4 billion, with digital ordering accounting for approximately 94% of total Company sales.
  • Total membership of KFC and Pizza Hut was approximately 560 million, up 13% versus the prior year. Member sales accounted for approximately 64% of KFC and Pizza Hut’s system sales in aggregate.

CEO Comments 

Joey Wat, CEO of Yum China, commented, “I am pleased to announce that we achieved solid results in the second quarter. We turned same-store sales growth positive while expanding our store portfolio to nearly 17,000 locations. We delivered double-digit growth in operating profit and substantially expanded our margins. KFC stayed resilient and Pizza Hut sustained its momentum. Our dual focus on innovation and operational efficiency enabled us to deliver compelling value and experiences to our customers. We sparked cravings with innovative and great-tasting food, including the Crazy Spicy Zinger at KFC and the upgraded hand-crafted thin-crust pizza at Pizza Hut. In addition to great value for money, our meal sets with IP-themed toys brought emotional value to our customers and helped us set a new 2025 daily sales record on Children’s Day.”

Wat continued, “We are always exploring ways to broaden our addressable market. KFC has expanded KCOFFEE cafes to over 1,300 locations, leveraging KFC’s store space, various in-store resources and membership. Pizza Hut’s new menu has widened our price ranges, reaching previously underserved customer segments and contributing to double-digit same-store transactions growth for the quarter. At the same time, we are reinforcing our strategic moat via our membership programs and Super Apps, and enhancing the in-store experience, while capturing additional traffic on delivery platforms. We are also fortifying our end-to-end digitalization to streamline operations and elevate our customer experience. With the strength of our brands and our strategies, we are confident in delivering sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”

Key Financial Results

Second Quarter

Year to Date Ended 6/30

%/ppts Change

%/ppts Change

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

System Sales Growth (1) (%)

4

4

NM

NM

3

5

NM

NM

Same-Store Sales Growth (1) (%)

1

(4)

NM

NM

Even

(3)

NM

NM

Operating Profit ($mn)

304

266

+14

+14

703

640

+10

+11

Adjusted Operating Profit (2) ($mn)

304

266

+14

+14

703

640

+10

+11

Core Operating Profit (2) (3) ($mn)

303

266

NM

+14

708

640

NM

+11

OP Margin (4) (%)

10.9

9.9

+1.0

+1.0

12.2

11.4

+0.8

+0.8

Core OP Margin (2) (5) (%)

10.9

9.9

NM

+1.0

12.2

11.4

NM

+0.8

Net Income ($mn)

215

212

+1

+1

507

499

+1

+2

Adjusted Net Income (2) ($mn)

215

212

+1

+1

507

499

+1

+2

Diluted Earnings
  Per Common Share ($)

0.58

0.55

+5

+5

1.35

1.26

+7

+8

Adjusted Diluted Earnings
  Per Common Share (2) ($)

0.58

0.55

+5

+5

1.35

1.26

+7

+8

 (1) System sales and same-store sales percentages exclude the impact of F/X. Effective January 1, 2018, temporary store closures are
normalized in the same-store sales calculation by excluding the period during which stores are temporarily closed.

 (2) See “Reconciliation of Reported GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Measures” included in the accompanying tables of this release for further details.

 (3) Core operating profit is defined as operating profit adjusted for special items, further excluding items affecting comparability and the
impact of F/X. The Company uses core operating profit for the purposes of evaluating the performance of its core operations. Current
period amounts are derived by translating results at average exchange rates of the prior year period.

 (4) OP margin refers to operating profit as a percentage of total revenues.

 (5) Core OP margin refers to core operating profit as a percentage of total revenues excluding F/X.

Note: All comparisons are versus the same period a year ago.

Percentages may not recompute due to rounding.

NM refers to not meaningful.

Capital Returns to Shareholders

  • The Company is on track to return a total of $3 billion to shareholders in 2025 through 2026, in addition to the $1.5 billion delivered to shareholders in 2024. The average annual amount of capital return over the three years is around 9% of our market capitalization as of August 4, 2025.
  • In the first half of 2025, the Company returned $536 million in capital to shareholders through $356 million in share repurchases and $180 million in cash dividends. Including the previously announced $510 million share repurchase agreements for the second half of 2025 and assuming a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, the Company expects the total return of capital for 2025 to be at least $1.2 billion.  
  • As of June 30, 2025, approximately $936 million remained available for future share repurchases under the current authorization program.
  • The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.24 per share on Yum China’s common stock, payable on September 23, 2025 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 2, 2025.

KFC

Second Quarter

Year to Date Ended 6/30

%/ppts Change

%/ppts Change

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

Restaurants

12,238

10,931

+12

NM

12,238

10,931

+12

NM

System Sales Growth (%)

5

5

NM

NM

4

6

NM

NM

Same-Store Sales Growth (%)

1

(3)

NM

NM

Even

(3)

NM

NM

Total Revenues ($mn)

2,096

2,014

+4

+4

4,342

4,244

+2

+3

Operating Profit ($mn)

292

264

+11

+10

678

636

+6

+7

Core Operating Profit ($mn)

291

264

NM

+10

682

636

NM

+7

OP Margin (%)

14.0

13.1

+0.9

+0.9

15.6

15.0

+0.6

+0.6

Restaurant Margin (%)

16.9

16.2

+0.7

+0.7

18.4

17.8

+0.6

+0.6

  • System sales for KFC grew 5% YoY. Same-store sales increased 1% YoY, with flat same-store transactions. Ticket average was 1% higher YoY, driven mainly by increased delivery mix.
  • Delivery sales grew 25% YoY, contributing approximately 45% of KFC’s Company sales.
  • KFC opened 295 net new stores during the quarter, with 119 net new stores opened by franchisees, accounting for 40%. Total store count reached 12,238 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Operating profit grew 11% YoY to $292 million, a record level for the second quarter. Core operating profit increased 10% YoY.
  • OP margin was 14.0%, an increase of 90 basis points YoY.
  • Restaurant margin was 16.9%, expanding 70 basis points YoY, primarily due to favorable commodity prices and streamlined operations, partially offset by the impact of higher rider cost due to the increased delivery mix, increased value-for-money offerings and wage inflation.

