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Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 58,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the eighth consecutive year, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders and Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s list of America’s Greenest Companies. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.
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Yum! Brands is focused on building KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill to be the world’s most loved, trusted and fastest growing restaurant brands. As a global company that serves millions of consumers at 53,000 restaurants across 155 countries and territories, we aim to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people.
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GAAP Operating Profit Decline of (2)%; Core Operating Profit Growth of 7%; System Sales Growth of 1% with 2% Net Unit Growth Offset by a Same-Store Sales Decline of (2)%
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today reported results for the third-quarter ended September 30, 2020. Worldwide system sales excluding foreign currency translation grew 1%, with 2% net-new unit growth and a (2)% same-store sales decline. Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.92, an increase of 14% over the prior year quarter. Third-quarter EPS excluding Special Items was $1.01, an increase of 27% over the prior year quarter.
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DAVID GIBBS COMMENTS
David Gibbs, CEO, said “Third-quarter results were encouraging, demonstrating the resilience of the Yum! portfolio as Yum! generated year-over-year core operating profit growth, continued to reopen temporarily closed restaurants and achieved global same-store sales growth of approximately flat, in aggregate, for our open store base. For the second consecutive quarter, digital sales increased by more than $1 billion over the prior year and set a single quarter record of $4 billion. These results are a testament to the hard work and collaboration across our four brands, and I want to thank our entire global system for exceptional execution of our Recipe for Growth and Good strategy this quarter. Our employees, franchisees and restaurant team members continued to adapt to this year's ever-changing environment while also accelerating progress on our digital and technology journey. Importantly, our balance sheet and liquidity position are strong and franchisee health improved. I’m confident that by continuing to leverage our unmatched scale and champion the technology-centric customer experience, we will drive global growth, enhance unit-level economics and maximize long-term value for all of our stakeholders.”
THIRD-QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS
% Change
System Sales Ex F/X
Same-Store Sales
Net-New Units
GAAP Operating Profit
Core Operating Profit2
KFC Division
(1)
(4)
+5
+3
+4
Pizza Hut Division
(3)
Taco Bell Division
+16
Worldwide1
+1
(2)
+2
+7
Third-Quarter
Year-to-Date
2020
2019
GAAP EPS
$0.92
$0.81
+14
$1.86
$2.57
(27)
Special Items EPS2
$(0.09)
$0.01
NM
$(0.61)
$0.02
EPS Excluding Special Items
$1.01
$0.80
+27
$2.47
$2.55
1 Worldwide system sales ex F/X and net-new units include the benefit of our acquisition of Habit Burger Grill on March 18, 2020. Same-store sales reflects the inclusion of Habit Burger Grill in the prior year base.
2 See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results within this release for further detail of Core Operating Profit and Special Items.
All comparisons are versus the same period a year ago.
System sales growth figures exclude foreign currency translation ("F/X") and core operating profit growth figures exclude F/X and Special Items. Special Items are not allocated to any segment and therefore only impact worldwide GAAP results. See reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results within this release for further details.
Digital sales includes all transactions where consumers at system restaurants utilize ordering interaction that is primarily facilitated by automated technology.
KFC DIVISION
%/ppts Change
Reported
Ex F/X
Restaurants
24,602
23,435
N/A
System Sales ($MM)
6,909
6,968
18,484
20,163
(8)
(7)
Same-Store Sales Growth (%)
(11)
Franchise and Property Revenues ($MM)
340
344
906
999
(9)
Operating Profit ($MM)
278
270
655
767
(15)
(13)
Operating Margin (%)
47.2
44.3
2.9
41.9
43.6
(1.7)
(1.9)
Third-Quarter (% Change)
Year-to-Date (% Change)
International
U.S.
System Sales Growth Ex F/X
+9
+6
Same-Store Sales Growth
(14)
KFC Markets 1
Percent of KFC System Sales 2
China
27%
United States
16%
Asia
12%
(6)
Russia, Central & Eastern Europe
8%
Australia
7%
United Kingdom
6%
(10)
Western Europe
—
Latin America
5%
(19)
Africa
4%
Middle East / Turkey / North Africa
(17)
Canada
2%
Thailand
India
1%
(37)
(39)
1Refer to investors.yum.comunderFinancial Reports for a list of the countries within each of the markets.
