We're pleased to be part of this effort, especially in the state of Mississippi where we employ more than 5,000 Tyson Team Members.
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.
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.