TYSON FOODS INC, 10-K filed on 11/13/2017
Annual Report
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 28, 2017
Class A [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Class A [Member]
Oct. 28, 2017
Class B [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Class B [Member]
Entity Registrant Name
TYSON FOODS INC 
 
 
 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000100493 
 
 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--09-30 
 
 
 
 
Entity Filer Category
Large Accelerated Filer 
 
 
 
 
Document Type
10-K 
 
 
 
 
Document Period End Date
Sep. 30, 2017 
 
 
 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2017 
 
 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
FY 
 
 
 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
 
 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
297,708,610 
 
70,010,355 
 
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Yes 
 
 
 
 
Entity Voluntary Filers
No 
 
 
 
 
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes 
 
 
 
 
Entity Public Float
 
 
$ 17,568,317,217 
 
$ 663,691 
Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Sales
$ 38,260 
$ 36,881 
$ 41,373 
Cost of Sales
33,177 
32,184 
37,456 
Gross Profit
5,083 
4,697 
3,917 
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
Selling, General and Administrative
2,152 
1,864 
1,748 
Operating Income
2,931 
2,833 
2,169 
Other (Income) Expense:
 
 
 
Interest income
(7)
(6)
(9)
Interest expense
279 
249 
293 
Other, net
31 
(8)
(36)
Total Other (Income) Expense
303 
235 
248 
Income before Income Taxes
2,628 
2,598 
1,921 
Income Tax Expense
850 
826 
697 
Net Income
1,778 
1,772 
1,224 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
4 
4 
4 
Net Income Attributable to Tyson
$ 1,774 
$ 1,768 
$ 1,220 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
Diluted, Shares
370 
390 
413 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
Diluted (USD per share)
$ 4.79 
$ 4.53 
$ 2.95 
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic, Shares
296 
315 
335 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
Basic (USD per share)
$ 4.94 
$ 4.67 
$ 3.06 
Dividends Declared Per Share:
 
 
 
Dividends Declared (USD per share)
$ 0.975 
$ 0.650 
$ 0.425 
Class B [Member]
 
 
 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic, Shares
70 
70 
70 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
Basic (USD per share)
$ 4.45 
$ 4.24 
$ 2.79 
Dividends Declared Per Share:
 
 
 
Dividends Declared (USD per share)
$ 0.878 
$ 0.585 
$ 0.383 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
Net Income
$ 1,778 
$ 1,772 
$ 1,224 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes:
 
 
 
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges
0 
(1)
2 
Investments
(1)
0 
(1)
Currency translation
6 
4 
36 
Postretirement benefits
56 
42 
20 
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
61 
45 
57 
Comprehensive Income
1,839 
1,817 
1,281 
Less: Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
4 
4 
4 
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Tyson
$ 1,835 
$ 1,813 
$ 1,277 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Assets
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 318 
$ 349 
Accounts receivable, net
1,675 
1,542 
Inventories
3,239 
2,732 
Other current assets
219 
265 
Assets held for sale
807 
0 
Total Current Assets
6,258 
4,888 
Net Property, Plant and Equipment
5,568 
5,170 
Goodwill
9,324 
6,669 
Intangible Assets, net
6,243 
5,084 
Other Assets
673 
562 
Total Assets
28,066 
22,373 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
Current debt
906 
79 
Accounts payable
1,698 
1,511 
Other current liabilities
1,424 
1,172 
Liabilities held for sale
4 
0 
Total Current Liabilities
4,032 
2,762 
Long-Term Debt
9,297 
6,200 
Deferred Income Taxes
2,979 
2,545 
Other Liabilities
1,199 
1,242 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 20)
   
   
Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
Capital in excess of par value
4,378 
4,355 
Retained earnings
9,776 
8,348 
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)
16 
(45)
Treasury stock, at cost - 80 million shares at September 30, 2017 and 73 million shares in October 1, 2016
(3,674)
(3,093)
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity
10,541 
9,608 
Noncontrolling Interests
18 
16 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
10,559 
9,624 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
28,066 
22,373 
Class A [Member]
 
 
Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
Common stock ($0.10 par value):
38 
36 
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity
38 
36 
Convertible Class B [Member]
 
 
Shareholders' Equity:
 
 
Common stock ($0.10 par value):
7 
7 
Total Tyson Shareholders’ Equity
$ 7 
$ 7 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $)
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Treasury Stock, shares
80,000,000 
73,000,000 
Class A [Member]
 
 
Common stock, par value
$ 0.1 
$ 0.10 
Common stock, shares authorized
900,000,000 
900,000,000 
Common stock, shares issued
378,000,000 
346,000,000 
Class B [Member]
 
 
Common stock, par value
$ 0.10 
$ 0.10 
Common stock, shares authorized
900,000,000 
900,000,000 
Common stock, shares issued
70,000,000 
70,000,000 
Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total
Capital In Excess Of Par Value [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of Tax [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Shareholders' Equity Attributable To Tyson [Member]
Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Class A [Member]
Class B [Member]
Balance at beginning of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Sep. 27, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 14 
 
 
Balance at beginning of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Sep. 27, 2014
 
4,257 
5,748 
(147)
(1,010)
 
 
35 
7 
Balance at beginning of year, Common Stock shares at Sep. 27, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
346 
70 
Balance at beginning of year, Treasury Stock shares at Sep. 27, 2014
 
 
 
 
40 
 
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
50 
 
 
124 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Tyson
1,220 
 
1,220 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
(155)
 
 
 
 
(129)
(26)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
57 
 
 
57 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
12.0 
 
 
11.9 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
(495)
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation, shares
 
 
 
 
(5)
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(4)
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
 
Contributions by noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2)
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Oct. 03, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
15 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Oct. 03, 2015
 
4,307 
6,813 
(90)
(1,381)
9,691 
 
35 
7 
Balance at end of year, Total Shareholders' Equity at Oct. 03, 2015
9,706 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Common Stock shares at Oct. 03, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
346 
70 
Balance at end of year, Treasury Stock shares at Oct. 03, 2015
 
 
 
 
47 
 
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
48 
 
 
232 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Tyson
1,768 
 
1,768 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
(233)
 
 
 
 
(192)
(41)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
45 
 
 
45 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
32.0 
 
 
32.1 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
(1,944)
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation, shares
 
 
 
 
(6)
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(4)
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
 
Contributions by noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3)
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Oct. 01, 2016
16 
 
 
 
 
 
16 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Oct. 01, 2016
9,608 
4,355 
8,348 
(45)
(3,093)
9,608 
 
36 
7 
Balance at end of year, Total Shareholders' Equity at Oct. 01, 2016
9,624 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Common Stock shares at Oct. 01, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
364 
70 
Balance at end of year, Treasury Stock shares at Oct. 01, 2016
73 
 
 
 
73 
 
 
 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Shareholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14 
 
Issuance of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
23 
 
 
279 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Tyson
1,774 
 
1,774 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends
 
 
(346)
 
 
 
 
(285)
(61)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
61 
 
 
61 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock, shares
 
 
 
 
14.0 
 
 
13.5 
 
Purchase of Class A common stock
 
 
 
 
(860)
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation, shares
 
 
 
 
(7)
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(4)
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
 
Contributions by noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2)
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest at Sep. 30, 2017
18 
 
 
 
 
 
18 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Tyson at Sep. 30, 2017
10,541 
4,378 
9,776 
16 
(3,674)
10,541 
 
38 
7 
Balance at end of year, Total Shareholders' Equity at Sep. 30, 2017
$ 10,559 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at end of year, Common Stock shares at Sep. 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
378 
70 
Balance at end of year, Treasury Stock shares at Sep. 30, 2017
80 
 
 
 
80 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net Income
$ 1,778 
$ 1,772 
$ 1,224 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
642 
617 
609 
Amortization
119 
88 
102 
Deferred income taxes
(39)
84 
38 
Loss on disposition of business
0 
0 
(177)
Impairment of assets
214 
45 
285 
Share-based compensation expense
92 
81 
69 
Other, net
(57)
(34)
71 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(55)
73 
66 
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(246)
148 
220 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
61 
(130)
(162)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable/receivable
55 
(19)
177 
Increase (decrease) in interest payable
16 
(1)
(23)
Net changes in other operating assets and liabilities
19 
(8)
71 
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
2,599 
2,716 
2,570 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(1,069)
(695)
(854)
Purchases of marketable securities
(79)
(46)
(38)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
61 
37 
52 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(3,081)
0 
0 
Proceeds from sale of businesses
0 
0 
539 
Other, net
4 
20 
31 
Cash Used for Investing Activities
(4,164)
(684)
(270)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Payments on debt
(3,159)
(714)
(1,995)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
5,444 
1 
501 
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
1,810 
1,065 
1,345 
Payments on revolving credit facility
(2,110)
(765)
(1,345)
Proceeds from Issuance of commercial paper
8,138 
0 
0 
Repayments of commercial paper
(7,360)
0 
0 
Payment of AdvancePierre TRA liability
(223)
0 
0 
Purchases of Tyson Class A common stock
(860)
(1,944)
(495)
Dividends
(319)
(216)
(147)
Stock options exercised
154 
128 
84 
Other, net
15 
68 
17 
Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities
1,530 
(2,377)
(2,035)
Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash
4 
6 
(15)
Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(31)
(339)
250 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
349 
688 
438 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year
$ 318 
$ 349 
$ 688 
Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business: Tyson Foods, Inc. (collectively, “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. We innovate continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do.
Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and, when applicable, entities for which we have a controlling financial interest or variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year: We utilize a 52- or 53-week accounting period ending on the Saturday closest to September 30. The Company’s accounting cycle resulted in a 52-week year for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 and a 53-week year for fiscal 2015.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less, which are made as part of our cash management activity. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts where funds are moved to, and several zero-balance disbursement accounts for funding payroll, accounts payable, livestock procurement, grower payments, etc. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may result in negative book cash balances. These negative book cash balances are included in accounts payable and other current liabilities. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, checks outstanding in excess of related book cash balances totaled approximately $237 million and $261 million, respectively.
Accounts Receivable: We record accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the accounts receivable balances and charged to the provision for doubtful accounts. We calculate this allowance based on our history of write-offs, level of past due accounts and relationships with and economic status of our customers. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, our allowance for uncollectible accounts was $34 million and $33 million, respectively. We generally do not have collateral for our receivables, but we do periodically evaluate the credit worthiness of our customers.
Inventories: Processed products, livestock and supplies and other are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes purchased raw materials, live purchase costs, growout costs (primarily feed, grower pay and catch and haul costs), labor and manufacturing and production overhead, which are related to the purchase and production of inventories.
In fiscal 2017, 63% of the cost of inventories was determined by the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method as compared to 61% in fiscal 2016. The remaining cost of inventories for both years is determined by the weighted-average method.
The following table reflects the major components of inventory at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Processed products
$
1,947

 
$
1,530

Livestock
874

 
772

Supplies and other
418

 
430

Total inventory
$
3,239

 
$
2,732


Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and generally depreciated on a straight-line method over the estimated lives for buildings and leasehold improvements of 10 to 33 years, machinery and equipment of three to 12 years and land improvements and other of three to 20 years. Major repairs and maintenance costs that significantly extend the useful life of the related assets are capitalized. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations.
We review the carrying value of long-lived assets at each balance sheet date if indication of impairment exists. Recoverability is assessed using undiscounted cash flows based on historical results and current projections of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We measure impairment as the excess of carrying value over the fair value of an asset. The fair value of an asset is generally measured using discounted cash flows including market participant assumptions of future operating results and discount rates.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Definite life intangibles are initially recorded at fair value and amortized over the estimated period of benefit. Brands and trademarks are generally amortized using the straight-line method over 20 years or less. Customer relationships are generally amortized over seven to 20 years based on the pattern of revenue expected to be generated from the use of the asset. Amortization expense is generally recognized in selling, general, and administrative expense. We review the carrying value of definite life intangibles at each balance sheet date if indication of impairment exists. Recoverability is assessed using undiscounted cash flows based on historical results and current projections of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We measure impairment as the excess of carrying value over the fair value of the definite life intangible asset. We use various valuation techniques to estimate fair value, with the primary techniques being discounted cash flows, relief-from-royalty and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data.
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value and not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Our goodwill is allocated by reporting unit and is evaluated for impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether a quantitative goodwill test is necessary. If it is determined, based on qualitative factors, the fair value of the reporting unit may be more likely than not less than carrying amount, or if significant changes to macro-economic factors related to the reporting unit have occurred that could materially impact fair value, a quantitative goodwill impairment test would be required. Additionally, we can elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative test.
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance simplifying the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which required a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. We early adopted this guidance in the third quarter of fiscal 2017; however, the adoption did not have an impact to our fiscal 2017 goodwill impairment assessment. We have elected to make the first day of the fourth quarter the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets.
We estimate the fair value of our reporting units using a combination of various valuation techniques, including an income approach (discounted cash flow analysis) and market approaches (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization or "EBITDA" multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies and precedent transactions). Our primary technique is discounted cash flow analysis. These approaches use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy and requires us to make various judgmental assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates and discount rates which consider our budgets, business plans and economic projections, and are believed to reflect market participant views which would exist in an exit transaction. Assumptions are also made for varying perpetual growth rates for periods beyond the long-term business plan period. Generally, we utilize normalized operating margin assumptions based on future expectations and operating margins historically realized in the reporting units' industries.
Some of the inherent estimates and assumptions used in determining fair value of the reporting units are outside the control of management, including interest rates, cost of capital, tax rates, market EBITDA comparables and credit ratings. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of the reporting units, it is possible a material change could occur. If our actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value, it could result in additional material impairments of our goodwill.
The discount rate used in our annual goodwill impairment test increased to 6.7% in fiscal 2017 from 6.2% in fiscal 2016.
During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of each of our material reporting units' exceeded its carrying value. In fiscal 2015, we recorded a $23 million full impairment of an immaterial reporting unit’s goodwill.
For our indefinite life intangible assets, a qualitative assessment can also be performed to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates it is more likely than not an intangible asset is impaired. Similar to goodwill, we can also elect to forgo the qualitative test for indefinite life intangible assets and perform the quantitative test. Upon performing the quantitative test, if the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
The fair value of our indefinite life intangible assets is calculated principally using relief-from-royalty and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy, and is believed to reflect market participant views which would exist in an exit transaction. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data. During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of each of our indefinite life intangible assets exceeded its carrying value. The discount rate used in our indefinite life intangible test was 7.9% in fiscal 2017 and 2016.
Investments: We have investments in joint ventures and other entities. We generally use the cost method of accounting when our voting interests are less than 20 percent. We use the equity method of accounting when our voting interests are in excess of 20 percent and we do not have a controlling interest or a variable interest in which we are the primary beneficiary. Investments in joint ventures and other entities are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other Assets.
We also have investments in marketable debt securities. We have determined all of our marketable debt securities are available-for-sale investments. These investments are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices as of the balance sheet date, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in other comprehensive income. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity. Such amortization is recorded in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses on the sale of debt securities and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are recorded on a net basis in other income. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded in interest income.
Accrued Self-Insurance: We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms in an effort to mitigate the potential liabilities for health and welfare, workers’ compensation, auto liability and general liability risks. Liabilities associated with our risks retained are estimated, in part, by considering claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
Other Current Liabilities: Other current liabilities at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, include:
 
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
$
673

 
$
563

Accrued marketing, advertising and promotion expense
146

 
212

Other
605

 
397

Total other current liabilities
$
1,424

 
$
1,172


Defined Benefit Plans: We recognize the funded status of defined pension and postretirement plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan assets and the benefit obligation. We measure our plan assets and liabilities at the end of our fiscal year. For a defined benefit pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other defined benefit postretirement plan, such as a retiree health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation. Any overfunded status is recognized as an asset and any underfunded status is recognized as a liability. Any transitional asset/liability, prior service cost or actuarial gain/loss that has not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic cost is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income will be adjusted as these amounts are subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs in future periods.
Derivative Financial Instruments: We purchase certain commodities, such as grains and livestock in the course of normal operations. As part of our commodity risk management activities, we use derivative financial instruments, primarily futures and options, to reduce our exposure to various market risks related to these purchases, as well as to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Contract terms of a financial instrument qualifying as a hedge instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts designated and highly effective at meeting risk reduction and correlation criteria are recorded using hedge accounting. If a derivative instrument is accounted for as a hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will be offset either against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of an instrument’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings as a component of cost of sales. Instruments we hold as part of our risk management activities that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are marked to fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported currently in earnings. Changes in market value of derivatives used in our risk management activities relating to forward sales contracts are recorded in sales, while changes surrounding inventories on hand or anticipated purchases of inventories or supplies are recorded in cost of sales. We generally do not hedge anticipated transactions beyond 18 months.
Litigation Reserves: There are a variety of legal proceedings pending or threatened against us. Accruals are recorded when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on current law, progress of each case, opinions and views of legal counsel and other advisers, our experience in similar matters and intended response to the litigation. These amounts, which are not discounted and are exclusive of claims against third parties, are adjusted periodically as assessment efforts progress or additional information becomes available. We expense amounts for administering or litigating claims as incurred. Accruals for legal proceedings are included in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue when title and risk of loss are transferred to customers, which is generally on delivery based on terms of sale. Revenue is recognized as the net amount estimated to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts, trade allowances and product returns.
Freight Expense: Freight expense associated with products shipped to customers is recognized in cost of sales.
Marketing and Promotion Costs: We promote our products with marketing, advertising, trade promotions, and consumer incentives, which include, but are not limited to, coupons, discounts, rebates, and volume-based incentives. Marketing and promotion costs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Customer incentive and trade promotion activities are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers, based primarily on historical utilization and redemption rates, while other marketing and promotional activities are recorded as selling, general and administrative expense.
Advertising Expenses: Advertising expense is charged to operations in the period incurred and is recorded as selling, general and administrative expense. Advertising expense totaled $238 million, $238 million and $181 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Research and Development: Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs totaled $113 million, $96 million and $75 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Use of Estimates: The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:
In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance that eases certain documentation and assessment requirements of hedge effectiveness and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment. Some of the modifications include the ineffectiveness of derivative gain/loss in highly effective cash flow hedge to be recorded in OCI, the change in fair value of derivative to be recorded in the same income statement line as hedged item, and additional disclosures required on the cumulative basis adjustment in fair value hedges and the effect of hedging on financial statement lines for components excluded from the assessment. The amendment also simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations to permit new hedging strategies to be eligible for hedge accounting. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the prospective transition method should be applied to awards modified on or after the adoption date. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance which will change the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement, and the prospective transition method should be applied, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. We plan to adopt this guidance beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets, other than inventory, in the period in which the transfer occurs. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance which aims to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that provides more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and changes the loss impairment methodology. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. The application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification of related amounts within the statement of cash flows and impact on earnings per share. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted and the application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The guidance requires all income tax effects of share-based payment awards to be recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the awards vest or are settled, which is a change from the current guidance that requires such activity to be recorded in capital in excess of par value within stockholders' equity. We adopted this guidance prospectively which may create volatility in our effective tax rate when adopted depending largely on future events and other factors which may include our stock price, timing of stock option exercises, and the value realized upon vesting or exercise of shares compared to the grant date fair value of those shares. Under the new guidance, companies can also make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures each period or to account for forfeitures as they occur. We changed our accounting policy to account for forfeitures as they occur using the modified retrospective transition method and expect the impact of this change on our consolidated financial statements to be immaterial. The guidance also changes the presentation of excess tax benefits from a financing activity to an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows. We applied this change prospectively and do not expect a material impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which created new accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective method should be applied. While we are still evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, we have completed our initial scoping reviews and have made progress in our assessment phase as we continue to identify our leasing processes that will be impacted by the new standard. We have also made progress in developing the policy elections we will make upon adoption and we are implementing software to meet the reporting requirements of this standard. We expect our financial statement disclosures will be expanded to present additional details of our leasing arrangements. At this time, we are unable to reasonably estimate the expected increase in assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets or the impacts to our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent other changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. It should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, unless, equity securities do not have readily determinable fair values, in which case, the amendments should be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance which requires management to evaluate inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. The prospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and do not expect this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance changing the criteria for recognizing revenue. The guidance provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers. The standard also requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. We plan to adopt this guidance using the modified retrospective transition method beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We continue to evaluate the impact of the adoption of this guidance, but currently, we do not expect the new guidance to materially impact our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosure requirements.
Changes in Accounting Principles
Changes In Accounting Principles
CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance which removes step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. As a result, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting units' fair value. The guidance is effective for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for annual or interim goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017, and the prospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance, prospectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance on how a reporting entity, that is the single decision maker of a variable interest entity ("VIE"), should treat indirect interests in the entity held through related parties that are under common control with the reporting entity, when determining whether it is the primary beneficiary of that VIE. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods, beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. We were required to adopt this guidance at the same time that we adopted the amendments in ASU 2015-02; therefore, we early adopted this guidance, retrospectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition of fees paid by a customer for cloud computing arrangements. The guidance clarifies that if a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, the customer should account for the software license consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If the arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, our fiscal 2017, and should be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We adopted this guidance, prospectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. As a result, prior period balances were not retrospectively adjusted. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2015, the FASB issued guidance changing the analysis procedures that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. All legal entities are subject to reevaluation under the revised consolidation model. The new guidance affects the following areas: (1) limited partnerships and similar legal entities, (2) evaluating fees paid to a decision maker or a service provider as a variable interest, (3) the effect of fee arrangements on the primary beneficiary determination, (4) the effect of related parties on the primary beneficiary determination, and (5) certain investment funds. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015, our fiscal 2017. We adopted this guidance, retrospectively, in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Acquisitions and Dispositions
Acquisitions and Dispositions
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Acquisitions
On June 7, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding common stock of AdvancePierre Foods Holdings, Inc. ("AdvancePierre") as part of our strategy to sustainably feed the world with the fastest growing portfolio of protein-packed brands. The purchase price was equal to $40.25 per share for AdvancePierre's outstanding common stock, or approximately $3.2 billion. We funded the acquisition with existing cash on hand, net proceeds from the issuance of new senior notes and a new term loan facility, as well as borrowings under our commercial paper program (refer to Note 7: Debt). AdvancePierre's results from operations subsequent to the acquisition closing are included in the Prepared Foods and Chicken segments.
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and deferred income taxes, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. The purchase price was allocated based on information available at acquisition date. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded measurement period adjustments which increased goodwill by $60 million, primarily related to updated valuations for intangible assets and deferred income taxes based on additional information regarding assets and liabilities assumed.
 
in millions
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
126

Accounts receivable
 
80

Inventories
 
272

Other current assets
 
5

Property, Plant and Equipment
 
302

Goodwill
 
2,982

Intangible Assets
 
1,515

Current debt
 
(1,148
)
Accounts payable
 
(114
)
Other current liabilities
 
(97
)
Tax receivable agreement (TRA) due to former shareholders
 
(223
)
Long-Term Debt
 
(33
)
Deferred Income Taxes
 
(457
)
Other Liabilities
 
(3
)
Net assets acquired
 
$
3,207


The fair value of identifiable intangible assets is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

Intangible Asset Category
 
Type
 
Life in Years
 
Fair Value
Brands & Trademarks
 
Amortizable
 
Weighted Average of 15 years
 
$
390

Customer Relationships
 
Amortizable
 
Weighted Average of 15 years
 
1,125

Total identifiable intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,515


As a result of the acquisition, we recognized a total of $2,982 million of goodwill. The purchase price was assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition, and any excess was allocated to goodwill, as shown in the table above. Goodwill represents the value we expect to achieve through the implementation of operational synergies and growth opportunities. The allocation of goodwill to our reporting units is pending finalization of the expected synergies and the impact of the synergies to our reporting units. Of the goodwill acquired, $163 million related to previous AdvancePierre acquisitions is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
We used various valuation techniques to determine fair value, with the primary techniques being discounted cash flow analysis, relief-from-royalty, and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data.
The acquisition of AdvancePierre was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, and consequently, the results of operations for AdvancePierre are reported in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. AdvancePierre's results from the date of acquisition, which included a net increase $508 million of Sales, were insignificant to the overall Consolidated Statements of Income.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined results of operations as if the acquisition of AdvancePierre had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 2016. AdvancePierre's pre-acquisition results have been added to our historical results. The pro forma results contained in the table below include adjustments for amortization of acquired intangibles, depreciation expense, interest expense related to the financing and related income taxes. Any potential cost savings or other operational efficiencies that could result from the acquisition are not included in these pro forma results.
The 2016 pro forma results include transaction related expenses incurred by AdvancePierre prior to the acquisition of $84 million, including items such as consultant fees, accelerated stock compensation and other deal costs; transaction related expenses incurred by the Company of $67 million, including fees paid to third parties, financing costs and other deal costs; and $36 million of expense related to the fair value inventory adjustment at the date of acquisition.
These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions occurred on the assumed dates, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.
 
 
in millions (unaudited)
 
 
 
