John Tyson
John Tyson
ability advantage changing food match meet service services strengths
We will have the ability to take advantage of our strengths to service the consolidating food service marketplace. We can take and match our efficiencies and our services to meet a changing landscape.
balance step tough
We will get a seasonal balance come May, June. It is going to get better. We're in a tough curve, and that's why you'll see us going to step on the accelerator when we come out of that curve.
quarter second tougher
We said the second quarter would be very tough, and it was even tougher than we anticipated.
anticipate based folks great guidance
Based on first-cut guidance from folks in Washington, we don't see it as an issue, ... There are a lot of other competitors out there... there are a lot of folks out there servicing the great American consumer. I don't anticipate any challenge, but that's to be seen.
conditions difficult expected far tough uncertain
While we expected tough and uncertain conditions ... it has been far more difficult than we previously projected.
country hit outpouring people prayer region storm support
While the storm that hit this region was overwhelming, so has been the outpouring prayer and support from people around the country for those in need,
based best cannot company complete decision endorse facts felt interest simply today understand
We simply cannot endorse a decision to complete the transaction under the facts as we understand them today. My decision today was based on what I felt was in the best interest of our Company and its shareholders.
appreciate concluded hard open operate past plants worked year
We've worked hard over the past year to try to keep these plants open and I appreciate everyone's efforts. However, we've concluded we can operate more efficiently by permanently consolidating operations.
both cause disruption history members plant regret team
We regret the disruption the closings will cause our team members and these two outstanding plant communities, which both have a long history in the meatpacking industry.
chicken declines demand domestic expected greater impact performance projected recent supply
Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment.
beef chicken foods further operating pork prepared producing results segment solid struggled
Our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses.
employ pleased state team tyson
We're pleased to be part of this effort, especially in the state of Mississippi where we employ more than 5,000 Tyson Team Members.
accounting cash complete continues determine effect impossible matters offer resolve tender work
Unfortunately, it will be impossible to complete the cash tender offer by the 28th. IBP continues to work with the SEC to resolve their accounting issues. After that work is complete, we will determine what effect these matters will have on our deal.
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We're saddened by the devastation left by this powerful storm and have joined others across the country in the effort to help those people whose lives have been disrupted,