Tyson Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Results

Aug 8, 2011
  --  3rd quarter 2011 EPS was $0.51, as compared to $0.65 last year


  --  This included a $21 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, reduction to
      income tax expense related to a reversal of reserves for foreign
      uncertain tax positions


  --  Record Sales of $8.2 billion in the third quarter, up 10.9% compared to
      last year


  --  Overall Operating Margin was 3.8%


  --  Chicken operating income $28 million, or 1.0% of sales


  --  Beef operating income $140 million, or 4.0% of sales


  --  Pork operating income $124 million, or 8.8% of sales


  --  Prepared Foods operating income $30 million, or 3.7% of sales


  --  We are increasing the normalized range for the Pork segment to 6--8%


  --  Liquidity totaled $1.8 billion at July 2, 2011


SPRINGDALE, Ark, Aug. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), today reported the following results:

  (in millions, except per share data)        Third Quarter      Nine Months
                                             ---------------  -----------------

                                              2011     2010     2011     2010
                                             -------  ------  --------  -------
  Sales                                       $8,247  $7,438   $23,862  $20,989
  Operating Income                               312     507     1,113    1,165

  Net Income                                     188     242       638      557
  Less: Net Loss Attributable to
   Noncontrolling Interest                       (8)     (6)      (15)     (10)
                                             -------  ------  --------  -------
  Net Income Attributable to Tyson              $196    $248      $653     $567

  Net Income Per Share Attributable to
   Tyson                                       $0.51   $0.65     $1.71    $1.49

  --  Third Quarter and Nine Months Fiscal 2011 -- Included a $21 million, or
      $0.05 per diluted share, reduction to income tax expense related to a
      reversal of reserves for foreign uncertain tax positions.
  --  Nine Months Fiscal 2011 -- Included an $11 million, or $0.03 per diluted
      share, gain related to a sale of interests in an equity method
      investment.


"We are pleased that our overall performance in the fiscal third quarter was about what we expected it to be," said Donnie Smith, president and chief executive officer of Tyson Foods. "The Pork segment's returns were above the new normalized range; the Beef segment was near the upper end of its range; and our Prepared Foods segment was just under its range.

"We feel good about our performance in the Chicken segment while experiencing extremely volatile input costs and market prices at or near historical lows. The fact that we remained profitable in such a difficult environment demonstrates how much our chicken business has improved in the past three years. There appears to be improvement in market fundamentals on the horizon, but the next few months will be very challenging, and it is likely our Chicken segment will experience a loss in the fiscal fourth quarter.

"My outlook for Tyson Foods remains positive. Our diversified business model, including our outstanding Beef and Pork segments, along with our strong balance sheet, will allow us to continue serving our customers through insights and innovations as we help them succeed in this economic environment, reinvesting in our business and buying back stock."

  Segment Performance Review (in millions)
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                                          Sales
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (for the third quarter and nine months ended July 2, 2011, and July 3, 2010)
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                           Third Quarter                        Nine Months
                ----------------------------------  -----------------------------------

                                             Avg.                                 Avg.
                                  Volume     Price                     Volume     Price
                 2011     2010    Change    Change   2011     2010     Change    Change
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------
  Chicken        $2,800  $2,527       0.5%   10.2%   $8,158   $7,443       4.9%    4.5%
  Beef            3,515   3,149     (1.7)%   13.5%   10,033    8,670     (0.5)%   16.3%
  Pork            1,408   1,249       3.0%    9.4%    4,030    3,293       5.1%   16.4%
  Prepared
   Foods            804     753     (2.0)%    9.0%    2,388    2,200     (2.1)%   10.9%
  Other              30       0        n/a     n/a       63        0        n/a     n/a
  Intersegment
   Sales          (310)   (240)        n/a     n/a    (810)    (617)        n/a     n/a
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------

  Total          $8,247  $7,438     (1.3)%   12.3%  $23,862  $20,989       2.1%   11.4%
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------


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                                     Operating Income
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (for the third quarter and nine months ended July 2, 2011, and July 3, 2010)
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

                           Third Quarter                        Nine Months
                ----------------------------------  -----------------------------------
                                  Operating Margin                     Operating Margin