Pizza Hut

Second Quarter

Year to Date Ended 6/30

%/ppts Change

%/ppts Change

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

2025

2024

Reported

Ex F/X

Restaurants

3,864

3,504

+10

NM

3,864

3,504

+10

NM

System Sales Growth (%)

3

1

NM

NM

3

3

NM

NM

Same-Store Sales Growth (%)

2

(8)

NM

NM

1

(7)

NM

NM

Total Revenues ($mn)

554

540

+3

+3

1,149

1,135

+1

+2

Operating Profit ($mn)

46

40

+16

+15

106

87

+22

+23

Core Operating Profit ($mn)

46

40

NM

+15

107

87

NM

+23

OP Margin (%)

8.3

7.4

+0.9

+0.9

9.2

7.7

+1.5

+1.5

Restaurant Margin (%)

13.3

13.2

+0.1

+0.1

13.9

12.8

+1.1

+1.1

  • System sales for Pizza Hut grew 3% YoY. Same-store sales increased 2% YoY. Same-store transactions grew 17% YoY, the tenth consecutive quarter of growth. Ticket average was 13% lower YoY, consistent with our strategy and driven mainly by better value-for-money.
  • Pizza Hut opened 95 net new stores during the quarter, with 21 net new stores opened by franchisees, accounting for 22%. Total store count reached 3,864 as of June 30, 2025.
  • Delivery sales grew 15% YoY, contributing approximately 43% of Pizza Hut’s Company sales.
  • Operating profit grew 16% to $46 million, a record level for the second quarter. Core operating profit increased 15% YoY.
  • OP margin was 8.3%, an increase of 90 basis points YoY and a record level for the second quarter.
  • Restaurant margin was 13.3%, expanding 10 basis points YoY, primarily due to favorable commodity prices, streamlined operations and automation, partially offset by the impact of increased value-for-money offerings, increased cost associated with higher delivery sales mix and wage inflation.

Outlook

  • The Company targets:
    • Approximately 1,600 to 1,800 net new stores in 2025.
    • The franchise mix of net new stores to reach 40-50% for KFC and 20-30% for Pizza Hut in 2025, ahead of schedule and to moderately increase the mix within the guided range over the next few years.
    • Capital expenditures in the range of approximately $600 million to $700 million for the 2025 fiscal year, revised down from the initial target of $700 million to $800 million, mainly due to lower capital expenditures per store.
  • The Company plans to return $3 billion to shareholders in 2025 through 2026, adding to the $1.5 billion it delivered to shareholders in 2024.

Note on Non-GAAP Measures

Reported GAAP results include items that are excluded from non-GAAP measures. See “Reconciliation of Reported GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Measures” and “Segment Results” within this release for non-GAAP reconciliation details.

Conference Call

Yum China’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 (7:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, August 5, 2025).  

A live webcast of the call may be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/kij3u6kb.

To join by phone, please register in advance of the conference through the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN.

Pre-registration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb7706c47c6cf42db8f213a8ac7f0329c

A replay of the webcast will be available two hours after the event and will remain accessible until August 4, 2026. Additionally, earnings release accompanying slides will be available at the Company’s Investor Relations website http://ir.yumchina.com.

For important news and information regarding Yum China, including our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, visit Yum China’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.yumchina.com. Yum China uses this website as a primary channel for disclosing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements relating to our projected capital return for 2025 and those set forth under the section titled “Outlook.” We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and by the use of forward-looking words such as “expect,” “expectation,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “belief,” “plan,” “estimate,” “target,” “predict,” “project,” “likely,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “commit” or similar terminology. These statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances, but there can be no assurance that such estimates and assumptions will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the future strategies, growth, business plans, investments, store openings, franchise mix of net new stores, capital expenditures, dividend and share repurchase plans, CAGR for system sales, operating profit and EPS, earnings, performance and returns of Yum China, anticipated effects of population and macroeconomic trends, pace of recovery of Yum China’s business, the anticipated effects of our innovation, digital and delivery capabilities and investments on growth and beliefs regarding the long-term drivers of Yum China’s business. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. We cannot assure you that any of our expectations, estimates or assumptions will be achieved. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are only made as of the date of this press release, and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as required by law. Numerous factors could cause our actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: whether we are able to achieve development goals at the times and in the amounts currently anticipated, if at all, the success of our marketing campaigns and product innovation, our ability to maintain food safety and quality control systems, changes in public health conditions, our ability to control costs and expenses, including tax costs, changes in political, economic and regulatory conditions in China, as well as changes in political, business, economic and trade relations between the U.S. and China, and those set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Our plan of capital returns to shareholders is based on current expectations, which may change based on market conditions, capital needs or otherwise. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements should be evaluated with the understanding of their inherent uncertainty. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the caption “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.

About Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Yum China is the largest restaurant company in China with a mission to make every life taste beautiful. The Company operates over 16,000 restaurants under six brands across over 2,400 cities in China. KFC and Pizza Hut are the leading brands in the quick-service and casual dining restaurant spaces in China, respectively. In addition, Yum China has partnered with Lavazza to develop the Lavazza coffee concept in China. Little Sheep and Huang Ji Huang specialize in Chinese cuisine. Taco Bell offers innovative Mexican-inspired food. Yum China has a world-class, digitalized supply chain, which includes an extensive network of logistics centers nationwide and an in-house supply chain management system. Its strong digital capabilities and loyalty program enable the Company to reach customers faster and serve them better. Yum China is a Fortune 500 company with the vision to be the world’s most innovative pioneer in the restaurant industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.yumchina.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations Contact:
        Tel: +86 21 2407 7556 
        IR@YumChina.com   

Media Contact:
        Tel: +86 21 2407 8288 / +852 2267 5807 
        Media@YumChina.com

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in US$ million, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

% Change

Year to Date Ended

% Change

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

Revenues

Company sales

$

2,613

$

2,528

3

$

5,414

$

5,322

2

Franchise fees and income

24

22

11

51

47

9

Revenues from transactions with franchisees

115

96

20

236

203

16

Other revenues

35

33

6

67

65

3

Total revenues

2,787

2,679

4

5,768

5,637

2

Costs and Expenses, Net

Company restaurants

Food and paper

810

797

(2)

1,684

1,693

Payroll and employee benefits

712

666

(7)

1,431

1,374

(4)

Occupancy and other operating expenses

669

674

1

1,357

1,371

1

Company restaurant expenses

2,191

2,137

(3)

4,472

4,438

(1)

General and administrative expenses

131

133

2

269

273

2

Franchise expenses

10

9

(8)

21

19

(10)

Expenses for transactions with franchisees

110

92

(20)

227

196

(16)

Other operating costs and expenses

30

29

(3)

59

58

(1)

Closures and impairment expenses, net

12

13

11

18

14

(25)

Other income, net

(1)

NM

(1)

(1)

19

Total costs and expenses, net

2,483

2,413

(3)

5,065

4,997

(1)

Operating Profit

304

266

14

703

640

10

Interest income, net

25

31

(21)

51

69

(26)

Investment (loss) gain

(18)

8

NM

(15)

16

NM

Income Before Income Taxes and
  Equity in Net Earnings (Losses) from
  Equity Method Investments

311

305

2

739

725

2

Income tax provision

(80)

(77)

(4)

(199)

(190)

(5)

Equity in net earnings (losses) from
   equity method investments

2

NM

6

NM

Net income – including noncontrolling interests

233

228

2

546

535

2

Net income – noncontrolling interests

18

16

(9)

39

36

(6)

Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.

$

215

$

212

1

$

507

$

499

1

Effective tax rate

25.8

%

25.2

%

(0.6)

ppts.

26.9

%

26.2

%

(0.7)

ppts.

Basic Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.36

$

1.27

Weighted-average shares outstanding
    (in millions)

373

389

374

395

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.35

$

1.26

Weighted-average shares outstanding
    (in millions)

374

391

376

397

OP margin

10.9

%

9.9

%

1.0

ppts.

12.2

%

11.4

%

0.8

ppts.

Company sales

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

Food and paper

31.0

31.5

0.5

ppts.

31.1

31.8

0.7

ppts.

Payroll and employee benefits

27.2

26.3

(0.9)

ppts.

26.4

25.8

(0.6)

ppts.

Occupancy and other operating expenses

25.7

26.7

1.0

ppts.

25.1

25.8

0.7

ppts.

Restaurant margin

16.1

%

15.5

%

0.6

ppts.

17.4

%

16.6

%

0.8

ppts.

Percentages may not recompute due to rounding. NM refers to not meaningful.

 

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

KFC Operating Results

(in US$ million)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

% Change

Year to Date Ended

% Change

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

Revenues

Company sales

$

2,059

$

1,983

4

$

4,267

$

4,176

2

Franchise fees and income

19

16

16

40

34

14

Revenues from transactions with franchisees

17

12

32

33

26

26

Other revenues

1

3

(68)

2

8

(74)

Total revenues

2,096

2,014

4

4,342

4,244

2

Costs and Expenses, Net

Company restaurants

Food and paper

631

626

(1)

1,316

1,320

Payroll and employee benefits

556

513

(8)

1,110

1,055

(5)

Occupancy and other operating expenses

523

524

1,055

1,059

Company restaurant expenses

1,710

1,663

(3)

3,481

3,434

(1)

General and administrative expenses

61

60

(2)

120

121

1

Franchise expenses

9

8

(9)

19

17

(9)

Expenses for transactions with franchisees

15

11

(37)

29

23

(29)

Other operating costs and expenses

1

2

68

2

6

72

Closures and impairment expenses, net

8

6

(15)

13

7

(65)

Total costs and expenses, net

1,804

1,750

(3)

3,664

3,608

(2)

Operating Profit

$

292

$

264

11

$

678

$

636

6

OP margin

14.0

%

13.1

%

0.9

ppts.

15.6

%

15.0

%

0.6

ppts.

Company sales

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

Food and paper

30.7

31.6

0.9

ppts.

30.9

31.6

0.7

ppts.

Payroll and employee benefits

27.0

25.9

(1.1)

ppts.

26.0

25.3

(0.7)

ppts.

Occupancy and other operating expenses

25.4

26.3

0.9

ppts.

