John Tyson Quotes (21 Quotes)

While our performance was at the high end of our previous guidance, we clearly did not perform to our potential, ... Our focus is on improving our operational execution and expense management to more fully benefit from our improving sales mix. We simply have to get more money to the bottom line.

The short term will be difficult due to international demand and domestic supply issues.

It makes good business and social sense for our company to help power not only the United States Olympic Committee but also the dreams, aspirations and preparations of the U.S. Olympic athletes. We'll be an active sponsor, providing support to future U.S. Olympians at the grassroots level and building awareness of the important role protein plays in a healthy and balanced diet for people at all levels of the activity spectrum.

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.

All of his other body systems have stabilized very nicely, his kidneys have recovered nicely and really we're left with a long neurological recovery, ... We would love it to be short, but I suspect it's going to be months to see how far he can come.

Without a doubt, we faced our share of challenges in 2005, but we've also seen strong indicators that show our strategy is working. We're optimistic because we have the right strategy and the right people coming together.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The beef segment suffered from low capacity utilization and declining boxed beef prices. The negative effect of high live cattle prices and lower sales was made worse by interruptions in export markets.

Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment.

Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of our company in this historically difficult quarter and with the progress we've made on the integration to date,

We're excited about proceeding with this project, which represents another monumental step in the evolution of our case ready meats business,

We're saddened by the devastation left by this powerful storm and have joined others across the country in the effort to help those people whose lives have been disrupted,

We recognize the importance of being a responsible corporate citizen. This report charts our efforts as we seek to do what's right for all our stakeholders. It describes precisely how we provide safe food to the marketplace, serve as stewards for the animals, land and environment and act as partners in our communities. It also explains how we treat people, including our Team Members, consumers, suppliers and the communities where we live and operate.

We are satisfied that IBP's accounting issues have been resolved, and have every confidence in (IBP's) management team, ... We look forward to their contribution as we work together to run the world's premier protein provider.

This disaster especially hits home to us, since those affected include thousands of Tyson Team Members who live in Mississippi.

We are gratified by the Supreme Court's decision in this case. This means U. S. cattle producers will continue to have the freedom to market cattle the way they want. It also proves our livestock buying practices are proper.

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.

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,