                 2011     2010      2011     2010    2011     2010       2011     2010
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------
  Chicken           $28    $186       1.0%    7.4%     $246     $378       3.0%    5.1%
  Beef              140     176       4.0%    5.6%      350      421       3.5%    4.9%
  Pork              124     125       8.8%   10.0%      447      256      11.1%    7.8%
  Prepared
   Foods             30      22       3.7%    2.9%       89      114       3.7%    5.2%

  Other            (10)     (2)        n/a     n/a     (19)      (4)        n/a     n/a
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------

  Total            $312    $507       3.8%    6.8%   $1,113   $1,165       4.7%    5.6%
                -------  ------  ---------  ------  -------  -------  ---------  ------

Outlook

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011, we do not expect a significant change in the fundamentals of our Beef, Pork and Prepared Foods businesses. For Chicken, we expect weak market pricing conditions to continue as a result of an imbalance of available supply relative to customer demand. Current USDA data indicates reduced broiler egg sets and placements in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. However, we do not expect to see a meaningful impact of the reduced supply in our results until late in our fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and continuing into fiscal 2012. Because of these factors, we expect our Chicken segment will likely experience a loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Our operational improvements and lower interest expense will continue to benefit us as we finish fiscal 2011 and head into fiscal 2012. In fiscal 2012, USDA data indicates overall domestic protein (chicken, beef, pork and turkey) production is expected to slightly decrease. Because exports are likely to remain strong, we forecast total domestic availability of protein to be down slightly compared to fiscal 2011, which should continue to support pricing. The following is a summary of the fiscal 2012 outlook for each of our segments, as well as an outlook on sales, capital expenditures, net interest expense, debt and share repurchases:

  --  Chicken -- For fiscal 2012, we expect industry production will decrease
      slightly from fiscal 2011 levels, which should gradually improve market
      pricing conditions. Current futures prices indicate higher grain costs
      in fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011. We expect to offset a portion of
      the increased grain costs with operational, pricing and mix
      improvements.
  --  Beef -- We expect to see a gradual reduction in fed cattle supplies of
      1-2% in fiscal 2012 as well as exports to remain strong as compared to
      fiscal 2011. Despite reduced domestic availability, we expect adequate
      supplies in the regions we operate our plants. Based on these factors,
      we expect the strong fundamentals in our Beef business to continue in
      fiscal 2012.
  --  Pork -- We expect hog supplies in fiscal 2012 to be comparable to fiscal
      2011 and to be adequate in the regions in which we operate. We expect
      pork exports to remain strong in fiscal 2012. Additionally, we increased
      the normalized range for the Pork segment to 6--8%.
  --  Prepared Foods -- Based on analysts' estimates, raw material costs will
      likely increase in fiscal 2012. We expect operational improvements and
      increased pricing to offset the likely increase in raw material costs.
      Because many of our sales contracts are formula based or shorter-term in
      nature, we are typically able to offset rising input costs through
      increased pricing. However, there is a lag time for price increases to
      take effect.
  --  Sales -- We expect fiscal 2011 sales to exceed $32 billion mostly due to
      price increases associated with the rising raw material costs.
  --  Capital Expenditures -- We expect fiscal 2011 capital expenditures to be
      approximately $650 million. While this is down from our previous
      estimate, the anticipated projects are still ongoing, but were not able
      to be completed in fiscal 2011 as previously expected. Our preliminary
      capital expenditures plan for fiscal 2012 is similar to fiscal 2011.
  --  Net Interest Expense -- We expect fiscal 2011 net interest expense will
      be approximately $235 million. Based on our current debt levels, we
      expect fiscal 2012 net interest expense will be approximately $200
      million, down $35 million compared to fiscal 2011.
  --  Debt -- We will continue to use our available cash to repurchase notes
      when available at attractive rates. After we retire our 8.25% Notes due
      October 1, 2011, of which the balance was $295 million at July 2, 2011,
      we have no significant maturities of debt coming due over the next two
      fiscal years (2012-2013). We plan to retire these notes with current
      cash on hand and/or cash flows from operations.
  --  Share Repurchases -- We expect to continue repurchasing shares under our
      previously announced share repurchase plan. In the third quarter, we
      repurchased 4.4 million shares for approximately $80 million. As of July
      2, 2011, 18.1 million shares remain authorized for repurchases. The
      timing and extent to which we repurchase shares will depend upon, among
      other things, market conditions, liquidity targets, our debt obligations
      and regulatory requirements.


  Segment Performance
   Review
  ------------------------

  Chicken Segment Results
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------

  in millions                 Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
  ------------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------

                             July    July            July    July
                              2,      3,              2,      3,
                             2011    2010   Change   2011    2010   Change
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
  Sales                     $2,800  $2,527    $273  $8,158  $7,443    $715
  Sales Volume Change                         0.5%                    4.9%
  Average Sales Price
   Change                                    10.2%                    4.5%

  Operating Income             $28    $186  $(158)    $246    $378  $(132)

  Operating Margin            1.0%    7.4%            3.0%    5.1%
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------

Third quarter and nine months of fiscal 2010

  --  Includes $38 million gain from insurance proceeds.


Third quarter and nine months -- Fiscal 2011 vs Fiscal 2010

  --  Sales and Operating Income --


  --  Sales Volume -- Sales volume increased as a result of increased
      production. We attempt to balance our supply with customer demand and in
      the third quarter we cut production after customer demand fell short of
      expectations. However, the impact of the production cuts on sales
      volumes will not be realized until late in our fourth quarter.
  --  Average Sales Price -- Average sales prices increased primarily due to
      mix and pricing increases associated with increased input costs.
  --  Operating Income -- Operating income was positively impacted by
      increases in sales volume, average sales price and operational
      improvements, which included: yield and mix; additional processing
      flexibility; and reduced interplant product movement. These increases
      were more than offset by increased costs of grain and feed ingredients
      totaling approximately $250 million and $395 million for the third
      quarter and nine months of fiscal 2011.
  --  Derivative Activities -- Operating results included the following
      amounts for commodity risk management activities related to grain and
      energy purchases. These amounts exclude the impact from related physical
      purchase transactions, which impact current and future period operating
      results.


  Income/(Loss) - in millions  Qtr   YTD
                               ----  ---
                         2011  $(2)  $72

                         2010   (5)  (4)
                               ----  ---
  Improvement in operating
  results                        $3  $76


  Beef Segment Results
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

  in millions                 Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
  ------------------------  ----------------------  -----------------------

                             July    July                     July
                              2,      3,            July 2,    3,
                             2011    2010   Change   2011     2010   Change
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  -------  ------  ------
  Sales                     $3,515  $3,149    $366  $10,033  $8,670  $1,363
  Sales Volume Change                       (1.7)%                   (0.5)%
  Average Sales Price
   Change                                    13.5%                    16.3%

  Operating Income            $140    $176   $(36)     $350    $421   $(71)

  Operating Margin            4.0%    5.6%             3.5%    4.9%
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  -------  ------  ------

Third quarter and nine months -- Fiscal 2011 vs Fiscal 2010

  --  Sales and Operating Income --


  --  We have maintained strong operating income by maximizing our revenues
      relative to the rising live cattle markets, partially attributable to
      strong export sales. This was offset by an increase in operating costs.
  --  Derivative Activities -- Operating results included the following
      amounts for commodity risk management activities related to forward
      futures contracts for live cattle. These amounts exclude the impact from
      related physical sale and purchase transactions, which impact current
      and future period operating results.


     Loss - in millions  Qtr   YTD
                         ----  -----
                   2011  $(1)  $(40)

                   2010   (9)    (7)
                         ----  -----
  Improvement/(Decline)
  in operating results     $8  $(33)


  Pork Segment Results
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------

  in millions                 Three Months Ended       Nine Months Ended
  ------------------------  ----------------------  ----------------------

                             July    July            July    July
                              2,      3,              2,      3,
                             2011    2010   Change   2011    2010   Change
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------
  Sales                     $1,408  $1,249    $159  $4,030  $3,293    $737
  Sales Volume Change                         3.0%                    5.1%
  Average Sales Price
   Change                                     9.4%                   16.4%

  Operating Income            $124    $125    $(1)    $447    $256    $191

  Operating Margin            8.8%   10.0%           11.1%    7.8%
  ------------------------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------  ------

Third quarter and nine months -- Fiscal 2011 vs Fiscal 2010

  --  Sales and Operating Income --


  --  We maintained strong operating margins, and grew over the nine month
      period, by maximizing our revenues relative to the live hog markets,
      partially attributable to strong export sales and operational and mix
      performance.
  --  Derivative Activities -- Operating results included the following
      amounts for commodity risk management activities related to forward
      futures contracts for live hogs. These amounts exclude the impact from
      related physical sale and purchase transactions, which impact current
      and future period operating results.