24.7

25.3

0.6

ppts.

Restaurant margin

16.9

%

16.2

%

0.7

ppts.

18.4

%

17.8

%

0.6

ppts.

Percentages may not recompute due to rounding.

 

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Pizza Hut Operating Results

(in US$ million)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

% Change

Year to Date Ended

% Change

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

Revenues

Company sales

$

545

$

530

3

$

1,129

$

1,117

1

Franchise fees and income

2

2

20

4

4

21

Revenues from transactions with franchisees

1

1

44

3

2

56

Other revenues

6

7

13

12

9

Total revenues

554

540

3

1,149

1,135

1

Costs and Expenses, Net

Company restaurants

Food and paper

177

167

(6)

363

365

1

Payroll and employee benefits

154

150

(3)

317

312

(2)

Occupancy and other operating expenses

141

143

1

292

297

1

Company restaurant expenses

472

460

(3)

972

974

General and administrative expenses

26

27

5

52

54

4

Franchise expenses

1

1

(14)

2

2

(15)

Expenses for transactions with franchisees

1

1

(32)

3

2

(41)

Other operating costs and expenses

5

6

7

11

11

(3)

Closures and impairment expenses, net

3

5

37

3

5

38

Total costs and expenses, net

508

500

(2)

1,043

1,048

Operating Profit

$

46

$

40

16

$

106

$

87

22

OP margin

8.3

%

7.4

%

0.9

ppts.

9.2

%

7.7

%

1.5

ppts.

Company sales

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

100.0

%

Food and paper

32.5

31.6

(0.9)

ppts.

32.1

32.7

0.6

ppts.

Payroll and employee benefits

28.3

28.3

ppts.

28.1

27.9

(0.2)

ppts.

Occupancy and other operating expenses

25.9

26.9

1.0

ppts.

25.9

26.6

0.7

ppts.

Restaurant margin

13.3

%

13.2

%

0.1

ppts.

13.9

%

12.8

%

1.1

ppts.

Percentages may not recompute due to rounding.

 

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in US$ million)

6/30/2025

12/31/2024

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

592

$

723

Short-term investments

1,563

1,121

Accounts receivable, net

94

79

Inventories, net

360

405

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

383

366

Total Current Assets

2,992

2,694

Property, plant and equipment, net

2,415

2,407

Operating lease right-of-use assets

2,103

2,146

Goodwill

1,915

1,880

Intangible assets, net

145

144

Long-term bank deposits and notes

626

1,088

Equity investments

382

368

Deferred income tax assets

142

138

Other assets

263

256

Total Assets

10,983

11,121

LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

2,056

2,080

Short-term borrowings

127

Income taxes payable

101

76

Total Current Liabilities

2,157

2,283

Non-current operating lease liabilities

1,760

1,816

Non-current finance lease liabilities

48

49

Deferred income tax liabilities

395

389

Other liabilities

154

157

Total Liabilities

4,514

4,694

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest

13

13

Equity

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000 million shares authorized; 371 million shares
      and 379 million shares issued at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively;
      371 million shares and 378 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31,
      2024, respectively.

4

4

Treasury stock

(12)

(52)

Additional paid-in capital

3,952

4,028

Retained earnings

2,110

2,089

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(265)

(341)

Total Yum China Holdings, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

5,789

5,728

Noncontrolling interests

667

686

Total Equity

6,456

6,414

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest and Equity

$

10,983

$

11,121

 

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in US$ million)

(unaudited)

Year to Date Ended

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

 Cash Flows – Operating Activities

 Net income – including noncontrolling interests

$

546

$

535

 Depreciation and amortization

219

235

 Non-cash operating lease cost

199

203

 Closures and impairment expenses

18

14

 Investment loss (gain)

15

(16)

 Equity in net (earnings) losses from equity method investments

(6)

 Distributions of income received from equity method investments

9

7

 Deferred income taxes

(3)

(2)

 Share-based compensation expense

22

23

 Changes in accounts receivable

(13)

(5)

 Changes in inventories

52

52

 Changes in prepaid expenses, other current assets and value-added tax assets

(8)

(28)

 Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities

(53)

27

 Changes in income taxes payable

24

25

 Changes in non-current operating lease liabilities

(200)

(206)

 Other, net

43

(21)

 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

864

843

 Cash Flows – Investing Activities

 Capital spending

(259)

(358)

 Purchases of short-term investments, long-term bank deposits and notes

(3,924)

(1,479)

 Maturities of short-term investments, long-term bank deposits and notes

3,905

1,702

 Acquisition of equity investment

(14)

 Other, net

2

3

 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(290)

(132)

 Cash Flows – Financing Activities

 Proceeds from short-term borrowings

307

 Repayment of short-term borrowings

(129)

(52)

 Repurchase of shares of common stock

(368)

(869)

 Cash dividends paid on common stock

(180)

(126)

 Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

(25)

(28)

 Other, net

(7)

(17)

 Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

(709)

(785)

 Effect of Exchange Rates on Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

4

(11)

 Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

(131)

(85)

 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash – Beginning of Period

723

1,128

 Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash – End of Period

$

592

$

1,043

 

In this press release:

