Tyson Foods Receives High Scores for LGBT Equality

Firm Attains Maximum Rating on 2017 Corporate Equality Index SPRINGDALE, Ark. – Dec. 05, 2016 – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) has proudly declared today that it has been acknowledged by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation as a top workplace for LGBT Equality. The firm achieved a flawless score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a nationwide benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices concerning LGBT workplace equality. Tyson Foods now stands among 517 major U.S. businesses that also received high scores this year. “As part of the Tyson Foods family, we value all our team members irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability or any other characteristics that make us who we are. We will continue to promote inclusion over exclusion, which will further unlock the potential of our diverse and powerful team,” stated Tom Hayes, president of Tyson Foods. “Through our policies and practices, we aim to cultivate an inclusive workplace and community because we understand that it takes the skills, thoughts, backgrounds, and talents of all our team members to achieve greatness. We are privileged to be acknowledged by the HRC for our dedication to the LGBT community and workplace equality.” The 2017 CEI assessed 1,043 businesses in the report, which examines LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community. Tyson Foods’ successful efforts in meeting all of the CEI’s criteria results in a 100 percent ranking and the title as a top workplace for LGBT Equality. For additional information on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a complimentary copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei. About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the world's largest food companies with popular brands such as Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells® and State Fair®. It’s a recognized leader in the chicken, beef and pork market as well as prepared foods, including bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, tortillas and desserts. The company caters to retail and foodservice customers across the United States and approximately 115 countries. Tyson Foods was established in 1935 by John W. Tyson, whose family has continued to lead the business with his son, Don Tyson, guiding the company for many years and grandson, John H. Tyson, serving as the current chairman of the board of directors. The company currently employs approximately 114,000 Team Members at over 400 facilities and offices in the United States and globally. Through its Core Values, Code of Conduct and Team Member Bill of Rights, Tyson Foods aims to operate with integrity and trust and is committed to creating value for its shareholders, customers and Team Members. The company also aims to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment and serve as stewards of the animals, land and environment entrusted to it. About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational branch of America's largest civil rights organization striving to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are accepted as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. ### Contact: Caroline Ahn, 312-614-6047, caroline.ahn@tyson.com