Article: Yum! Brands Inc. Reports Strong Second-Quarter 2007 EPS Growth of 15% or $0.39 Per Share, Led by Consistent Growth in China and International Divisions.

Raises Full-Year EPS Growth Forecast to 12% from 11%

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 16, 2007.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, all earnings per share (EPS) figures discussed in this release are on a split-adjusted basis, giving effect to the two-for-one stock split on June 26, 2007.

Highlights for the second quarter are...

* Worldwide system-same-store sales grew by 2%, including 7% growth in mainland China, 5% growth in Yum! Restaurants International Division (YRI), and flat results in the U.S.

* Strong double-digit system-sales growth from both our ...

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