Tyson Foods, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. TSN, at a meeting on February 7, 2018, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share on Class A common stock and $0.27 per share on Class B common stock, payable on June 15, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2018.

About Tyson Foods

Tyson Foods Inc. TSN is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. Tyson Foods innovates continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it's available and raise the world's expectations for how much good food can do. Headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, the company had 122,000 team members at September 30, 2017. Through its Core Values, Tyson Foods strives to operate with integrity, create value for its shareholders, customers, communities and team members and serve as a steward of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it.  Visit www.tysonfoods.com.

Media Contact:  Gary Mickelson, 479-290-6111
Investor Contact:  Jon Kathol, 479-290-4235