SFD / Smithfield Foods, Inc. - SEC-Einreichungen, Jahresbericht, Proxy Statement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 02, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS, I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 02, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

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Smithfield Foods Reports Record First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results •Disciplined Execution on Clear Strategic Priorities Drives Profitable Growth in a Dynamic Operating Environment •Strong Balance Sheet and Cash Flows Support Investments in Long-Term Growth and Shareholder Value Creation SMITHFIELD, Va.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2026 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 29, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

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1 2025 A N N UA L R E PORT2 $15.5Bn Fiscal 2025 Sales $1.3Bn Fiscal 2025 Operating Profit #2 Market Position by Volume 1 for Branded Packaged Meats Across 25 Categories $46Bn Total Addressable U.S. Packaged Meats Market 2 S M ITH F I E LD AT A G L AN CE 1. Based on branded retail volume (pounds sold) across 25 key packaged meats categories in which we participate for the 52-week period ended Decem

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒Definiti

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 28, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. SUBSIDIARY LIST

Exhibit 21.1 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. SUBSIDIARY LIST Name of Subsidiary: Jurisdiction of Organization: Ag Protein, Inc. North Carolina American Skin Food Group LLC North Carolina Beef Liquidation Corp. Delaware Brown’s Realty Partnership North Carolina Carroll’s Realty Partnership North Carolina Celsus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Delaware Celsus Glycoscience, Inc. Delaware Champ, LLC Delaware Clougher

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY

Exhibit 97 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), has adopted a Compensation Recovery Policy (this “Policy”) as described below. 1. Overview The Policy sets forth the circumstances and procedures under which the Company shall recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation from Covered Persons (as defined below) in accordance wi

DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Smithfield Foods, Inc., (which we sometimes refer to as “we”, “us”, “Smithfield” or “our company”) has one class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended: our common stock. General Our authorized capital stock cons

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. Insider Trading Policy

Exhibit 19 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. Insider Trading Policy 1.Purpose. This Insider Trading Policy (this “Policy”) provides guidelines with respect to transactions in the securities of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Smithfield” or the “Company”). The Company has adopted this Policy to promote compliance by persons subject to this Policy with applicable laws that prohibit cer

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 24, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Results

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Fiscal 2025 Results •Delivering on Strategy Commitments in Defining First Year Post-IPO •Achieved Annual Operating Profit of $1.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2026 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Smithfield Foods to Acquire Iconic Hot Dog Brand Nathan’s Famous

Exhibit 99.1 2 0 0 C O M M E R C E S T. S M I T H F I E L D, V I R G I N I A 2 3 4 3 0 PRESS RELEASE Smithfield Foods to Acquire Iconic Hot Dog Brand Nathan’s Famous ● Secures Rights to Sell and Market Iconic All-Beef Hot Dog Brand into Perpetuity ● Strengthens Ability to Grow Nathan’s Famous Brand Across Retail and Foodservice Channels ● Transaction Immediately Accretive SMITHFIELD, Va., January

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. BOARDWALK MERGER SUB INC. NATHAN’S FAMOUS, INC. January 20, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. BOARDWALK MERGER SUB INC. and NATHAN’S FAMOUS, INC. January 20, 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.01 Definitions 1 Section 1.02 Other Definitional and Interpretative Provisions 13 ARTICLE 2 THE MERGER 16 Section 2.01 The Closing 14 Section 2.02 The Merger 14 Section 2.03 Conversion

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Third Quarter Results

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Third Quarter Results SMITHFIELD, Va., October 28, 2025 - Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today reported results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended September 28, 2025. Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights •Net sales of $3.7 billion, up 12.4% from the th

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

19,531,698 Shares Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock

Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) Registration No. 333-290000 PROSPECTUS 19,531,698 Shares Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock SFDS UK Holdings Limited, or the selling shareholder, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company, WH Group Limited, or WH Group, is offering 19,531,698 shares of our common stock, or the firm shares. We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of stock by

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2025.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 2013 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

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CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES Smithfield Foods, Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Ex-Filing Fees CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES S-1 Smithfield Foods, Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Line Item Type Security Type Security Class Title Notes Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid Equity Common Stock,

[●] Shares SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT [●], 2025

Exhibit 1.1 [●] Shares SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT [●], 2025 [●], 2025 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC BofA Securities, Inc. Barclays Capital Inc. c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 1585 Broadway New York, New York 10036 c/o BofA Securities, Inc. One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 c/o Barclays Capital Inc. 745 7th Avenue New York, New York 10019 Ladies and Gen

