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Tyson Foods (TSN) COO Wes Morris details stock, RSU and option holdings

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Tyson Foods Chief Operating Officer Wes Morris reported his initial ownership in the company. He directly holds 44,319.814 shares of Class A Common Stock. He also has several performance share awards tied to Class A stock, with underlying amounts of 28,876.444, 51,131.081 and 61,551.087 shares.

In addition, Morris holds non-qualified stock options covering 59,183 shares at an exercise price of $64.54 per share expiring on November 18, 2034, and 22,065 shares at $48.74 per share expiring on November 17, 2033. Footnotes describe time-based RSUs and performance-based awards that can vest between 50 and 200 percent based on multi-year operating income and relative total shareholder return targets.

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Insider MORRIS WES
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
holding Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Performance Shares -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) — 22,065 shares (Direct, null); Performance Shares — 61,551.087 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 44,319.814 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 5,641.649 shares of Class A Common Stock that vest on November 17, 2026; 9,050.079 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on November 18, 2024, representing the unvested portion of such grant following the vesting of the first annual installment, which remaining RSUs vest in equal annual installments on the second and third anniversaries of the grant date; and 29,628.038 RSUs granted on November 25, 2025, which vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date and become fully vested after three years. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. These options vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the grant and become fully vested after three years. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 17, 2026 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2024-2026) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three year (fiscal 2024-2026) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on November 18, 2027 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the SIA) are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three-year (fiscal 2025-2027) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three-year (fiscal 2025-2027) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on the third anniversary date of the grant if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three-year (fiscal 2026-2028) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three-year (fiscal 2026-2028) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 100 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
Direct Class A shares 44,319.814 shares Directly held Class A Common Stock
Performance shares award 1 28,876.444 shares Underlying Class A shares for performance award
Performance shares award 2 51,131.081 shares Underlying Class A shares for performance award
Performance shares award 3 61,551.087 shares Underlying Class A shares for performance award
Options at $64.54 59,183 shares at $64.54/share Non-qualified stock options expiring November 18, 2034
Options at $48.74 22,065 shares at $48.74/share Non-qualified stock options expiring November 17, 2033
RSUs grant 2024 9,050.079 RSUs Granted November 18, 2024; vest over three years
RSUs grant 2025 29,628.038 RSUs Granted November 25, 2025; vest over three years
Performance Shares financial
"Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 17, 2026 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement"
Performance shares are a type of company stock given to executives or employees that only become theirs if the company meets specific goals, like hitting certain profits or growth targets. They motivate leaders to work toward the company’s success, because their additional shares depend on achieving these results.
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"9,050.079 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on November 18, 2024, representing the unvested portion of such grant"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) financial
"Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy) with an exercise price of 64.5400"
total shareholder return financial
"a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group"
Total shareholder return is the overall gain an investor gets from owning a stock, combining changes in the share price plus any cash payouts like dividends, and assuming those payouts are reinvested in more shares. Investors use it like a single score that shows the true return on their investment—similar to checking both the growth of a savings account and the interest earned—to compare how well different companies or investments perform over time.
Stock Incentive Agreement financial
"performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved"
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SEC Form 3
FORM 3UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0104
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
MORRIS WES
(Last)(First)(Middle)
2200 W. DON TYSON PARKWAY
(Street)
SPRINGDALE ARKANSAS 72762
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026		3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TYSON FOODS, INC. [ TSN ]
3a. Foreign Trading Symbol
5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4) 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4) 3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Class A Common Stock44,319.814(1)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4) 4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5) 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy)11/17/2024(2)11/17/2033Class A Common Stock22,065$48.74D
Non-Qualified Stock Options (Right to Buy)11/18/2025(2)11/18/2034Class A Common Stock59,183$64.54D
Performance Shares (3) (3)Class A Common Stock61,551.087(3)D
Performance Shares (4) (4)Class A Common Stock51,131.081(4)D
Performance Shares (5) (5)Class A Common Stock28,876.444(5)D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 5,641.649 shares of Class A Common Stock that vest on November 17, 2026; 9,050.079 restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted on November 18, 2024, representing the unvested portion of such grant following the vesting of the first annual installment, which remaining RSUs vest in equal annual installments on the second and third anniversaries of the grant date; and 29,628.038 RSUs granted on November 25, 2025, which vest in equal annual installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date and become fully vested after three years. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.
2. These options vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second and third anniversary dates of the grant and become fully vested after three years.
3. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which vests on November 17, 2026 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three year (fiscal 2024-2026) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three year (fiscal 2024-2026) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
4. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on November 18, 2027 if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the SIA) are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three-year (fiscal 2025-2027) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three-year (fiscal 2025-2027) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 200 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
5. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on the third anniversary date of the grant if the performance metrics described in the applicable Stock Incentive Agreement (the "SIA") are achieved. The performance metrics set forth in the SIAs are: (1) achievement of a three-year (fiscal 2026-2028) cumulative operating income target; and (2) a favorable comparison of the relative total shareholder return of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock compared to a predetermined peer group of publicly traded companies over a three-year (fiscal 2026-2028) period. Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares could vest at a level of 50 to 200 percent and are reported as derivative securities at the 100 percent level. If none of the performance metrics are achieved, the award expires.
Remarks:
/s/ Marissa Savells by Power of Attorney for Wes Morris06/18/2026
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FAQ

What does Tyson Foods (TSN) COO Wes Morris report owning in Class A Common Stock?

Wes Morris reports direct ownership of 44,319.814 shares of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his current direct equity stake, separate from performance shares, restricted stock units, and stock options disclosed alongside it.

What performance share awards does Tyson Foods (TSN) COO Wes Morris hold?

Wes Morris holds performance share awards linked to Class A stock with underlying amounts of 28,876.444, 51,131.081, and 61,551.087 shares. Vesting depends on multi-year operating income and relative total shareholder return performance against a predetermined peer group.

What stock options are disclosed for Tyson Foods (TSN) COO Wes Morris?

Morris holds non-qualified stock options over 59,183 shares at an exercise price of $64.54 expiring November 18, 2034, and 22,065 shares at $48.74 expiring November 17, 2033. These options give him the right to buy Tyson Foods Class A shares.

How do Wes Morris’s Tyson Foods (TSN) performance shares vest?

The performance shares vest only if specified metrics are met, including three-year cumulative operating income and relative total shareholder return versus a peer group. Depending on results, awards may vest between 50–200 percent of target or expire if metrics are not achieved.

What restricted stock units (RSUs) are reported for Tyson Foods (TSN) COO Wes Morris?

Footnotes show 9,050.079 RSUs granted November 18, 2024 and 29,628.038 RSUs granted November 25, 2025, plus 5,641.649 shares vesting November 17, 2026. These RSUs generally vest in equal annual installments over three years, each delivering one Class A share when vested.

Over what fiscal periods are Tyson Foods (TSN) performance metrics measured for Wes Morris’s awards?

Performance awards reference fiscal 2024–2026, 2025–2027, and 2026–2028 three-year periods. Metrics combine cumulative operating income targets and relative total shareholder return versus a peer group to determine whether, and at what level, performance shares vest or expire.