  • Certain performance metrics and non-GAAP measures are presented excluding the impact of foreign currency translation (“F/X”). These amounts are derived by translating current year results at prior year average exchange rates. We believe the elimination of the F/X impact provides better year-to-year comparability without the distortion of foreign currency fluctuations.
  • System sales growth reflects the results of all restaurants regardless of ownership, including Company-owned and franchise restaurants that operate our restaurant concepts, except for non-Company-owned restaurants for which we do not receive a sales-based royalty. Sales of franchise restaurants typically generate ongoing franchise fees for the Company at an average rate of approximately 6% of system sales. Franchise restaurant sales are not included in Company sales in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income; however, the franchise fees are included in the Company’s revenues. We believe system sales growth is useful to investors as a significant indicator of the overall strength of our business as it incorporates all of our revenue drivers, Company and franchise same-store sales as well as net unit growth.
  • Effective January 1, 2018, the Company revised its definition of same-store sales growth to represent the estimated percentage change in sales of food of all restaurants in the Company system that have been open prior to the first day of our prior fiscal year, excluding the period during which stores are temporarily closed. We refer to these as our “base” stores. Previously, same-store sales growth represented the estimated percentage change in sales of all restaurants in the Company system that have been open for one year or more, including stores temporarily closed, and the base stores changed on a rolling basis from month to month. This revision was made to align with how management measures performance internally and focuses on trends of a more stable base of stores.

 

Unit Count by Brand

KFC

12/31/2024

New Builds

Closures

Refranchised

6/30/2025

Company-owned

10,187

526

(175)

(2)

10,536

Franchisees

1,461

255

(16)

2

1,702

Total

11,648

781

(191)

12,238

Pizza Hut

12/31/2024

New Builds

Closures

Refranchised

6/30/2025

Company-owned

3,525

230

(125)

(1)

3,629

Franchisees

199

41

(6)

1

235

Total

3,724

271

(131)

3,864

Others

12/31/2024

New Builds

Closures

6/30/2025

Company-owned

175

9

(30)

154

Franchisees

848

26

(152)

722

Total

1,023

35

(182)

876

Reconciliation of Reported GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Measures
(in millions, except per share data)
(unaudited)

In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in this press release, the Company provides the following non-GAAP measures:

  • Measures adjusted for Special Items, which include Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”), Adjusted Effective Tax Rate and Adjusted EBITDA;
  • Company Restaurant Profit (“Restaurant profit”) and Restaurant margin;
  • Core Operating Profit and Core OP margin, which exclude Special Items, and further adjusted for Items Affecting Comparability and the impact of F/X;

These non-GAAP measures are not intended to replace the presentation of our financial results in accordance with GAAP.  Rather, the Company believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present results, excluding those items that the Company does not believe are indicative of our core operations.

With respect to non-GAAP measures adjusted for Special Items, the Company excludes impact from Special Items for the purpose of evaluating performance internally and uses them as factors in determining compensation for certain employees. Special Items are not included in any of our segment results.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income including noncontrolling interests adjusted for equity in net earnings (losses) from equity method investments, income tax, interest income, net, investment gain or loss, depreciation and amortization, store impairment charges, and Special Items. Store impairment charges included as an adjustment item in Adjusted EBITDA primarily resulted from our semi-annual impairment evaluation of long-lived assets of individual restaurants, and additional impairment evaluation whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. If these restaurant-level assets were not impaired, depreciation of the assets would have been recorded and included in EBITDA. Therefore, store impairment charges were a non-cash item similar to depreciation and amortization of our long-lived assets of restaurants. The Company believes that investors and analysts may find it useful in measuring operating performance without regard to such non-cash items.

Restaurant Profit is defined as Company sales less expenses incurred directly by our Company-owned restaurants in generating Company sales, including cost of food and paper, restaurant-level payroll and employee benefits, rent, depreciation and amortization of restaurant-level assets, advertising expenses, and other operating expenses. Company restaurant margin percentage is defined as Restaurant profit divided by Company sales. We also use Restaurant profit and Restaurant margin for the purposes of internally evaluating the performance of our Company-owned restaurants and we believe they provide useful information to investors as to the profitability of our Company-owned restaurants.

Core Operating Profit is defined as Operating Profit adjusted for Special Items, and further excluding Items Affecting Comparability and the impact of F/X. We consider quantitative and qualitative factors in assessing whether to adjust for the impact of items that may be significant or that could affect an understanding of our ongoing financial and business performance or trends. Items such as charges, gains and accounting changes which are viewed by management as significantly impacting the current period or the comparable period, due to changes in policy or other external factors, or non-cash items pertaining to underlying activities that are different from or unrelated to our core operations, are generally considered “Items Affecting Comparability.” Examples of Items Affecting Comparability include, but are not limited to: temporary relief from landlords and government agencies; VAT deductions due to tax policy changes; and amortization of reacquired franchise rights recognized upon acquisitions. We believe presenting Core Operating Profit provides additional information to further enhance comparability of our operating results and we use this measure for purposes of evaluating the performance of our core operations. Core OP margin is defined as Core Operating Profit divided by Total revenues, excluding the impact of F/X.

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures to the non-GAAP financial measures. The reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Restaurant Profit and Core Operating Profit by segment is presented in Segment Results within this release.

Quarter Ended

Year to Date Ended

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

Reconciliation of Operating Profit to Adjusted Operating Profit

Operating Profit

$

304

$

266

$

703

$

640

Special Items, Operating Profit

Adjusted Operating Profit

$

304

$

266

$

703

$

640

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income

Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.

$

215

$

212

$

507

$

499

Special Items, Net Income –Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Adjusted Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.

