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Tyson Foods adds Microsoft Xbox President to board, boosts buyback by 43M shares
TYSON FOODS, INC.
- Sarah Bond, President of Microsoft's Xbox ($23B gaming business), appointed as independent director, effective August 7, 2025.
- Board increased from 15 to 16 directors; Bond brings consumer tech and management expertise.
- Share repurchase authorization increased by 43M shares, bringing total authorized to ~50M shares.
- Quarterly dividend declared: $0.50 per Class A share and $0.45 per Class B share, payable Dec 15, 2025.
- Dividend record date is December 1, 2025; dividend amount unchanged from prior quarter.