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the Louisville, Kentucky-based operator of KFC and Taco Bell. “We Securities & Exchange Commission, showing that Chief Executive Officer Matthew Maloney acquired the stock. Shares were also likely helped by positive comments from one of its partners — Yum! Brands Inc. ,
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