2Reflects Full Year 2019.
PIZZA HUT DIVISION
17,842
18,532
2,994
3,092
8,548
9,321
Even
134
143
(5)
393
431
89
86
252
279
36.7
36.0
0.7
0.8
35.4
38.2
(2.8)
Pizza Hut Markets1
Percent of Pizza Hut System Sales2
42%
17%
13%
Latin America / Spain / Portugal
11%
(23)
(22)
Europe (excluding Spain & Portugal)
9%
(16)
+13
(33)
(36)
<1%
1Refer to investors.yum.com under Financial Reports for a list of the countries within each of the markets.
TACO BELL DIVISION
7,400
7,191
2,914
2,772
8,074
8,005
165
158
460
186
161
484
458
37.2
32.9
4.3
34.5
32.4
2.1
HABIT BURGER GRILL DIVISION
OTHER ITEMS
CONFERENCE CALL
Yum! Brands, Inc. will host a conference call to review the company's financial performance and strategies at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Time October 29, 2020. The number is 877/871-3172 for U.S. callers, 412/902-6603 for international callers, conference ID 1665220.
The call will be available for playback beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time October 29, 2020 through November 5, 2020. To access the playback, dial 877/344-7529 in the U.S., 855/669-9658 in Canada, and 412/317-0088 internationally, conference ID 10148172.
The webcast and the playback can be accessed by visiting Yum! Brands' website, investors.yum.com/events-and-presentations and selecting “Q3 2020 Yum! Brands, Inc. Earnings Call.”
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLINE
Quarter end dates for each division, restaurant count details, definitions of terms and Restricted Group financial information are available at investors.yum.com. Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are included within this release.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This announcement may contain “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. 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,” “likely,” “seek,” “project,” “model,” “ongoing,” “will,” “should,” “forecast,” “outlook” or similar terminology. These statements are based on and reflect our current expectations, estimates, assumptions and/or projections, our perception of historical trends and current conditions, as well as other factors that we believe are appropriate and reasonable under the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events, circumstances or performance and are inherently subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated by those statements. There can be no assurance that our expectations, estimates, assumptions and/or projections, including with respect to the future earnings and performance or capital structure of Yum! Brands, will prove to be correct or that any of our expectations, estimates or projections will be achieved.
Numerous factors could cause our actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, food safety and food borne-illness issues; health concerns arising from outbreaks of a significant health epidemic; the success of our franchisees and licensees; our significant exposure to the Chinese market; changes in economic and political conditions in countries and territories outside of the U.S. where we operate; our ability to protect the integrity and security of individually identifiable data of our customers and employees; our ability to successfully implement technology initiatives; our increasing dependence on digital commerce platforms and information technology systems; the impact of social media; our ability to secure and maintain distribution and adequate supply to our restaurants; the loss of key personnel, or labor shortages or difficulty finding qualified employees; the success of our development strategy in emerging markets; changes in commodity, labor and other operating costs; harm or dilution to our brands caused by franchisee and third party activity; pending or future litigation and legal claims or proceedings; changes in or noncompliance with government regulations, including labor standards and anti-bribery or anti-corruption laws; tax matters, including changes in tax laws or disagreements with taxing authorities; consumer preferences and perceptions of our brands; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; changes in consumer discretionary spending and general economic conditions; competition within the retail food industry; not realizing the anticipated benefits from past or potential future acquisitions, investments or other strategic transactions, and risks relating to our significant amount of indebtedness. 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.
The forward-looking statements included in this announcement are only made as of the date of this announcement and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. You should consult our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (including the information set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Forward-Looking Statements” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) for additional detail about factors that could affect our financial and other results.
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 50,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories primarily operating the company’s brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2019, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index and in 2020, the company ranked among the top 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media.
