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Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) grants COO 25,938 RSUs vesting over three years

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MORRIS WES reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Tyson Foods, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Wes Morris received a grant of 25,938.094 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock. The RSUs vest in equal annual installments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries and become fully vested after three years.

Following this grant, Morris directly holds 70,368.469 shares of Class A Common Stock, which include 110.561 shares purchased through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since his prior ownership report.

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Insider MORRIS WES
Role Chief Operating Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Class A Common Stock 25,938.094 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 70,368.469 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") which 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 110.561 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.
RSU award size 25,938.094 units Restricted stock units granted to COO Wes Morris on 2026-07-10
Shares held after award 70,368.469 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings of Wes Morris following the grant
ESPP shares included 110.561 shares Class A shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan since last report
Vesting period 3 years RSUs vest in equal annual increments over three years and then are fully vested
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") which vest in equal annual increments"
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.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"purchased for the Reporting Person's account under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan"
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Section 16 regulatory
"Such acquisitions are exempt from Section 16 concurrent reporting requirements"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"concurrent reporting requirements pursuant to Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
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FAQ

What equity award did Tyson Foods (TSN) grant to COO Wes Morris?

Tyson Foods granted COO Wes Morris 25,938.094 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the company’s Class A Common Stock, providing additional equity-based compensation linked directly to Tyson Foods’ share performance.

How do the RSUs granted to Tyson Foods (TSN) COO vest?

The RSUs granted to Wes Morris vest in equal annual increments on each of the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. They become fully vested after three years, creating a multi‑year incentive tied to continued service and company performance.

How many Tyson Foods (TSN) shares does Wes Morris own after this award?

After the RSU grant, Wes Morris directly holds 70,368.469 shares of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his updated beneficial ownership position as reported, including shares acquired through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What does each Tyson Foods (TSN) RSU granted to Wes Morris represent?

Each RSU granted to Wes Morris represents a contingent right to receive one share of Tyson Foods’ Class A Common Stock. Shares are actually delivered only as the RSUs vest over the three‑year schedule described in the award terms.

What Tyson Foods (TSN) shares were purchased via the Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

Wes Morris’s holdings include 110.561 shares of Tyson Foods Class A Common Stock purchased for his account under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan since his last ownership report. These acquisitions are exempt from concurrent Section 16 reporting.

Are the Tyson Foods (TSN) ESPP purchases by Wes Morris subject to Section 16 concurrent reporting?

No. The 110.561 shares acquired for Wes Morris under Tyson Foods’ Employee Stock Purchase Plan are stated to be exempt from Section 16 concurrent reporting requirements, pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under U.S. securities laws.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
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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).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
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. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TYSON FOODS, INC. [ TSN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/10/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock07/10/2026A(1)25,938.094A$070,368.469(2)D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") which 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 110.561 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.
Remarks:
/s/ Marissa Savells by Power of Attorney for Wes Morris07/14/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)