John Tyson Segment Quotations

Our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses.

We entered fiscal 2006 knowing market conditions would be difficult, especially early in the year. During the first quarter, our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses.

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.