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 3, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 2013 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES Smithfield Foods, Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Ex-Filing Fees CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES S-1 Smithfield Foods, Inc. Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Line Item Type Security Type Security Class Title Notes Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to be Paid Equity Common Stock,

Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430

Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 September 3, 2025 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Erin Donahue Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-290000) Request for Acceleration of Effective Date Ladies and Gentlemen: Pursuant to Rule

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September 3, 2025 BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Erin Donahue Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Registration Statement Filed on Form S-1 File No. 333-290000 Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we, as representatives of the several u

LETTER

August 26, 2025 C. Shane Smith Chief Executive Officer SMITHFIELD FOODS INC 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Re: SMITHFIELD FOODS INC Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 Submitted August 20, 2025 CIK No. 0000091388 Dear C. Shane Smith: This is to advise you that we do not intend to review your registration statement. We request that you publicly file your registration statement

Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83

Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83 As confidentially submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 20, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as spe

Smithfield Foods’ Strategy Execution and Agile Business Model Drive Strong Second Quarter Results

Smithfield Foods’ Strategy Execution and Agile Business Model Drive Strong Second Quarter Results SMITHFIELD, Va.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 22, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

Omnibus Amendment, dated as of July 22, 2025, to (i) the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, the Registrant, certain lender parties thereto, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch, PNC Bank, National Association, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, and (ii) the Fifth Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, among the Registrant, SFFC, Inc., Smithfield Support Services Corp., Smithfield Fresh Meats Sales Corp., Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp., Smithfield Direct, LLC, Smithfield Bioscience, Inc., Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp. and Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC.

pnc-smithfieldxomnibusam EXECUTION VERSION OMNIBUS AMENDMENT This OMNIBUS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of July 22, 2025, is the: (i) SECOND AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), Smithfield Foods, Inc.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 05, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 05, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission Fi

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

SMITHFIELD FOODS REPORTS STRONG YEAR-OVER-YEAR PROFIT GROWTH IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025

SMITHFIELD FOODS REPORTS STRONG YEAR-OVER-YEAR PROFIT GROWTH IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 SMITHFIELD, Va.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PUR

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Defin

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant  ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☒Definiti

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 18, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

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Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Exhibit 4.7 DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Smithfield Foods, Inc., (which we sometimes refer to as “we”, “us”, “Smithfield” or “our company”) has one class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended: our common stock. General Our authorized capital stock cons

SMITHFIELD FOODS REPORTS STRONG FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 RESULTS LED BY PACKAGED MEATS SEGMENT

SMITHFIELD FOODS REPORTS STRONG FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 RESULTS LED BY PACKAGED MEATS SEGMENT SMITHFIELD, Va.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number: 001-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Insider Trading Policy.

Exhibit A SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (the “Company”) Guidelines for Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans These Guidelines for Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Insider Trading Policy (the “Insider Trading Policy”). Specifically, Section 4 of the Insider Trading Policy provides that transactions made pursuant to an approved Trading Plan (as defined below) will not be subje

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 25, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Compensation Recovery Policy.

Exhibit 97 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMPENSATION RECOVERY POLICY Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), has adopted a Compensation Recovery Policy (this “Policy”) as described below. 1. Overview The Policy sets forth the circumstances and procedures under which the Company shall recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation from Covered Persons (as defined below) in accordance wi

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 03, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission F

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commissio

Credit Agreement, dated as of February 12, 2025, among Smithfield Foods, Inc. and certain subsidiaries, as Borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and L/C Issuer, the other lenders party hereto, and the arrangers, bookrunners and other agents party thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Published Deal CUSIP Number: 83224VAT4 Published US Dollar Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAU1 Published Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAV9 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of February 12, 2025 among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES, as Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line L

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2025 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Smithfield Foods, Inc., effective as of January 29, 2025.

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I The name of the corporation is Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II The Corporation’s purpose is to engage in any lawful business not required by law to be specifically stated in these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (these “Articles”). ARTICLE III The Corporation shall h

, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Exhibit 10.2 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Smithfield Foods, Inc., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (this “Plan”) is to provide an opportunity to Eligible Employees of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries to acquire a stock ownership interest in the Company. The Company intends for this Plan to qualify as an “employee stock purchase p

mithfield Foods, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Exhibit 10.1 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (this “Plan”) is to promote the success of the Company’s business for the benefit of its stockholders by aligning employee and stockholder interests through the grant to Eligible Individuals of cash and equity-based incentives in order to attract, retain,

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Smithfield Foods, Inc., effective as of January 29, 2025.

Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I Meetings of Shareholders Section 1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the shareholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting, and any postponement or adjournment thereof, shall be held on such date and at such time as the Board of Directors

26,086,958 Shares Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock

Table of Contents Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) Registration No. 333-284141 Prospectus 26,086,958 Shares Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock This is the initial public offering of common stock of Smithfield Foods, Inc. We are offering 13,043,479 shares of our common stock, and SFDS UK Holdings Limited (the “selling shareholder”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of our parent company, WH Gro

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables Form S-8 (Form Type) Smithfield Foods, Inc.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2025 Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 28, 2025 Registration No.

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Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Free Writing Prospectus dated January 27, 2025 Preliminary Prospectus dated January 21, 2025 Registration Statement No.

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Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 January 23, 2025 VIA EDGAR United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Consumer Products 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attn: Patrick Fullem Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-284141) Request for Acceleration of Effective Dat

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant

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Form of Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan Stock Option Award Notice and Agreement.

Exhibit 10.11 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN STOCK OPTION AWARD NOTICE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (as it may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Plan”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the individual listed below (the “Participant”) the right and option to purc

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Form of Underwriting Agreement.

Exhibit 1.1 [●] Shares SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT [●], 2025 [], 2025 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC BofA Securities, Inc. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC c/o Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC 1585 Broadway New York, New York 10036 c/o BofA Securities, Inc. One Bryant Park New York, New York 10036 c/o Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC 200 West Street New York, New York 10282 Ladies and

ncorporation of the Registrant, dated as of

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I NAME The name of the corporation is Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II SHARES Section 1. Number. The number of shares that the Corporation shall have authority to issue is 1,000 shares of Common Stock, no par value per share (“Common Stock”). Section 2. Voting. Each share of Common St

by and between the Registrant and WH Group

Exhibit 4.6 SHAREHOLDERS AGREEMENT by and between SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. and WH GROUP LIMITED Dated as of January 21, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter 1 1.2 Defined Terms 2 ARTICLE II . REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES 9 2.1 Representations and Warranties of WHG 9 2.2 Representations and Warranties of the Company 9 ARTICLE

Form of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice and Agreement for Non-Employee Directors (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Registrant with the SEC on January 21, 2025 and incorporated herein by reference).

Exhibit 10.15 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD NOTICE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (as it may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Plan”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the individual listed below (the “Participant”) the number of restr

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2025.

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 21, 2025.

Form of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant.

Exhibit 3.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I The name of the corporation is Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Corporation”). ARTICLE II The Corporation’s purpose is to engage in any lawful business not required by law to be specifically stated in these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (these “Articles”). ARTICLE III The Corporation shall h

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Executive Severance Plan.

Exhibit 10.18 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN (Effective January 16, 2025) Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”), has adopted this Executive Severance Plan (the “Severance Plan”) for the benefit of certain senior executive employees of Smithfield to help Smithfield attract and retain qualified employees, secure certain executive commitments to Smithfield, al

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-1 (Form Type) Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Form of Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan Stock Option Award Notice and Agreement for IPO awards.

Exhibit 10.13 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN STOCK OPTION AWARD NOTICE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (as it may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Plan”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the individual listed below (the “Participant”) the right and option to purc

Deferred Compensation Plan.

Exhibit 10.17 JOHN MORRELL & COMPANY DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN 2009 AMENDED & RESTATED Table of Contents Article I Purpose and Application of Amended and Restated Plan Article II Participation 2.01 Eligibility 5 2.02 Participation in the Plan 5 Article III Compensation Deferred 3.01 Amount of Deferral 7 3.02 Establishment of Account 7 3.03 Maintenance of Account 7 3.04 Statement of Deferred Compe

Form of Indemnification Agreement among the Registrant and its directors and executive officers.