  Income/(Loss) - in millions  Qtr   YTD
                               ----  -----
                         2011  $(6)  $(15)

                         2010     0   (29)
                               ----  -----
  Improvement/(Decline) in
  operating results            $(6)    $14


  Prepared Foods Segment Results
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------

  in millions                Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended
  ------------------------  --------------------  ----------------------

                             July   July           July    July
                              2,     3,             2,      3,
                             2011   2010  Change   2011    2010   Change
  ------------------------  ------  ----  ------  ------  ------  ------
  Sales                       $804  $753     $51  $2,388  $2,200    $188
  Sales Volume Change                     (2.0)%                  (2.1)%
  Average Sales Price
   Change                                   9.0%                   10.9%

  Operating Income             $30   $22      $8     $89    $114   $(25)

  Operating Margin            3.7%  2.9%            3.7%    5.2%
  ------------------------  ------  ----  ------  ------  ------  ------

Third quarter and nine months -- Fiscal 2011 vs Fiscal 2010

  --  Operating margins were positively impacted by an increase in our average
      sales prices, which were partially offset by an increase in raw material
      costs. Additionally, we also had an increase in operating costs in
      fiscal 2011. In the first nine months of fiscal 2010, we received $8
      million in insurance proceeds related to the flood damage at our
      Jefferson, Wisconsin, plant.


                     TYSON FOODS, INC.
        CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
           (In millions, except per share data)
                        (Unaudited)


                          Three Months      Nine Months
                              Ended           Ended
                         --------------  ----------------

                          July    July
                           2,      3,    July 2,  July 3,
                          2011    2010    2011     2010
                         ------  ------  -------  -------

  Sales                  $8,247  $7,438  $23,862  $20,989

  Cost of Sales           7,716   6,686   22,054   19,144
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Gross Profit              531     752    1,808    1,845

  Selling, General and
   Administrative           219     245      695      680
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Operating Income          312     507    1,113    1,165
  Other (Income)
   Expense:
    Interest income         (2)     (4)      (8)     (11)
    Interest expense         58     102      187      282

    Other, net              (7)      14     (15)       14
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Total Other (Income)
   Expense                   49     112      164      285
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Income before Income
   Taxes                    263     395      949      880

  Income Tax Expense         75     153      311      323
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Net Income                188     242      638      557
  Less: Net Loss
   Attributable to
   Noncontrolling
   Interest                 (8)     (6)     (15)     (10)
                         ------  ------  -------  -------
  Net Income
   Attributable to
   Tyson                   $196    $248     $653     $567
                         ======  ======  =======  =======

  Weighted Average
   Shares Outstanding:
    Class A Basic           304     304      305      303
    Class B Basic            70      70       70       70
    Diluted                 383     382      382      379
  Net Income Per Share
   Attributable to
   Tyson:
    Class A Basic         $0.53   $0.68    $1.77    $1.55
    Class B Basic         $0.48   $0.61    $1.60    $1.39
    Diluted               $0.51   $0.65    $1.71    $1.49
  Cash Dividends Per
   Share:
    Class A              $0.040  $0.040   $0.120   $0.120
    Class B              $0.036  $0.036   $0.108   $0.108

  Sales Growth            10.9%            13.7%
  Margins: (Percent of
   Sales)
    Gross Profit           6.4%   10.1%     7.6%     8.8%
    Operating Income       3.8%    6.8%     4.7%     5.6%
    Net Income             2.3%    3.3%     2.7%     2.7%
  Effective Tax Rate      28.7%   38.8%    32.8%    36.7%

