01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed August 28, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Yum!
Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) filed this Form 8-K/A, an amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 20, 2026, which reported the appointment of Steve Bratspies to the Company's Board of Directors. The amendment, dated August 28, 2026 and signed by Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Erika Burkhardt, updates the earlier report with a committee assignment that was not made at the time of his appointment. According to the filing, the Board had not appointed Mr. Bratspies to any standing committees when he joined.
On August 27, 2026, the Board appointed him to the Management Planning and Development Committee, effective immediately. The filing does not disclose any compensation arrangements, financial figures, or other terms related to this change.
For investors, the filing is a governance update of limited financial impact. It confirms that a newly appointed director now sits on the Management Planning and Development Committee, a board committee that the filing's title and context suggest oversees management planning and development matters, though the filing itself does not describe the committee's responsibilities.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amends the August 20, 2026 Form 8-K that reported Steve Bratspies' appointment to the Board of Directors.
- Board appointed Mr. Bratspies to the Management Planning and Development Committee on August 27, 2026, effective immediately.
- At the time of his original appointment, Mr. Bratspies had not been assigned to any Board standing committee.
- Filing is made under Item 5.02 (Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers).
- No compensation terms, financial results, or other financial figures are disclosed in this filing.
- Signed by Erika Burkhardt, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, on August 28, 2026.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this 8-K/A filed?
The filing amends the Company's August 20, 2026 Form 8-K, which reported Steve Bratspies' appointment to the Board. The amendment reports that on August 27, 2026, the Board appointed him to the Management Planning and Development Committee, a step not yet taken when the original report was filed.
When does Mr. Bratspies' committee appointment take effect?
The appointment to the Management Planning and Development Committee took effect immediately upon the Board's action on August 27, 2026.
Does this filing disclose any compensation or financial terms for Mr. Bratspies?
No. The filing does not mention compensation, equity awards, or other financial terms associated with his appointment or committee role.
Does this filing affect Yum! Brands' financial results?
The filing contains no financial results, figures, or guidance. It reports only a board committee assignment under Item 5.02.
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