2017

 
2016

Pro forma sales
 
$
39,330

 
$
38,406

Pro forma net income attributable to Tyson
 
1,837

 
1,686

Pro forma net income per diluted share attributable to Tyson
 
$
4.97

 
$
4.32


On November 10, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding shares of a valued-added protein business for $225 million, subject to certain adjustments, which will be included in our Prepared Foods and Chicken segments.
Dispositions
On April 24, 2017, we announced our intent to sell three non-protein businesses as part of our strategic focus on protein-packed brands. These businesses, which are all part of our Prepared Foods segment, include Sara Lee® Frozen Bakery, Kettle and Van’s® and produce items such as frozen desserts, waffles, snack bars, and soups, sauces and sides. The sale is also expected to include the Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Kettle Collection™, and Van’s® brands, a license to use the Sara Lee® brand in various channels, as well as our Tarboro, North Carolina, Fort Worth, Texas, and Traverse City, Michigan, prepared foods facilities. We have reclassified the assets and liabilities related to these businesses to assets and liabilities held for sale in our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2017. In the fourth quarter of 2017, we recorded an impairment charge totaling $45 million, related to one of these businesses due to a revised estimate of the business’ fair value based on current expected net sales proceeds. The impairment charge was recorded in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statement of Income for fiscal 2017, and consisted of goodwill and intangible assets previously classified within assets held for sale. In October 2017, we executed a definitive asset purchase agreement to sell our Kettle operation for $125 million, subject to certain contingencies including regulatory approval. We anticipate we will close the Kettle and remaining transactions by the end of calendar 2017, or early calendar 2018, and expect to record a net pretax gain as a result of the sale of these businesses. The Company concluded the businesses were not significant disposal groups and did not represent a strategic shift, and therefore were not classified as discontinued operations for any of the periods presented.
The following table summarizes the net assets and liabilities held for sale:
 
in millions

 
September 30, 2017
Assets held for sale:
 
Accounts receivable, net
$
2

Inventories
109

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
192

Other current assets
1

Goodwill
312

Intangible Assets, net
191

Total assets held for sale
$
807

Liabilities held for sale:
 
Accounts payable
$
1

Other current liabilities
3

Total liabilities held for sale
$
4


In fiscal 2014, we announced our plan to sell our Brazil and Mexico operations, which are included in Other for segment reporting, to JBS SA for $575 million in cash less debt and other adjustments. We completed the sale of the Brazil operation in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 and received net proceeds of $148 million including working capital, net debt adjustments and cash transferred. The sale did not result in a significant gain or loss as the carrying value of the Brazil operation approximated the sales proceeds at the time of sale.
We completed the sale of the Mexico operation in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and received net proceeds of approximately $374 million including working capital, net debt adjustments and cash transferred. As a result of the sale, we recorded a pretax gain of $161 million, which was reflected in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income. We utilized the net proceeds to retire the 2.75% senior notes due September 2015.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, to better align our overall production capacity with then-current cattle supplies, we ceased beef operations at our Denison, Iowa plant. As a result, we recorded $12 million in closure and impairment charges during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. These charges impacted the Beef segment’s operating income and were reflected in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we recorded a $59 million impairment and other related charges associated with a Prepared Foods project designed to optimize the combined Tyson and Hillshire Brands network capacity and to enhance manufacturing efficiencies for the future. These charges were reflected in the Prepared Foods segment’s operating income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, of which $49 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Cost of Sales and $10 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Selling, General and Administrative. As a result of this project, we sold our Chicago, Illinois, hospitality plant in June 2016 and closed our Jefferson, Wisconsin, plant in July 2016. The sale of our Chicago, Illinois, plant and closure of our Jefferson, Wisconsin, plant did not have a significant impact on the Company's operating results.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, as part of our ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies in our Chicken business, we closed our Buena Vista, Georgia, plant. The closure costs did not have a significant impact on the Company's operating results.
Property, Plant And Equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The following table reflects major categories of property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Land
$
138

 
$
126

Building and leasehold improvements
3,878

 
3,662

Machinery and equipment
7,111

 
6,789

Land improvements and other
323

 
300

Buildings and equipment under construction
492

 
290

 
11,942

 
11,167

Less accumulated depreciation
6,374

 
5,997

Net property, plant and equipment
$
5,568

 
$
5,170


Approximately $1,387 million will be required to complete buildings and equipment under construction at September 30, 2017.
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table reflects goodwill activity for fiscal 2017 and 2016:
in millions
 
 
Beef

 
Pork

 
Chicken

 
Prepared
Foods

 
Other(a)

 
Unallocated

 
Consolidated

Balance at October 3, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
$
1,236

 
$
423

 
$
1,563

 
$
4,005

 
$
57

 
$
—

 
$
7,284

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
676

 
423

 
1,563

 
4,005

 
—

 
—

 
6,667

Fiscal 2016 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation and other
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Balance at October 1, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
1,236

 
423

 
1,565

 
4,005

 
57

 
—

 
7,286

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
$
676

 
$
423

 
$
1,565

 
$
4,005

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
6,669

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal 2017 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,982

 
2,982

Reclass to assets held for sale
—

 
—

 
—

 
(327
)
 
—

 
—

 
(327
)
Balance at September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
1,236

 
423

 
1,565

 
3,678

 
57

 
2,982

 
9,941

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
$
676

 
$
423

 
$
1,565

 
$
3,678

 
$
—

 
$
2,982

 
$
9,324


(a) Other included the goodwill from our foreign chicken operation.
On June 7, 2017, we acquired and consolidated AdvancePierre. The allocation of goodwill to our reportable segments is pending finalization of the expected synergies and the impact of the synergies to our reporting units.
The following table reflects intangible assets by type at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Amortizable intangible assets:
 
 
 
Brands and trademarks
$
738

 
$
590

Customer relationships
1,639

 
564

Patents, intellectual property and other
114

 
114

Land use rights
9

 
9

  Total gross amortizable intangible assets
$
2,500

 
$
1,277

     Less accumulated amortization
335

 
271

  Total net amortizable intangible assets
$
2,165

 
$
1,006

Brands and trademarks not subject to amortization
4,078

 
4,078

  Total intangible assets
$
6,243

 
$
5,084


Amortization expense of $107 million, $80 million and $92 million was recognized during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. We estimate amortization expense on intangible assets for the next five fiscal years subsequent to September 30, 2017, will be: 2018 - $194 million; 2019 - $189 million; 2020 - $185 million; 2021 - $170 million; 2022 - $160 million.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
INCOME TAXES
Detail of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions  

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Federal
$
755

 
$
710

 
$
564

State
81

 
118

 
89

Foreign
14

 
(2
)
 
44

 
$
850

 
$
826

 
$
697

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
889

 
$
742

 
$
659

Deferred
(39
)
 
84

 
38

 
$
850

 
$
826

 
$
697


The reasons for the difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and our effective income tax rate from continuing operations are as follows:
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Federal income tax rate
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
State income taxes
2.3

 
2.7

 
3.1

Unrecognized tax benefits, net
(0.1
)
 
(1.7
)
 
(1.8
)
Domestic production deduction
(3.1
)
 
(2.6
)
 
(3.7
)
Foreign rate differences and valuation allowances
0.3

 
—

 
3.8

Other
(2.1
)
 
(1.6
)
 
(0.1
)
 
32.3
 %
 
31.8
 %
 
36.3
 %

During fiscal 2017, the domestic production deduction decreased tax expense by $80 million, and state tax expense, net of federal tax benefit, was $61 million.
During fiscal 2016, the domestic production deduction and changes in unrecognized tax benefits decreased tax expense by $68 million and $43 million, respectively, and state tax expense, net of federal tax benefit, was $70 million.
During fiscal 2015, the domestic production deduction and changes in unrecognized tax benefits decreased tax expense by $72 million and $34 million, respectively, and state tax expense, net of federal tax benefit, was $59 million. Additionally, foreign rate differences, mostly driven by the China impairment, unfavorably impacted tax expense by $73 million. The sale of the Mexico and Brazil operations and related repatriation of proceeds did not have a significant impact on the effective income tax rate.
Approximately $2,603 million, $2,543 million, and $1,908 million of income from continuing operations before income taxes for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were from our operations based in the United States.
We recognize deferred income taxes for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The tax effects of major items recorded as deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017
 
2016
 
Deferred Tax
 
Deferred Tax
 
Assets

 
Liabilities

 
Assets

 
Liabilities

Property, plant and equipment
$
—

 
$
900

 
$
—

 
$
857

Intangible assets
—

 
2,424

 
—

 
1,979

Accrued expenses
400

 
—

 
400

 
—

Net operating loss and other carryforwards
97

 
—

 
86

 
—

Other
204

 
273

 
140

 
259

 
$
701

 
$
3,597

 
$
626

 
$
3,095

Valuation allowance
$
(75
)
 
 
 
$
(72
)
 
 
Net deferred tax liability
 
 
$
2,971

 
 
 
$
2,541


At September 30, 2017, our gross state tax net operating loss carryforwards approximated $806 million and expire in fiscal years 2018 through 2035. Gross foreign net operating loss carryforwards approximated $39 million and expire in fiscal years 2018 through 2028. Gross federal net operating loss carryforwards approximated $12 million and expire in fiscal years 2031 through 2033. We also have tax credit carryforwards of approximately $52 million, of which $45 million expire in fiscal years 2018 through 2031, and the remainder has no expiration.
We have accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries aggregating approximately $182 million and $219 million at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively. The accumulated undistributed earnings at September 30, 2017 are expected to be indefinitely reinvested outside of the United States. If those earnings were distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise, we could be subject to federal income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits), state income taxes and withholding taxes payable to the various foreign countries. Due to the uncertainty of the manner in which the undistributed earnings would be brought back to the United States, the tax laws in effect at that time, as well as the availability of the Company to claim foreign tax credits, it is not currently practicable to estimate the tax liability that might be payable on the repatriation of these foreign earnings.
The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2017, October 1, 2016, and October 3, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Balance as of the beginning of the year
$
305

 
$
306

 
$
272

Increases related to current year tax positions
38

 
35

 
78

Increases related to prior year tax positions
5

 
31

 
11

Increase related to AdvancePierre acquisition
9

 
—

 
—

Reductions related to prior year tax positions
(27
)
 
(48
)
 
(18
)
Reductions related to settlements
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
—

Reductions related to expirations of statutes of limitations
(10
)
 
(12
)
 
(37
)
Balance as of the end of the year
$
316

 
$
305

 
$
306


The amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, that would impact our effective tax rate was $205 million at September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016. We classify interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, before tax benefits, we had $63 million and $52 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits.
As of September 30, 2017, we are subject to income tax examinations for United States federal income taxes for fiscal years 2013 through 2016. We are also subject to income tax examinations by major state and foreign jurisdictions for fiscal years 2005 through 2016 and 2002 through 2016, respectively. We estimate that during the next twelve months it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by as much as $9 million primarily due to expiration of statutes in various jurisdictions.
Debt
Debt
DEBT
The following table reflects major components of debt as of September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Revolving credit facility
$
—

 
$
300

Commercial Paper
778

 
—

Senior notes:
 
 
 
7.00% Notes due May 2018
120

 
120

Notes due May 2019 (2019 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.77% at 09/30/2017)
300

 
—

2.65% Notes due August 2019
1,000

 
1,000

Notes due June 2020 (June 2020 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.87% at 09/30/2017)
350

 
—

Notes due August 2020 (August 2020 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.76% at 09/30/2017)
400

 
—

4.10% Notes due September 2020
282

 
284

2.25% Notes due August 2021 (2021 Notes)
500

 
—

4.50% Senior notes due June 2022
1,000

 
1,000

3.95% Notes due August 2024
1,250

 
1,250

3.55% Notes due June 2027 (2027 Notes)
1,350

 
—

7.00% Notes due January 2028
18

 
18

6.13% Notes due November 2032
162

 
163

4.88% Notes due August 2034
500

 
500

5.15% Notes due August 2044
500

 
500

4.55% Notes due June 2047 (2047 Notes)
750

 
—

Discount on senior notes
(15
)
 
(8
)
Term loans:
 
 
 
Tranche B due August 2019 (2.75% at 09/30/2017)
427

 
552

Tranche B due August 2020 (2.05% at 09/30/2017)
500

 
500

Amortizing Notes - Tangible Equity Units (see Note 8: Equity)
—

 
71

Other
81

 
58

Unamortized debt issuance costs
(50
)
 
(29
)
Total debt
10,203

 
6,279

Less current debt
906

 
79

Total long-term debt
$
9,297

 
$
6,200

Annual maturities of debt for the five fiscal years subsequent to September 30, 2017, are: 2018 - $906 million; 2019 - $1,737 million; 2020 - $1,537 million; 2021 - $511 million; 2022 - $1,007 million.
Revolving Credit Facility
In May 2017, we amended our existing credit facility which, among other things, increased our line of credit from $1.25 billion to $1.50 billion. The facility supports short-term funding needs and letters of credit and will mature and the commitments thereunder will terminate in May 2022. Amounts available for borrowing under this facility totaled $1,492 million at September 30, 2017, net of outstanding letters of credit. At September 30, 2017, we had outstanding letters of credit issued under this facility totaling $8 million, none of which were drawn upon. We had an additional $85 million of bilateral letters of credit issued separately from the revolving credit facility, none of which were drawn upon. Our letters of credit are issued primarily in support of leasing obligations and workers’ compensation insurance programs.
If in the future any of our subsidiaries shall guarantee any of our material indebtedness, such subsidiary shall be required to guarantee the indebtedness, obligations and liabilities under this facility.
August 2020 Floating-Rate Notes / 2021 Notes
On August 21, 2017, we issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $900 million, consisting of $400 million due August 2020 and $500 million due August 2021. We used the net proceeds from the issuance to repay amounts outstanding under our Term Loan Tranche due June 2020. The August 2020 Floating-Rate Notes carry an interest rate of 3-month LIBOR plus 0.45% and the 2021 Notes carry a fixed interest rate at 2.25%. Interest payments on the August 2020 Floating-Rate Notes are due quarterly on February 21, May 21, August 21 and November 21. Interest payments on the 2021 Notes are due semi-annually on February 23 and August 23. After the original issue discounts of $1 million, we received net proceeds of $899 million. In addition, we incurred debt issuance costs of $5 million related to this issuance.
2019 Floating-Rate / June 2020 Floating-Rate / 2027 / 2047 Notes
In June 2017, as part of the financing for the AdvancePierre acquisition, we issued senior unsecured notes with an aggregate principal amount of $2,750 million, consisting of $300 million due May 2019, $350 million due June 2020, $1,350 million due June 2027, and $750 million due June 2047. The 2019 Floating-Rate Notes, June 2020 Floating-Rate Notes, 2027 Notes and 2047 Notes carry interest rates of 3-month LIBOR plus 0.45%, 3-month LIBOR plus 0.55%, 3.55% and 4.55%, respectively. Interest payments on the 2019 Floating-Rate Notes are due quarterly February 28, May 30, August 30, and November 30. Interest payments on the June 2020 Floating-Rate Notes are due quarterly March 2, June 2, September 2, and December 2. Interest payments on the 2027 Notes and 2047 Notes are due semi-annually on June 2 and December 2. After the original issue discounts of $7 million, we received net proceeds of $2,743 million. In addition, we incurred debt issuance costs of $22 million related to this issuance.
Term Loan Tranche B due August 2020
On August 18, 2017, we amended our existing $500 million Term Loan Tranche B which extended the maturity of the loan from April 2019 to August 2020.
Term Loan Tranche due June 2020
In June 2017, as part of the financing for the AdvancePierre acquisition, we borrowed $1,800 million under an unsecured term loan facility, which is due June 2020. The facility amortized at 2.5% per quarter and interest reset based on the selected LIBOR interest period plus 1.25%. We incurred debt issuance costs of $5 million related to this borrowing. In fiscal 2017, we repaid the full amount of the loan.
AdvancePierre's Debt Extinguishment
In June 2017, in connection with our AdvancePierre acquisition, we assumed $1,119 million of AdvancePierre's gross debt, which had an estimated fair value of approximately $1,181 million as of the acquisition date. We recorded the assumed debt at fair value and used the funds borrowed under our new senior notes and term loan to extinguish $1,146 million of the total outstanding balance. Additionally, we assumed a $223 million TRA liability due to AdvancePierre's former shareholders. The assumed debt and TRA liability were non-cash investing activities.
Commercial Paper Program
In 2017, we initiated a commercial paper program under which we may issue unsecured short-term promissory notes (commercial paper) up to an aggregate maximum principal amount of $800 million as of September 30, 2017. We used the net proceeds from the commercial paper program as part of the financing for the AdvancePierre acquisition and for general corporate purposes. As of September 30, 2017, we had $778 million of commercial paper outstanding at a weighted average interest rate of 1.37% with maturities of less than 45 days.
Debt Covenants
Our revolving credit and term loan facilities contain affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, may limit or restrict our ability to: create liens and encumbrances; incur debt; merge, dissolve, liquidate or consolidate; make acquisitions and investments; dispose of or transfer assets; change the nature of our business; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; and enter into hedging transactions, in each case, subject to certain qualifications and exceptions. In addition, we are required to maintain minimum interest expense coverage and maximum debt-to-capitalization ratios.
Our senior notes also contain affirmative and negative covenants that, among other things, may limit or restrict our ability to: create liens; engage in certain sale/leaseback transactions; and engage in certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants at September 30, 2017.
Equity
Equity
EQUITY
Capital Stock
We have two classes of capital stock, Class Common A stock, $0.10 par value (Class A stock) and Class B Common Stock, $0.10 par value (Class B stock). Holders of Class B stock may convert such stock into Class A stock on a share-for-share basis. Holders of Class B stock are entitled to 10 votes per share, while holders of Class A stock are entitled to one vote per share on matters submitted to shareholders for approval. As of September 30, 2017, Tyson Limited Partnership (the "TLP") owned 99.985% of the outstanding shares of Class B stock and the TLP and members of the Tyson family owned, in the aggregate, 2.07% of the outstanding shares of Class A stock, giving them, collectively, control of approximately 70.78% of the total voting power of the outstanding voting stock.
The Class B stock is considered a participating security requiring the use of the two-class method for the computation of basic earnings per share. The two-class computation method for each period reflects the cash dividends paid for each class of stock, plus the amount of allocated undistributed earnings (losses) computed using the participation percentage, which reflects the dividend rights of each class of stock. Basic earnings per share were computed using the two-class method for all periods presented. The shares of Class B stock are considered to be participating convertible securities since the shares of Class B stock are convertible on a share-for-share basis into shares of Class A stock. Diluted earnings per share were computed assuming the conversion of the Class B shares into Class A shares as of the beginning of each period.
Dividends
Cash dividends cannot be paid to holders of Class B stock unless they are simultaneously paid to holders of Class A stock. The per share amount of the cash dividend paid to holders of Class B stock cannot exceed 90% of the cash dividend simultaneously paid to holders of Class A stock. We pay quarterly cash dividends to Class A and Class B shareholders. We paid Class A dividends per share of $0.90, $0.60, and $0.40 in fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively. We paid Class B dividends per share of $0.81, $0.54, and $0.36 in fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015, respectively. On November 10, 2017, the Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend previously declared on August 10, 2017, to $0.30 per share on our Class A stock and $0.27 per share on our Class B stock. The increased quarterly dividend is payable on December 15, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2017.
Share Repurchases
On February 4, 2016, our Board of Directors approved an increase of 50 million shares authorized for repurchase under our share repurchase program. As of September 30, 2017, 27.8 million shares remained available for repurchase. The share repurchase program has no fixed or scheduled termination date and the timing and extent to which we repurchase shares will depend upon, among other things, our working capital needs, markets, industry conditions, liquidity targets, limitations under our debt obligations and regulatory requirements. In addition to the share repurchase program, we purchase shares on the open market to fund certain obligations under our equity compensation plans.
A summary of cumulative share repurchases of our Class A stock for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
October 3, 2015
 
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
Shares repurchased:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Under share repurchase program
 
12.5

 
$
797

 
30.8

 
$
1,868

 
11.0

 
$
455

To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans
 
1.0

 
63

 
1.3

 
76

 
0.9

 
40

Total share repurchases
 
13.5

 
$
860

 
32.1

 
$
1,944

 
11.9

 
$
495


Tangible Equity Units
In fiscal 2014, we completed the public issuance of 30 million, 4.75% tangible equity units (TEUs). Total proceeds, net of underwriting discounts and other expenses, were $1,454 million. Each TEU, which had a stated amount of $50, was comprised of a prepaid stock purchase contract and a senior amortizing note due July 15, 2017. We allocated the proceeds from the issuance of the TEUs to equity and debt based on the relative fair values of the respective components of each TEU. The fair value of the prepaid stock purchase contracts, which was $1,295 million, was recorded in Capital in Excess of Par Value, net of issuance costs. The fair value of the senior amortizing notes, which was $205 million, was recorded in debt. Issuance costs associated with the TEU debt were recorded as deferred debt issuance cost and was amortized over the term of the instrument to July 15, 2017.
The aggregate values assigned upon issuance of each component of the TEU's, based on the relative fair value of the respective components of each TEU, were as follows:
 
 
 
in millions, except price per TEU
 
Equity Component
 
Debt Component
 
Total
Price per TEU
$
43.17

 
$
6.83

 
$
50.00

Gross Proceeds
1,295

 
205

 
1,500

Issuance cost
(40
)
 
(6
)
 
(46
)
Net proceeds
$
1,255

 
$
199

 
$
1,454


In July 2017, the Company made the final quarterly cash installment payment of $0.59 per senior amortizing note and issued the required remaining shares of its Class A stock upon automatic settlement of each outstanding purchase contract.
Other Income And Charges
Other Income And Charges
OTHER INCOME AND CHARGES
During fiscal 2017, we recorded $28 million of legal costs related to two former subsidiaries of Hillshire Brands, which were sold by Hillshire Brands in 1986 and 1994, $18 million of acquisition bridge financing fees related to the AdvancePierre acquisition and $19 million of equity earnings in joint ventures, which were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other, net.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded a $52 million impairment charge related to our San Diego Prepared Foods operation. The impairment was comprised of $43 million of property, plant and equipment, $8 million of definite lived intangible assets and $1 million of other assets. This charge, of which $44 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Cost of Sales and $8 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Selling, General and Administrative, was triggered by a change in a co-manufacturing contract and ongoing losses.
During fiscal 2016, we recorded $12 million of equity earnings in joint ventures and $4 million in net foreign currency exchange losses, which were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other, net.
During fiscal 2015, following the sale of our Mexico and Brazil chicken production operations, we reviewed our strategy and outlook for the remaining international businesses, which operations include our chicken production operations in China. Despite our belief in the potential for this business, our Chinese operations had not achieved profitability. Given the losses that were generated in this business, changes in the strategy and management of the business, and the depressed economic outlook for China at that time, we assessed our Chinese operations for potential impairment in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. As a result of this evaluation, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we recorded a $169 million impairment charge. The impairment was comprised of $126 million of property, plant and equipment, $23 million of goodwill and $20 million of other assets. The China operation is included in Other for segment reporting and the impairment was included in Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income.
During fiscal 2015, we recorded $12 million of equity earnings in joint ventures and $21 million of gains on the sale of equity securities, which were recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Other, net.
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share
EARNINGS PER SHARE
The earnings and weighted average common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
 
in millions, except per share data
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,778

 
$
1,772

 
$
1,224

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
4

 
4

 
4

Net income attributable to Tyson
1,774

 
1,768

 
1,220

Less dividends declared:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A
285

 
192

 
129

Class B
61

 
41

 
26

Undistributed earnings
$
1,428

 
$
1,535

 
$
1,065

 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A undistributed earnings
$
1,177

 
$
1,279

 
$
896

Class B undistributed earnings
251

 
256

 
169

Total undistributed earnings
$
1,428

 
$
1,535

 
$
1,065

 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A weighted average shares
296

 
315

 
335

Class B weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted earnings per share
70

 
70

 
70

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options and restricted stock
4

 
5

 
5

Tangible Equity Units
—

 
—

 
3

Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
370

 
390

 
413

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
$
4.94

 
$
4.67

 
$
3.06

Class B Basic
$
4.45

 
$
4.24

 
$
2.79

Diluted
$
4.79

 
$
4.53

 
$
2.95


Approximately 1 million of our stock-based compensation shares were antidilutive for fiscal 2017. We had no stock-based compensation shares that were antidilutive for fiscal 2016 and approximately 5 million of our stock-based compensation shares that were antidilutive for fiscal 2015. These shares were not included in the dilutive earnings per share calculation.
We have two classes of capital stock, Class A stock and Class B stock. Cash dividends cannot be paid to holders of Class B stock unless they are simultaneously paid to holders of Class A stock. The per share amount of cash dividends paid to holders of Class B stock cannot exceed 90% of the cash dividends paid to holders of Class A stock.
We allocate undistributed earnings based upon a 1 to 0.9 ratio per share to Class A stock and Class B stock, respectively. We allocate undistributed earnings based on this ratio due to historical dividend patterns, voting control of Class B shareholders and contractual limitations of dividends to Class B stock.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivative Financial Instruments
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Our business operations give rise to certain market risk exposures mostly due to changes in commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to commodity price risk, foreign currency risk and interest rate risk. Our risk management programs are periodically reviewed by our Board of Directors' Audit Committee. These programs are monitored by senior management and may be revised as market conditions dictate. Our current risk management programs utilize industry-standard models that take into account the implicit cost of hedging. Risks associated with our market risks and those created by derivative instruments and the fair values are strictly monitored, using value-at-risk and stress tests. Credit risks associated with our derivative contracts are not significant as we minimize counterparty concentrations, utilize margin accounts or letters of credit, and deal with credit-worthy counterparties. Additionally, our derivative contracts are mostly short-term in duration and we generally do not make use of credit-risk-related contingent features. No significant concentrations of credit risk existed at September 30, 2017.
We had the following aggregated outstanding notional amounts related to our derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
in millions, except soy meal tons
 
 
 
Metric
 
September 30, 2017

 
October 1, 2016

Corn
 
Bushels
 
55

 
50

Soy Meal
 
Tons
 
475,200

 
389,700

Live Cattle
 
Pounds
 
211

 
28

Lean Hogs
 
Pounds
 
240

 
158

Foreign Currency
 
United States dollar
 
58

 
38


We recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, with the exception of normal purchases and normal sales expected to result in physical delivery. For those derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments, we designate the hedging instrument based upon the exposure being hedged (i.e., cash flow hedge or fair value hedge). We designate certain forward contracts as follows:
•
Cash Flow Hedges – include certain commodity forward and option contracts of forecasted purchases (i.e., grains) and certain foreign exchange forward contracts.
•
Fair Value Hedges – include certain commodity forward contracts of firm commitments (i.e., livestock).
Cash flow hedges
Derivative instruments are designated as hedges against changes in the amount of future cash flows related to procurement of certain commodities utilized in our production processes. For the derivative instruments we designate and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (OCI) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses representing hedge ineffectiveness are recognized in earnings in the current period. Ineffectiveness related to our cash flow hedges was not significant during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015. As of September 30, 2017, the net amounts expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months are pretax losses of $2 million. During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, we did not reclassify significant pretax gains/losses into earnings as a result of the discontinuance of cash flow hedges.
The following table sets forth the pretax impact of cash flow hedge derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
on Derivatives
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
OCI to Earnings
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Cash Flow Hedge – Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
(3
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
Cost of Sales
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

 
$
(7
)
Foreign exchange contracts
—

 
—

 
—

 
Other Income/Expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
(3
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
 
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

 
$
(7
)

Fair value hedges
We designate certain derivative contracts as fair value hedges of firm commitments to purchase live cattle for harvesting or feeder cattle for growout production. Our objective of these hedges is to minimize the risk of changes in fair value created by fluctuations in commodity prices associated with fixed price livestock firm commitments. For these derivative instruments we designate and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in earnings in the same period. We include the gain or loss on the hedged items (i.e., livestock purchase firm commitments) in the same line item, Cost of Sales, as the offsetting gain or loss on the related livestock forward position.
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Gain (Loss) on forwards
 
Cost of Sales
 
$
(20
)
 
$
89

 
$
17

Gain (Loss) on purchase contract
 
Cost of Sales
 
20

 
(89
)
 
(17
)

Ineffectiveness related to our fair value hedges was not significant during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Undesignated positions
In addition to our designated positions, we also hold derivative contracts for which we do not apply hedge accounting. These include certain derivative instruments related to commodities price risk, including grains, livestock, energy and foreign currency risk. We mark these positions to fair value through earnings at each reporting date.
The following table sets forth the pretax impact of the undesignated derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
Sales
 
$
111

 
$
(73
)
 
$
(62
)
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of Sales
 
(95
)
 
17

 
(33
)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Income/Expense
 
—

 
2

 
(4
)
Total
 
 
 
$
16

 
$
(54
)
 
$
(99
)

The fair value of all outstanding derivative instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are included in Note 13: Fair Value Measurements.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy contains three levels as follows:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly, including:
•
Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
•
Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in non-active markets;
•
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and
•
Inputs derived principally from or corroborated by other observable market data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment. These values are generally determined using pricing models for which the assumptions utilize management’s estimates of market participant assumptions.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The fair value hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. In instances where the inputs used to measure fair value fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level input significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Our assessment of the significance of a particular item to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, including the consideration of inputs specific to the asset or liability.
The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

September 30, 2017
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting (a)

 
Total

Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
10

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
9

Undesignated
—

 
24

 
—

 
(3
)
 
21

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
—

 
2

 
1

 
—

 
3

Non-current
—

 
45

 
50

 
—

 
95

Deferred Compensation Assets
23

 
272

 
—

 
—

 
295

Total Assets
$
23

 
$
353

 
$
51

 
$
(4
)
 
$
423

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
9

 
$
—

 
$
(9
)
 
$
—

Undesignated
—

 
21

 
—

 
(17
)
 
4

Total Liabilities
$
—

 
$
30

 
$
—

 
$
(26
)
 
$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2016
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting (a)

 
Total

Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
72

 
$
—

 
$
(27
)
 
$
45

Undesignated
—

 
38

 
—

 
(34
)
 
4

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
—

 
2

 
2

 
—

 
4

Non-current
—

 
38

 
55

 
—

 
93

Deferred Compensation Assets
18

 
236

 
—

 
—

 
254

Total Assets
$
18

 
$
386

 
$
57

 
$
(61
)
 
$
400

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

Undesignated
—

 
68

 
—

 
(68
)
 
—

Total Liabilities
$
—

 
$
69

 
$
—

 
$
(69
)
 
$
—

(a)
Our derivative assets and liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis when a legally enforceable master netting arrangement exists between the counterparty to a derivative contract and us. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, we had $22 million and $8 million, respectively, of cash collateral posted with various counterparties where master netting arrangements exist and held no cash collateral.
The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balance of debt securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
 
 
in millions

 
September 30, 2017

 
October 1, 2016

Balance at beginning of year
$
57

 
$
61

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
 
 
 
Included in earnings
—

 
—

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(1
)
 
—

Purchases
13

 
12

Issuances
—

 
—

Settlements
(18
)
 
(16
)
Balance at end of year
$
51

 
$
57

Total gains (losses) for the periods included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of year
$
—

 
$
—


The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument:
Derivative Assets and Liabilities: Our derivative financial instruments primarily include exchange-traded and over-the-counter contracts which are further described in Note 12: Derivative Financial Instruments. We record our derivative financial instruments at fair value using quoted market prices adjusted for credit and non-performance risk and internal models that use as their basis readily observable market inputs including current and forward market prices. We classify these instruments in Level 2 when quoted market prices can be corroborated utilizing observable current and forward commodity market prices on active exchanges or observable market transactions.
Available for Sale Securities: Our investments in marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are reported at fair value based on pricing models and quoted market prices adjusted for credit and non-performance risk. Short-term investments with maturities of less than 12 months are included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and primarily include certificates of deposit and commercial paper. All other marketable debt securities are included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and have maturities ranging up to 32 years. We classify our investments in United States government, United States agency, certificates of deposit and commercial paper debt securities as Level 2 as fair value is generally estimated using discounted cash flow models that are primarily industry-standard models that consider various assumptions, including time value and yield curve as well as other readily available relevant economic measures. We classify certain corporate, asset-backed and other debt securities as Level 3 as there is limited activity or less observable inputs into valuation models, including current interest rates and estimated prepayment, default and recovery rates on the underlying portfolio or structured investment vehicle. Significant changes to assumptions or unobservable inputs in the valuation of our Level 3 instruments would not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
Amortized
Cost Basis

 
Fair
Value

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)

 
Amortized
Cost Basis

 
Fair
Value

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Treasury and Agency
$
47

 
$
47

 
$
—

 
$
40

 
$
40

 
$
—

Corporate and Asset-Backed
51

 
51

 
—

 
56

 
57

 
1

 

Unrealized holding gains (losses), net of tax, are excluded from earnings and reported in OCI until the security is settled or sold. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate whether losses related to our available-for-sale securities are temporary in nature. Losses on equity securities are recognized in earnings if the decline in value is judged to be other than temporary. If losses related to our debt securities are determined to be other than temporary, the loss would be recognized in earnings if we intend, or more likely than not will be required, to sell the security prior to recovery. For debt securities in which we have the intent and ability to hold until maturity, losses determined to be other than temporary would remain in OCI, other than expected credit losses which are recognized in earnings. We consider many factors in determining whether a loss is temporary, including the length of time and extent to which the fair value has been below cost, the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer and our ability and intent to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery. We recognized no other than temporary impairment in earnings for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016. No other than temporary losses were deferred in OCI as of September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016.
Deferred Compensation Assets: We maintain non-qualified deferred compensation plans for certain executives and other highly compensated employees. Investments are generally maintained within a trust and include money market funds, mutual funds and life insurance policies. The cash surrender value of the life insurance policies is invested primarily in mutual funds. The investments are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices and are included in Other Assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We classify the investments which have observable market prices in active markets in Level 1 as these are generally publicly-traded mutual funds. The remaining deferred compensation assets are classified in Level 2, as fair value can be corroborated based on observable market data. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on deferred compensation are included in earnings.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
In addition to assets and liabilities that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis, we record assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. Generally, assets are recorded at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as a result of impairment charges.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded an impairment charge totaling $45 million, related to one of the non-protein businesses held for sale, due to a revised estimate of the business’ fair value based on current expected net sales proceeds. The impairment charge was recorded in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statement of Income for fiscal 2017, and consisted of Goodwill and Intangible Assets previously classified within Assets held for sale. Our valuation included unobservable Level 3 inputs and was based on expected sales proceeds following a competitive bidding process.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded a $52 million impairment charge related to our San Diego Prepared Foods operation. The impairment was comprised of $43 million of property, plant and equipment, $8 million of definite lived intangibles assets and $1 million of other assets. This charge, of which $44 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Cost of Sales and $8 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Selling, General and Administrative, was triggered by a change in a co-manufacturing contract and ongoing losses. Our valuation of these assets was primarily based on discounted cash flows and relief-from-royalty models, which included unobservable Level 3 inputs.
We did not have any significant measurements of assets or liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition during fiscal 2016.
In fiscal 2015, to better align our overall production capacity with then-current cattle supplies, we ceased beef operations at our Denison, Iowa, plant. As a result, we recorded a $12 million closure and impairment charges during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. These charges impacted the Beef segment’s operating income and were reflected in Cost of Sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Our valuation of these assets was primarily based on discounted cash flow models which included unobservable Level 3 inputs.
In fiscal 2015, we recorded a $59 million impairment and other related charges associated with a Prepared Foods project designed to optimize the combined Tyson and Hillshire Brands network capacity and to enhance manufacturing efficiencies for the future. These charges were reflected in the Prepared Foods segment’s operating income, of which $49 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Cost of Sales and $10 million was included in the Consolidated Statements of Income in Selling, General and Administrative. Our valuation of these assets was primarily based on discounted cash flow models which included unobservable Level 3 inputs.
Following the sale of our Mexico and Brazil chicken operations in fiscal 2015, we reviewed our long-term business strategy and outlook for the remaining international businesses, which operations include our chicken production operations in China and India. We assessed our Chinese operation for a potential impairment in fiscal 2015 and as a result of this evaluation, we recorded a $169 million charge to impair its long-lived assets to their fair value and to fully impair its goodwill. The China operation is included in Other for segment reporting and the impairment was included in Cost of Sales in the Consolidated Statements of Income. This impairment was comprised of $126 million of property, plant and equipment, $23 million of goodwill and $20 million of other assets. We utilized a discounted cash flow analysis which included unobservable Level 3 inputs.

Other Financial Instruments
Fair value of our debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. Fair value and carrying value for our debt are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
Fair
Value

 
Carrying
Value

 
Fair
Value

 
Carrying
Value

Total Debt
$
10,591

 
$
10,203

 
$
6,698

 
$
6,279


Concentrations of Credit Risk
Our financial instruments exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Our cash equivalents are in high quality securities placed with major banks and financial institutions. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to receivables are limited due to the large number of customers and their dispersion across geographic areas. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition and generally do not require collateral. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, 18.6% and 18.9%, respectively, of our net accounts receivable balance was due from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. No other single customer or customer group represented greater than 10% of net accounts receivable.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
We issue shares under our stock-based compensation plans by issuing Class A stock from treasury. The total number of shares available for future grant under the Tyson Foods, Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (Incentive Plan) was 18,094,438 at September 30, 2017.
Stock Options
Shareholders approved the Incentive Plan in January 2001. The Incentive Plan is administered by the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of the Board of Directors (Compensation Committee). The Incentive Plan includes provisions for granting incentive stock options for shares of Class A stock at a price not less than the fair value at the date of grant. Nonqualified stock options may be granted at a price equal to or more than the fair value of Class A stock on the date the option is granted. Stock options under the Incentive Plan generally become exercisable ratably over three years from the date of grant and must be exercised within 10 years from the date of grant. Our policy is to recognize compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire award.
 
Shares Under
Option

 
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding, October 1, 2016
11,191,656

 
$
33.74

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(5,172,485
)
 
31.17

 
 
 
 
Forfeited or expired
(87,361
)
 
53.18

 
 
 
 
Granted
1,615,708

 
58.34

 
 
 
 
Outstanding, September 30, 2017
7,547,518

 
40.54

 
7.0
 
$
226

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable, September 30, 2017
4,152,777

 
$
32.15

 
6.0
 
$
159


We generally grant stock options once a year. The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $13.42, $11.47 and $11.51, respectively. The fair value of each option grant is established on the date of grant using a binomial lattice method. We use historical volatility for a period of time comparable to the expected life of the option to determine volatility assumptions. Expected life is calculated based on the contractual term of each grant and takes into account the historical exercise and termination behavior of participants. Risk-free interest rates are based on the five-year Treasury bond rate. Assumptions as of the grant date used in the fair value calculation of each year’s grants are outlined in the following table.
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Expected life (in years)
5.4

 
6.4

 
6.1

Risk-free interest rate
1.8
%
 
1.6
%
 
1.6
%
Expected volatility
24.7
%
 
24.8
%
 
26.7
%
Expected dividend yield
1.3% - 1.4%

 
1.2% - 2.6%

 
1.0
%
We recognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options, net of income taxes, of $22 million, $23 million and $27 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The related tax benefit for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $14 million, $15 million and $17 million, respectively. We had 4.1 million, 3.8 million and 3.8 million options vest in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with a grant date fair value of $47 million, $38 million and $32 million, respectively.
In fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, we received cash of $154 million, $128 million and $84 million, respectively, for the exercise of stock options. Shares are issued from treasury for stock option exercises. The related tax benefit realized from stock options exercised during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, was $65 million, $80 million and $30 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, was $164 million, $204 million and $79 million, respectively. Cash flows resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation cost of those options (excess tax deductions) are classified as financing cash flows. We realized $42 million, $58 million and $19 million related to excess tax deductions during fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
As of September 30, 2017, we had $15 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option plans that will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1 year.
Restricted Stock
We issue restricted stock at the market value as of the date of grant, with restrictions expiring over periods through fiscal 2019. Unearned compensation is recognized over the vesting period for the particular grant using a straight-line method.
 
Number of Shares

 
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Nonvested, October 1, 2016
1,602,866

 
$
43.45

 
 
 
 
Granted
734,954

 
58.96

 
 
 
 
Dividends
25,751

 
50.64

 
 
 
 
Vested
(506,773
)
 
37.64

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(141,698
)
 
52.02

 
 
 
 
Nonvested, September 30, 2017
1,715,100

 
$
51.21

 
1.3
 
$
121


As of September 30, 2017, we had $38 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards that will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years.
We recognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock, net of income taxes, of $18 million, $14 million and $9 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The related tax benefit for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $11 million, $9 million and $6 million, respectively. We had 0.5 million, 0.2 million and 0.5 million restricted stock awards vest in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, with a grant date fair value of $19 million, $4 million and $10 million, respectively.
Performance-Based Shares
We award performance-based shares of our Class A stock to certain employees. These awards are typically granted once a year. Performance-based shares vest based upon the passage of time and the achievement of performance or market performance criteria, ranging from 0% to 200%, as determined by the Compensation Committee prior to the date of the award. Vesting periods for these awards are three years. We review progress toward the attainment of the performance criteria each quarter during the vesting period. When it is probable the minimum performance criteria for an award will be achieved, we begin recognizing the expense equal to the proportionate share of the total fair value of the Class A stock price on the grant date. The total expense recognized over the duration of performance awards will equal the Class A stock price on the date of grant multiplied by the number of shares ultimately awarded based on the level of attainment of the performance criteria. For grants with market performance criteria, the fair value is determined on the grant date and is calculated using the same inputs for expected volatility, expected dividend yield, and risk-free rate as stock options, noted above, with a duration of three years. The total expense recognized over the duration of the award will equal the fair value, regardless if the market performance criteria is met.
The following table summarizes the performance-based shares at the maximum award amounts based upon the respective performance share agreements. Actual shares that will vest depend on the level of attainment of the performance-based criteria.
 
Number of Shares

 
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Nonvested, October 1, 2016
2,147,069

 
$
48.15

 
 
 
 
Granted
965,687

 
47.73

 
 
 
 
Vested
(389,797
)
 
18.62

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(565,844
)
 
38.05

 
 
 
 
Nonvested, September 30, 2017
2,157,115

 
$
38.92

 
1.3
 
$
152


We recognized stock-based compensation expense related to performance shares, net of income taxes, of $16 million, $11 million and $5 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The related tax benefit for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $10 million, $7 million and $3 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, we had $33 million of total unrecognized compensation based upon our progress toward the attainment of criteria related to performance-based share awards that will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2 years.
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits
PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
At September 30, 2017, we had nine defined benefit pension plans consisting of six funded qualified plans, which are all frozen and noncontributory, and three unfunded non-qualified plans. The benefits provided under these plans are based on a formula using years of service and either a specified benefit rate or compensation level. The non-qualified defined benefit plans are for certain contracted officers and use a formula based on years of service and final average salary. We also have other postretirement benefit plans for which substantially all of our employees may receive benefits if they satisfy applicable eligibility criteria. The postretirement healthcare plans are contributory with participants’ contributions adjusted when deemed necessary.
We have defined contribution retirement programs for various groups of employees. We recognized expenses of $78 million, $67 million and $62 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
We use a fiscal year end measurement date for our defined benefit plans and other postretirement plans. We recognize the effect of actuarial gains and losses into earnings immediately for other postretirement plans rather than amortizing the effect over future periods.
Other postretirement benefits include postretirement medical costs and life insurance.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we issued a notice of intent to terminate two of our qualified pension plans with a termination date of April 30, 2017. The settlements of the terminated plans are expected to occur in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 or the first quarter of fiscal 2019, through purchased annuities. Since the amount of the settlement depends on a number of factors determined as of the liquidation date, including the annuity pricing interest rate environment and asset experience, we are currently unable to determine the ultimate cost of the settlement. However, based on current market rates the one-time settlement charge at final liquidation is estimated to be in the range of approximately $25 million to $30 million. Contributions to purchase annuities at the time of settlement are expected to be minimal based upon the funded status of each plan at September 30, 2017.
Benefit Obligations and Funded Status
The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the plans’ benefit obligations, assets and funded status at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Change in benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
1,554

 
$
1,785

 
$
222

 
$
201

 
$
36

 
$
114

Service cost
2

 
8

 
11

 
6

 
1

 
1

Interest cost
57

 
65

 
8

 
9

 
1

 
3

Plan amendments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(58
)
Plan participants’ contributions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Actuarial (gain)/loss
(52
)
 
21

 
1

 
16

 
(1
)
 
(15
)
Benefits paid
(84
)
 
(339
)
 
(12
)
 
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(10
)
Other
—

 
14

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Benefit obligation at end of year
1,477

 
1,554

 
230

 
222

 
33

 
36

Change in plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
1,440

 
1,576

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Actual return on plan assets
115

 
135

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Employer contributions
41

 
54

 
12

 
10

 
4

 
9

Plan participants’ contributions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Benefits paid
(84
)
 
(339
)
 
(12
)
 
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(10
)
Other
—

 
14

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
1,512

 
1,440

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Funded status
$
35

 
$
(114
)
 
$
(230
)
 
$
(222
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(36
)

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Other assets
$
44

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Other current liabilities
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
(9
)
 
(3
)
 
(4
)
Other liabilities
(9
)
 
(114
)
 
(219
)
 
(213
)
 
(30
)
 
(32
)
Total assets (liabilities)
$
35

 
$
(114
)
 
$
(230
)
 
$
(222
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(36
)

Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income consist of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Actuarial (gain) loss
$
(94
)
 
$
17

 
$
50

 
$
55

 
$
—

 
$
—

   Prior service (credit) (a)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(73
)
 
(98
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss:
$
(94
)
 
$
17

 
$
50

 
$
55

 
$
(73
)
 
$
(98
)
(a)
The change in prior service credit is primarily attributed to the plan amendments to the other postretirement benefits as noted within the change in benefit obligation with remainder of the change being immaterial.
We had five and eight pension plans at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively, that had an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets. Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Projected benefit obligation
$
361

 
$
1,550

 
$
230

 
$
222

Accumulated benefit obligation
361

 
1,550

 
220

 
207

Fair value of plan assets
352

 
1,436

 
—

 
—


The accumulated benefit obligation for all qualified pension plans was $1,477 million and $1,554 million at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively.
Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for pension and postretirement benefit plans recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Service cost
$
2

 
$
8

 
$
10

 
$
11

 
$
6

 
$
8

 
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
5

Interest cost
57

 
65

 
78

 
8

 
9

 
8

 
1

 
3

 
7

Expected return on plan assets
(59
)
 
(65
)
 
(102
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amortization of prior service cost
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(25
)
 
(20
)
 
(1
)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain), net
1

 
2

 
2

 
6

 
5

 
4

 
(1
)
 
(15
)
 
9

Recognized settlement loss (gain)
2

 
(12
)
 
8

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
3

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
25

 
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
(24
)
 
$
(31
)
 
$
18


As of September 30, 2017, the amounts expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months related to net periodic benefit cost for the qualified and non-qualified pension plans, excluding pending settlements, are $1 million and $4 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, the amount expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months related to net periodic benefit credit for the other postretirement benefits is $25 million.
Assumptions
Weighted average assumptions are as follows:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Discount rate to determine net periodic benefit cost
3.72
%
 
4.47
%
 
4.32
%
 
3.77
%
 
4.41
%
 
4.36
%
 
3.09
%
 
3.54
%
 
3.97
%
Discount rate to determine benefit obligations
3.85
%
 
3.72
%
 
4.47
%
 
3.88
%
 
3.77
%
 
4.41
%
 
3.39
%
 
3.09
%
 
3.54
%
Rate of compensation increase
n/a

 
n/a

 
0.01
%
 
2.44
%
 
2.46
%
 
2.31
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

Expected return on plan assets
4.21
%
 
4.15
%
 
4.61
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a


To determine the expected return on plan assets assumption, we first examined historical rates of return for the various asset classes within the plans. We then determined a long-term projected rate-of-return based on expected returns.
Our discount rate assumptions used to account for pension and other postretirement benefit plans reflect the rates at which the benefit obligations could be effectively settled. These were determined using a cash flow matching technique whereby the rates of a yield curve, developed from high-quality debt securities, were applied to the benefit obligations to determine the appropriate discount rate. As of September 30, 2017 and October 1, 2016, all pension and other postretirement benefit plans used the RP-2014 mortality tables.
We have five other postretirement benefit plans which are healthcare and life insurance related. Two of these plans, which benefit obligations totaled $19 million at September 30, 2017, were not impacted by healthcare cost trend rates as one consists of fixed annual payments and one is life insurance related. Two of the healthcare plans, which benefit obligations totaled $1 million at September 30, 2017, were not impacted by healthcare cost trend rates due to plan amendments. The remaining plan, which the benefit obligation totaled $13 million at September 30, 2017, utilized assumed healthcare cost trend rates of 9.1% and 7.3% for retirees who qualify and do not qualify for Medicare, respectively. The healthcare cost trend rate will be grading down to an ultimate rate of 4.5% in 2024/2025.
A one-percentage-point change in assumed health-care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
 
 
 
in millions

 
One Percentage Point Increase
 
One Percentage Point Decrease
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
$
1

 
$
1


Plan Assets
The following table sets forth the actual and target asset allocation for pension plan assets:
 
2017

 
2016

 
Target Asset
Allocation

Cash
1.1
%
 
0.9
%
 
—
%
Fixed Income Securities
87.4

 
85.4

 
91.5

United States Stock Funds
3.5

 
3.7

 
2.4

International Stock Funds
5.6

 
6.2

 
4.0

Real Estate
2.4

 
3.8

 
2.1

Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%

Additionally, one of our foreign subsidiary pension plans had $28 million in plan assets held in an insurance trust at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016.
The plan trustees have established a set of investment objectives related to the assets of the domestic pension plans and regularly monitor the performance of the funds and portfolio managers. Objectives for the pension assets are (i) to provide growth of capital and income, (ii) to achieve a target weighted average annual rate of return competitive with funds with similar investment objectives and (iii) to diversify to reduce risk. The target asset allocations are based upon the funded status of the plans. As pension obligations become better funded, we will lower risk by increasing the allocation to fixed income.
Our domestic plan assets consist mainly of common collective trusts which are primarily comprised of fixed income funds, equity securities and other investments. Fixed income securities can include, but are not limited to, direct bond investments, and pooled or indirect bond investments. Other investments may include, but are not limited to, international and domestic equities, real estate, commodities and private equity. Derivative instruments may also be used in concert with either fixed income or equity investments to achieve desired exposure or to hedge certain risks. Derivative instruments can include, but are not limited to, futures, options, swaps or swaptions. Our domestic plan assets also include mutual funds. We believe there are no significant concentrations of risk within our plan assets as of September 30, 2017.
The following tables show the categories of pension plan assets and the level under which fair values were determined in the fair value hierarchy, which is described in Note 13: Fair Value Measurements.
 
in millions
 
September 30, 2017
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total

Cash and cash equivalents
$
15

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
15

Insurance contract at contract value (a)
—

 
—

 
28

 
28

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
$
15

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
43

Investments measured at net asset value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common collective trusts (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,469

Total plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,512

 
in millions
 
October 1, 2016
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total

Cash and cash equivalents
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
13

Insurance contract at contract value (a)
—

 
—

 
28

 
28

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
41

Investments measured at net asset value:

 

 

 

Common collective trusts (b)


 


 


 
1,399

Total plan assets


 


 


 
$
1,440

(a)
We classify insurance contracts as Level 3 as there is limited activity or less observable inputs into valuation models, including current interest rates and estimated prepayment, default and recovery rates on the underlying portfolio or structured investment vehicle. The insurance contracts are valued using the plan’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available, such as investment manager pricing. Significant changes to assumptions or unobservable inputs in the valuation of our Level 3 instruments would not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
(b)
Funds that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The amounts presented above are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of total plan assets in order to determine the amounts included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
A reconciliation of the change in the fair value measurement of the defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows:
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
 
Insurance contract

 
Total

Balance at October 1, 2016
 
$
28

 
$
28

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 


Assets still held at reporting date
 
—

 
—

Assets sold during the period
 
—

 
—

Purchases, sales and settlements, net
 
—

 
—

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
—

 
—

Balance at September 30, 2017
 
$
28

 
$
28


Contributions
Our policy is to fund at least the minimum contribution required to meet applicable federal employee benefit and local tax laws. In our sole discretion, we may from time to time fund additional amounts. Expected contributions to pension plans for fiscal 2018 are approximately $38 million. For fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, we funded $53 million, $64 million and $14 million plans, respectively, to pension plans.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments are expected to be paid:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
2018
$
82

 
$
11

 
$
3

2019
83

 
11

 
3

2020
83

 
12

 
3

2021
84

 
12

 
3

2022
85

 
13

 
3

2023-2027
431

 
68

 
13


The above benefit payments for other postretirement benefit plans are not expected to be offset by Medicare Part D subsidies in fiscal 2018.
The above 2018 benefit payments do not include anticipated payments for a plan termination within two of our qualified pension plans. The plan termination process for these plans began on April, 30, 2017, and full settlement is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 or the first quarter of fiscal 2019.
Multi-Employer Plans
Additionally, we participate in a multi-employer plan that provides defined benefits to certain employees covered by collective bargaining agreements. Such plans are usually administered by a board of trustees composed of the management of the participating companies and labor representatives.
The risks of participating in multi-employer plans are different from single-employer plans. Assets contributed to the multi-employer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligation of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. If we stop participating in a plan, we may be required to pay that plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal liability. Contributions to the pension funds were not in excess of 5% of the total plan contributions for plan year 2017.
The net pension cost of the plan is equal to the annual contribution determined in accordance with the provisions of negotiated labor contracts. Contributions to the plan were $2 million and $1 million in fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively. Assets contributed to such plans are not segregated or otherwise restricted to provide benefits only to our employees. The future cost of the plan is dependent on a number of factors including the funded status of the plan and the ability of the other participating companies to meet ongoing funding obligations.
Our participation in this multi-employer plan for fiscal 2017 is outlined below. The EIN/Pension Plan Number column provides the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and the three-digit plan number. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act ("PPA") zone status available in fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 is for the plan's year beginning January 1, 2017, and 2016, respectively. The zone status is based on information that we have received from the plan and is certified by the plan's actuaries. The zone status is a secondary classification, critical and declining, within the red zone for fiscal 2017. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded. Plans that are critical and declining status are projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency. The FIP/RP Status column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan (FIP) or rehabilitation plan (RP) is either pending or has been implemented. The last column lists the expiration date(s) of the collective-bargaining agreements to which the plan is subject. There have been no significant changes that affect the comparability of contributions from year to year.
In addition to regular contributions, we could be obligated to pay additional contributions (known as complete or partial withdrawal liabilities) if it has unfunded vested benefits.
 
 
 
PPA Zone Status
 
FIP/RP Status
Contributions (in millions)
 
Surcharge Imposed
 
 
Pension Fund Plan Name
EIN/Pension Plan Number
 
2017
 
2016
 
Implemented
2017
2016
 
2017
 
Expiration Date of Collective Bargaining Agreement(a)
Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund
52-6118572/001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Nov 2012
 
$2
$1
 
10%
 
October 2015

(a) Renewal negotiations are in progress.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 
 
 
Unrealized net hedging loss
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
Unrealized net gain on investments
—

 
1

Currency translation adjustment
(53
)
 
(59
)
Postretirement benefits reserve adjustments
71

 
15

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
16

 
$
(45
)

The before and after tax changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Gain) loss reclassified to cost of sales
 
$
4

$
(2
)
$
2

 
$
(1
)
$
1

$
—

 
$
7

$
(3
)
$
4

Unrealized gain (loss)
 
(3
)
1

(2
)
 
(1
)
—

(1
)
 
(4
)
2

(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Gain) loss reclassified to other income/expense
 
—

—

—

 
—

—

—

 
(21
)
8

(13
)
Unrealized gain (loss)
 
(1
)
—

(1
)
 
(1
)
1

—

 
21

(9
)
12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation loss reclassified to cost of sales (a)
 
—

—

—

 
—

—

—

 
115

(8
)
107

Translation adjustment
 
6

—

6

 
5

(1
)
4

 
(86
)
15

(71
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefits
 
91

(35
)
56

 
67

(25
)
42

 
32

(12
)
20

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
97

$
(36
)
$
61

 
$
69

$
(24
)
$
45

 
$
64

$
(7
)
$
57

(a) Translation loss reclassified to Cost of Sales related to disposition of a foreign operation, which is further described in Note 3: Acquisitions and Dispositions.
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting
SEGMENT REPORTING
We operate in four reportable segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. We measure segment profit as operating income (loss). Other primarily includes our foreign chicken production operations in China and India, third-party merger and integration costs and corporate overhead related to Tyson New Ventures, LLC.
On June 7, 2017, we acquired AdvancePierre, a producer and distributor of value-added, convenient, ready-to-eat sandwiches, sandwich components and other entrées and snacks. AdvancePierre's results from operations subsequent to the acquisition closing are included in the Prepared Foods and Chicken segments.
Beef: Beef includes our operations related to processing live fed cattle and fabricating dressed beef carcasses into primal and sub-primal meat cuts and case-ready products. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes sales from allied products such as hides and variety meats, as well as logistics operations to move products through the supply chain.
Pork: Pork includes our operations related to processing live market hogs and fabricating pork carcasses into primal and sub-primal cuts and case-ready products. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes our live swine group, related allied product processing activities and logistics operations to move products through the supply chain.
Chicken: Chicken includes our domestic operations related to raising and processing live chickens into, and purchasing raw materials for, fresh, frozen and value-added chicken products, as well as sales from allied products. Our value-added chicken products primarily include breaded chicken strips, nuggets, patties and other ready-to-fix or fully cooked chicken parts. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets. This segment also includes logistics operations to move products through our domestic supply chain and the global operations of our chicken breeding stock subsidiary.
Prepared Foods: Prepared Foods includes our operations related to manufacturing and marketing frozen and refrigerated food products and logistics operations to move products through the supply chain. This segment includes brands such as Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, State Fair®, Van's®, Sara Lee® and Chef Pierre®, as well as artisanal brands Aidells®, Gallo Salame®, and Golden Island®. Products primarily include ready-to-eat sandwiches, sandwich components such as flame-grilled hamburgers and Philly steaks, pepperoni, bacon, breakfast sausage, turkey, lunchmeat, hot dogs, pizza crusts and toppings, flour and corn tortilla products, desserts, appetizers, snacks, prepared meals, ethnic foods, soups, sauces, side dishes, meat dishes, breadsticks and processed meats. Products are marketed domestically to food retailers, foodservice distributors, restaurant operators, hotel chains and noncommercial foodservice establishments such as schools, healthcare facilities, the military and other food processors, as well as to international export markets.
We allocate expenses related to corporate activities to the segments, except for third-party merger and integration costs of $67 million, $37 million and $47 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and corporate overhead related to Tyson New Ventures, LLC, which are included in Other. Assets and additions to property, plant and equipment relating to corporate activities remain in Other. In addition, at September 30, 2017, we included $3 billion of goodwill associated with our acquisition of AdvancePierre in Other. The allocation of goodwill to our reportable segments is pending finalization of the expected synergies and the impact of the synergies to our reporting units. See Note 5: Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further description.
Information on segments and a reconciliation to income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
 
in millions
 
 
Beef

 
Pork

 
Chicken

 
Prepared
Foods

 
Other

 
Intersegment
Sales

 
Consolidated

Fiscal 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
14,823

 
$
5,238

 
$
11,409

 
$
7,853

 
$
349

 
$
(1,412
)
 
$
38,260

Operating Income (Loss)
877

 
645

 
1,053

 
462

 
(106
)
 
 
 
2,931

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
303

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,628

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
36

 
296

 
315

 
9

 
 
 
748

Total Assets
2,938

 
1,132

 
6,630

 
13,466

 
3,900

 
 
 
28,066

Additions to property, plant and equipment
118

 
101

 
492

 
229

 
129

 
 
 
1,069

Fiscal 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
14,513

 
$
4,909

 
$
10,927

 
$
7,346

 
$
380

 
$
(1,194
)
 
$
36,881

Operating Income (Loss)
347

 
528

 
1,305

 
734

 
(81
)
 
 
 
2,833

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
235

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,598

Depreciation and amortization
94

 
33

 
274

 
286

 
10

 
 
 
697

Total Assets
2,764

 
1,039

 
5,836

 
11,814

 
920

 
 
 
22,373

Additions to property, plant and equipment
99

 
68

 
281

 
178

 
69

 
 
 
695

Fiscal 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
17,236

 
$
5,262

 
$
11,390

 
$
7,822

 
$
879

 
$
(1,216
)
 
$
41,373

Operating Income (Loss)
(66
)
 
380

 
1,366

 
588

 
(99
)
 
 
 
2,169

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
248

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,921

Depreciation and amortization
97

 
31

 
272

 
280

 
21

 
 
 
701

Total Assets
3,009

 
927

 
5,731

 
12,006

 
1,296

 
 
 
22,969

Additions to property, plant and equipment
113

 
50

 
405

 
167

 
119

 
 
 
854


The Beef segment had sales of $386 million, $327 million and $351 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from transactions with other operating segments. The Pork segment had sales of $966 million, $840 million and $847 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from transactions with other operating segments. The Chicken segment had sales of $60 million, $27 million and $18 million for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from transactions with other operating segments. The aforementioned sales from intersegment transactions, which were at market prices, were included in the segment sales in the above table.
Our largest customer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for 17.3%, 17.5% and 16.8% of consolidated sales in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Sales to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. were included in all the segments. Any extended discontinuance of sales to this customer could, if not replaced, have a material impact on our operations.
The majority of our operations are domiciled in the United States. Approximately 98%, 98% and 97% of sales to external customers for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were sourced from the United States. Approximately $21.6 billion and $17.3 billion of long-lived assets were located in the United States at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively. Excluding goodwill and intangible assets, long-lived assets located in the United States totaled approximately $6.0 billion and $5.6 billion at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively. Approximately $217 million and $204 million of long-lived assets were located in foreign countries, primarily Brazil, China, European Union and India, at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively. Excluding goodwill and intangible assets, long-lived assets in foreign countries totaled approximately $193 million and $180 million at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, respectively.
We sell certain products in foreign markets, primarily Canada, Central America, China, the European Union, Japan, Mexico, the Middle East, South Korea, and Taiwan. Our export sales from the United States totaled $3.9 billion, $3.5 billion and $4.1 billion for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Substantially all of our export sales are facilitated through unaffiliated brokers, marketing associations and foreign sales staffs. Sales of products produced in a country other than the United States were less than 10% of consolidated sales for each of fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
The following table summarizes cash payments for interest and income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
249

 
$
242

 
$
308

Income taxes, net of refunds
779

 
686

 
437

Commitments And Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
We lease equipment, properties and certain farms for which total rentals approximated $186 million, $172 million and $165 million, in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Most leases have initial terms of up to seven years, some with varying renewal periods. The most significant obligations assumed under the terms of the leases are the upkeep of the facilities and payments of insurance and property taxes.
Minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable leases at September 30, 2017, were:
 
in millions

2018
$
137

2019
100

2020
74

2021
48

2022
32

2023 and beyond
73

Total
$
464


We guarantee obligations of certain outside third parties, consisting primarily of leases, debt and grower loans, which are substantially collateralized by the underlying assets. Terms of the underlying debt cover periods up to 10 years, and the maximum potential amount of future payments as of September 30, 2017, was $28 million. We also maintain operating leases for various types of equipment, some of which contain residual value guarantees for the market value of the underlying leased assets at the end of the term of the lease. The remaining terms of the lease maturities cover periods over the next 10 years. The maximum potential amount of the residual value guarantees is $109 million, of which $100 million could be recoverable through various recourse provisions and an additional undeterminable recoverable amount based on the fair value of the underlying leased assets. The likelihood of material payments under these guarantees is not considered probable. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, no material liabilities for guarantees were recorded.
We have cash flow assistance programs in which certain livestock suppliers participate. Under these programs, we pay an amount for livestock equivalent to a standard cost to grow such livestock during periods of low market sales prices. The amounts of such payments that are in excess of the market sales price are recorded as receivables and accrue interest. Participating suppliers are obligated to repay these receivables balances when market sales prices exceed this standard cost, or upon termination of the agreement. Our potential maximum obligation associated with these programs is limited to the fair value of each participating livestock supplier’s net tangible assets. The potential maximum obligation as of September 30, 2017, was approximately $380 million. There were no receivables under these programs at September 30, 2017, and we had $2 million of receivables under this program at October 1, 2016. This receivable is included, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts, in Accounts Receivable in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Even though these programs are limited to the net tangible assets of the participating livestock suppliers, we also manage a portion of our credit risk associated with these programs by obtaining security interests in livestock suppliers’ assets. After analyzing residual credit risks and general market conditions, we had no allowance for these programs' estimated uncollectible receivables at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016.
When constructing new facilities or making major enhancements to existing facilities, we will occasionally enter into incentive agreements with local government agencies in order to reduce certain state and local tax expenditures. Under these agreements, we transfer the related assets to various local government entities and receive Industrial Revenue Bonds. We immediately lease the facilities from the local government entities and have an option to re-purchase the facilities for a nominal amount upon tendering the Industrial Revenue Bonds to the local government entities at various predetermined dates. The Industrial Revenue Bonds and the associated obligations for the leases of the facilities offset, and the underlying assets remain in property, plant and equipment. At September 30, 2017, total amounts under these types of arrangements totaled $505 million.
Additionally, we enter into future purchase commitments for various items, such as grains, livestock contracts and fixed grower fees. At September 30, 2017, these commitments totaled:
 
in millions

2018
$
1,750

2019
374

2020
272

2021
118

2022
77

2023 and beyond
110

Total
$
2,701


Contingencies
We are involved in various claims and legal proceedings. We routinely assess the likelihood of adverse judgments or outcomes to those matters, as well as ranges of probable losses, to the extent losses are reasonably estimable. We record accruals for such matters to the extent that we conclude a loss is probable and the financial impact, should an adverse outcome occur, is reasonably estimable. Such accruals are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, we have made appropriate and adequate accruals for these matters and believe the probability of a material loss beyond the amounts accrued to be remote; however, the ultimate liability for these matters is uncertain, and if accruals are not adequate, an adverse outcome could have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Listed below are certain claims made against the Company and/or our subsidiaries for which the potential exposure is considered material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. We believe we have substantial defenses to the claims made and intend to vigorously defend these matters.
Below are the details of six lawsuits involving our beef, pork and prepared foods plants in which certain present and past employees allege that we failed to compensate them for the time it takes to engage in pre- and post-shift activities, such as changing into and out of protective and sanitary clothing and walking to and from the changing area, work areas and break areas in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act and various state laws. The plaintiffs seek back wages, liquidated damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, attorneys’ fees and costs. Each case is proceeding in its jurisdiction.
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Bouaphakeo (f/k/a Sharp), et al. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., N.D. Iowa, February 6, 2007 - A jury trial was held involving our Storm Lake, Iowa pork plant which resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the plaintiffs for violations of federal and state laws for pre- and post-shift work activities. The trial court also awarded the plaintiffs liquidated damages, resulting in total damages awarded in the amount of $5,784,758. The plaintiffs' counsel has also filed an application for attorneys' fees and expenses in the amount of $2,692,145. We appealed the jury's verdict and trial court's award to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The appellate court affirmed the jury verdict and judgment on August 25, 2014, and we filed a petition for rehearing on September 22, 2014, which was denied. We filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court, which was granted on June 8, 2015, and oral arguments before the Supreme Court occurred on November 10, 2015. On March 22, 2016, the Supreme Court affirmed the appellate court’s rulings and remanded to the trial court to allocate the lump sum award among the class participants. On remand, the trial court determined that the lump sum award should be allocated to class participants according to the method prescribed by plaintiffs’ expert at trial. The trial court has yet to enter a judgment. Subsequently, a joint notice advising the court of a global settlement of this case, the Edwards matter (described below), and the consolidated Murray and DeVoss matter (also described below) was filed. The parties agreed to settle all three matters for a total payment of $12.6 million, inclusive of wages, penalties, interest, attorneys’ fees and costs, and costs of settlement administration. The trial court held an approval hearing on October 11, 2017 and we are awaiting the court’s decision.
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Edwards, et al. v. Tyson Foods, Inc. d.b.a Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., S.D. Iowa, March 20, 2008 - The trial court in this case, which involves our Perry and Waterloo, Iowa pork plants, decertified the state law class and granted other pre-trial motions that resulted in a judgment in our favor with respect to the plaintiffs’ claims. The plaintiffs have filed a motion to modify this judgment. A joint motion for preliminary approval of the collective and class action settlement was filed on July 7, 2017. Please see the above Bouaphakeo description for additional details of a global settlement.
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Murray, et al. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., C.D. Illinois, January 2, 2008; and DeVoss v. Tyson Foods, Inc. d.b.a. Tyson Fresh Meats, C.D. Illinois, March 2, 2011 - These cases involve our Joslin, Illinois beef plant and are in their preliminary stages. A joint notice of settlement and a request to stay the proceedings was filed with and granted by the court on June 28, 2017. Please see the above Bouaphakeo description for additional details of a global settlement.
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Dozier, Southerland, et al. v. The Hillshire Brands Company, E.D. North Carolina, September 2, 2014 - This case involves our Tarboro, North Carolina prepared foods plant. On March 25, 2016, the parties filed a joint motion for settlement totaling $425,000, which includes all of the plaintiffs’ attorneys’ fees and costs. The court preliminarily approved the joint motion for settlement, and the final approval hearing is set for December 5, 2017.
The Hillshire Brands Company was named as a defendant in an asbestos exposure case filed by Mark Lopez in May 2014 in the Superior Court of Alameda County, California. Mr. Lopez was diagnosed with mesothelioma in January 2014 and is now deceased. Mr. Lopez’s family members asserted negligence, premises liability and strict liability claims related to Mr. Lopez’s alleged asbestos exposure from 1954-1986 from the Union Sugar plant in Betteravia, California. The plant, which was sold in 1986, was owned by entities that were predecessors-in-interest to The Hillshire Brands Company. In August 2017, the jury returned a verdict of approximately $13 million in favor of the plaintiffs, and a judgment was entered. We intend to appeal the judgment.
On September 2, 2016, Maplevale Farms, Inc., acting on behalf of itself and a putative class of direct purchasers of poultry products, filed a class action complaint against us and certain of our poultry subsidiaries, as well as several other poultry processing companies, in the Northern District of Illinois. Subsequent to the filing of this initial complaint, additional lawsuits making similar claims on behalf of putative classes of direct and indirect purchasers were filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The court consolidated the complaints, for pre-trial purposes, into actions on behalf of three different putative classes: direct purchasers, indirect purchasers/consumers and commercial/institutional indirect purchasers. These three actions are styled In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation. Several amended and consolidated complaints have been filed on behalf of each putative class. The currently operative complaints allege, among other things, that beginning in January 2008 the defendants conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the price of broiler chickens in violation of United States antitrust laws. The complaints on behalf of the putative classes of indirect purchasers also include causes of action under various state unfair competition laws, consumer protection laws, and unjust enrichment common laws. The complaints also allege that defendants “manipulated and artificially inflated a widely used Broiler price index, the Georgia Dock.” It is further alleged that the defendants concealed this conduct from the plaintiffs and the members of the putative classes. The plaintiffs are seeking treble damages, injunctive relief, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees on behalf of the putative classes. We filed motions to dismiss these complaints; the court has yet to rule on our motions.
On October 17, 2016, William Huser, acting on behalf of himself and a putative class of persons who purchased shares of Tyson Foods' stock between November 23, 2015, and October 7, 2016, filed a class action complaint against Tyson Foods, Inc., Donnie Smith and Dennis Leatherby in the Central District of California. The complaint alleged, among other things, that our periodic filings contained materially false and misleading statements by failing to disclose that the Company has colluded with other producers to manipulate the supply of broiler chickens in order to keep supply artificially low, as alleged in In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation. Subsequent to the filing of this initial complaint, additional lawsuits making similar claims were filed in the United States District Courts for the Southern District of New York, the Western District of Arkansas, and the Southern District of Ohio. Each of those cases have now been transferred to the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas and consolidated, and lead plaintiffs have been appointed. A consolidated complaint was filed on March 22, 2017, (which also named additional individual defendants). The consolidated complaint seeks damages, pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees. We filed a motion to dismiss this complaint, which the court granted on July 26, 2017. The plaintiffs filed a motion to amend or alter the judgment and to submit an amended complaint. That motion is pending.
On January 20, 2017, the Company received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with an investigation related to the Company. On August 23, 2017, we received written notification that the SEC staff had concluded the investigation and did not intend to recommend an enforcement action against the Company based on the information available to the agency as of that date. Based upon the information we have, we believe the investigation was based upon the allegations in In re Broiler Chicken Antitrust Litigation.
On March 1, 2017, we received a civil investigative demand (CID) from the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, of the State of Florida. The CID requests information primarily related to possible anticompetitive conduct in connection with the Georgia Dock, a chicken products pricing index formerly published by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. We are cooperating with the Attorney General’s office.
Our subsidiary, The Hillshire Brands Company (formerly named Sara Lee Corporation), is a party to a consolidation of cases filed by individual complainants with the Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) from 1998 through July 1999. The complaint is filed against Aris Philippines, Inc., Sara Lee Corporation, Sara Lee Philippines, Inc., Fashion Accessories Philippines, Inc., and Attorney Cesar C. Cruz (collectively, the “respondents”). The complaint alleges, among other things, that the respondents engaged in unfair labor practices in connection with the termination of manufacturing operations in the Philippines by Aris Philippines, Inc., a former subsidiary of The Hillshire Brands Company. In 2006, a labor arbiter ruled against the respondents and awarded the complainants PHP3,453,664,710 (approximately US$67 million) in damages and fees. The respondents appealed the labor arbiter's ruling, and it was subsequently set aside by the NLRC in December 2006. Subsequent to the NLRC’s decision, the parties filed numerous appeals, motions for reconsideration and petitions for review, certain of which remained outstanding for several years. While various of those appeals, motions and/or petitions were pending, The Hillshire Brands Company, on June 23, 2014, without admitting liability, filed a settlement motion requesting that the Supreme Court of the Philippines order dismissal with prejudice of all claims against it and certain other respondents in exchange for payments allocated by the court among the complainants in an amount not to exceed PHP342,287,800 (approximately US$6.7 million). Based in part on its finding that the consideration to be paid to the complainants as part of such settlement was insufficient, the Supreme Court of the Philippines denied the respondents’ settlement motion and all motions for reconsideration thereof. The Supreme Court of the Philippines also set aside as premature the NLRC’s December 2006 ruling. As a result, the cases are now back before the NLRC, which will once again rule on the respondents’ appeals regarding the labor arbiter’s 2006 ruling in favor of the complainants. In the meantime, the respondents reached a settlement with a group comprising approximately 18% of the class of 5,984 complainants, pursuant to which The Hillshire Brands Company would pay each settling complainant PHP68,000 (approximately US$1,325). The settlement payment was made on December 21, 2016, to the NLRC, which is responsible for distributing the funds to each settling complainant. On December 27, 2016, the respondents filed motions for reconsideration with the NLRC asking that the award be set aside. The NLRC denied respondents' motions for reconsideration in a resolution received on May 5, 2017, and entered a judgment on the award on July 24, 2017. Previously, from May 10, 2017 to May 12, 2017, Aris Philippines, Inc., Sara Lee Corporation and Sara Lee Philippines each filed petitions for certiorari with requests for an immediate temporary restraining order and a writ of permanent injunction with the Philippines Court of Appeals. On August 18, 2017, the Court of Appeals granted a temporary restraining order precluding execution of the NLRC judgment against Aris Philippines, Inc., Sara Lee Corporation and Sara Lee Philippines, Inc. The temporary restraining order will expire on November 21, 2017 unless further extended by a preliminary injunction. We have recorded an accrual for this matter for the amount of loss that, at this time, we deem probable and enforceable. This accrual is reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and reflects an amount significantly less than the amount awarded by the labor arbiter in 2004 (i.e., PHP3,453,664,710 (approximately US$67 million)). The ultimate enforceable loss is uncertain, and if our accrual is not adequate, an adverse outcome could have a material effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
 
in millions, except per share data
 
 
 
First
Quarter

 
Second
Quarter

 
Third
Quarter

 
Fourth
Quarter

2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
9,182

 
$
9,083

 
$
9,850

 
$
10,145

Gross profit
 
1,483

 
1,047

 
1,202

 
1,351

Operating income
 
982

 
571

 
697

 
681

Net income
 
594

 
341

 
448

 
395

Net income attributable to Tyson
 
593

 
340

 
447

 
394

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
 
$
1.64

 
$
0.95

 
$
1.24

 
$
1.10

Class B Basic
 
$
1.49

 
$
0.86

 
$
1.12

 
$
0.98

Diluted
 
$
1.59

 
$
0.92

 
$
1.21

 
$
1.07

2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
9,152

 
$
9,170

 
$
9,403

 
$
9,156

Gross profit
 
1,201

 
1,183

 
1,224

 
1,089

Operating income
 
776

 
704

 
767

 
586

Net income
 
461

 
434

 
485

 
392

Net income attributable to Tyson
 
461

 
432

 
484

 
391

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
 
$
1.18

 
$
1.14

 
$
1.29

 
$
1.06

Class B Basic
 
$
1.09

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.17

 
$
0.96

Diluted
 
$
1.15

 
$
1.10

 
$
1.25

 
$
1.03


Second quarter fiscal 2017 net income included a $52 million pretax impairment charge related to our San Diego Prepared Foods operation.
Third quarter fiscal 2017 net income included $77 million pretax expense from AdvancePierre purchase accounting and acquisition related costs, which included a $24 million purchase accounting adjustment for the amortization of the fair value step-up of inventory related to AdvancePierre, $35 million of acquisition related costs and $18 million of acquisition bridge financing fees.
Third quarter fiscal 2017 net income included a post tax $26 million recognition of tax benefit related to the expected sale of a non-protein business.
Fourth quarter fiscal 2017, net income included $150 million pretax restructuring and related charges, $45 million pretax impairment related to the expected sale of a non-protein business and $26 million pretax expense from AdvancePierre purchase accounting and acquisition related costs, which included $12 million purchase accounting adjustment for the amortization of the fair value step-up of inventory related to AdvancePierre and $14 million of acquisition related costs.
Second quarter fiscal 2016 net income included a post tax $12 million recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits.
Third quarter fiscal 2016 net income included a post tax $15 million recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits and audit settlement.
Fourth quarter fiscal 2016 net income included a post tax $26 million recognition of previously unrecognized tax benefits.
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
TYSON FOODS, INC.
SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Three Years Ended September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
 
 
 
Additions
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at
Beginning
of Period

 
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses

 
Charged to
Other Accounts

 
(Deductions)

 
Balance at End
of Period

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
 
$
33

 
$
10

 
$
—

 
$
(9
)
 
$
34

2016
 
27

 
10

 
—

 
(4
)
 
33

2015
 
34

 
1

 
—

 
(8
)
 
27

Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Allowance:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
 
$
39

 
$
5

 
$
—

 
$
(41
)
 
$
3

2016
 
58

 
70

 
—

 
(89
)
 
39

2015
 
7

 
99

 
—

 
(48
)
 
58

Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2017
 
$
72

 
$
4

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
75

2016
 
68

 
10

 
—

 
(6
)
 
72

2015
 
51

 
21

 
—

 
(4
)
 
68

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
Description Of Business 
Description of Business: Tyson Foods, Inc. (collectively, “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), is one of the world's largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein. Founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson and grown under three generations of family leadership, the Company has a broad portfolio of products and brands like Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, ibp® and State Fair®. We innovate continually to make protein more sustainable, tailor food for everywhere it’s available and raise the world’s expectations for how much good food can do
Consolidation 
Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and, when applicable, entities for which we have a controlling financial interest or variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fiscal Year 
Fiscal Year: We utilize a 52- or 53-week accounting period ending on the Saturday closest to September 30. The Company’s accounting cycle resulted in a 52-week year for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016 and a 53-week year for fiscal 2015
Cash And Cash Equivalents 
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash equivalents consist of investments in short-term, highly liquid securities having original maturities of three months or less, which are made as part of our cash management activity. The carrying values of these assets approximate their fair values. We primarily utilize a cash management system with a series of separate accounts consisting of lockbox accounts for receiving cash, concentration accounts where funds are moved to, and several zero-balance disbursement accounts for funding payroll, accounts payable, livestock procurement, grower payments, etc. As a result of our cash management system, checks issued, but not presented to the banks for payment, may result in negative book cash balances. These negative book cash balances are included in accounts payable and other current liabilities. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, checks outstanding in excess of related book cash balances totaled approximately $237 million and $261 million, respectively.
Accounts Receivable 
Accounts Receivable: We record accounts receivable at net realizable value. This value includes an appropriate allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts to reflect any loss anticipated on the accounts receivable balances and charged to the provision for doubtful accounts. We calculate this allowance based on our history of write-offs, level of past due accounts and relationships with and economic status of our customers. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, our allowance for uncollectible accounts was $34 million and $33 million, respectively. We generally do not have collateral for our receivables, but we do periodically evaluate the credit worthiness of our customers.
Inventories 
Inventories: Processed products, livestock and supplies and other are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost includes purchased raw materials, live purchase costs, growout costs (primarily feed, grower pay and catch and haul costs), labor and manufacturing and production overhead, which are related to the purchase and production of inventories.
In fiscal 2017, 63% of the cost of inventories was determined by the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method as compared to 61% in fiscal 2016. The remaining cost of inventories for both years is determined by the weighted-average method.
Property, Plant And Equipment 
Property, Plant and Equipment: Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and generally depreciated on a straight-line method over the estimated lives for buildings and leasehold improvements of 10 to 33 years, machinery and equipment of three to 12 years and land improvements and other of three to 20 years. Major repairs and maintenance costs that significantly extend the useful life of the related assets are capitalized. Normal repairs and maintenance costs are charged to operations.
We review the carrying value of long-lived assets at each balance sheet date if indication of impairment exists. Recoverability is assessed using undiscounted cash flows based on historical results and current projections of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We measure impairment as the excess of carrying value over the fair value of an asset. The fair value of an asset is generally measured using discounted cash flows including market participant assumptions of future operating results and discount rates.
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets 
Goodwill and Intangible Assets: Definite life intangibles are initially recorded at fair value and amortized over the estimated period of benefit. Brands and trademarks are generally amortized using the straight-line method over 20 years or less. Customer relationships are generally amortized over seven to 20 years based on the pattern of revenue expected to be generated from the use of the asset. Amortization expense is generally recognized in selling, general, and administrative expense. We review the carrying value of definite life intangibles at each balance sheet date if indication of impairment exists. Recoverability is assessed using undiscounted cash flows based on historical results and current projections of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We measure impairment as the excess of carrying value over the fair value of the definite life intangible asset. We use various valuation techniques to estimate fair value, with the primary techniques being discounted cash flows, relief-from-royalty and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data.
Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are initially recorded at fair value and not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Our goodwill is allocated by reporting unit and is evaluated for impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether a quantitative goodwill test is necessary. If it is determined, based on qualitative factors, the fair value of the reporting unit may be more likely than not less than carrying amount, or if significant changes to macro-economic factors related to the reporting unit have occurred that could materially impact fair value, a quantitative goodwill impairment test would be required. Additionally, we can elect to forgo the qualitative assessment and perform the quantitative test.
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance simplifying the accounting for goodwill impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which required a hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. We early adopted this guidance in the third quarter of fiscal 2017; however, the adoption did not have an impact to our fiscal 2017 goodwill impairment assessment. We have elected to make the first day of the fourth quarter the annual impairment assessment date for goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets.
We estimate the fair value of our reporting units using a combination of various valuation techniques, including an income approach (discounted cash flow analysis) and market approaches (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization or "EBITDA" multiples of comparable publicly-traded companies and precedent transactions). Our primary technique is discounted cash flow analysis. These approaches use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy and requires us to make various judgmental assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates and discount rates which consider our budgets, business plans and economic projections, and are believed to reflect market participant views which would exist in an exit transaction. Assumptions are also made for varying perpetual growth rates for periods beyond the long-term business plan period. Generally, we utilize normalized operating margin assumptions based on future expectations and operating margins historically realized in the reporting units' industries.
Some of the inherent estimates and assumptions used in determining fair value of the reporting units are outside the control of management, including interest rates, cost of capital, tax rates, market EBITDA comparables and credit ratings. While we believe we have made reasonable estimates and assumptions to calculate the fair value of the reporting units, it is possible a material change could occur. If our actual results are not consistent with our estimates and assumptions used to calculate fair value, it could result in additional material impairments of our goodwill.
The discount rate used in our annual goodwill impairment test increased to 6.7% in fiscal 2017 from 6.2% in fiscal 2016.
During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of each of our material reporting units' exceeded its carrying value. In fiscal 2015, we recorded a $23 million full impairment of an immaterial reporting unit’s goodwill.
For our indefinite life intangible assets, a qualitative assessment can also be performed to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates it is more likely than not an intangible asset is impaired. Similar to goodwill, we can also elect to forgo the qualitative test for indefinite life intangible assets and perform the quantitative test. Upon performing the quantitative test, if the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.
The fair value of our indefinite life intangible assets is calculated principally using relief-from-royalty and multi-period excess earnings valuation approaches, which use significant unobservable inputs, or Level 3 inputs, as defined by the fair value hierarchy, and is believed to reflect market participant views which would exist in an exit transaction. Under these valuation approaches, we are required to make estimates and assumptions about sales, operating margins, growth rates, royalty rates and discount rates based on budgets, business plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data. During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, the fair value of each of our indefinite life intangible assets exceeded its carrying value. The discount rate used in our indefinite life intangible test was 7.9% in fiscal 2017 and 2016.
Investments 
Investments: We have investments in joint ventures and other entities. We generally use the cost method of accounting when our voting interests are less than 20 percent. We use the equity method of accounting when our voting interests are in excess of 20 percent and we do not have a controlling interest or a variable interest in which we are the primary beneficiary. Investments in joint ventures and other entities are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other Assets.
We also have investments in marketable debt securities. We have determined all of our marketable debt securities are available-for-sale investments. These investments are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices as of the balance sheet date, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in other comprehensive income. The amortized cost of debt securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity. Such amortization is recorded in interest income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Realized gains and losses on the sale of debt securities and declines in value judged to be other than temporary are recorded on a net basis in other income. Interest and dividends on securities classified as available-for-sale are recorded in interest income.
Accrued Self-Insurance 
Accrued Self-Insurance: We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms in an effort to mitigate the potential liabilities for health and welfare, workers’ compensation, auto liability and general liability risks. Liabilities associated with our risks retained are estimated, in part, by considering claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
Defined Benefit Plans 
Defined Benefit Plans: We recognize the funded status of defined pension and postretirement plans in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of the plan assets and the benefit obligation. We measure our plan assets and liabilities at the end of our fiscal year. For a defined benefit pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other defined benefit postretirement plan, such as a retiree health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation. Any overfunded status is recognized as an asset and any underfunded status is recognized as a liability. Any transitional asset/liability, prior service cost or actuarial gain/loss that has not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic cost is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income will be adjusted as these amounts are subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs in future periods.
Derivative Financial Instruments 
Derivative Financial Instruments: We purchase certain commodities, such as grains and livestock in the course of normal operations. As part of our commodity risk management activities, we use derivative financial instruments, primarily futures and options, to reduce our exposure to various market risks related to these purchases, as well as to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Contract terms of a financial instrument qualifying as a hedge instrument closely mirror those of the hedged item, providing a high degree of risk reduction and correlation. Contracts designated and highly effective at meeting risk reduction and correlation criteria are recorded using hedge accounting. If a derivative instrument is accounted for as a hedge, changes in the fair value of the instrument will be offset either against the change in fair value of the hedged assets, liabilities or firm commitments through earnings or recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of an instrument’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings as a component of cost of sales. Instruments we hold as part of our risk management activities that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting are marked to fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported currently in earnings. Changes in market value of derivatives used in our risk management activities relating to forward sales contracts are recorded in sales, while changes surrounding inventories on hand or anticipated purchases of inventories or supplies are recorded in cost of sales. We generally do not hedge anticipated transactions beyond 18 months.
Litigation Reserves 
Litigation Reserves: There are a variety of legal proceedings pending or threatened against us. Accruals are recorded when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated based on current law, progress of each case, opinions and views of legal counsel and other advisers, our experience in similar matters and intended response to the litigation. These amounts, which are not discounted and are exclusive of claims against third parties, are adjusted periodically as assessment efforts progress or additional information becomes available. We expense amounts for administering or litigating claims as incurred. Accruals for legal proceedings are included in Other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Revenue Recognition 
Revenue Recognition: We recognize revenue when title and risk of loss are transferred to customers, which is generally on delivery based on terms of sale. Revenue is recognized as the net amount estimated to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts, trade allowances and product returns.
Freight Expense 
Freight Expense: Freight expense associated with products shipped to customers is recognized in cost of sales.
Marketing, Promotion and Advertising Costs 
Marketing and Promotion Costs: We promote our products with marketing, advertising, trade promotions, and consumer incentives, which include, but are not limited to, coupons, discounts, rebates, and volume-based incentives. Marketing and promotion costs are charged to operations in the period incurred. Customer incentive and trade promotion activities are recorded as a reduction to sales based on amounts estimated as being due to customers, based primarily on historical utilization and redemption rates, while other marketing and promotional activities are recorded as selling, general and administrative expense.
Advertising Expenses: Advertising expense is charged to operations in the period incurred and is recorded as selling, general and administrative expense. Advertising expense totaled $238 million, $238 million and $181 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Research And Development 
Research and Development: Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs totaled $113 million, $96 million and $75 million in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Use Of Estimates 
Use of Estimates: The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements:
In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance that eases certain documentation and assessment requirements of hedge effectiveness and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment. Some of the modifications include the ineffectiveness of derivative gain/loss in highly effective cash flow hedge to be recorded in OCI, the change in fair value of derivative to be recorded in the same income statement line as hedged item, and additional disclosures required on the cumulative basis adjustment in fair value hedges and the effect of hedging on financial statement lines for components excluded from the assessment. The amendment also simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations to permit new hedging strategies to be eligible for hedge accounting. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the prospective transition method should be applied to awards modified on or after the adoption date. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance which shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendments require the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2017, the FASB issued guidance which will change the presentation of net periodic benefit cost related to employer sponsored defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefits. Service cost will be included within the same income statement line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period, while other components of net periodic benefit pension cost will be presented separately outside of operating income. Additionally, only the service cost component will be eligible for capitalization when applicable. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit cost in the income statement, and the prospective transition method should be applied, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement benefit in assets. We plan to adopt this guidance beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires entities to show the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued guidance which requires companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets, other than inventory, in the period in which the transfer occurs. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued guidance which aims to eliminate diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted and the retrospective transition method should be applied. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance that provides more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and changes the loss impairment methodology. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, our fiscal 2021. Early adoption is permitted for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. The application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification of related amounts within the statement of cash flows and impact on earnings per share. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. Early adoption is permitted and the application of the guidance requires various transition methods depending on the specific amendment. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The guidance requires all income tax effects of share-based payment awards to be recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the awards vest or are settled, which is a change from the current guidance that requires such activity to be recorded in capital in excess of par value within stockholders' equity. We adopted this guidance prospectively which may create volatility in our effective tax rate when adopted depending largely on future events and other factors which may include our stock price, timing of stock option exercises, and the value realized upon vesting or exercise of shares compared to the grant date fair value of those shares. Under the new guidance, companies can also make an accounting policy election to either estimate forfeitures each period or to account for forfeitures as they occur. We changed our accounting policy to account for forfeitures as they occur using the modified retrospective transition method and expect the impact of this change on our consolidated financial statements to be immaterial. The guidance also changes the presentation of excess tax benefits from a financing activity to an operating activity in the consolidated statements of cash flows. We applied this change prospectively and do not expect a material impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance which created new accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The guidance requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. Recognition, measurement and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease will depend on classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, our fiscal 2020. Early adoption is permitted and the modified retrospective method should be applied. While we are still evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, we have completed our initial scoping reviews and have made progress in our assessment phase as we continue to identify our leasing processes that will be impacted by the new standard. We have also made progress in developing the policy elections we will make upon adoption and we are implementing software to meet the reporting requirements of this standard. We expect our financial statement disclosures will be expanded to present additional details of our leasing arrangements. At this time, we are unable to reasonably estimate the expected increase in assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets or the impacts to our consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires most equity investments be measured at fair value, with subsequent other changes in fair value recognized in net income. The guidance also impacts financial liabilities under the fair value option and the presentation and disclosure requirements on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. It should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, unless, equity securities do not have readily determinable fair values, in which case, the amendments should be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance which requires management to evaluate inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. The prospective transition method should be applied. We adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and do not expect this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance changing the criteria for recognizing revenue. The guidance provides for a single five-step model to be applied to all revenue contracts with customers. The standard also requires additional financial statement disclosures that will enable users to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows relating to customer contracts. Companies have an option to use either a retrospective approach or cumulative effect adjustment approach to implement the standard. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, our fiscal 2018. We plan to adopt this guidance using the modified retrospective transition method beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. We continue to evaluate the impact of the adoption of this guidance, but currently, we do not expect the new guidance to materially impact our consolidated financial statements other than additional disclosure requirements.
Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
Schedule of Inventory, Current 
The following table reflects the major components of inventory at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Processed products
$
1,947

 
$
1,530

Livestock
874

 
772

Supplies and other
418

 
430

Total inventory
$
3,239

 
$
2,732

Other Current Liabilities 
Other Current Liabilities: Other current liabilities at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, include:
 
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
$
673

 
$
563

Accrued marketing, advertising and promotion expense
146

 
212

Other
605

 
397

Total other current liabilities
$
1,424

 
$
1,172

Acquisitions and Dispositions (Tables)
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table Text Block] 
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation and fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. Certain estimated values for the acquisition, including goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and deferred income taxes, are not yet finalized and are subject to revision as additional information becomes available and more detailed analyses are completed. The purchase price was allocated based on information available at acquisition date. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, we recorded measurement period adjustments which increased goodwill by $60 million, primarily related to updated valuations for intangible assets and deferred income taxes based on additional information regarding assets and liabilities assumed.
 
in millions
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
126

Accounts receivable
 
80

Inventories
 
272

Other current assets
 
5

Property, Plant and Equipment
 
302

Goodwill
 
2,982

Intangible Assets
 
1,515

Current debt
 
(1,148
)
Accounts payable
 
(114
)
Other current liabilities
 
(97
)
Tax receivable agreement (TRA) due to former shareholders
 
(223
)
Long-Term Debt
 
(33
)
Deferred Income Taxes
 
(457
)
Other Liabilities
 
(3
)
Net assets acquired
 
$
3,207

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] 
The fair value of identifiable intangible assets is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

Intangible Asset Category
 
Type
 
Life in Years
 
Fair Value
Brands & Trademarks
 
Amortizable
 
Weighted Average of 15 years
 
$
390

Customer Relationships
 
Amortizable
 
Weighted Average of 15 years
 
1,125

Total identifiable intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,515

Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] 
These pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations as they would have been had the acquisitions occurred on the assumed dates, nor is it necessarily an indication of future operating results.
 
 
in millions (unaudited)
 
 
 
2017

 
2016

Pro forma sales
 
$
39,330

 
$
38,406

Pro forma net income attributable to Tyson
 
1,837

 
1,686

Pro forma net income per diluted share attributable to Tyson
 
$
4.97

 
$
4.32

Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] 
The following table summarizes the net assets and liabilities held for sale:
 
in millions

 
September 30, 2017
Assets held for sale:
 
Accounts receivable, net
$
2

Inventories
109

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
192

Other current assets
1

Goodwill
312

Intangible Assets, net
191

Total assets held for sale
$
807

Liabilities held for sale:
 
Accounts payable
$
1

Other current liabilities
3

Total liabilities held for sale
$
4

Property, Plant And Equipment (Tables)
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment And Accumulated Depreciation
The following table reflects major categories of property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Land
$
138

 
$
126

Building and leasehold improvements
3,878

 
3,662

Machinery and equipment
7,111

 
6,789

Land improvements and other
323

 
300

Buildings and equipment under construction
492

 
290

 
11,942

 
11,167

Less accumulated depreciation
6,374

 
5,997

Net property, plant and equipment
$
5,568

 
$
5,170

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)
Schedule Of Goodwill Activity 
The following table reflects goodwill activity for fiscal 2017 and 2016:
in millions
 
 
Beef

 
Pork

 
Chicken

 
Prepared
Foods

 
Other(a)

 
Unallocated

 
Consolidated

Balance at October 3, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
$
1,236

 
$
423

 
$
1,563

 
$
4,005

 
$
57

 
$
—

 
$
7,284

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
676

 
423

 
1,563

 
4,005

 
—

 
—

 
6,667

Fiscal 2016 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation and other
—

 
—

 
2

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2

Balance at October 1, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
1,236

 
423

 
1,565

 
4,005

 
57

 
—

 
7,286

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
$
676

 
$
423

 
$
1,565

 
$
4,005

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
6,669

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fiscal 2017 Activity:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
2,982

 
2,982

Reclass to assets held for sale
—

 
—

 
—

 
(327
)
 
—

 
—

 
(327
)
Balance at September 30, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
1,236

 
423

 
1,565

 
3,678

 
57

 
2,982

 
9,941

Accumulated impairment losses
(560
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(57
)
 
—

 
(617
)
 
$
676

 
$
423

 
$
1,565

 
$
3,678

 
$
—

 
$
2,982

 
$
9,324


(a) Other included the goodwill from our foreign chicken operation.
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets By Type 
The following table reflects intangible assets by type at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
in millions
 
 
2017

 
2016

Amortizable intangible assets:
 
 
 
Brands and trademarks
$
738

 
$
590

Customer relationships
1,639

 
564

Patents, intellectual property and other
114

 
114

Land use rights
9

 
9

  Total gross amortizable intangible assets
$
2,500

 
$
1,277

     Less accumulated amortization
335

 
271

  Total net amortizable intangible assets
$
2,165

 
$
1,006

Brands and trademarks not subject to amortization
4,078

 
4,078

  Total intangible assets
$
6,243

 
$
5,084

Income Taxes (Tables)
Schedule Of Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations 
Detail of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions  

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Federal
$
755

 
$
710

 
$
564

State
81

 
118

 
89

Foreign
14

 
(2
)
 
44

 
$
850

 
$
826

 
$
697

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
$
889

 
$
742

 
$
659

Deferred
(39
)
 
84

 
38

 
$
850

 
$
826

 
$
697

Schedule Of Reasons For Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate 
The reasons for the difference between the statutory federal income tax rate and our effective income tax rate from continuing operations are as follows:
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Federal income tax rate
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
 
35.0
 %
State income taxes
2.3

 
2.7

 
3.1

Unrecognized tax benefits, net
(0.1
)
 
(1.7
)
 
(1.8
)
Domestic production deduction
(3.1
)
 
(2.6
)
 
(3.7
)
Foreign rate differences and valuation allowances
0.3

 
—

 
3.8

Other
(2.1
)
 
(1.6
)
 
(0.1
)
 
32.3
 %
 
31.8
 %
 
36.3
 %
Schedule Of Tax Effects Of Major Items Recorded As Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities 
The tax effects of major items recorded as deferred tax assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017
 
2016
 
Deferred Tax
 
Deferred Tax
 
Assets

 
Liabilities

 
Assets

 
Liabilities

Property, plant and equipment
$
—

 
$
900

 
$
—

 
$
857

Intangible assets
—

 
2,424

 
—

 
1,979

Accrued expenses
400

 
—

 
400

 
—

Net operating loss and other carryforwards
97

 
—

 
86

 
—

Other
204

 
273

 
140

 
259

 
$
701

 
$
3,597

 
$
626

 
$
3,095

Valuation allowance
$
(75
)
 
 
 
$
(72
)
 
 
Net deferred tax liability
 
 
$
2,971

 
 
 
$
2,541

Schedule Of Activity Related To Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits 
The following table summarizes the activity related to our gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2017, October 1, 2016, and October 3, 2015:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Balance as of the beginning of the year
$
305

 
$
306

 
$
272

Increases related to current year tax positions
38

 
35

 
78

Increases related to prior year tax positions
5

 
31

 
11

Increase related to AdvancePierre acquisition
9

 
—

 
—

Reductions related to prior year tax positions
(27
)
 
(48
)
 
(18
)
Reductions related to settlements
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
—

Reductions related to expirations of statutes of limitations
(10
)
 
(12
)
 
(37
)
Balance as of the end of the year
$
316

 
$
305

 
$
306

Debt (Tables)
Schedule Of Major Components Of Debt
The following table reflects major components of debt as of September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Revolving credit facility
$
—

 
$
300

Commercial Paper
778

 
—

Senior notes:
 
 
 
7.00% Notes due May 2018
120

 
120

Notes due May 2019 (2019 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.77% at 09/30/2017)
300

 
—

2.65% Notes due August 2019
1,000

 
1,000

Notes due June 2020 (June 2020 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.87% at 09/30/2017)
350

 
—

Notes due August 2020 (August 2020 Floating-Rate Notes) (1.76% at 09/30/2017)
400

 
—

4.10% Notes due September 2020
282

 
284

2.25% Notes due August 2021 (2021 Notes)
500

 
—

4.50% Senior notes due June 2022
1,000

 
1,000

3.95% Notes due August 2024
1,250

 
1,250

3.55% Notes due June 2027 (2027 Notes)
1,350

 
—

7.00% Notes due January 2028
18

 
18

6.13% Notes due November 2032
162

 
163

4.88% Notes due August 2034
500

 
500

5.15% Notes due August 2044
500

 
500

4.55% Notes due June 2047 (2047 Notes)
750

 
—

Discount on senior notes
(15
)
 
(8
)
Term loans:
 
 
 
Tranche B due August 2019 (2.75% at 09/30/2017)
427

 
552

Tranche B due August 2020 (2.05% at 09/30/2017)
500

 
500

Amortizing Notes - Tangible Equity Units (see Note 8: Equity)
—

 
71

Other
81

 
58

Unamortized debt issuance costs
(50
)
 
(29
)
Total debt
10,203

 
6,279

Less current debt
906

 
79

Total long-term debt
$
9,297

 
$
6,200

Equity (Tables)
Schedule of Share Repurchases 
A summary of cumulative share repurchases of our Class A stock for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
October 3, 2015
 
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
 
Shares
 
Dollars
Shares repurchased:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Under share repurchase program
 
12.5

 
$
797

 
30.8

 
$
1,868

 
11.0

 
$
455

To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans
 
1.0

 
63

 
1.3

 
76

 
0.9

 
40

Total share repurchases
 
13.5

 
$
860

 
32.1

 
$
1,944

 
11.9

 
$
495

Schedule of Tangible Equity Units 
The aggregate values assigned upon issuance of each component of the TEU's, based on the relative fair value of the respective components of each TEU, were as follows:
 
 
 
in millions, except price per TEU
 
Equity Component
 
Debt Component
 
Total
Price per TEU
$
43.17

 
$
6.83

 
$
50.00

Gross Proceeds
1,295

 
205

 
1,500

Issuance cost
(40
)
 
(6
)
 
(46
)
Net proceeds
$
1,255

 
$
199

 
$
1,454

Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted
The earnings and weighted average common shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share are as follows:
 
in millions, except per share data
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
1,778

 
$
1,772

 
$
1,224

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
4

 
4

 
4

Net income attributable to Tyson
1,774

 
1,768

 
1,220

Less dividends declared:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A
285

 
192

 
129

Class B
61

 
41

 
26

Undistributed earnings
$
1,428

 
$
1,535

 
$
1,065

 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A undistributed earnings
$
1,177

 
$
1,279

 
$
896

Class B undistributed earnings
251

 
256

 
169

Total undistributed earnings
$
1,428

 
$
1,535

 
$
1,065

 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for basic earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A weighted average shares
296

 
315

 
335

Class B weighted average shares, and shares under if-converted method for diluted earnings per share
70

 
70

 
70

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
Stock options and restricted stock
4

 
5

 
5

Tangible Equity Units
—

 
—

 
3

Denominator for diluted earnings per share – adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
370

 
390

 
413

 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
$
4.94

 
$
4.67

 
$
3.06

Class B Basic
$
4.45

 
$
4.24

 
$
2.79

Diluted
$
4.79

 
$
4.53

 
$
2.95

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)
Schedule Of Notional Amount Of Derivatives 
We had the following aggregated outstanding notional amounts related to our derivative financial instruments:
 
 
 
 
in millions, except soy meal tons
 
 
 
Metric
 
September 30, 2017

 
October 1, 2016

Corn
 
Bushels
 
55

 
50

Soy Meal
 
Tons
 
475,200

 
389,700

Live Cattle
 
Pounds
 
211

 
28

Lean Hogs
 
Pounds
 
240

 
158

Foreign Currency
 
United States dollar
 
58

 
38

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) 
The following table sets forth the pretax impact of cash flow hedge derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI
on Derivatives
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
OCI to Earnings
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Cash Flow Hedge – Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
$
(3
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
Cost of Sales
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

 
$
(7
)
Foreign exchange contracts
—

 
—

 
—

 
Other Income/Expense
 
—

 
—

 
—

Total
$
(3
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
(4
)
 
 
 
$
(4
)
 
$
1

 
$
(7
)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) 
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Gain (Loss) on forwards
 
Cost of Sales
 
$
(20
)
 
$
89

 
$
17

Gain (Loss) on purchase contract
 
Cost of Sales
 
20

 
(89
)
 
(17
)
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) 
The following table sets forth the pretax impact of the undesignated derivative instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
Consolidated
Statements of Income
Classification
 
Gain (Loss)
Recognized
in Earnings
 
 
 
 
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commodity contracts
 
Sales
 
$
111

 
$
(73
)
 
$
(62
)
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of Sales
 
(95
)
 
17

 
(33
)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Income/Expense
 
—

 
2

 
(4
)
Total
 
 
 
$
16

 
$
(54
)
 
$
(99
)
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis 
The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

September 30, 2017
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting (a)

 
Total

Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
10

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
9

Undesignated
—

 
24

 
—

 
(3
)
 
21

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
—

 
2

 
1

 
—

 
3

Non-current
—

 
45

 
50

 
—

 
95

Deferred Compensation Assets
23

 
272

 
—

 
—

 
295

Total Assets
$
23

 
$
353

 
$
51

 
$
(4
)
 
$
423

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
9

 
$
—

 
$
(9
)
 
$
—

Undesignated
—

 
21

 
—

 
(17
)
 
4

Total Liabilities
$
—

 
$
30

 
$
—

 
$
(26
)
 
$
4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2016
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Netting (a)

 
Total

Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
72

 
$
—

 
$
(27
)
 
$
45

Undesignated
—

 
38

 
—

 
(34
)
 
4

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
—

 
2

 
2

 
—

 
4

Non-current
—

 
38

 
55

 
—

 
93

Deferred Compensation Assets
18

 
236

 
—

 
—

 
254

Total Assets
$
18

 
$
386

 
$
57

 
$
(61
)
 
$
400

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Designated as hedges
$
—

 
$
1

 
$
—

 
$
(1
)
 
$
—

Undesignated
—

 
68

 
—

 
(68
)
 
—

Total Liabilities
$
—

 
$
69

 
$
—

 
$
(69
)
 
$
—

(a)
Our derivative assets and liabilities are presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis when a legally enforceable master netting arrangement exists between the counterparty to a derivative contract and us. At September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016, we had $22 million and $8 million, respectively, of cash collateral posted with various counterparties where master netting arrangements exist and held no cash collateral.
Schedule Of Debt Securities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation 
The following table provides a reconciliation between the beginning and ending balance of debt securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the table above that used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):
 
 
 
in millions

 
September 30, 2017

 
October 1, 2016

Balance at beginning of year
$
57

 
$
61

Total realized and unrealized gains (losses):
 
 
 
Included in earnings
—

 
—

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(1
)
 
—

Purchases
13

 
12

Issuances
—

 
—

Settlements
(18
)
 
(16
)
Balance at end of year
$
51

 
$
57

Total gains (losses) for the periods included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of year
$
—

 
$
—

Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
Amortized
Cost Basis

 
Fair
Value

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)

 
Amortized
Cost Basis

 
Fair
Value

 
Unrealized
Gain/(Loss)

Available for Sale Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States Treasury and Agency
$
47

 
$
47

 
$
—

 
$
40

 
$
40

 
$
—

Corporate and Asset-Backed
51

 
51

 
—

 
56

 
57

 
1

 

Schedule Of Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt 
Fair value of our debt is principally estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted prices for those or similar instruments. Fair value and carrying value for our debt are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
October 1, 2016
 
Fair
Value

 
Carrying
Value

 
Fair
Value

 
Carrying
Value

Total Debt
$
10,591

 
$
10,203

 
$
6,698

 
$
6,279

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
Schedule Of Summary Of Stock Options 
 
Shares Under
Option

 
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Outstanding, October 1, 2016
11,191,656

 
$
33.74

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(5,172,485
)
 
31.17

 
 
 
 
Forfeited or expired
(87,361
)
 
53.18

 
 
 
 
Granted
1,615,708

 
58.34

 
 
 
 
Outstanding, September 30, 2017
7,547,518

 
40.54

 
7.0
 
$
226

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable, September 30, 2017
4,152,777

 
$
32.15

 
6.0
 
$
159

Schedule Of Assumptions Of Fair Value Calculation Of Each Year's Grants 
Assumptions as of the grant date used in the fair value calculation of each year’s grants are outlined in the following table.
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Expected life (in years)
5.4

 
6.4

 
6.1

Risk-free interest rate
1.8
%
 
1.6
%
 
1.6
%
Expected volatility
24.7
%
 
24.8
%
 
26.7
%
Expected dividend yield
1.3% - 1.4%

 
1.2% - 2.6%

 
1.0
%
Schedule Of Summary Of Restricted Stock 
 
Number of Shares

 
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Nonvested, October 1, 2016
1,602,866

 
$
43.45

 
 
 
 
Granted
734,954

 
58.96

 
 
 
 
Dividends
25,751

 
50.64

 
 
 
 
Vested
(506,773
)
 
37.64

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(141,698
)
 
52.02

 
 
 
 
Nonvested, September 30, 2017
1,715,100

 
$
51.21

 
1.3
 
$
121

Schedule Of Summary Of Performance-Based Shares 
The following table summarizes the performance-based shares at the maximum award amounts based upon the respective performance share agreements. Actual shares that will vest depend on the level of attainment of the performance-based criteria.
 
Number of Shares

 
Weighted
Average Grant-
Date Fair Value
Per Share

 
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)

Nonvested, October 1, 2016
2,147,069

 
$
48.15

 
 
 
 
Granted
965,687

 
47.73

 
 
 
 
Vested
(389,797
)
 
18.62

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(565,844
)
 
38.05

 
 
 
 
Nonvested, September 30, 2017
2,157,115

 
$
38.92

 
1.3
 
$
152

Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Tables)
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Changes In Plans' Benefit Obligations, Assets And Funded Status 
The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the plans’ benefit obligations, assets and funded status at September 30, 2017, and October 1, 2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Change in benefit obligation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
1,554

 
$
1,785

 
$
222

 
$
201

 
$
36

 
$
114

Service cost
2

 
8

 
11

 
6

 
1

 
1

Interest cost
57

 
65

 
8

 
9

 
1

 
3

Plan amendments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(58
)
Plan participants’ contributions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Actuarial (gain)/loss
(52
)
 
21

 
1

 
16

 
(1
)
 
(15
)
Benefits paid
(84
)
 
(339
)
 
(12
)
 
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(10
)
Other
—

 
14

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Benefit obligation at end of year
1,477

 
1,554

 
230

 
222

 
33

 
36

Change in plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
1,440

 
1,576

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Actual return on plan assets
115

 
135

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Employer contributions
41

 
54

 
12

 
10

 
4

 
9

Plan participants’ contributions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Benefits paid
(84
)
 
(339
)
 
(12
)
 
(10
)
 
(4
)
 
(10
)
Other
—

 
14

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
1,512

 
1,440

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Funded status
$
35

 
$
(114
)
 
$
(230
)
 
$
(222
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(36
)
Schedule Of Amounts Recognized In The Consolidated Balance Sheets 
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Other assets
$
44

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Other current liabilities
—

 
—

 
(11
)
 
(9
)
 
(3
)
 
(4
)
Other liabilities
(9
)
 
(114
)
 
(219
)
 
(213
)
 
(30
)
 
(32
)
Total assets (liabilities)
$
35

 
$
(114
)
 
$
(230
)
 
$
(222
)
 
$
(33
)
 
$
(36
)
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] 
Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income consist of:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Actuarial (gain) loss
$
(94
)
 
$
17

 
$
50

 
$
55

 
$
—

 
$
—

   Prior service (credit) (a)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(73
)
 
(98
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss:
$
(94
)
 
$
17

 
$
50

 
$
55

 
$
(73
)
 
$
(98
)
(a)
The change in prior service credit is primarily attributed to the plan amendments to the other postretirement benefits as noted within the change in benefit obligation with remainder of the change being immaterial.
Schedule Of Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets 
Plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
2017

 
2016

 
2017

 
2016

Projected benefit obligation
$
361

 
$
1,550

 
$
230

 
$
222

Accumulated benefit obligation
361

 
1,550

 
220

 
207

Fair value of plan assets
352

 
1,436

 
—

 
—

Schedule Of Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost For Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plans Recognized In The Consolidated Statements Of Income 
Components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) for pension and postretirement benefit plans recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Service cost
$
2

 
$
8

 
$
10

 
$
11

 
$
6

 
$
8

 
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
5

Interest cost
57

 
65

 
78

 
8

 
9

 
8

 
1

 
3

 
7

Expected return on plan assets
(59
)
 
(65
)
 
(102
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Amortization of prior service cost
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(25
)
 
(20
)
 
(1
)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain), net
1

 
2

 
2

 
6

 
5

 
4

 
(1
)
 
(15
)
 
9

Recognized settlement loss (gain)
2

 
(12
)
 
8

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(2
)
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
3

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$
25

 
$
20

 
$
20

 
$
(24
)
 
$
(31
)
 
$
18

Schedule Of Weighted Average Assumptions 
Weighted average assumptions are as follows:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Discount rate to determine net periodic benefit cost
3.72
%
 
4.47
%
 
4.32
%
 
3.77
%
 
4.41
%
 
4.36
%
 
3.09
%
 
3.54
%
 
3.97
%
Discount rate to determine benefit obligations
3.85
%
 
3.72
%
 
4.47
%
 
3.88
%
 
3.77
%
 
4.41
%
 
3.39
%
 
3.09
%
 
3.54
%
Rate of compensation increase
n/a

 
n/a

 
0.01
%
 
2.44
%
 
2.46
%
 
2.31
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

Expected return on plan assets
4.21
%
 
4.15
%
 
4.61
%
 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

 
n/a

Schedule of Health Care Cost Trend Rates 
A one-percentage-point change in assumed health-care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
 
 
 
in millions

 
One Percentage Point Increase
 
One Percentage Point Decrease
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
$
1

 
$
1

Schedule Of Actual And Target Asset Allocation For Pension Plan Assets 
The following table sets forth the actual and target asset allocation for pension plan assets:
 
2017

 
2016

 
Target Asset
Allocation

Cash
1.1
%
 
0.9
%
 
—
%
Fixed Income Securities
87.4

 
85.4

 
91.5

United States Stock Funds
3.5

 
3.7

 
2.4

International Stock Funds
5.6

 
6.2

 
4.0

Real Estate
2.4

 
3.8

 
2.1

Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Schedule Of Categories Of Pension Plan Assets And Level Under Which Fair Values Were Determined In Fair Value Hierarchy 
The following tables show the categories of pension plan assets and the level under which fair values were determined in the fair value hierarchy, which is described in Note 13: Fair Value Measurements.
 
in millions
 
September 30, 2017
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total

Cash and cash equivalents
$
15

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
15

Insurance contract at contract value (a)
—

 
—

 
28

 
28

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
$
15

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
43

Investments measured at net asset value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common collective trusts (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,469

Total plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,512

 
in millions
 
October 1, 2016
Level 1

 
Level 2

 
Level 3

 
Total

Cash and cash equivalents
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
13

Insurance contract at contract value (a)
—

 
—

 
28

 
28

Total assets in fair value hierarchy
$
13

 
$
—

 
$
28

 
$
41

Investments measured at net asset value:

 

 

 

Common collective trusts (b)


 


 


 
1,399

Total plan assets


 


 


 
$
1,440

(a)
We classify insurance contracts as Level 3 as there is limited activity or less observable inputs into valuation models, including current interest rates and estimated prepayment, default and recovery rates on the underlying portfolio or structured investment vehicle. The insurance contracts are valued using the plan’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the assets based on the best information available, such as investment manager pricing. Significant changes to assumptions or unobservable inputs in the valuation of our Level 3 instruments would not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
(b)
Funds that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (NAV) per share practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The amounts presented above are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of total plan assets in order to determine the amounts included in Other Assets and Other Liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Change In Fair Value Measurement Of Defined Benefit Plans' Consolidated Assets Using Significant Unobservable Inputs 
A reconciliation of the change in the fair value measurement of the defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) is as follows:
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
 
Insurance contract

 
Total

Balance at October 1, 2016
 
$
28

 
$
28

Actual return on plan assets:
 
 
 


Assets still held at reporting date
 
—

 
—

Assets sold during the period
 
—

 
—

Purchases, sales and settlements, net
 
—

 
—

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
 
—

 
—

Balance at September 30, 2017
 
$
28

 
$
28

Schedule Of Estimated Future Benefit Payments Expected To Be Paid 
The following benefit payments are expected to be paid:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
Pension Benefits
 
Other Postretirement
 
Qualified
 
Non-Qualified
 
Benefits
2018
$
82

 
$
11

 
$
3

2019
83

 
11

 
3

2020
83

 
12

 
3

2021
84

 
12

 
3

2022
85

 
13

 
3

2023-2027
431

 
68

 
13

Schedule of Multiemployer Plans 
In addition to regular contributions, we could be obligated to pay additional contributions (known as complete or partial withdrawal liabilities) if it has unfunded vested benefits.
 
 
 
PPA Zone Status
 
FIP/RP Status
Contributions (in millions)
 
Surcharge Imposed
 
 
Pension Fund Plan Name
EIN/Pension Plan Number
 
2017
 
2016
 
Implemented
2017
2016
 
2017
 
Expiration Date of Collective Bargaining Agreement(a)
Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund
52-6118572/001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Nov 2012
 
$2
$1
 
10%
 
October 2015

(a) Renewal negotiations are in progress.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
Schedule Of Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
 
 
 
Unrealized net hedging loss
$
(2
)
 
$
(2
)
Unrealized net gain on investments
—

 
1

Currency translation adjustment
(53
)
 
(59
)
Postretirement benefits reserve adjustments
71

 
15

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
16

 
$
(45
)
Schedule Of Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) 
The before and after tax changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
in millions
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
Before Tax
Tax
After Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Gain) loss reclassified to cost of sales
 
$
4

$
(2
)
$
2

 
$
(1
)
$
1

$
—

 
$
7

$
(3
)
$
4

Unrealized gain (loss)
 
(3
)
1

(2
)
 
(1
)
—

(1
)
 
(4
)
2

(2
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Gain) loss reclassified to other income/expense
 
—

—

—

 
—

—

—

 
(21
)
8

(13
)
Unrealized gain (loss)
 
(1
)
—

(1
)
 
(1
)
1

—

 
21

(9
)
12

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation loss reclassified to cost of sales (a)
 
—

—

—

 
—

—

—

 
115

(8
)
107

Translation adjustment
 
6

—

6

 
5

(1
)
4

 
(86
)
15

(71
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefits
 
91

(35
)
56

 
67

(25
)
42

 
32

(12
)
20

Total other comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
97

$
(36
)
$
61

 
$
69

$
(24
)
$
45

 
$
64

$
(7
)
$
57

(a) Translation loss reclassified to Cost of Sales related to disposition of a foreign operation, which is further described in Note 3: Acquisitions and Dispositions.
Segment Reporting (Tables)
Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information, By Segment
Information on segments and a reconciliation to income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
 
in millions
 
 
Beef

 
Pork

 
Chicken

 
Prepared
Foods

 
Other

 
Intersegment
Sales

 
Consolidated

Fiscal 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
14,823

 
$
5,238

 
$
11,409

 
$
7,853

 
$
349

 
$
(1,412
)
 
$
38,260

Operating Income (Loss)
877

 
645

 
1,053

 
462

 
(106
)
 
 
 
2,931

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
303

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,628

Depreciation and amortization
92

 
36

 
296

 
315

 
9

 
 
 
748

Total Assets
2,938

 
1,132

 
6,630

 
13,466

 
3,900

 
 
 
28,066

Additions to property, plant and equipment
118

 
101

 
492

 
229

 
129

 
 
 
1,069

Fiscal 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
14,513

 
$
4,909

 
$
10,927

 
$
7,346

 
$
380

 
$
(1,194
)
 
$
36,881

Operating Income (Loss)
347

 
528

 
1,305

 
734

 
(81
)
 
 
 
2,833

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
235

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,598

Depreciation and amortization
94

 
33

 
274

 
286

 
10

 
 
 
697

Total Assets
2,764

 
1,039

 
5,836

 
11,814

 
920

 
 
 
22,373

Additions to property, plant and equipment
99

 
68

 
281

 
178

 
69

 
 
 
695

Fiscal 2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$
17,236

 
$
5,262

 
$
11,390

 
$
7,822

 
$
879

 
$
(1,216
)
 
$
41,373

Operating Income (Loss)
(66
)
 
380

 
1,366

 
588

 
(99
)
 
 
 
2,169

Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
248

Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,921

Depreciation and amortization
97

 
31

 
272

 
280

 
21

 
 
 
701

Total Assets
3,009

 
927

 
5,731

 
12,006

 
1,296

 
 
 
22,969

Additions to property, plant and equipment
113

 
50

 
405

 
167

 
119

 
 
 
854

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)
Schedule Of Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes
The following table summarizes cash payments for interest and income taxes:
 
 
 
 
 
in millions

 
2017

 
2016

 
2015

Interest, net of amounts capitalized
$
249

 
$
242

 
$
308

Income taxes, net of refunds
779

 
686

 
437

Commitments And Contingencies (Tables)
Schedule Of Minimum Lease Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Leases 
Minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable leases at September 30, 2017, were:
 
in millions

2018
$
137

2019
100

2020
74

2021
48

2022
32

2023 and beyond
73

Total
$
464

Schedule Of Future Purchase Commitments 
At September 30, 2017, these commitments totaled:
 
in millions

2018
$
1,750

2019
374

2020
272

2021
118

2022
77

2023 and beyond
110

Total
$
2,701

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)
Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information
 
 
 
 
in millions, except per share data
 
 
 
First
Quarter

 
Second
Quarter

 
Third
Quarter

 
Fourth
Quarter

2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
9,182

 
$
9,083

 
$
9,850

 
$
10,145

Gross profit
 
1,483

 
1,047

 
1,202

 
1,351

Operating income
 
982

 
571

 
697

 
681

Net income
 
594

 
341

 
448

 
395

Net income attributable to Tyson
 
593

 
340

 
447

 
394

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
 
$
1.64

 
$
0.95

 
$
1.24

 
$
1.10

Class B Basic
 
$
1.49

 
$
0.86

 
$
1.12

 
$
0.98

Diluted
 
$
1.59

 
$
0.92

 
$
1.21

 
$
1.07

2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
9,152

 
$
9,170

 
$
9,403

 
$
9,156

Gross profit
 
1,201

 
1,183

 
1,224

 
1,089

Operating income
 
776

 
704

 
767

 
586

Net income
 
461

 
434

 
485

 
392

Net income attributable to Tyson
 
461

 
432

 
484

 
391

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to Tyson:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Class A Basic
 
$
1.18

 
$
1.14

 
$
1.29

 
$
1.06

Class B Basic
 
$
1.09

 
$
1.02

 
$
1.17

 
$
0.96

Diluted
 
$
1.15

 
$
1.10

 
$
1.25

 
$
1.03

Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Inventories Of Processed Products, Livestock, And Supplies Valued At Lower Of Cost Or Market) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Processed products
$ 1,947 
$ 1,530 
Livestock
874 
772 
Supplies and other
418 
430 
Total inventory
$ 3,239 
$ 2,732 
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Other Current Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Other Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
 
 
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
$ 673 
$ 563 
Accrued marketing, advertising and promotion expense
146 
212 
Other
605 
397 
Total other current liabilities
$ 1,424 
$ 1,172 
Business And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Checks outstanding in excess of related book cash
$ 237 
$ 261 
 
Allowance for uncollectible accounts
34 
33 
 
Percentage of FIFO Inventory
63.00% 
61.00% 
 
Maximum length of time hedged anticipated transactions
18 months 
 
 
Research and development costs
113 
96 
75 
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
7.90% 
7.90% 
 
Goodwill [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate
6.70% 
6.20% 
 
Buildings And Leasehold Improvements [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
10 years 
 
 
Buildings And Leasehold Improvements [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
33 years 
 
 
Machinery And Equipment [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
3 years 
 
 
Machinery And Equipment [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
12 years 
 
 
Land Improvements and Other [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
3 years 
 
 
Land Improvements and Other [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment estimated lives
20 years 
 
 
Immaterial Reporting Unit [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
 
 
23 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Advertising Expense
$ 238 
$ 238 
$ 181 
Brands and Trademarks [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
20 years 
 
 
Customer Relationships [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
7 years 
 
 
Customer Relationships [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
20 years 
 
 
Acquisitions and Dispositions Preliminary Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumes at Acquisition Date (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
 
 
 
$ 60 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
 
126 
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
 
80 
Inventories
 
 
 
 
272 
Other current assets
 
 
 
 
5 
Property, Plant and Equipment
 
 
 
 
302 
Goodwill
9,324 
6,669 
6,667 
 
2,982 
Intangible Assets
 
 
 
 
1,515 
Current debt
 
 
 
 
(1,148)
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
(114)
Other current liabilities
 
 
 
 
(97)
Tax receivable agreement (TRA) due to former shareholders
 
 
 
 
(223)
Long-Term Debt
 
 
 
 
(33)
Deferred Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
(457)
Other Liabilities
 
 
 
 
(3)
Net assets acquired
 
 
 
 
$ 3,207 
Acquisitions and Dispositions Schedule of Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination (Details) (AdvancePierre [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Jun. 7, 2017
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Total identifiable intangible assets
$ 1,515 
Brands & Trademarks
 
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
15 years 
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
390 
Customer Relationships
 
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
15 years 
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired
$ 1,125 
Acquisitions and Dispositions Acquisitions Pro Forma Information (Details) (AdvancePierre [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
AdvancePierre [Member]
 
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
Pro forma sales
$ 39,330 
$ 38,406 
Pro forma net income attributable to Tyson
$ 1,837 
$ 1,686 
Pro forma net income per diluted share attributable to Tyson
$ 4.97 
$ 4.32 
Acquisitions and Dispositions Summary of Net Assets Held for Sale (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
Total assets held for sale
$ 807 
$ 0 
Total liabilities held for sale
4 
0 
Non-Protein Business [Member]
 
