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): August 2, 2007
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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
Effective August 2, 2007, the Board of Directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. (“Tyson”) appointed Kevin M. McNamara as a member of the Tyson Board of Directors. Mr. McNamara was also appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
The full text of the press release issued in connection with the appointment of Mr. McNamara to the Board of Directors is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press Release issued on August 2, 2007 |
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.
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Tyson Foods, Inc. |
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Dated: August 3, 2007 |
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By: |
/s/ Read Hudson | ||
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Name: |
Read Hudson | ||
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VP Associate General Counsel & Secretary | ||
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Current Report On Form 8-K
Dated August 2, 2007
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
Press Release issued on August 2, 2007 |