YUM! Brands, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Summary of Results
(amounts in millions, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Quarter ended
Year to date
9/30/20
9/30/19
B/(W)
Revenues
Company sales
$
486
364
34
1,244
1,056
18
Franchise and property revenues
639
645
1,760
1,890
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services
323
330
905
957
Total revenues
1,448
1,339
8
3,909
3,903
Costs and Expenses, Net
Company restaurant expenses
399
292
(38)
1,046
850
General and administrative expenses
257
208
(24)
724
617
Franchise and property expenses
13
43
71
107
124
14
Franchise advertising and other services expense
313
325
4
887
941
6
Refranchising (gain) loss
(9
)
(8
17
(30
(18
70
Other (income) expense
(1
154
5
Total costs and expenses, net
977
859
2,888
2,519
Operating Profit
471
480
1,021
1,384
(26)
Investment (income) expense, net
(10
59
(67
50
Other pension (income) expense
1
9
Interest expense, net
120
(34)
411
354
Income before income taxes
316
300
668
976
(31)
Income tax provision
33
45
26
96
170
44
Net Income
283
255
11
572
806
(29)
Basic EPS
EPS
0.94
0.83
12
1.89
2.63
(28)
Average shares outstanding
303
306
302
307
Diluted EPS
0.92
0.81
1.86
2.57
2
314
Dividends declared per common share
0.47
0.42
1.41
1.26
See accompanying notes.
Percentages may not recompute due to rounding.
KFC DIVISION Operating Results
(amounts in millions)
130
135
346
395
(12)
116
309
365
586
609
1,561
1,759
109
113
334
81
80
224
233
7
23
66
69
111
126
301
358
16
(3
308
339
992
3
Restaurant margin
16.3
%
16.1
0.2 ppts.
11.2
15.3
(4.1) ppts.
Operating margin
2.9 ppts.
(1.7) ppts.
PIZZA HUT DIVISION Operating Results
20
54
57
35
62
85
263
264
243
241
713
730
(47)
55
(61)
51
47
141
138
(2
52
256
258
155
461
451
8.2
4.0
4.2 ppts.
3.4
3.2
0.7 ppts.
(2.8) ppts.
TACO BELL DIVISION Operating Results
218
216
610
626
118
115
333
328
501
489
1,403
1,414
166
482
40
108
19
24
10
117
315
919
956
27.8
23.6
25.0
23.1
1.9 ppts.
4.3 ppts.
2.1 ppts.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited) 9/30/20
12/31/19
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
1,110
605
Accounts and notes receivable, less allowance: $72 in 2020 and 2019
522
584
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
398
338
Total Current Assets
2,030
1,527
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,201 in 2020
and $1,136 in 2019
1,229
1,170
Goodwill
590
530
Intangible assets, net
244
Other assets
1,361
1,313
Deferred income taxes
512
447
Total Assets
6,061
5,231
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities
1,100
960
Income taxes payable
150
Short-term borrowings
444
Total Current Liabilities
1,553
1,541
Long-term debt
10,647
10,131
Other liabilities and deferred credits
1,780
1,575
Total Liabilities
13,980
13,247
Shareholders' Deficit
Common Stock, no par value, 750 shares authorized; 302 shares issued in 2020 and 300 issued in 2019
Accumulated deficit
(7,490
(7,628
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(452
(388
Total Shareholders' Deficit
(7,919
(8,016
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Cash Flows - Operating Activities
Depreciation and amortization
100
84
Impairment and closure (income) expenses
156
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans
(13
(32
Share-based compensation expense
Changes in accounts and notes receivable
46
(4
Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Changes in accounts payable and other current liabilities
105
(96
Changes in income taxes payable
(152
(64
Other, net
102
112
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
853
883
Cash Flows - Investing Activities
Capital spending
(99
(109
Acquisition of The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
(408
Proceeds from sale of investment in Grubhub, Inc. common stock
206
Proceeds from refranchising of restaurants
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
(269
(54
Cash Flows - Financing Activities
Proceeds from long-term debt
1,650
800
Repayments of long-term debt
(1,142
(311
Revolving credit facilities, three months or less, net
Short-term borrowings by original maturity
More than three months - proceeds
More than three months - payments
(90
(70
Three months or less, net
Repurchase shares of Common Stock
(472
Dividends paid on Common Stock
(425
(385
Debt issuance costs
(20
(34
(73
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
(440
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
(27
Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
607
362
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents - Beginning of Period
768
474
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents - End of Period
1,375
836
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results (amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
In addition to the results provided in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), the Company provides the following non-GAAP measurements.