 
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
Accounts receivable, net
2 
 
Inventories
109 
 
Net Property, Plant and Equipment
192 
 
Other current assets
1 
 
Goodwill
312 
 
Intangible Assets, net
191 
 
Total assets held for sale
807 
 
Accounts payable
1 
 
Other current liabilities
3 
 
Total liabilities held for sale
$ 4 
 
Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Jun. 7, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Jul. 2, 2016
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Nov. 10, 2017
Valued-Added Protein Business [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Per Share of Common Stock
 
 
 
$ 40.25 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
 
 
 
$ 3,200 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 225 
Goodwill
9,324 
6,669 
6,667 
 
 
2,982 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
 
 
 
 
 
163 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
 
 
 
508 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Transaction Related Expenses Incurred by Acquiree included in Pro Forma Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
84 
 
 
 
 
 
Business acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Transaction Related Expenses Incurred included in Pro Forma Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
14 
35 
 
67 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 12 
$ 24 
$ 36 
 
Dispositions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Oct. 3, 2015
2.75% Senior notes due September 2015 [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Operating Segments [Member]
Beef [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Apr. 24, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 31, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Sep. 27, 2014
Chicken Production Operations in Brazil and Mexico [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other [Member]
Dec. 27, 2014
Chicken Production Operations in Brazil [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Chicken Production Operations in Mexico [Member]
Other [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Chicken Production Operations in Mexico [Member]
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Other [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Businesses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
$ 214 
$ 45 
$ 285 
 
$ 12 
$ 59 
$ 49 
$ 10 
$ 45 
 
$ 45 
 
 
 
 
 
Disposal Group, Consideration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
125 
575 
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of businesses
0 
0 
539 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
148 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of businesses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
374 
Gain on disposition of Business
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 177 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 161 
 
Stated interest rate
 
 
 
2.75% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, Plant And Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
$ 11,942 
$ 11,167 
Less accumulated depreciation
6,374 
5,997 
Net property, plant and equipment
5,568 
5,170 
Amount required to complete construction of buildings and equipment under construction
1,387 
 
Land [Member]
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
138 
126 
Buildings And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
3,878 
3,662 
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
7,111 
6,789 
Land Improvements And Other [Member]
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
323 
300 
Buildings And Equipment Under Construction [Member]
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, gross
$ 492 
$ 290 
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Goodwill Activity) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
$ 7,286 
$ 7,284 
 
Accumulated impairment losses
(617)
(617)
(617)
Goodwill, net
9,324 
6,669 
6,667 
Currency translation and other
 
2 
 
Acquisition
2,982 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
(327)
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
9,941 
7,286 
 
Beef [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
1,236 
1,236 
 
Accumulated impairment losses
(560)
(560)
(560)
Goodwill, net
676 
676 
676 
Currency translation and other
 
0 
 
Acquisition
0 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
0 
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
1,236 
1,236 
 
Pork [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
423 
423 
 
Accumulated impairment losses
0 
0 
0 
Goodwill, net
423 
423 
423 
Currency translation and other
 
0 
 
Acquisition
0 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
0 
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
423 
423 
 
Chicken [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
1,565 
1,563 
 
Accumulated impairment losses
0 
0 
0 
Goodwill, net
1,565 
1,565 
1,563 
Currency translation and other
 
2 
 
Acquisition
0 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
0 
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
1,565 
1,565 
 
Prepared Foods [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
4,005 
4,005 
 
Accumulated impairment losses
0 
0 
0 
Goodwill, net
3,678 
4,005 
4,005 
Currency translation and other
 
0 
 
Acquisition
0 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
(327)
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
3,678 
4,005 
 
Other [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
57 1
57 1
 
Accumulated impairment losses
(57)1
(57)1
(57)1
Goodwill, net
0 1
0 1
0 1
Currency translation and other
 
0 1
 
Acquisition
0 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
0 
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
57 1
57 1
 
Unallocated Goodwill [Member]
 
 
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Goodwill, beginning of period
0 
0 1
 
Accumulated impairment losses
0 
0 
0 1
Goodwill, net
2,982 
0 
0 1
Currency translation and other
 
0 
 
Acquisition
2,982 
 
 
Reclass to assets held for sale
0 
 
 
Goodwill, end of period
$ 2,982 
$ 0 
 
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets By Type) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Total gross amortizable intangible assets
$ 2,500 
$ 1,277 
Less accumulated amortization
335 
271 
Total net amortizable intangible assets
2,165 
1,006 
Brands and trademarks not subject to amortization
4,078 
4,078 
Total intangible assets
6,243 
5,084 
Brands and Trademarks [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Total gross amortizable intangible assets
738 
590 
Customer Relationships [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Total gross amortizable intangible assets
1,639 
564 
Patents, Intellectual Property and Other [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Total gross amortizable intangible assets
114 
114 
Land Use Rights [Member]
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
 
 
Total gross amortizable intangible assets
$ 9 
$ 9 
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
 
 
 
Amortization expense on intangible assets
$ 107 
$ 80 
$ 92 
Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets, 2018
194 
 
 
Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets, 2019
189 
 
 
Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets, 2020
185 
 
 
Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets, 2021
170 
 
 
Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets, 2022
$ 160 
 
 
Restructuring Charges by Income Statement Location (Details) (Financial Fitness Program [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
$ 150 
$ 150 
Cost of Sales [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
35 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
$ 115 
Current and Estimated Restructuring Charges (Details) (Financial Fitness Program [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
$ 150 
$ 150 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
65 
65 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
215 
215 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Beef [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
8 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
6 
6 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
14 
14 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Pork [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
3 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
2 
2 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
5 
5 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Chicken [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
56 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
32 
32 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
88 
88 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Prepared Foods [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
82 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
25 
25 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
107 
107 
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] |
Other [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
1 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
0 
0 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
$ 1 
$ 1 
Restructuring Reserve (Details) (Financial Fitness Program [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Charges
$ 73 
Payments for Restructuring
4 
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
0 
Restructuring Reserve
69 
Employee Severance [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Charges
51 
Payments for Restructuring
4 
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
0 
Restructuring Reserve
47 
Contract Termination [Member]
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
Restructuring Charges
22 
Payments for Restructuring
0 
Restructuring Reserve, Accrual Adjustment
0 
Restructuring Reserve
$ 22 
Restructuring Narrative (Details) (Financial Fitness Program [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost
$ 215 
$ 215 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated
 
500 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
150 
150 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
65 
65 
Employee Severance [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
53 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
5 
5 
Technology Impairment and Related Costs [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
72 
Contract Termination [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
25 
New Technology [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
25 
25 
Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
34 
34 
Other Restructuring [Member]
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining
$ 1 
$ 1 
Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Federal
$ 755 
$ 710 
$ 564 
State
81 
118 
89 
Foreign
14 
(2)
44 
Current
889 
742 
659 
Deferred
(39)
84 
38 
Income Tax Expense
$ 850 
$ 826 
$ 697 
Income Taxes (Reasons For Differences Between Statutory Federal Tax Rate And Effective Income Tax Rate) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Federal income tax rate
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
State income taxes
2.30% 
2.70% 
3.10% 
Unrecognized tax benefits, net
(0.10%)
(1.70%)
(1.80%)
Domestic production deduction
(3.10%)
(2.60%)
(3.70%)
Foreign rate differences and valuation allowances
0.30% 
0.00% 
3.80% 
Other
(2.10%)
(1.60%)
(0.10%)
Effective income tax rate
32.30% 
31.80% 
36.30% 
Income Taxes (Tax Effects Of Major Items Recorded As Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Deferred Tax Assets, Property, plant and equipment
$ 0 
$ 0 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, plant and equipment
900 
857 
Deferred Tax Assets, Intangible assets
0 
0 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible assets
2,424 
1,979 
Deferred Tax Assets, Accrued expenses
400 
400 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Accrued expenses
0 
0 
Deferred Tax Assets, Net operating loss and other carryforwards
97 
86 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net operating loss and other carryforwards
0 
0 
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
204 
140 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
273 
259 
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
701 
626 
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross
3,597 
3,095 
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation allowance
(75)
(72)
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
$ 2,971 
$ 2,541 
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
 
Domestic production deduction
$ 80 
$ 68 
$ 72 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount
61 
70 
59 
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits
 
43 
34 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
 
 
73 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
2,603 
2,543 
1,908 
Tax credit carryforwards
52 
 
 
Accumulated undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
182 
219 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
205 
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits, income tax penalties and interest accrued
63 
52 
 
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
9 
 
 
Expire in fiscal 2018 - 2031 [Member]
 
 
 
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
 
Tax credit carryforwards
45 
 
 
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
 
 
 
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards
806 
 
 
Foreign Country [Member]
 
 
 
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards
39 
 
 
Domestic Tax Authority [Member]
 
 
 
Income Tax Disclosures [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating loss carryforwards
$ 12 
 
 
Debt (Major Components Of Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Sep. 27, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Revolving credit facility
$ 0 
$ 300 
 
Discount on senior notes
(15)
(8)
 
Amortizing notes - tangible equity units
0 
71 
205 
Other
81 
58 
 
Unamortized debt issuance costs
(50)
(29)
 
Total debt
10,203 
6,279 
 
Less current debt
906 
79 
 
Total long-term debt
9,297 
6,200 
 
Commercial Paper [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Commercial Paper
778 
0 
 
7.00% Notes Due May 2018 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
120 
120 
 
Stated interest rate
7.00% 
 
 
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due May 2019 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
300 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
1.77% 
 
 
2.65% Senior notes due August 2019 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
1,000 
1,000 
 
Stated interest rate
2.65% 
 
 
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
350 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
1.87% 
 
 
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due August 2020 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
400 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
1.76% 
 
 
4.10% Notes due September 2020 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
282 
284 
 
Stated interest rate
4.10% 
 
 
2.25% Notes Due August 2021 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
500 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
2.25% 
 
 
4.50% Senior Notes Due June 2022 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
1,000 
1,000 
 
Stated interest rate
4.50% 
 
 
3.95% Notes due August 2024 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
1,250 
1,250 
 
Stated interest rate
3.95% 
 
 
3.55% Notes Due June 2027 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
1,350 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
3.55% 
 
 
7.00% Notes due January 2028 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
18 
18 
 
Stated interest rate
7.00% 
 
 
6.13% Notes due November 2032 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
162 
163 
 
Stated interest rate
6.13% 
 
 
4.88% Notes due August 2034 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
500 
500 
 
Stated interest rate
4.88% 
 
 
5.15% Notes due August 2044 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
500 
500 
 
Stated interest rate
5.15% 
 
 
4.55% Notes Due June 2047 [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
750 
0 
 
Stated interest rate
4.55% 
 
 
Tranche B due August 2019 [Member] |
Term Loan [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
427 
552 
 
Stated interest rate
2.75% 
 
 
Tranche B due August 2020 [Member] |
Term Loan [Member]
 
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
Long-term debt, gross
$ 500 
$ 500 
 
Stated interest rate
2.05% 
 
 
Debt (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Apr. 1, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due August 2020 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
2.25% Notes Due August 2021 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due May 2019 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
3.55% Notes Due June 2027 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
4.55% Notes Due June 2047 [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Commercial Paper [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Commercial Paper [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Aug. 21, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Aug. 21, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Aug. 21, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due August 2020 [Member]
Aug. 21, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due August 2020 [Member]
Aug. 21, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
2.25% Notes Due August 2021 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due May 2019 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due May 2019 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes Due June 2020 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
3.55% Notes Due June 2027 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
4.55% Notes Due June 2047 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Unsecured Debt [Member]
AdvancePierre [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Bilateral Letters Of Credit [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Term Loan [Member]
Tranche B due August 2020 [Member]
Aug. 18, 2017
Term Loan [Member]
Tranche B due August 2020 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Term Loan [Member]
Tranche due June 2020 [Member]
Jun. 7, 2017
Term Loan [Member]
Tranche due June 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities of debt in 2018
$ 906,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities of debt in 2019
1,737,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities of debt in 2020
1,537,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities of debt in 2021
511,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturities of debt in 2022
1,007,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum borrowing capacity
1,500,000,000 
 
 
1,250,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount available for borrowing under credit facility
1,492,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of credit outstanding, amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8,000,000 
85,000,000 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,119,000,000 
 
 
900,000,000 
2,750,000,000 
 
400,000,000 
500,000,000 
 
300,000,000 
 
350,000,000 
1,350,000,000 
750,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3-month LIBOR 
 
 
3-month LIBOR 
 
3-month LIBOR 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.45% 
 
 
0.45% 
 
0.55% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.25% 
 
Stated interest rate
 
 
 
 
1.76% 
2.25% 
1.77% 
1.87% 
3.55% 
4.55% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.25% 
 
 
 
 
3.55% 
4.55% 
 
 
 
2.05% 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount
15,000,000 
8,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,000,000 
7,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Issuance of Unsecured Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
899,000,000 
2,743,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,000,000 
22,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,000,000 
Loans Payable to Bank
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
500,000,000 
 
1,800,000,000 
Required Quarterly Payment as a Percentage of Remaining Balance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.50% 
 
Repayments of debt
3,159,000,000 
714,000,000 
1,995,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,146,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt assumed at fair value
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,181,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax receivable agreement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
223,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of Credit Facility, Placement Limit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
800,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial Paper
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 778,000,000 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.37% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Term
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
45 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity (Schedule of Share Repurchases) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
Dollars
$ 860 
$ 1,944 
$ 495 
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
Shares
13.5 
32.1 
11.9 
Dollars
860 
1,944 
495 
Under Share Repurchase Program [Member] |
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
Shares
12.5 
30.8 
11.0 
Dollars
797 
1,868 
455 
To fund certain obligations under equity compensation plans [Member] |
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
Shares
1.0 
1.3 
0.9 
Dollars
$ 63 
$ 76 
$ 40 
Equity (Schedule of Tangible Equity Units) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
 
Price per TEU, Equity Component (in dollars per share)
$ 43.17 
Price per TEU, Debt Component (in dollars per share)
$ 6.83 
Price per TEU, Total (in dollars per share)
$ 50 
Gross Proceeds, Equity Component
$ 1,295 
Gross Proceeds, Debt Component
205 
Gross Proceeds, Total
1,500 
Issuance cost, Equity Component
(40)
Issuance cost, Debt Component
(6)
Issuance cost, Total
(46)
Net proceeds, Equity Component
1,255 
Net proceeds, Debt Component
199 
Net proceeds, Total
$ 1,454 
Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Classes
Sep. 27, 2014
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 17, 2017
Convertible Debt [Member]
Tangible Equity Unit, Senior Amortizing Note [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Tyson Limited Partnership And Tyson Family [Member]
Feb. 4, 2016
Class A [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Class A [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Class A [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Class A [Member]
Nov. 10, 2017
Class A [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Class A [Member]
Tyson Limited Partnership And Tyson Family [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Class B [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Class B [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Class B [Member]
Nov. 10, 2017
Class B [Member]
Subsequent Event [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Class B [Member]
Tyson Limited Partnership [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of classes of common stock
2 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0.1 
$ 0.10 
 
 
 
$ 0.10 
$ 0.10 
 
 
 
Common Stock, Vote Entitlement Per Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1 
 
 
 
 
$ 10 
 
 
 
 
Tyson Family Ownership Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.07% 
 
 
 
 
99.985% 
Related Party Voting Rights Percentage
 
 
 
 
70.78% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Dividends, Paid Ratio To Other Class Of Stock, Maximum
90.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0.90 
$ 0.60 
$ 0.40 
 
 
$ 0.81 
$ 0.54 
$ 0.36 
 
 
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 0.975 
$ 0.650 
$ 0.425 
$ 0.30 
 
$ 0.878 
$ 0.585 
$ 0.383 
$ 0.27 
 
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase (Decrease) in Authorized Shares
 
 
 
 
 
50,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased
27,800,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEUs issued (in units)
 
30,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEUs, Dividend Rate
 
4.75% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net proceeds from issuance of TEUs
 
$ 1,454,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEUs, stated amount per unit (in dollars per unit)
 
$ 50 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEUs, Equity Component
 
1,295,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TEUs, Debt Component
0 
205,000,000 
71,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment
 
 
 
$ 0.59 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other Income And Charges (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Apr. 1, 2017
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Chicken Production Operations in China [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Cost of Sales [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Cost of Sales [Member]
Chicken Production Operations in China [Member]
Other [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
Bridge Loan [Member]
AdvancePierre [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Bridge Loan [Member]
AdvancePierre [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
Components of Other Income and Expenses [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss contingency, provision
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 28 
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18 
18 
 
Equity Earnings In Joint Ventures
 
 
 
 
 
19 
12 
12 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
214 
45 
285 
52 
 
 
 
 
44 
169 
8 
 
 
 
Property, plant, and equipment impairment
 
 
 
43 
126 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
 
 
 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other asset impairment charges
 
 
 
1 
20 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, before Tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
 
 
 
 
23 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Equity Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 21 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Earnings Per Share, Basic And Diluted) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Jul. 1, 2017
Apr. 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 2, 2016
Apr. 2, 2016
Jan. 2, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income
$ 395 
$ 448 
$ 341 
$ 594 
$ 392 
$ 485 
$ 434 
$ 461 
$ 1,778 
$ 1,772 
$ 1,224 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
4 
4 
Net Income Attributable to Tyson
394 
447 
340 
593 
391 
484 
432 
461 
1,774 
1,768 
1,220 
Undistributed earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,428 
1,535 
1,065 
Stock options and restricted stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
5 
5 
Tangible Equity Units
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
0 
0 
3 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
370 
390 
413 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson - Diluted
$ 1.07 
$ 1.21 
$ 0.92 
$ 1.59 
$ 1.03 
$ 1.25 
$ 1.10 
$ 1.15 
$ 4.79 
$ 4.53 
$ 2.95 
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less dividends declared:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
285 
192 
129 
Undistributed earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,177 
1,279 
896 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
296 
315 
335 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson - Basic
$ 1.10 
$ 1.24 
$ 0.95 
$ 1.64 
$ 1.06 
$ 1.29 
$ 1.14 
$ 1.18 
$ 4.94 
$ 4.67 
$ 3.06 
Class B [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less dividends declared:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
61 
41 
26 
Undistributed earnings
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 251 
$ 256 
$ 169 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
70 
70 
70 
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Tyson - Basic
$ 0.98 
$ 1.12 
$ 0.86 
$ 1.49 
$ 0.96 
$ 1.17 
$ 1.02 
$ 1.09 
$ 4.45 
$ 4.24 
$ 2.79 
Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number of classes of common stock
2 
 
 
Cash Dividends, Paid Ratio To Other Class Of Stock, Maximum
90.00% 
 
 
Stock-based compensation [Member]
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
1 
0 
5 
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
Undistributed earnings (losses), ratio used to calculate allocation to class of stock
1 
 
 
Class B [Member]
 
 
 
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Line Items]
 
 
 
Undistributed earnings (losses), ratio used to calculate allocation to class of stock
0.9 
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Aggregate Outstanding Notionals) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
bu
Oct. 1, 2016
bu
Corn (in bushels)
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
55,000,000 
50,000,000 
Soy Meal (in tons)
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
475,200 
389,700 
Live Cattle (in pounds)
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
211,000,000 
28,000,000 
Lean Hogs (in pounds)
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative, Nonmonetary Notional Amount
240,000,000 
158,000,000 
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative, Notional Amount
$ 58 
$ 38 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Cash Flow Hedge Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedge [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives
$ (3)
$ (1)
$ (4)
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings
(4)
1 
(7)
Commodity Contracts [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives
(3)
(1)
(4)
Commodity Contracts [Member] |
Cost of Sales [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings
(4)
1 
(7)
Foreign Currency [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivatives
0 
0 
0 
Foreign Currency [Member] |
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from OCI to Earnings
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Fair Value Hedge Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements of Income) (Details) (Fair Value Hedging [Member], Cost of Sales [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Forward Contracts [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) on forwards
$ (20)
$ 89 
$ 17 
Purchase Contracts [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) on forwards
$ 20 
$ (89)
$ (17)
Derivative Financial Instruments (Pretax Impact Of Undesignated Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) (Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
$ 16 
$ (54)
$ (99)
Commodity Contracts [Member] |
Sales [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
111 
(73)
(62)
Commodity Contracts [Member] |
Cost of Sales [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
(95)
17 
(33)
Foreign Currency [Member] |
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
 
 
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
 
 
Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Earnings
$ 0 
$ 2 
$ (4)
Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (Cash Flow Hedging [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
 
Derivative [Line Items]
 
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) to be reclassified within twelve months
$ (2)
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Liability, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset
$ 22 
$ 8 
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset
(4)
(61)
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
3 
4 
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
95 
93 
Deferred Compensation Assets
295 
254 
Total Assets
423 
400 
Derivative Liability, Netting
(26)
(69)
Total Liabilities
4 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
9 
45 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset
(1)
(27)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
0 
0 
Derivative Liability, Netting
(9)
(1)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
21 
4 
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset
(3)
(34)
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
4 
0 
Derivative Liability, Netting
(17)
(68)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 1 [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
0 
0 
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
0 
0 
Deferred Compensation Assets
23 
18 
Total Assets
23 
18 
Total Liabilities
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 1 [Member] |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
0 
0 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 1 [Member] |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
0 
0 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 2 [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
2 
2 
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
45 
38 
Deferred Compensation Assets
272 
236 
Total Assets
353 
386 
Total Liabilities
30 
69 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 2 [Member] |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
10 
72 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
9 
1 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 2 [Member] |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
24 
38 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
21 
68 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 3 [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Available-for-sale Securities, Current
1 
2 
Available-for-sale Securities, Noncurrent
50 
55 
Deferred Compensation Assets
0 
0 
Total Assets
51 
57 
Total Liabilities
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 3 [Member] |
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
0 
0 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
0 
0 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] |
Level 3 [Member] |
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Assets
0 
0 
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities
$ 0 
$ 0 
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Debt Securities Measured At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
 
 
Balance at beginning of year
$ 57 
$ 61 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses), Included in earnings
0 
0 
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses), Included in other comprehensive income (loss)
(1)
0 
Purchases
13 
12 
Issuances
0 
0 
Settlements
(18)
(16)
Balance at end of year
51 
57 
Total gains (losses) for the periods included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets and liabilities still held at end of year
$ 0 
$ 0 
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Available For Sale Securities) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
U.S. Treasury and Agency [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost Basis
$ 47 
$ 40 
Fair Value
47 
40 
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
0 
0 
Corporate And Asset-Backed [Member]
 
 
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
Amortized Cost Basis
51 
56 
Fair Value
51 
57 
Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
$ 0 
$ 1 
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Fair Value And Carrying Value Of Debt) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
Total Debt, Fair Value
$ 10,591 
$ 6,698 
Total Debt, Carrying Value
$ 10,203 
$ 6,279 
Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Sep. 30, 2017
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Chicken Production Operations in China [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Other [Member]
Chicken Production Operations in China [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Beef [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Other [Member]
Chicken Production Operations in China [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Beef [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Oct. 3, 2015
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Facility Closing [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Maximum [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Maximum [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Oct. 1, 2016
Maximum [Member]
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Operating Segments [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Cost of Sales [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short Term Investment Maturity Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 months 
 
 
 
 
 
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturity Period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
32 years 
 
 
 
 
 
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion in Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
0 
0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
214 
45 
285 
 
 
 
52 
44 
8 
169 
12 
59 
49 
10 
52 
44 
8 
169 
12 
59 
49 
10 
 
 
 
45 
45 
45 
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
 
 
 
 
 
23 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, Plant and Equipment, Transfers and Changes
 
 
 
 
 
126 
43 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
43 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment of other assets
 
 
 
 
 
$ 20 
$ 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Concentration, Percentage
 
 
 
18.60% 
18.90% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.00% 
10.00% 
 
 
 
Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Stock Options) (Details) (Stock Options [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Stock Options [Member]
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
 
Shares Under Option - Outstanding, October 1, 2016
11,191,656 
Shares Under Option - Exercised
(5,172,485)
Shares Under Option - Forfeited or expired
(87,361)
Shares Under Option - Granted
1,615,708 
Shares Under Option - Outstanding, September 30, 2017
7,547,518 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Outstanding, October 1, 2016
$ 33.74 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Exercised
$ 31.17 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Forfeited or expired
$ 53.18 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Granted
$ 58.34 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Outstanding, September 30, 2017
$ 40.54 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) - Outstanding, September 30, 2017
7 years 0 months 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Outstanding, September 30, 2017
$ 226 
Shares Under Option - Exercisable, September 30, 2017
4,152,777 
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share - Exercisable at September 30, 2017
$ 32.15 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years) - Exercisable, September 30, 2017
6 years 0 months 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Exercisable, September 30, 2017
$ 159 
Stock-Based Compensation (Assumption Of Fair Value Calculation Of Each Year's Grants) (Details) (Stock Options [Member])
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expected life (in years)
5 years 5 months 
6 years 5 months 
6 years 1 month 
Risk-free interest rate
1.80% 
1.60% 
1.60% 
Expected volatility
24.70% 
24.80% 
26.70% 
Expected dividend yield
 
 
1.00% 
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expected dividend yield
1.30% 
1.20% 
 
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expected dividend yield
1.40% 
2.60% 
 
Stock-Based Compensation (Summary Of Restricted Stock) (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Restricted Stock [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Number of Shares - Nonvested, October 1, 2016
1,602,866 
 
 
Number of Shares - Granted
734,954 
 
 
Number of Shares - Dividends
25,751 
 
 
Number of Shares - Vested
(506,773)
(200,000)
(500,000)
Number of Shares - Forfeited
(141,698)
 
 
Number of Shares - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
1,715,100 
1,602,866 
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Nonvested, October 1, 2016
$ 43.45 
 
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Granted
$ 58.96 
 
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Dividends
$ 50.64 
 
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Vested
$ 37.64 
 
 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Forfeited
$ 52.02 
 
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
$ 51.21 
$ 43.45 
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Nonvested, September 30, 2017
1 year 4 months 
 
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
$ 121 
 
 
Stock-Based Compensation (Summary of Performance-Based Shares) (Details) (Performance Shares [Member], USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Performance Shares [Member]
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
 
Number of Shares - Nonvested, October 1, 2016
2,147,069 
Number of Shares - Granted
965,687 
Number of Shares - Vested
(389,797)
Number of Shares - Forfeited
(565,844)
Number of Shares - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
2,157,115 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Nonvested, October 1, 2016
$ 48.15 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Granted
$ 47.73 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Vested
$ 18.62 
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value Per Share - Forfeited
$ 38.05 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
$ 38.92 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life (in Years), Nonvested, September 30, 2017
1 year 4 months 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value - Nonvested, September 30, 2017
$ 152 
Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Shares available for future grant
18,094,438 
 
 
Cash received from exercise of stock options
$ 154 
$ 128 
$ 84 
Stock Options [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Vesting period
3 years 
 
 
Expiration period
10 years 
 
 
Grant-date fair value of options granted
$ 13.42 
$ 11.47 
$ 11.51 
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
22 
23 
27 
Related tax benefit
14 
15 
17 
Options vested (in shares)
4,100,000 
3,800,000 
3,800,000 
Grant date fair value of options vested
47 
38 
32 
Cash received from exercise of stock options
154 
128 
84 
Tax benefit related to stock options exercised
65 
80 
30 
Total intrinsic value of options exercised
164 
204 
79 
Amount realized, related to excess tax deductions
42 
58 
19 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option plans
15 
 
 
Total unrecognized compensation cost, time frame for recognition, weighted average number of years
1 year 0 months 
 
 
Restricted Stock [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
18 
14 
9 
Related tax benefit
11 
9 
6 
Total unrecognized compensation cost, time frame for recognition, weighted average number of years
2 years 0 months 
 
 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based awards other than options
38 
 
 
Number of Shares - Vested
(506,773)
(200,000)
(500,000)
Restricted stock awards, grant date fair value of shares vested
19 
4 
10 
Performance Shares [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Vesting period
3 years 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes
16 
11 
5 
Related tax benefit
10 
7 
3 
Total unrecognized compensation cost, time frame for recognition, weighted average number of years
2 years 0 months 
 
 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to share-based awards other than options
$ 33 
 
 
Number of Shares - Vested
(389,797)
 
 
Performance Shares [Member] |
Minimum [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Vesting rights, performance criteria
0.00% 
 
 
Performance Shares [Member] |
Maximum [Member]
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
Vesting rights, performance criteria
200.00% 
 
 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Reconciliation Of Changes In Plans' Benefit Obligations, Assets And Funded Status) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$ 36 
$ 114 
 
Service cost
1 
1 
5 
Interest cost
1 
3 
7 
Plan Amendments
0 
(58)
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
1 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
(1)
(15)
 
Benefits paid
4 
10 
 
Other
0 
0 
 
Benefit obligation at end of year
33 
36 
114 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Beginning balance
0 
0 
 
Actual return on plan assets
0 
0 
 
Employer contributions
4 
9 
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
1 
 
Benefits paid
(4)
(10)
 
Other
0 
0 
 
Ending balance
0 
0 
0 
Funded status
(33)
(36)
 
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Beginning balance
1,440 
 
 
Employer contributions
53 
64 
14 
Ending balance
1,512 
1,440 
 
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
222 
201 
 
Service cost
11 
6 
8 
Interest cost
8 
9 
8 
Plan Amendments
0 
0 
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
0 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
1 
16 
 
Benefits paid
12 
10 
 
Other
0 
0 
 
Benefit obligation at end of year
230 
222 
201 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Beginning balance
0 
0 
 
Actual return on plan assets
0 
0 
 
Employer contributions
12 
10 
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
0 
 
Benefits paid
(12)
(10)
 
Other
0 
0 
 
Ending balance
0 
0 
0 
Funded status
(230)
(222)
 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
1,554 
1,785 
 
Service cost
2 
8 
10 
Interest cost
57 
65 
78 
Plan Amendments
0 
0 
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
0 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
(52)
21 
 
Benefits paid
84 
339 
 
Other
0 
14 
 
Benefit obligation at end of year
1,477 
1,554 
1,785 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Beginning balance
1,440 
1,576 
 
Actual return on plan assets
115 
135 
 
Employer contributions
41 
54 
 
Plan participants' contributions
0 
0 
 
Benefits paid
(84)
(339)
 
Other
0 
14 
 
Ending balance
1,512 
1,440 
1,576 
Funded status
$ 35 
$ (114)
 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized In The Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Other assets
$ 0 
$ 0 
Other current liabilities
(3)
(4)
Other liabilities
(30)
(32)
Total assets (liabilities)
(33)
(36)
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Other assets
0 
0 
Other current liabilities
(11)
(9)
Other liabilities
(219)
(213)
Total assets (liabilities)
(230)
(222)
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Other assets
(44)
0 
Other current liabilities
0 
0 
Other liabilities
(9)
(114)
Total assets (liabilities)
$ 35 
$ (114)
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits (Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
$ 0 
$ 0 
Prior service (credit)
(73)1
(98)1
Total accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss
(73)
(98)
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
50 
55 
Prior service (credit)
0 1
0 1
Total accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss
50 
55 
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Funded Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actuarial (gain) loss
(94)
17 
Prior service (credit)
0 1
0 1
Total accumulated other comprehensive (income)/loss
$ (94)
$ 17 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
$ 230 
$ 222 
Accumulated benefit obligation
220 
207 
Fair value of plan assets
0 
0 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
361 
1,550 
Accumulated benefit obligation
361 
1,550 
Fair value of plan assets
$ 352 
$ 1,436 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost For Pension And Postretirement Benefit Plans Recognized In The Consolidated Statements Of Income) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Service cost
$ 1 
$ 1 
$ 5 
Interest cost
1 
3 
7 
Expected return on plan assets
0 
0 
0 
Amortization of prior service cost
(25)
(20)
(1)
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss, net
(1)
(15)
9 
Recognized settlement (gain) loss
0 
0 
(2)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
(24)
(31)
18 
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Service cost
11 
6 
8 
Interest cost
8 
9 
8 
Expected return on plan assets
0 
0 
0 
Amortization of prior service cost
0 
0 
0 
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss, net
6 
5 
4 
Recognized settlement (gain) loss
0 
0 
0 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
25 
20 
20 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Service cost
2 
8 
10 
Interest cost
57 
65 
78 
Expected return on plan assets
(59)
(65)
(102)
Amortization of prior service cost
0 
0 
0 
Recognized actuarial (gain) loss, net
1 
2 
2 
Recognized settlement (gain) loss
2 
(12)
8 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
$ 3 
$ (2)
$ (4)
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Weighted Average Assumptions) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Discount rate to determine net periodic benefit cost
3.09% 
3.54% 
3.97% 
Discount rate to determine benefit obligations
3.39% 
3.09% 
3.54% 
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Discount rate to determine net periodic benefit cost
3.77% 
4.41% 
4.36% 
Discount rate to determine benefit obligations
3.88% 
3.77% 
4.41% 
Rate of compensation increase
2.44% 
2.46% 
2.31% 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Discount rate to determine net periodic benefit cost
3.72% 
4.47% 
4.32% 
Discount rate to determine benefit obligations
3.85% 
3.72% 
4.47% 
Rate of compensation increase
 
 
0.01% 
Expected return on plan assets
4.21% 
4.15% 
4.61% 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Health Care Cost Trend Rates) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
 
One Percentage Point Increase, Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
$ 1 
One Percentage Point Decrease, Effect on postretirement benefit obligation
$ 1 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Actual And Target Asset Allocation For Pension Plan Assets) (Details) (Pension Plan [Member])
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
100.00% 
100.00% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
100.00% 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
1.10% 
0.90% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
0.00% 
 
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
87.40% 
85.40% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
91.50% 
 
Real Estate [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
2.40% 
3.80% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
2.10% 
 
U.S. Stock Funds [Member] |
Equity Funds [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
3.50% 
3.70% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
2.40% 
 
International Stock Funds [Member] |
Equity Funds [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Actual Plan Asset Allocations
5.60% 
6.20% 
Target Plan Asset Allocations
4.00% 
 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Categories Of Pension Plan Assets And Level Under Which Fair Values Were Determined In Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Level 3 [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
$ 28 
$ 28 
Level 3 [Member] |
Insurance Contract At Contract Value [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
28 
28 
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
1,512 
1,440 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
15 
13 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Insurance Contract At Contract Value [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
28 1
28 1
Pension Plan [Member] |
Total Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
43 
41 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Common Collective Trusts [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
1,469 2
1,399 2
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 1 [Member] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
15 
13 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 1 [Member] |
Insurance Contract At Contract Value [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 1
0 1
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 1 [Member] |
Total Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
15 
13 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 2 [Member] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 
0 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 2 [Member] |
Insurance Contract At Contract Value [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 1
0 1
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 2 [Member] |
Total Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 
0 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 3 [Member] |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 
0 
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 3 [Member] |
Insurance Contract At Contract Value [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
28 1
28 1
Pension Plan [Member] |
Level 3 [Member] |
Total Assets in Fair Value Hierarchy [Member]
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
$ 28 
$ 28 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Reconciliation Of Change In Fair Value Measurement Of Defined Benefit Plans' Consolidated Assets Using Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Details) (Level 3 [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
Beginning balance
$ 28 
Assets still held at reporting date
0 
Assets sold during the period
0 
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
0 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
0 
Ending balance
28 
Insurance Contract [Member]
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
 
Beginning balance
28 
Assets still held at reporting date
0 
Assets sold during the period
0 
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
0 
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
0 
Ending balance
$ 28 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Estimated Future Benefit Payments Expected To Be Paid) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
2018
$ 3 
2019
3 
2020
3 
2021
3 
2022
3 
2023-2027
13 
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
2018
11 
2019
11 
2020
12 
2021
12 
2022
13 
2023-2027
68 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
2018
82 
2019
83 
2020
83 
2021
84 
2022
85 
2023-2027
$ 431 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Multiemployer Plans) (Details) (Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member], Bakery and Confectionary Union & Industry International Pension Fund [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member] |
Bakery and Confectionary Union & Industry International Pension Fund [Member]
 
 
Multiemployer Plans [Line Items]
 
 
Multiemployer plan, contributions
$ 2 
$ 1 
Surcharge Imposed
10.00% 
 
Multiemployer Plans, Collective-Bargaining Arrangement, Expiration Date
Oct. 10, 2015 1
 
Pensions And Other Postretirement Benefits (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined contribution retirement programs, expenses recognized
$ 78 
$ 67 
$ 62 
Healthcare cost trend rate, assumed, retirees who do qualify for Medicare
9.10% 
 
 
Healthcare cost trend rate, assumed, retirees who do not yet qualify for Medicare
7.30% 
 
 
Healthcare cost trend rate, ultimate rate
4.50% 
 
 
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member] |
Bakery and Confectionary Union & Industry International Pension Fund [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Multiemployer plan, contributions
2 
1 
 
Multiemployer Plans, Pension [Member] |
Bakery and Confectionary Union & Industry International Pension Fund [Member] |
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Contributions, Total [Member] |
Multiemployer Plans Concentration Risk [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Concentration, Percentage (less than)
5.00% 
 
 
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans
9 
 
 
Number of defined benefit plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets
5 
8 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
1,512 
1,440 
 
Expected contributions to pension plans for fiscal 2017
38 
 
 
Defined benefit plans funding
53 
64 
14 
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Amounts expected to be reclassified to earnings within next 12 months
(25)
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
33 
36 
114 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 
0 
0 
Defined benefit plans funding
4 
9 
 
Foreign Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Number of defined benefit plans
1 
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
28 
28 
 
Postretirement Health Coverage [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Plans Subject to Partial Settlement, Health and Life Insurance Related
5 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plans, Not Impacted by Heathcare Cost Trend Rates
2 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Not Impacted by Healthcare Cost Trend
19 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plans, Not Impacted by Heathcare Cost Trend Rates, Consisting of Fixed Annual Payments
1 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plans, Not Impacted by Heathcare Cost Trend Rates, Life Insurance Related
1 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Not Impacted by Healthcare Cost Trend Due to Plan Amendments
1 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
13 
 
 
Unfunded Plan [Member] |
Nonqualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Unfunded Non-Qualified Plans
3 
 
 
Amounts expected to be reclassified to earnings within next 12 months
4 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
230 
222 
201 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
0 
0 
0 
Defined benefit plans funding
12 
10 
 
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Number of Funded Qualified Plans
6 
 
 
Accumulated benefit obligation
1,477 
1,554 
 
Amounts expected to be reclassified to earnings within next 12 months
1 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
1,477 
1,554 
1,785 
Number of defined benefit plans
2 
 
 
Defined Benefit Pension, Fair Value of Plan Assets
1,512 
1,440 
1,576 
Defined benefit plans funding
41 
54 
 
Minimum [Member] |
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
25 
 
 
Maximum [Member] |
Funded Plan [Member] |
Qualified Plan [Member] |
Pension Plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special and Contractual Termination Benefits
$ 30 
 
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
 
 
Unrealized net hedging gain (loss)
$ (2)
$ (2)
Unrealized net gain (loss) on investments
0 
1 
Currency translation adjustment
(53)
(59)
Postretirement benefits reserve adjustments
71 
15 
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$ 16 
$ (45)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), Before Tax
$ 97 
$ 69 
$ 64 
Other comprehensive income (loss), Income Tax
(36)
(24)
(7)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
61 
45 
57 
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
(3)
(1)
(4)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Tax
1 
0 
2 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
(2)
(1)
(2)
Derivatives accounted for as cash flow hedges |
Cost of Sales [Member]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
4 
(1)
7 
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
(2)
1 
(3)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
2 
0 
4 
Investments [Member]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
(1)
(1)
21 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Tax
0 
1 
(9)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
(1)
0 
12 
Investments [Member] |
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Member]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
0 
0 
(21)
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
0 
0 
8 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
0 
0 
(13)
Currency Translation [Member]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
6 
5 
(86)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Tax
0 
(1)
15 
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
6 
4 
(71)
Currency Translation [Member] |
Cost of Sales [Member]
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
0 
0 
115 1
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
0 
0 
(8)1
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax
0 
0 
107 1
Postretirement benefits
 
 
 
Other Comprehensive Income Loss [Line Items]
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), Before Tax
91 
67 
32 
Other comprehensive income (loss), Income Tax
(35)
(25)
(12)
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes
$ 56 
$ 42 
$ 20 
Segment Reporting (Segment Reporting Information, By Segment) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Jul. 1, 2017
Apr. 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 2, 2016
Apr. 2, 2016
Jan. 2, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
$ 10,145 
$ 9,850 
$ 9,083 
$ 9,182 
$ 9,156 
$ 9,403 
$ 9,170 
$ 9,152 
$ 38,260 
$ 36,881 
$ 41,373 
Operating Income (Loss)
681 
697 
571 
982 
586 
767 
704 
776 
2,931 
2,833 
2,169 
Total Other (Income) Expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
303 
235 
248 
Income before Income Taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,628 
2,598 
1,921 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
748 
697 
701 
Total Assets
28,066 
 
 
 
22,373 
 
 
 
28,066 
22,373 
22,969 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,069 
695 
854 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Beef [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,823 
14,513 
17,236 
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
877 
347 
(66)
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
92 
94 
97 
Total Assets
2,938 
 
 
 
2,764 
 
 
 
2,938 
2,764 
3,009 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
118 
99 
113 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Pork [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,238 
4,909 
5,262 
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
645 
528 
380 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
36 
33 
31 
Total Assets
1,132 
 
 
 
1,039 
 
 
 
1,132 
1,039 
927 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101 
68 
50 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Chicken [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11,409 
10,927 
11,390 
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,053 
1,305 
1,366 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
296 
274 
272 
Total Assets
6,630 
 
 
 
5,836 
 
 
 
6,630 
5,836 
5,731 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
492 
281 
405 
Operating Segments [Member] |
Prepared Foods [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,853 
7,346 
7,822 
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
462 
734 
588 
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
315 
286 
280 
Total Assets
13,466 
 
 
 
11,814 
 
 
 
13,466 
11,814 
12,006 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
229 
178 
167 
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] |
Other [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
349 
380 
879 
Operating Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(106)
(81)
(99)
Depreciation and Amortization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9 
10 
21 
Total Assets
3,900 
 
 
 
920 
 
 
 
3,900 
920 
1,296 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
129 
69 
119 
Intersegment Elimination [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,412)
(1,194)
(1,216)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] |
Beef [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(386)
(327)
(351)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] |
Pork [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(966)
(840)
(847)
Intersegment Elimination [Member] |
Chicken [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (60)
$ (27)
$ (18)
Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Jul. 1, 2017
Apr. 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 2, 2016
Apr. 2, 2016
Jan. 2, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Segments
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of segments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4 
 
 
Sales
$ (10,145,000,000)
$ (9,850,000,000)
$ (9,083,000,000)
$ (9,182,000,000)
$ (9,156,000,000)
$ (9,403,000,000)
$ (9,170,000,000)
$ (9,152,000,000)
$ (38,260,000,000)
$ (36,881,000,000)
$ (41,373,000,000)
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
21,600,000,000 
 
 
 
17,300,000,000 
 
 
 
21,600,000,000 
17,300,000,000 
 
UNITED STATES |
Long-Lived Assets Excluding Goodwill and Intangibles [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
6,000,000,000 
 
 
 
5,600,000,000 
 
 
 
6,000,000,000 
5,600,000,000 
 
Other than the United States [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
217,000,000 
 
 
 
204,000,000 
 
 
 
217,000,000 
204,000,000 
 
Other than the United States [Member] |
Long-Lived Assets Excluding Goodwill and Intangibles [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-lived assets
193,000,000 
 
 
 
180,000,000 
 
 
 
193,000,000 
180,000,000 
 
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] |
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Concentration, Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
17.30% 
17.50% 
16.80% 
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] |
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] |
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Concentration, Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
98.00% 
98.00% 
97.00% 
Export sales [Member] |
UNITED STATES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,900,000,000)
(3,500,000,000)
(4,100,000,000)
Segment Reconciling Items [Member] |
Other [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
67,000,000 
37,000,000 
47,000,000 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(349,000,000)
(380,000,000)
(879,000,000)
Intersegment Sales [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,412,000,000 
1,194,000,000 
1,216,000,000 
Intersegment Sales [Member] |
Beef [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
386,000,000 
327,000,000 
351,000,000 
Intersegment Sales [Member] |
Pork [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
966,000,000 
840,000,000 
847,000,000 
Intersegment Sales [Member] |
Chicken [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
60,000,000 
27,000,000 
18,000,000 
Maximum [Member] |
Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] |
Sales Revenue, Goods, Net [Member] |
Other than the United States [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Concentration, Percentage
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.00% 
10.00% 
10.00% 
AdvancePierre [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 3,000,000,000 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Cash Payments For Interest And Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
 
 
 
Interest, net of amounts capitalized
$ 249 
$ 242 
$ 308 
Income taxes, net of refunds
$ 779 
$ 686 
$ 437 
Commitments (Minimum Lease Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Leases) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
2018
$ 137 
2019
100 
2020
74 
2021
48 
2022
32 
2023 and beyond
73 
Total
$ 464 
Commitments (Future Purchase Commitments) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
 
2018
$ 1,750 
2019
374 
2020
272 
2021
118 
2022
77 
2023 and beyond
110 
Total
$ 2,701 
Commitments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
$ 186,000,000 
$ 172,000,000 
$ 165,000,000 
Lease, Maximum Initial Term
7 years 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations, Current Carrying Value
0 
0 
 
Potential maximum obligation under cash flow assistance program
380,000,000 
 
 
Total receivables under cash flow assistance program
0 
2,000,000 
 
Estimated uncollectible receivables under cash flow assistance program
0 
0 
 
Industrial Revenue Bonds [Member]
 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Fair Value Disclosure, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Face Amount, Asset
505,000,000 
 
 
Guarantee of Indebtedness of Others [Member]
 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Period
10 years 
 
 
Maximum potential amount
28,000,000 
 
 
Residual Value Guarantees [Member]
 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Maximum potential amount
109,000,000 
 
 
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Remaining Lease Period
10 years 
 
 
Amount recoverable through various recourse provisions
$ 100,000,000 
 
 
Contingencies (Narrative) (Details)
0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Claims
Jun. 23, 2014
Maximum [Member]
USD ($)
Jun. 23, 2014
Maximum [Member]
PHP (?)
Sep. 22, 2014
Bouaphakeo Case [Member]
USD ($)
Aug. 25, 2014
Bouaphakeo Case [Member]
USD ($)
Jul. 11, 2017
Joint Notice- Bouaphakeo, Edwards, Murray, DeVoss Cases [Member]
USD ($)
Mar. 25, 2016
Dozier Southerland Case [Member]
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2017
Mark Lopez Case [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 21, 2016
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
USD ($)
Plantiffs
Dec. 21, 2016
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
PHP (?)
Sep. 30, 2006
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2006
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Labor and Employment and the National Labor Relations Commission [Member]
PHP (?)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of cases filed
6 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss contingency, damages awarded
 
 
 
 
$ 5,784,758 
 
 
$ 13,000,000 
 
 
$ 67,000,000 
? 3,453,664,710 
Loss contingency, damages sought
 
 
 
2,692,145 
 
 
425,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Litigation Settlement, Amount Awarded to Other Party
 
 
 
 
 
12,600,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
 
6,700,000 
342,287,800 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Estimated Percentage of Settling Complainants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18.00% 
18.00% 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5,984 
5,984 
 
 
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Per Complainant
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1,325 
? 68,000 
 
 
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Schedule Of Quarterly Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Jul. 1, 2017
Apr. 1, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 2, 2016
Apr. 2, 2016
Jan. 2, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Sales
$ 10,145 
$ 9,850 
$ 9,083 
$ 9,182 
$ 9,156 
$ 9,403 
$ 9,170 
$ 9,152 
$ 38,260 
$ 36,881 
$ 41,373 
Gross profit
1,351 
1,202 
1,047 
1,483 
1,089 
1,224 
1,183 
1,201 
5,083 
4,697 
3,917 
Operating Income
681 
697 
571 
982 
586 
767 
704 
776 
2,931 
2,833 
2,169 
Net Income
395 
448 
341 
594 
392 
485 
434 
461 
1,778 
1,772 
1,224 
Net Income Attributable to Tyson
$ 394 
$ 447 
$ 340 
$ 593 
$ 391 
$ 484 
$ 432 
$ 461 
$ 1,774 
$ 1,768 
$ 1,220 
Diluted (USD per share)
$ 1.07 
$ 1.21 
$ 0.92 
$ 1.59 
$ 1.03 
$ 1.25 
$ 1.10 
$ 1.15 
$ 4.79 
$ 4.53 
$ 2.95 
Class A [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (USD per share)
$ 1.10 
$ 1.24 
$ 0.95 
$ 1.64 
$ 1.06 
$ 1.29 
$ 1.14 
$ 1.18 
$ 4.94 
$ 4.67 
$ 3.06 
Class B [Member]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic (USD per share)
$ 0.98 
$ 1.12 
$ 0.86 
$ 1.49 
$ 0.96 
$ 1.17 
$ 1.02 
$ 1.09 
$ 4.45 
$ 4.24 
$ 2.79 
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Oct. 1, 2016
Jul. 2, 2016
Apr. 2, 2016
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Sep. 30, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
Non-Protein Business [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Financial Fitness Program [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
Financial Fitness Program [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Bridge Loan [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Fair Value Adjustment to Inventory [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Jul. 1, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Sep. 30, 2017
AdvancePierre [Member]
Acquisition-related Costs [Member]
Apr. 1, 2017
San Diego Prepared Foods operation [Member]
Prepared Foods [Member]
Quarterly Financial Data [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
 
 
 
$ 214 
$ 45 
$ 285 
$ 45 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 52 
Business Acquisition, Expense from Purchase Accounting and Acquisition Related Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
26 
77 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Initial Accounting Incomplete, Adjustment, Inventory
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12 
24 
36 
 
 
 
 
Business acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Transaction Related Expenses Incurred included in Pro Forma Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14 
35 
67 
 
Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
18 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit Recognized on the Outside Basis Difference in an Asset Held for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
26 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and Related Cost, Incurred Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
150 
150 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tax Expense Adjustment- related to tax contingencies
$ 26 
$ 15 
$ 12 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Oct. 1, 2016
Oct. 3, 2015
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
 
 
 
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Balance at Beginning of Period
$ 33 
$ 27 
$ 34 
Charged to Costs and Expenses
10 
10 
1 
Charged to Other Accounts
0 
0 
0 
(Deductions)
(9)
(4)
(8)
Balance at End of Period
34 
33 
27 
Inventory Lower of Cost or Market Allowance [Member]
 
 
 
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Balance at Beginning of Period
39 
58 
7 
Charged to Costs and Expenses
5 
70 
99 
Charged to Other Accounts
0 
0 
0 
(Deductions)
(41)
(89)
(48)
Balance at End of Period
3 
39 
58 
Valuation Allowance on Deferred Tax Assets [Member]
 
 
 
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Balance at Beginning of Period
72 
68 
51 
Charged to Costs and Expenses
4 
10 
21 
Charged to Other Accounts
0 
0 
0 
(Deductions)
(1)
(6)
(4)
Balance at End of Period
$ 75 
$ 72 
$ 68