$

215

$

212

$

507

$

499

Reconciliation of EPS to Adjusted EPS

Basic Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.36

$

1.27

Special Items, Basic Earnings Per Common Share

Adjusted Basic Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.36

$

1.27

Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.35

$

1.26

Special Items, Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share

$

0.58

$

0.55

$

1.35

$

1.26

Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate to Adjusted Effective Tax Rate

Effective tax rate

25.8

%

25.2

%

26.9

%

26.2

%

Impact on effective tax rate as a result of Special Items

Adjusted effective tax rate

25.8

%

25.2

%

26.9

%

26.2

%

 

Net income, along with the reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA, is presented below:

Quarter Ended

Year to Date Ended

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

Net Income – Yum China Holdings, Inc.

$

215

$

212

$

507

$

499

Net income – noncontrolling interests

18

16

39

36

Equity in net (earnings) losses from equity method investments

(2)

(6)

Income tax provision

80

77

199

190

Interest income, net

(25)

(31)

(51)

(69)

Investment loss (gain)

18

(8)

15

(16)

Operating Profit

304

266

703

640

Special Items, Operating Profit

Adjusted Operating Profit

304

266

703

640

Depreciation and amortization

110

118

219

235

Store impairment charges

13

15

19

19

Adjusted EBITDA

$

427

$

399

$

941

$

894

 

Operating Profit, along with the reconciliation to Core Operating Profit, is presented below:

Quarter ended

% Change

Year to Date Ended

% Change

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

6/30/2025

6/30/2024

B/(W)

Operating Profit

$

304

$

266

14

$

703

$

640

10

Special Items, Operating Profit

Adjusted Operating Profit

$

304

$

266

14

$

703

$

640

10

Items Affecting Comparability

F/X impact

(1)

5

Core Operating Profit

$

303

$

266

14

$

708

$

640

11

Total revenues

2,787

2,679

4

5,768

5,637

2

F/X impact

(7)

31

Total revenues, excluding the impact of F/X

$

2,780

$

2,679

4

$

5,799

$

5,637

3

Core OP margin

10.9

%

9.9

%

1.0

ppts.

12.2

%

11.4

%

0.8

ppts.

 

 

Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Segment Results

(in US$ million)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

Company sales

$         2,059

$            545

$                       9

$                     —

$                  —

$         2,613

Franchise fees and income

19

2

3

24

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

17

1

17

80

115

Other revenues

1

6

172

17

(161)

35

Total revenues

$         2,096

$            554

$                   201

$                     97

$              (161)

$         2,787

Company restaurant expenses

1,710

472

9

2,191

General and administrative expenses

61

26

8

36

131

Franchise expenses

9

1

10

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

15

1

16

78

110

Other operating costs and expenses

1

5

168

17

(161)

30

Closures and impairment expenses, net

8

3

1

12

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Total costs and expenses, net

1,804

508

202

130

(161)

2,483

Operating Profit (Loss)

$            292

$              46

$                     (1)

$                   (33)

$                  —

$            304

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Restaurant Profit is as follows:

Quarter Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            292

$              46

$                     (1)

$                   (33)

$                  —

$            304

Less:

Franchise fees and income

19

2

3

24

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

17

1

17

80

115

Other revenues

1

6

172

17

(161)

35

Add:

General and administrative expenses

61

26

8

36

131

Franchise expenses

9

1

10

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

15

1

16

78

110

Other operating costs and expenses

1

5

168

17

(161)

30

Closures and impairment expenses, net

8

3

1

12

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Restaurant profit

$            349

$              73

$                     —

$                     —

$                  —

$            422

Company sales

2,059

545

9

2,613

Restaurant margin

16.9 %

13.3 %

(11.5) %

N/A

N/A

16.1 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Core Operating Profit is as follows:

Quarter Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            292

$              46

$                     (1)

$                   (33)

$                  —

$            304

Special Items, Operating Profit 

Adjusted Operating Profit (Loss)

$            292

$              46

$                     (1)

$                   (33)

$                  —

$            304

Items Affecting Comparability

F/X impact

(1)

(1)

Core Operating Profit (Loss)

$            291

$              46

$                     (1)

$                   (33)

$                  —

$            303

Quarter Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

Company sales

$         1,983

$            530

$                     15

$                     —

$                  —

$         2,528

Franchise fees and income

16

2

4

22

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

12

1

16

67

96

Other revenues

3

7

144

16

(137)

33

Total revenues

$         2,014

$            540

$                   179

$                     83

$              (137)

$         2,679

Company restaurant expenses

1,663

460

14

2,137

General and administrative expenses

60

27

10

36

133

Franchise expenses

8

1

9

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

11

1

14

66

92

Other operating costs and expenses

2

6

142

16

(137)

29

Closures and impairment expenses, net

6

5

2

13

Total costs and expenses, net

1,750

500

182

118

(137)

2,413

Operating Profit (Loss)

$            264

$              40

$                     (3)

$                   (35)

$                  —

$            266

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Restaurant Profit is as follows:

Quarter Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            264

$              40

$                     (3)

$                   (35)

$                  —

$            266

Less:

Franchise fees and income

16

2

4

22

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

12

1

16

67

96

Other revenues

3

7

144

16

(137)

33

Add:

General and administrative expenses

60

27

10

36

133

Franchise expenses

8

1

9

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

11

1

14

66

92

Other operating costs and expenses

2

6

142

16

(137)

29

Closures and impairment expenses, net

6

5

2

13

Restaurant profit

$            320

$              70

$                       1

$                     —

$                  —

$            391

Company sales

1,983

530

15

2,528

Restaurant margin

16.2 %

13.2 %

5.9 %

N/A

N/A

15.5 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Core Operating Profit is as follows:

