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): July 28, 2008
Tyson Foods, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of incorporation or organization)
001-14704
(Commission File Number)
71-0225165
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
2210 West Oaklawn Drive, Springdale, AR 72762-6999
(479) 290-4000
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of
Registrant’s principal executive offices)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if applicable)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On July 28, 2008, Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a press release announcing its unaudited results of operations for its third quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2008. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
Limitation on Incorporation by Reference
In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including exhibits, is furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 9.01 and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 28, 2008, announcing the unaudited results of operations of Tyson Foods, Inc. for its third quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2008. |
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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.
TYSON FOODS, INC.
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Date: July 28, 2008 |
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/s/ Dennis Leatherby |
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Name: |
Dennis Leatherby |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Current Report On Form 8-K
Dated July 28, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated July 28, 2008, announcing the unaudited results of operations of Tyson Foods, Inc. for its third quarter and nine months ended June 28, 2008. |