These non-GAAP measurements 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 measurements provide additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of past and present operations.
Special Items are not included in any of our Division segment results as the Company does not believe they are indicative of our ongoing operations due to their size and/or nature. Our chief operating decision maker does not consider the impact of Special Items when assessing segment performance. The Special Items are described in (a) - (i) in the accompanying notes.
Certain non-GAAP measurements are presented excluding the impact of FX. These amounts are derived by translating current year results at prior year average exchange rates. We believe the elimination of the FX impact provides better year-to-year comparability without the distortion of foreign currency fluctuations.
Detail of Special Items
Refranchising gain (loss)(a)
Costs associated with acquisition and integration of Habit Burger Grill(b)
Impairment of Habit Burger Grill goodwill(c)
(5
(144
Unlocking Opportunity Initiative contribution(d)
(50
Charges associated with resource optimization(e)
Other Special Items Income (Expense)(f)
(6
(14
Special Items Income (Expense) - Operating Profit
(233
Charges associated with resource optimization - Other Pension Expense(e)
Interest expense, net(f)(g)
Special Items Income (Expense) before Income Taxes
(69
(268
Tax Benefit on Special Items(h)
Tax Benefit - Intra-entity transfer of intellectual property(i)
25
Special Items Income (Expense), net of tax
(186
Average diluted shares outstanding
Special Items diluted EPS
(0.09
0.01
(0.61
0.02
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Profit to Core Operating Profit
Consolidated
Special Items Income (Expense)
Foreign Currency Impact on Divisional Operating Profit
Core Operating Profit
507
475
1,268
1,380
280
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results (Continued) (amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
253
Habit Burger Grill Division
(7
(15
Reconciliation of Diluted EPS to Diluted EPS excluding Special Items
Special Items Diluted EPS
Diluted EPS excluding Special Items
1.01
0.80
2.47
2.55
Reconciliation of GAAP Effective Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate excluding Special Items
GAAP Effective Tax Rate
10.5
15.1
14.4
17.4
Impact on Tax Rate as a result of Special Items
(8.8
)%
(4.6
(0.2
Effective Tax Rate excluding Special Items
19.3
19.0
17.6
Segment Results
Quarter Ended 9/30/2020
Habit Burger
Corporate and Unallocated
125
75
Operating Profit (Loss)
(75
Quarter Ended 9/30/2019
41
37
(37
The above tables reconcile segment information, which is based on management responsibility, with our Condensed Consolidated Summary of Results. Corporate and unallocated expenses comprise items that are not allocated to segments for performance reporting purposes.
The Corporate and Unallocated column in the above tables includes, among other amounts, all amounts that we have deemed Special Items. See Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measurements to GAAP Results.
Year to Date 9/30/2020
232
226
22
229
153
247
355
(355
Year to Date 9/30/2019
122
(120
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Summary of Results, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (amounts in millions) (unaudited)
Amounts presented as of and for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are preliminary.
(a)
We have reflected as Special Items those refranchising gains and losses that were recorded in connection with our previously announced plans to have at least 98% franchise restaurant ownership by the end of 2018. As such, refranchising gains and losses recorded during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 as Special Items primarily include true-ups to refranchising gains and losses recorded prior to December 31, 2018.
During the quarters ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recorded net refranchising gains of $2 million and $8 million, respectively, that have been reflected as Special Items. During the years to date ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, we recorded net refranchising gains of $8 million and $18 million, respectively, that have been reflected as Special Items.
