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): April 19, 2006
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 April 19, 2006, Tyson Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its preliminary second quarter results and revised fiscal 2006 earnings guidance. 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 April 19, 2006, announcing the preliminary second quarter results and revised fiscal 2006 earnings guidance. | |||
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: April 20, 2006 |
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/s/ Dennis Leatherby |
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Name: |
Dennis Leatherby |
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Senior Vice President, Finance and Treasurer and |
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Interim Chief Financial Officer |
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Current Report On Form 8-K
Dated April 20, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated April 19, 2006, announcing the preliminary second quarter results and revised fiscal 2006 earnings guidance. |