Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King reports new 103K share-based awards

Q: What did Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO Donnie King report in this Form 4?

Donnie King reported new equity awards in the form of 103,036.402 RSUs of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock and 103,036.402 performance shares , along with an updated total of 500,626.339 Class A shares owned directly and 950 shares held indirectly through a joint IRA.

Q: How many Tyson Foods (TSN) restricted stock units were granted to the CEO?

The CEO received an award of 103,036.402 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock, which were recorded as acquired at a price of $0 .

Q: What are the vesting terms of Donnie King’s RSUs at Tyson Foods (TSN)?

The RSUs will vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, becoming fully vested after three years . Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Tyson Class A Common Stock.

Q: How do the performance shares granted to the Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO vest?

The 103,036.402 performance shares will vest on November 25, 2028 if performance metrics in the Stock Incentive Agreement are achieved. These metrics include a three-year cumulative operating income target for fiscal 2026–2028 and relative total shareholder return versus a peer group over the same fiscal 2026–2028 period.

Q: How many Tyson Foods (TSN) shares does the CEO own after these transactions?

Following the reported awards, the CEO beneficially owned 500,626.339 shares of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock directly and 950 shares indirectly through a joint IRA.

Q: Does this Tyson Foods (TSN) Form 4 include employee stock purchase plan shares?

Yes. The holdings include 148.68 shares of Tyson Class A Common Stock purchased for the CEO’s account under Tyson’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan since the last Form 4, which are exempt from concurrent reporting under Rule 16b-3 .

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. (TSN) President and CEO Donnie King reported equity awards and updated share holdings. On 11/25/2025, he received an award of 103,036.402 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock that were recorded as acquired at a price of $0. After this grant, he beneficially owned 500,626.339 Class A shares directly and 950 Class A shares indirectly through a joint IRA.

He was also granted 103,036.402 performance shares tied to Tyson Class A Common Stock. These performance shares vest on November 25, 2028 if specified performance metrics are met, including a three-year cumulative operating income target for fiscal 2026–2028 and relative total shareholder return versus a defined peer group over the same period. The award can vest between 50% and 200% of the target based on performance and is reported at the 100% level.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider King Donnie

Role President&CEO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Shares	103,036.402	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	103,036.402	$0.00	--
holding	Class A Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares — 103,036.402 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 500,626.339 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 950 shares (Indirect, Joint IRA)

Footnotes (1)

Award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") which will 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. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Includes 148.68 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock purchased for the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan since the last Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership was filed by the Reporting Person. Such acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 concurrent reporting requirements pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on November 25, 2028 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.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

11/26/2025 - 04:19 PM

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

King Donnie

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

2200 W DON TYSON PARKWAY

(Street)

SPRINGDALE

72762

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TYSON FOODS, INC. [ TSN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	President&CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/25/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	11/25/2025		A⁽¹⁾		103,036.402	A	$0	500,626.339⁽²⁾	D
Class A Common Stock								950	I	Joint IRA

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Performance Shares	⁽³⁾	11/25/2025		A		103,036.402		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Class A Common Stock	103,036.402	⁽³⁾	103,036.402	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") which will 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. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.

2. Includes 148.68 shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock purchased for the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan since the last Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership was filed by the Reporting Person. Such acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 concurrent reporting requirements pursuant to Rule 16b-3.

3. Award of performance Class A Common Stock which will vest on November 25, 2028 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 Donnie King	11/26/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO Donnie King report in this Form 4?

Donnie King reported new equity awards in the form of 103,036.402 RSUs of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock and 103,036.402 performance shares, along with an updated total of 500,626.339 Class A shares owned directly and 950 shares held indirectly through a joint IRA.

How many Tyson Foods (TSN) restricted stock units were granted to the CEO?

The CEO received an award of 103,036.402 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock, which were recorded as acquired at a price of $0.

What are the vesting terms of Donnie King’s RSUs at Tyson Foods (TSN)?

The RSUs will vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, becoming fully vested after three years. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Tyson Class A Common Stock.

How do the performance shares granted to the Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO vest?

The 103,036.402 performance shares will vest on November 25, 2028 if performance metrics in the Stock Incentive Agreement are achieved. These metrics include a three-year cumulative operating income target for fiscal 2026–2028 and relative total shareholder return versus a peer group over the same fiscal 2026–2028 period.

What performance range applies to Tyson Foods (TSN) CEO performance shares?

Subject to the achievement of the performance metrics, the performance shares can vest at a level between 50% and 200% of the target amount. They are reported as derivative securities at the 100% target level, and if none of the metrics are met, the award expires.

How many Tyson Foods (TSN) shares does the CEO own after these transactions?

Following the reported awards, the CEO beneficially owned 500,626.339 shares of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock directly and 950 shares indirectly through a joint IRA.

Does this Tyson Foods (TSN) Form 4 include employee stock purchase plan shares?

Yes. The holdings include 148.68 shares of Tyson Class A Common Stock purchased for the CEO’s account under Tyson’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan since the last Form 4, which are exempt from concurrent reporting under Rule 16b-3.