John Tyson
John Tyson
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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.
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This is a unique opportunity for Tyson foods, the number one company in the chicken category, and the folks at IBP, who are the number one in the beef and pork industry, ... Seldom do you get the chance to put the leaders together in an industry and then move forward.
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Consequently, whether intended or not, we believe Tyson Foods Inc. was inappropriately induced to enter into the Merger Agreement, ... Further, we believe IBP cannot perform under the Merger Agreement.
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This disaster especially hits home to us, since those affected include thousands of Tyson Team Members who live in Mississippi.
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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.
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We said the second quarter would be very tough, and it was even tougher than we anticipated.
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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.
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While we expected tough and uncertain conditions ... it has been far more difficult than we previously projected.
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment.