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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Tyson Foods (TSN)

Tyson Foods names Wes Morris chief operating officer, replacing Devin Cole

Neutral Impact 3 of 5 leadership Written later

Tyson Foods said Wes Morris, 60, will become chief operating officer effective June 15, 2026, and Devin Cole will step down from the role the same day. Morris previously led the company's Poultry group and Prepared Foods operations, and the press release says he will oversee the Chicken, Beef, Pork, Prepared Foods and International segments. The filing also sets out his pay package and says the company expects to enter a separation agreement with Cole.

Key points

  • Wes Morris, 60, becomes COO effective June 15, 2026; Devin Cole steps down the same day
  • Employment agreement sets base salary at $1,350,000, annual incentive target at 160% of base, and long-term incentive target at $5,900,000
  • Initial restricted stock unit award with grant date fair value of $1,500,000, granted July 10, 2026, vesting in one-third tranches over three years
  • Company expects to enter a separation agreement with Cole; terms to be disclosed in a future 8-K amendment

The filing

CompanyTyson Foods (TSN)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJun 8, 2026, 8:03 AM ET
Accession number0000100493-26-000030

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Written by AI on Nov 8, 2026, 12:42 AM ET, from this filing only. Written later: this filing was briefed after the fact, when past filings were added to the site, so the brief may be read with hindsight; the filing itself is the record of what was known on June 08, 2026.

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