Additionally, during the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020 we recorded refranchising gains of $7 million and $22 million, respectively, that have not been reflected as Special Items. These gains relate to the refranchising of restaurants in 2020 that were not part of our aforementioned plans to achieve 98% franchise ownership.
(b)
During the year to date ended September 30, 2020, we recorded Special Item charges of $9 million related to the acquisition and integration of The Habit Restaurants, Inc. ("Habit").
(c)
On March 18, 2020 we acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Habit for total cash consideration of $408 million, net of cash acquired. During the first-quarter of 2020 the operation of substantially all Habit restaurants was impacted by government recommendations and mandates arising from containment and mitigation measures related to the COVID-19 global pandemic. As a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Habit’s results through March 31, 2020 as well as general market conditions, during the quarter ended March 31, 2020 we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $139 million to Other (income) expense. As we continued to refine our preliminary purchase price allocation for Habit in the quarter ended September 30, 2020 the impairment charge was adjusted upward by $5 million. These impairment charges have been reflected as Special Items. We have also reflected the tax benefit of these impairment charges, which were $1 million and $33 million for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2020, respectively, as Special Items.
(d)
On June 24, 2020, the Yum! Brands, Inc. Board of Directors approved the establishment of the Company’s new global “Unlocking Opportunity Initiative” including a $100 million investment over the next five years to fight inequality by unlocking opportunities for employees, restaurant team members and communities. The Company recorded a Special Item charge of $50 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2020 related to a contribution made to the Yum! Brands Foundation, Inc. as part of these efforts and investment.
(e)
During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, we recorded charges of $32 million and $1 million to General and administrative expenses and Other pension (income) expense, respectively, associated with a voluntary early retirement program offered to our U.S. based employees and a worldwide severance program. These programs were part of our efforts to optimize our resources, reallocating them toward critical areas of the business that will drive future growth. These critical areas include accelerating our digital, technology and innovation capabilities to deliver a modern, world-class team member and customer experience and improve unit economics. These charges have been reflected as Special Items.
(f)
During the second quarter of 2019, we recorded charges of $8 million and $2 million to Other (income) expense and Interest expense, net, respectively, related to cash payments in excess of our recorded liability to settle contingent consideration associated with our 2013 acquisition of the KFC Turkey and Pizza Hut Turkey businesses. Consistent with prior adjustments to the recorded contingent consideration we have reflected this as a Special Item.
(g)
During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, KFC Holding Co., Pizza Hut Holdings, LLC and Taco Bell of America, LLC, each of which a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, issued a notice of redemption for $1,050 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Subsidiary Senior Unsecured Notes due in 2024 (the "2024 Notes"). The redemption amount included a $26 million call premium plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption of October 9, 2020. We recorded the call premium, $6 million of unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the 2024 Notes and $2 million of accrued and unpaid interest associated with the period of time from prepayment of the 2024 Notes with the Trustee on September 25, 2020 to their redemption date within Interest expense, net and reflected the charges as Special Items.
(h)
Tax Expense on Special Items was determined based upon the impact of the nature, as well as the jurisdiction of the respective individual components within Special Items.
(i)
In the fourth quarter of 2019, we completed an intercompany restructuring that resulted in the transfer of certain intellectual property rights held by wholly owned foreign subsidiaries to the United Kingdom (UK). As a result of the transfer of certain of these rights, we received a step-up in the tax basis to fair market value for UK tax purposes. To the extent this step-up in tax basis will be amortizable against future taxable income, we recognized a one-time deferred tax benefit of $220 million as a Special Item in the quarter ended December 31, 2019. During the quarter ended September 30, 2020, the UK Finance Act 2020 was enacted resulting in an increase in the UK corporate tax rate from 17% to 19%. As a result, in the quarter ended September 30, 2020, we remeasured the related deferred tax asset originally recorded in the fourth quarter of 2019 and recognized an additional $25 million deferred tax benefit as a Special Item.
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