SCHEDULE: Tyson Foods: Tyson Limited Partnership Updates Key Trust Trustees

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Schedule 13D Amendment


Tyson Limited Partnership filed an Amendment No. 13 to its Schedule 13D, updating the trustees for the Tyson Family GP Trust and the Donald J. Tyson Revocable Trust, which are general partners controlling Tyson Foods, Inc.

Summary

  • Tyson Limited Partnership (the "Partnership") filed Amendment No. 13 to its Schedule 13D, primarily to reflect the current trustees of the Tyson Family GP Trust and the Donald J. Tyson Revocable Trust.
  • These trusts serve as general partners of the Partnership, which holds the Tyson family's controlling interest in Tyson Foods, Inc.
  • The Partnership beneficially owns 72,743,680 shares of Tyson Foods, Inc., consisting of 70,000,000 Class B Common Stock and 2,743,680 Class A Common Stock.
  • This ownership represents 99.99% of the outstanding Class B Common Stock, which is convertible into Class A Stock.
  • Individual beneficial ownership of Class A Stock as of February 13, 2026, includes John H. Tyson (3,815,740 shares, 1.35%), Barbara A. Tyson (202,267 shares, less than one percent), John R. Tyson (136,067 shares, less than one percent), Olivia Tyson (1,000 shares, less than one percent), and Woodson Bassett, III (7,500 shares, less than one percent).
  • Recent transactions within the last 60 days include 380 Class A shares withheld from John R. Tyson for tax obligations on February 7, 2026, and grants of 2,911.431 Class A shares each to Barbara A. Tyson and Olivia Tyson on February 6, 2026, in connection with their director elections.
  • The Partnership currently has no plans to acquire or dispose of a significant number of shares or engage in other major transactions outlined in Schedule 13D Item 4.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral filing, primarily an administrative update on the trustee composition of the controlling partnership, with no direct positive or negative implications for Tyson Foods' operational or financial performance.

Positives

  • The Tyson family maintains its controlling interest in Tyson Foods, Inc. through the Tyson Limited Partnership, indicating stable long-term governance.
  • No criminal or civil legal proceedings were reported for the Partnership or its general partners in the last five years, suggesting a clean legal record for the controlling entity.

Risks

  • The Partnership may be dissolved upon certain events, including a written determination by the managing general partner that projected future revenues are insufficient to cover costs or that continued operation is not in the best interest of partners.
  • Dissolution could also occur through an election by the managing general partner approved by a majority of general partners, or the sale of all or substantially all of the Partnership's assets.

Future Outlook

The Partnership currently has no plans to acquire or dispose of any significant number of shares of Tyson Foods, Inc. and has no plans or proposals related to major corporate transactions such as mergers, liquidations, or changes in the board or capitalization.

Industry Context

StockSavvy.ai notes that this filing is a routine update regarding the internal governance of the Tyson family's controlling entity, Tyson Limited Partnership, rather than an announcement directly impacting Tyson Foods' operational or financial performance within the broader food processing industry. It reinforces the stability of the family's long-term control over the company.

Management Changes

RolePrevious PersonNew PersonEffective DateReason
Trustee, Tyson Family GP TrustNot explicitly stated as changed, but the filing reflects current trusteesJohn H. Tyson and Woodson Bassett, III2026-02-13Amendment to reflect current trustees as of the filing date.
Trustee, Donald J. Tyson Revocable TrustNot explicitly stated as changed, but the filing reflects current trusteesJohn H. Tyson, John R. Tyson, Olivia Tyson, and Woodson Bassett, III2026-02-13Amendment to reflect current trustees as of the filing date.

Corporate Governance

Change TypeDescriptionEffective DateImpact Assessment
Trustee Composition UpdateThe filing updates the composition of trustees for the Tyson Family GP Trust and the Donald J. Tyson Revocable Trust, which are general partners of the Tyson Limited Partnership. These trusts play a key role in the governance and control of Tyson Foods, Inc. through their beneficial ownership.2026-02-13This update clarifies the individuals responsible for overseeing the controlling interest in Tyson Foods, Inc., ensuring transparency in the family's governance structure. It does not indicate a shift in control or strategic direction.

Related Party Transactions

  • The Tyson Limited Partnership, controlled by the Tyson family, holds a significant stake in Tyson Foods, Inc., establishing a related party relationship.
  • The limited partners (DT Family 2009, LLC, BT 2015 Fund, JCC Family, LLC) and general partners (Tyson Family GP Trust, Barbara Tyson GP Revocable Trust, Donald J. Tyson Revocable Trust) are all entities related to the Tyson family.
  • John H. Tyson, Barbara A. Tyson, John R. Tyson, and Olivia Tyson, who are trustees or beneficiaries of the controlling trusts, also serve as directors or employees of Tyson Foods, Inc.
  • Recent transactions include Class A Common Stock withheld from John R. Tyson for tax obligations and grants of Class A Common Stock to Barbara A. Tyson and Olivia Tyson in connection with their director roles.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding the governance of the controlling shareholder entity, Tyson Limited Partnership, and confirms the stability of the family's control. No direct impact on minority shareholder rights or company operations is indicated.
  • Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this governance update.
  • Customers/Suppliers/Creditors: No direct impact on these external stakeholders is indicated.

Key Dates

DateDescription
1990-06-08Tyson Limited Partnership formed in Delaware; Agreement of Limited Partnership dated.
1991-04-30Original Schedule 13D filed with the SEC.
2024-02-13Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13D filed.
2026-02-05Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
2026-02-06Barbara A. Tyson and Olivia Tyson each received a grant of 2,911.431 shares of Class A Common Stock as directors.
2026-02-07380 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld from John R. Tyson to satisfy tax withholding obligations.
2026-02-13Date of event requiring filing of this statement, reflecting current trustees and individual beneficial ownership figures.

Keywords

Tyson Foods, Tyson Limited Partnership, Schedule 13D, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, Corporate Governance, Trustees, Family Control, SEC Filing

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