Quarter Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            264

$              40

$                     (3)

$                   (35)

$                  —

$            266

Special Items, Operating Profit 

Adjusted Operating Profit (Loss)

$            264

$              40

$                     (3)

$                   (35)

$                  —

$            266

Items Affecting Comparability

F/X impact

Core Operating Profit (Loss)

$            264

$              40

$                     (3)

$                   (35)

$                  —

$            266

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

Company sales

$         4,267

$         1,129

$                     18

$                     —

$                  —

$         5,414

Franchise fees and income

40

4

7

51

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

33

3

36

164

236

Other revenues

2

13

342

34

(324)

67

Total revenues

$         4,342

$         1,149

$                   403

$                   198

$              (324)

$         5,768

Company restaurant expenses

3,481

972

20

(1)

4,472

General and administrative expenses

120

52

16

81

269

Franchise expenses

19

2

21

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

29

3

33

162

227

Other operating costs and expenses

2

11

335

34

(323)

59

Closures and impairment expenses, net

13

3

2

18

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Total costs and expenses, net

3,664

1,043

406

276

(324)

5,065

Operating Profit (Loss)

$            678

$            106

$                     (3)

$                   (78)

$                  —

$            703

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Restaurant Profit is as follows:

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            678

$            106

$                     (3)

$                   (78)

$                  —

$            703

Less:

Franchise fees and income

40

4

7

51

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

33

3

36

164

236

Other revenues

2

13

342

34

(324)

67

Add:

General and administrative expenses

120

52

16

81

269

Franchise expenses

19

2

21

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

29

3

33

162

227

Other operating costs and expenses

2

11

335

34

(323)

59

Closures and impairment expenses, net

13

3

2

18

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Restaurant profit (loss)

$            786

$            157

$                     (2)

$                     —

$                    1

$            942

Company sales

4,267

1,129

18

5,414

Restaurant margin

18.4 %

13.9 %

(16.0) %

N/A

N/A

17.4 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Core Operating Profit is as follows:

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2025

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            678

$            106

$                     (3)

$                   (78)

$                  —

$            703

Special Items, Operating Profit 

Adjusted Operating Profit (Loss)

$            678

$            106

$                     (3)

$                   (78)

$                  —

$            703

Items Affecting Comparability

F/X impact

4

1

5

Core Operating Profit (Loss)

$            682

$            107

$                     (3)

$                   (78)

$                  —

$            708

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

Company sales

$         4,176

$         1,117

$                     29

$                     —

$                  —

$         5,322

Franchise fees and income

34

4

9

47

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

26

2

36

139

203

Other revenues

8

12

308

31

(294)

65

Total revenues

$         4,244

$         1,135

$                   382

$                   170

$              (294)

$         5,637

Company restaurant expenses

3,434

974

31

(1)

4,438

General and administrative expenses

121

54

20

78

273

Franchise expenses

17

2

19

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

23

2

33

138

196

Other operating costs and expenses

6

11

304

30

(293)

58

Closures and impairment expenses, net

7

5

2

14

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Total costs and expenses, net

3,608

1,048

390

245

(294)

4,997

Operating Profit (Loss)

$            636

$              87

$                     (8)

$                   (75)

$                  —

$            640

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Restaurant Profit is as follows:

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            636

$              87

$                     (8)

$                   (75)

$                  —

$            640

Less:

Franchise fees and income

34

4

9

47

Revenues from transactions with franchisees(2)

26

2

36

139

203

Other revenues

8

12

308

31

(294)

65

Add:

General and administrative expenses

121

54

20

78

273

Franchise expenses

17

2

19

Expenses for transactions with franchisees(2)

23

2

33

138

196

Other operating costs and expenses

6

11

304

30

(293)

58

Closures and impairment expenses, net

7

5

2

14

Other income, net

(1)

(1)

Restaurant profit (loss)

$            742

$            143

$                     (2)

$                     —

$                    1

$            884

Company sales

4,176

1,117

29

5,322

Restaurant margin

17.8 %

12.8 %

(11.1) %

N/A

N/A

16.6 %

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Core Operating Profit is as follows:

Year to Date Ended 6/30/2024

KFC

Pizza Hut

All Other
Segments

Corporate
and
Unallocated(1)

Elimination

Total

GAAP Operating Profit (Loss)

$            636

$              87

$                     (8)

$                   (75)

$                  —

$            640

Special Items, Operating Profit 

Adjusted Operating Profit (Loss)

$            636

$              87

$                     (8)

$                   (75)

$                  —

$            640

Items Affecting Comparability

F/X impact

Core Operating Profit (Loss)

$            636

$              87

$                     (8)

$                   (75)

$                  —

$            640

The above tables reconcile segment information, which is based on management responsibility, with our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.  

(1) Amounts have not been allocated to any segment for purpose of making operating decision or assessing financial performance as the transactions are deemed corporate revenues
and expenses in nature.

(2) Primarily includes revenues and associated expenses of transactions with franchisees derived from the Company’s central procurement model whereby the Company centrally purchases
substantially all food and paper products from suppliers and then sells and delivers to KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, including franchisees.

 

Accelerating Intelligent Education at APAN60 & Huawei Intelligent Education Forum 2025

HONG KONG, Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — During the APAN60 held from July 28 to August 1, Huawei as a diamond sponsor, showcased its latest digital and intelligent education technologies at the renowned education event in Asia-Pacific region. Huawei also hosted the Huawei Intelligent Education Forum, under the theme “Accelerate Education Intelligence”, with more than 100 APAC National Research and Education Network (NREN) leaders, university presidents, IT leaders to explore the future of intelligent education together.

