Tyson Foods, Inc. to Hold Q1 2012 Earnings Call and Annual Meeting of Shareholders February 3rd

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) will hold both its first quarter 2012 earnings conference call and its Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Friday, February 3. The earnings call will be at 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central). The Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be at 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central).

Earnings Call Information
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central)
Toll Free Number: 888-455-8283
Toll Number (outside U.S.): 1-210-839-8865
Leader's Name: Jon Kathol
Pass Code: Tyson Foods

A telephone replay will be available approximately one hour after the call through March 2, 2012. The replay toll free number is 800-873-2012.

The earnings call will be webcast (live and replay) at http://ir.tyson.com.

Shareholders Meeting Information
Date: Friday, February 3
Time: 11 a.m. Eastern (10 a.m. Central)
Toll Free Number: 888-989-7558
Toll Number (outside U.S.): 1-517-308-9189
Leader's Name: Jon Kathol
Pass Code: Tyson Foods

The shareholders meeting will be webcast and archived at http://ir.tyson.com. A telephone replay will not be available for the shareholders meeting.

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE:  TSN), founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is one of the world's largest processors and marketers of chicken, beef and pork, the second-largest food production company in the Fortune 500 and a member of the S&P 500.  The company produces a wide variety of protein-based and prepared food products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves. Tyson provides products and services to customers throughout the United States and more than 130 countries. The company has approximately 115,000 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 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.

CONTACT: Jon Kathol, 479-290-4235

SOURCE Tyson Foods, Inc.