On October 6, 1997, PepsiCo shareholders received a special distribution of one share of Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc stock for each 10 shares of PepsiCo stock owned as of the record date of September 19, 1997. Click here to see the letter that was sent out to shareholders of PepsiCo, Inc. This letter provides specific information to help you compute your cost basis. Please note: Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. is now called Yum! Brands, Inc.