SPRINGDALE, Ark., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Tyson Foods, Inc. , at a meeting on February 2, 2007, declared the quarterly dividend of $.04 per share on Class A common stock and $.036 per share on Class B common stock, payable on June 15, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2007.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods, Inc. , founded in 1935 with headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas, is the world's largest processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork, the second-largest food 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, which are marketed under the "Powered by Tyson(TM)" strategy. Tyson is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, providing products and service to customers throughout the United States and more than 80 countries. The company has approximately 107,000 Team Members employed at more than 300 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.
