Yum China Holdings, Inc.

Current report

Escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, including the imposition of additional tariffs, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current report

The U.S. has recently imposed several rounds of tariffs on a wide range of goods imported from various countries, including China. China has also enacted additional tariffs on goods imported from the U.S. These ongoing trade measures, combined with any further deterioration in the U.S.-China bilateral relations or the emergence of tensions involving other countries, may adversely affect global economic, political, and social conditions. Heightened geopolitical tensions could reduce levels of trade, investments, technological exchanges, and other economic activities between major economies, resulting in disruptions to global supply chain, fluctuations in aggregate supply and demand, increased costs of our raw materials, and heightened operational complexities for our business.

Current report

Moreover, macroeconomic conditions in China may affect consumer discretionary spending. Uncertainties arising from U.S.-China political, business, economic and trade relations could also trigger negative consumer sentiment towards western brands in China, potentially diminishing demand for our products, which would negatively affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Current report

Escalating tensions between the U.S. and China also increase the risk of U.S. regulatory actions targeting China-based companies listed in the U.S., including us. Potential regulatory actions may include restrictions or prohibitions on trading or continued listing of securities of China-based issuers. Such measures, in addition to the delisting risks associated with the HFCAA, could limit our access to the U.S. capital markets, reduce investor demand for our common stock, significantly increase the volatility of the price of our common stock, and thereby materially adversely affect our market value and shareholder value.