Aaron Wang, General Manager of Enterprise Business of Huawei Hong Kong, delivering his speech
Aaron Wang, General Manager of Enterprise Business of Huawei Hong Kong, delivering his speech

Aaron Wang, General Manager of Enterprise Business of Huawei Hong Kong, kicked off the forum with his welcome speech. He emphasized that “The digital transformation of education is a collaborative journey—where global expertise meets regional needs to build an inclusive, future-ready ecosystem. At Huawei, we believe in co-creating solutions that bridge gaps between innovation and accessibility, ensuring technology serves as a force for equitable education.”

Tang Fei, MH, Member of the Legislative Council, Vice President of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers, stated that “Over 77% of teachers in Hong Kong have already used AI tools in their teaching. A large majority believe that AI significantly enhances teaching efficiency, reduces their workload, and boosts student engagement. AI is a powerful assistant, not a replacement. It cannot replicate the inspiration, ethical guidance, and human connection that teachers bring. Moving forward, we must strengthen teacher training, develop localized AI tools, and promote digital literacy and responsible AI use.”

Wilson Kwok, Chairman of APAN60 LOC, Director of JUCC, kicked off the forum by introducing JUCC and its mission to enhance collaboration across universities in Hong Kong. He extended that “The main objective for JUCC is to coordinate and provide IT services to facilitate teaching, research, and administration for its members and Hong Kong’s education community.”

Peter Zhang, Vice President of Global Public Sector BU of Huawei, highlighted in his speech, “Huawei has more than 30 years of ICT experience and is the only one supplier with full-stack ICT solutions. With the support of our partners, Huawei has established a well-developed talent development network around the world and accumulated rich experience. Huawei is willing to work closely with the education industry to build a perfect ICT talent development system and contribute to the sustainable development of society.”

Xin Yao, Vice President (Research and Innovation) and the Tong Tin Sun Chair Professor of Machine Learning, Lingnan University, expressed that “Lingnan University (LU) has adopted a holistic and human-centric approach to Trustworthy AI (TAI), placing human well-being at the core of its research efforts. LU believes that technology should serve society and contribute to the betterment of humankind. Building on its strong liberal arts foundation, LU emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in its TAI research.”

Justin Mendes, Director of Applied & Technical English and Cross-Cultural Communications, Shenyang Institute of Technology, shared the collaboration with Huawei. “Huawei and Shenyang Institute of Technology jointly pioneer industry-education integration through co-created industrial colleges. Featuring dual-teacher instruction (Huawei engineers + SIT faculty) and hands-on training with Huawei’s full-stack technologies—Kunpeng, Ascend AI, 5G, and HarmonyOS—alongside DeepSeek AI models, this collaboration builds employment pipelines for industry-certified ‘professional + language’ talent, transforming classrooms into innovation engines for an increasingly digital and intelligent world.”

During the panel sessions, under the topic “Sovereign AI Accelerating Intelligent Education and Research”, Flora Ng, CIO & University Librarian, The University of Hong Kong, addressed that “AI is not only a transformative force for teaching, learning, and research, but also a catalyst for rethinking administrative processes and institutional strategies. The importance of responsible and ethical AI adoption, as well as building a collaborative ecosystem among universities, industry partners like Huawei, and policy-makers.”

Roshan G. Ragel, Consultant CEO, Lanka Research and Education Network (LEARN), shared his thought, “The Huawei Intelligent Education Forum was an excellent platform to share Sri Lanka’s journey in building an inclusive and responsible AI-enabled education ecosystem. It was encouraging to see our vision resonate across the Asia-Pacific, reaffirming that the future of education lies in connecting infrastructure, intelligence, and people—ensuring every learner can thrive in a digitally empowered and ethically grounded world.”

The use of AI has significantly transformed people’s lives, stimulated innovation and enhancing efficiency. Puklao Sithithavorn, Deputy CEO of UniNet, mentioned that “AI isn’t just about algorithms — it’s about impact. AI isn’t just about technology — it’s about people. From classrooms to communities, Thailand is using AI to make life smarter, fairer, and more connected. We believe AI should be accessible, ethical, and made for everyone — not just tech experts. Together with right partners, we’re not just talking about the future — we’re building it.”

Hong-Eng Koh, Global Chief Public Services Industry Scientist of Huawei, wrapped up for the panel discussions. “In Asia-Pacific, as elaborated by our panel of experts, sovereign AI is accelerating the intelligent transformation of education and research. From knowledge instructions to coaching and capability development, from uniformity teaching to personalized learning, and from linear hypothesis based to AI-led interdisciplinary research. We also agreed on the various AI implementation critical success factors, especially in the digital and AI training for all,” he said.

Dilan Huang, Vice President of Government & Public Sector for Huawei APAC Enterprise Sales Department, expressed his gratitude at the Huawei Intelligent Education Forum Gala Night, stating that “Over the past few years, thanks to our customers’ trust and our partners’ support, Huawei Asia Pacific has kept growing fast in education. Together, we’ve set a new benchmark in the industry one after another. Looking ahead, Huawei will keep creating more innovative and competitive solutions and products, always aiming to deliver more value to our customers.”

To date, we have served more than 7,800 customers in the education sector across over 120 countries and regions. Huawei will continuously apply ICT technologies in the education sector to cultivate ICT professionals, bridge the digital divide, and drive equity in education.