SPRINGDALE, Ark., May 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:TSN), at a
meeting on May 11, 2017, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.225 per share on Class A common stock and $0.2025 per share on Class B
common stock, payable on September 15, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2017.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc., with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest food companies with leading brands
such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized
market leader in beef, pork and chicken as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs,
pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company supplies retail and foodservice customers throughout the United
States and approximately 115 countries. Tyson Foods was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the
business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman
of the board of directors. At October 1, 2016, the company had approximately 114,000 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 Foods 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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