               TYSON FOODS, INC.
     CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                 (In millions)
                  (Unaudited)



                             July 2,  October
                             2011     2, 2010
                             -------  -------
  Assets
  Current Assets:
     Cash and cash
      equivalents               $981     $978
     Accounts receivable,
      net                      1,334    1,198
     Inventories, net          2,711    2,274

     Other current assets        146      168
                             -------  -------
  Total Current Assets         5,172    4,618
  Net Property, Plant and
   Equipment                   3,802    3,674
  Goodwill                     1,895    1,893
  Intangible Assets              158      166

  Other Assets                   461      401
                             -------  -------

  Total Assets               $11,488  $10,752
                             =======  =======

  Liabilities and
   Shareholders' Equity
  Current Liabilities:
     Current debt               $362     $401
     Trade accounts payable    1,193    1,110
     Other current
      liabilities              1,206    1,034
                             -------  -------
  Total Current Liabilities    2,761    2,545
  Long-Term Debt               2,094    2,135
  Deferred Income Taxes          393      321
  Other Liabilities              457      486
  Redeemable Noncontrolling
   Interest                        0       64

  Total Tyson Shareholders'
   Equity                      5,752    5,166

  Noncontrolling Interest         31       35
                             -------  -------
  Total Shareholders'
   Equity                      5,783    5,201


                             -------  -------
  Total Liabilities and
   Shareholders' Equity      $11,488  $10,752
                             =======  =======

                     TYSON FOODS, INC.
     CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                       (In millions)
                       (Unaudited)


                                            Nine Months
                                               Ended
                                           -------------

                                           July    July
                                           2,      3,
                                           2011    2010
                                           ------  -----
  Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
     Net income                              $638   $557
     Depreciation and amortization            384    372
     Deferred income taxes                     51    (4)
     Other, net                                34    116

     Net changes in working capital         (421)     42
                                           ------  -----

  Cash Provided by Operating Activities       686  1,083
                                           ------  -----

  Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
     Additions to property, plant and
      equipment                             (469)  (404)
     Purchases of marketable securities     (121)   (39)
     Proceeds from sale of marketable
      securities                               42     34
     Proceeds from notes receivable            51      0

     Other, net                                26     45
                                           ------  -----

  Cash Used for Investing Activities        (471)  (364)
                                           ------  -----

  Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
     Payments on debt                       (197)  (993)
     Net proceeds from borrowings              83     17
     Change in restricted cash to be used
      for financing activities                  0    140
     Purchases of Tyson Class A common
      stock                                 (110)   (42)
     Dividends                               (45)   (44)

     Other, net                                52     32
                                           ------  -----

  Cash Used for Financing Activities        (217)  (890)
                                           ------  -----


  Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash        5      1
                                           ------  -----

  Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash
   Equivalents                                  3  (170)
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning
   of Year                                    978  1,004
                                           ------  -----
  Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of
   Period                                    $981   $834
                                           ======  =====

                       TYSON FOODS, INC.
                     EBITDA Reconciliations
                         (In millions)
                           (Unaudited)


                                             Fiscal   Twelve
                             Nine Months     Year     Months
                                 Ended       Ended     Ended
                            --------------  -------  ---------

                             July    July             July
                              2,      3,    October    2,
                             2011    2010   2, 2010   2011
                            ------  ------  -------  ------

  Net income                  $638    $557     $765    $846
  Less: Interest income        (8)    (11)     (14)    (11)
  Add: Interest expense        187     282      347     252
  Add: Income tax expense      311     323      438     426
  Add: Depreciation            327     311      416     432

  Add: Amortization (a)         24      27       35      32
                            ------  ------  -------  ------
  EBITDA                    $1,479  $1,489   $1,987  $1,977


  Total gross debt                           $2,536  $2,456
  Less: Cash and cash
   equivalents                                (978)   (981)
  Total net debt                             $1,558  $1,475

  Ratio Calculations:
  Gross debt/EBITDA                            1.3x    1.2x
  Net debt/EBITDA                              0.8x    0.7x

  (a)      Excludes the amortization of debt discount expense
   of $33 million and $34 million for the nine months ended
   July 2, 2011, and July 3, 2010, respectively, and $46
   million for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2010, as it is
   included in Interest expense.

