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. |
As promised earlier the quarter would be very tough, and it proved tougher than expected. |
Based on first-cut guidance from folks in Washington, we don't see it as an issue, ... There are a lot of other competitors out there... there are a lot of folks out there servicing the great American consumer. I don't anticipate any challenge, but that's to be seen. |
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. |
Home is a great place for him. The smells of home ... can stimulate memories and stimulate the mind and being around his siblings and his own environment, I think it's a good place for him. |
I?m pleased with progress this plant has made since beginning production six weeks ago. |
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. |
Our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses. |
Our earnings forecast will be steady to slightly higher for fiscal 2003 [than fiscal 2002] despite increased grain prices, more than ample protein supplies and a sluggish economy, |
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, |
Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment. |
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. |
The short term will be difficult due to international demand and domestic supply issues. |
This disaster especially hits home to us, since those affected include thousands of Tyson Team Members who live in Mississippi. |
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. |