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Yum! Brands Announces Intention to Refinance Series 2016-1 Class A-2-III Notes

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | June 30, 2025

By Noah Edwards

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Yum! Brands, Inc. announces its intention to refinance the Series 2016-1 Class A-2-III Notes issued by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taco Bell Corp.

The Company plans to refinance these notes with a new series of notes expected to be comprised of $1.0 billion of senior term notes.

Proceeds from the New Notes will be used for repayment of the existing notes, certain transaction-related expenses, and general corporate purposes.

Refinancing Plan

Yum! Brands intends to refinance Series 2016-1 Class A-2-III Notes with a new series of notes to be issued.

Use of Proceeds

The net proceeds from the New Notes will be allocated for repayment of existing notes, transaction expenses, and general corporate needs.

Offering Details

The New Notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. and to persons outside the U.S. in compliance with regulations.

  • The refinancing indicates Yum! Brands' strategic financial decision to manage its existing debt structure.
  • The issuance of New Notes represents a significant financial move to strengthen the Company's financial position.

Yum! Brands' decision to refinance the Series 2016-1 Class A-2-III Notes reflects a proactive approach to optimize its capital structure and financial flexibility in the market.