  EBITDA represents net income, net of interest, income tax
   and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is presented as a
   supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our
   business. We believe the presentation of this financial
   measure helps investors to assess our operating performance
   from period to period and enhances understanding of our
   financial performance and highlights operational trends.
   This measure is widely used by investors and rating
   agencies in the valuation, comparison, rating and
   investment recommendations of companies. However, the
   measurement of EBITDA may not be comparable to those of
   other companies in our industry, which limits its
   usefulness as a comparative measure. EBITDA is not a
   measure required by or calculated in accordance with GAAP
   and should not be considered as a substitute for net income
   or any other measure of financial performance reported in
   accordance with GAAP or as a measure of operating cash flow
   or liquidity. EBITDA is a useful tool for assessing, but is
   not a reliable indicator of, our ability to generate cash
   to service our debt obligations because certain of the
   items added to net income to determine EBITDA involve
   outlays of cash. As a result, actual cash available to
   service our debt obligations will be different from EBITDA.
   Investors should rely primarily on our GAAP results, and
   use non-GAAP financial measures only supplementally, in
   making investment decisions.

Tyson Foods, Inc., founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500. The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 100 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 Team Members employed at more than 400 facilities and offices in the United States and around the world. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson strives to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also strives to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.

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A conference call to discuss the Company's financial results will be held at 9 a.m. Eastern Monday, August 8, 2011. To listen live via telephone, call 800-779-0488. The call leader's name and a pass code will be required to join the call. The leader's name is Ruth Ann Wisener and the pass code is Tyson Foods. International callers dial 630-395-0129. A telephone replay will be available at 800-568-6276. The live webcast, as well as the replay, will be available on the Internet at http://ir.tyson.com. Financial information, such as this news release, as well as other supplemental data, including Company distribution channel information, can be accessed from the Company's web site at http://ir.tyson.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in the press release may constitute forward-looking statements, such as statements relating to expected performance, and including, but not limited to, statements appearing in the "Outlook" section. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties which could cause our actual results and experiences to differ materially from the anticipated results and expectations, expressed in such forward-looking statements. We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Among the factors that may cause actual results and experiences to differ from anticipated results and expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are the following: (i) the effect of, or changes in, general economic conditions; (ii) fluctuations in the cost and availability of inputs and raw materials, such as live cattle, live swine, feed grains (including corn and soybean meal) and energy; (iii) market conditions for finished products, including competition from other global and domestic food processors, supply and pricing of competing products and alternative proteins and demand for alternative proteins; (iv) successful rationalization of existing facilities and operating efficiencies of the facilities; (v) risks associated with our commodity purchasing activities; (vi) access to foreign markets together with foreign economic conditions, including currency fluctuations, import/export restrictions and foreign politics; (vii) outbreak of a livestock disease (such as avian influenza (AI) or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE)), which could have an adverse effect on livestock we own, the availability of livestock we purchase, consumer perception of certain protein products or our ability to access certain domestic and foreign markets; (viii) changes in availability and relative costs of labor and contract growers and our ability to maintain good relationships with employees, labor unions, contract growers and independent producers providing us livestock; (ix) issues related to food safety, including costs resulting from product recalls, regulatory compliance and any related claims or litigation; (x) changes in consumer preference and diets and our ability to identify and react to consumer trends; (xi) significant marketing plan changes by large customers or loss of one or more large customers; (xii) adverse results from litigation; (xiii) risks associated with leverage, including cost increases due to rising interest rates or changes in debt ratings or outlook; (xiv) compliance with and changes to regulations and laws (both domestic and foreign), including changes in accounting standards, tax laws, environmental laws, agricultural laws and occupational, health and safety laws; (xv) our ability to make effective acquisitions or joint ventures and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses into existing operations; (xvi) effectiveness of advertising and marketing programs; and (xvii) those factors listed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" included in our October 2, 2010, Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Q3 2011 Supplemental Information

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Tyson Foods, Inc.

 

CONTACT: Media Contact:
Gary Mickelson
479-290-6111
Investor Contact:
Ruth Ann Wisener
479-290-4235