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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
March 15, 2007

Commission file number 1-13163

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YUM! BRANDS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina		13-3951308
(State or other jurisdiction		(IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

1441 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, Kentucky                40213
(Address of principal executive offices)                 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:       (502) 874-8300

Former name or former address, if changed since last report:   N/A

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d- 2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e- 4(c))

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Section 5 – Corporate Goverance and Management

After nearly 10 years of distinguished service, Robert Ulrich has informed YUM! Brands, Inc. that he is retiring from its Board of Directors effective March 15, 2007.

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.