Exhibit 10.8 INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT This Indemnification Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of [•], by and between Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), and [•] (“Indemnitee”). RECITALS WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as a director or officer unless they are provided with adequate indemnification aga

mended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, dated as of September 26, 20

Exhibit 3.3 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Effective September 26, 2013) ARTICLE I OFFICES The Corporation may have such offices, either within or without the Commonwealth of Virginia, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the Corporation may require from time to time. ARTICLE II SHAREHOLDERS Section 1. Annual Meeting. Unless directors are elected by

egistration Rights Agreement

Exhibit 4.5 REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT by and between SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. AND SFDS UK HOLDINGS LIMITED Dated as of January 21, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I INTRODUCTORY MATTERS 1 1.1 Drafting Conventions; No Construction Against Drafter 1 1.2 Defined Terms 2 ARTICLE II REGISTRATION RIGHTS 4 2.1 Demand Registrations 4 2.2 Piggyback Registrations 6 2.3 Registration Limitations 7 ARTIC

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Exhibit 10.10 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Smithfield Foods, Inc., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (this “Plan”) is to provide an opportunity to Eligible Employees of the Company and its Designated Subsidiaries to acquire a stock ownership interest in the Company. The Company intends for this Plan to qualify as an “employee stock purchase

Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant.

Exhibit 3.4 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS of SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I Meetings of Shareholders Section 1. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the shareholders for the election of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting, and any postponement or adjournment thereof, shall be held on such date and at such time as the Board of Directors

Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (File No. 333-

Exhibit 10.9 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN ARTICLE I. PURPOSE The purpose of this Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (this “Plan”) is to promote the success of the Company’s business for the benefit of its stockholders by aligning employee and stockholder interests through the grant to Eligible Individuals of cash and equity-based incentives in order to attract, retain,

Form of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice and Agreement for IPO awards (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Registrant with the SEC on January 21, 2025 and incorporated herein by reference).

Exhibit 10.14 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD NOTICE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (as it may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Plan”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the individual listed below (the “Participant”) the number of restr

Smithfield Foods, Inc. Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan

Exhibit 10.16 THE EXECUTIVE NONQUALIFIED EXCESS PLAN PLAN DOCUMENT THE EXECUTIVE NONQUALIFIED EXCESS PLAN Section 1. Purpose: By execution of the Adoption Agreement, the Employer has adopted the Plan set forth herein, and in the Adoption Agreement, to provide a means by which certain management Employees or Independent Contractors of the Employer may elect to defer receipt of current Compensation

Form of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Notice and Agreement (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed by the Registrant with the SEC on January 21, 2025 and incorporated herein by reference).

Exhibit 10.12 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD NOTICE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Smithfield Foods, Inc., Omnibus Incentive Plan (as it may be amended or restated from time to time, the “Plan”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to the individual listed below (the “Participant”) the number of restr

LETTER

January 13, 2025 C. Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 Filed January 6, 2025 File No. 333-284141 Dear C. Shane Smith: We have reviewed your registration statement and have the following comment(s). Please respond to this letter by amending your registration s

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Consent of Xiaoming Zhou

Exhibit 99.2 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Smithfield Foods, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board

Fifth Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, among the Registrant, SFFC, Inc., Smithfield Support Services Corp., Smithfield Fresh Mea

Exhibit 10.6 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of December 22, 2022 AMONG SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., SFFC, INC., SMITHFIELD SUPPORT SERVICES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS SALES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP., SMITHFIELD DIRECT, LLC, SMITHFIELD BIOSCIENCE, INC. AND SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS SALES CORP. AS ORIGINATORS, AND SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDI

Filing Fee Table.

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Table Form S-1 (Form Type) Smithfield Foods, Inc.

Fifth Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, the Registrant, certain lender parties thereto, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch, PNC

Exhibit 10.4 Execution Version FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 22, 2022 AMONG SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, AS BORROWER, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., AS SERVICER, THE LENDERS, L/C PARTICIPANTS AND CO-AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, AS A LETTER OF CREDIT ISSUER, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMI

Consent of John A. Quelch.

Exhibit 99.4 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Smithfield Foods, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board

Master Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 22, 2022, among Smithfield Receivables Fundings LLC, the Registrant, certain buyers from time to time party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association.

Exhibit 10.7 EXECUTION VERSION MASTER RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT among SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, as Seller, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Servicer, THE BUYERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Dated as of December 22, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Sale and Purchase 1 (a) Sales of Receivables 1 (b) Additional Funding of Purchase

Omnibus Amendment to the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement, the Fifth Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement and the Master Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 22, 2024, among the Registrant, Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, certain lender parties thereto, Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A., New York Branch, PNC Bank, National Association, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, SFFC, Inc., Smithfield Support Services Corp., Smithfield Fresh Meats Sales Corp., Smithfield Fresh Meats Corp., Smithfield Direct, LLC, Smithfield Bioscience, Inc., Smithfield Packaged Meats Sales Corp., certain buyers from time to time party thereto and PNC Bank, National Association.

Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTION VERSION OMNIBUS AMENDMENT This OMNIBUS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of November 22, 2024, is the: (i) FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation, (“Smithfield”), as initial servicer (the “S

Indenture, dated as of September 15, 2020, among the Registrant, certain subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

Exhibit 4.3 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $500,000,000 3.000% Senior Notes due 2030 INDENTURE Dated as of September 15, 2020 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.0

Consent of Marie T. Gallagher.

Exhibit 99.3 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Smithfield Foods, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board

Indenture, dated as of April 1, 2019, among the Registrant, certain subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

Exhibit 4.2 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $400,000,000 5.200% Senior Notes due 2029 INDENTURE Dated as of April 1, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.03. Ru

Consent of Raymond A. Starling.

Exhibit 99.5 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Smithfield Foods, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2025.

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 6, 2025. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 2013 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (P

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2021, among the Registrant, certain subsidiaries of the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A. and the other lender parties thereto.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version Published Deal CUSIP Number: 83224VAQ0 Published US Dollar Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAR8 Published Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAS6 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 21, 2021 among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES, as Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrat

Indenture, dated as of February 1, 2017, among the Registrant, certain subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $600,000,000 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027 INDENTURE Dated as of February 1, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee 1 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 13 SECTION 1.0

Indenture, dated as of September 13, 2021, among the Registrant, certain subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.

Exhibit 4.4 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $500,000,000 2.625% Senior Notes due 2031 INDENTURE Dated as of September 13, 2021 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.0

Amendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2023, among the Registrant, certain subsidiaries of the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A. and the other lender parties thereto.

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of May 19, 2023 (this “Amendment”), is entered into by and among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), the other Loan Parties party hereto, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below), the other Lenders (as defined below) party hereto, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as administrati

Consent of Hongwei Wan

Exhibit 99.1 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Smithfield Foods, Inc. of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named as a nominee to the board

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21.1 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. SUBSIDIARY LIST Name of Subsidiary: Jurisdiction of Organization: Ag Protein, Inc. North Carolina American Skin Food Group LLC North Carolina Beef Liquidation Corp. Delaware Brown’s Realty Partnership North Carolina Carroll’s Realty Partnership North Carolina Celsus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Delaware Celsus Glycoscience, Inc. Delaware Champ, LLC Delaware Clougher

Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2024, among the Registrant, certain subsidiaries of the Registrant, Bank of America, N.A. and the other lender parties thereto.

Exhibit 10.3 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 28, 2024, is entered into by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). RECITALS WHEREAS, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”) has entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2

LETTER

December 20, 2024 C. Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Amendment No. 2 to Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 Submitted December 13, 2024 CIK No. 0000091388 Dear C. Shane Smith: We have reviewed your amended draft registration statement and have the following comment(s). Please respond t

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, 3.000% Senior Notes due 2030 Dated as of September 15, 2020 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $500,000,000 3.000% Senior Notes due 2030 INDENTURE Dated as of September 15, 2020 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.

OMNIBUS AMENDMENT

Exhibit 10.10 EXECUTION VERSION OMNIBUS AMENDMENT This OMNIBUS AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of November 22, 2024, is the: (i) FIRST AMENDMENT TO FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT, among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation, (“Smithfield”), as initial servicer (the “

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.8 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS AMENDMENT NO. 2 (this “Agreement”), dated as of June 28, 2024, is entered into by BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). RECITALS WHEREAS, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”) has entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 21, 2

FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 22, 2022 SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, AS BORROWER, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., AS SERVICER, THE LENDERS, L/C PARTICIPANTS AND CO-AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, C

Exhibit 10.9 Execution Version FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED AS OF DECEMBER 22, 2022 AMONG SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, AS BORROWER, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., AS SERVICER, THE LENDERS, L/C PARTICIPANTS AND CO-AGENTS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, COÖPERATIEVE RABOBANK U.A., NEW YORK BRANCH, AS A LETTER OF CREDIT ISSUER, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMI

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027 Dated as of February 1, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $600,000,000 4.250% Senior Notes due 2027 INDENTURE Dated as of February 1, 2017 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee 1 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 13 SECTION 1.

AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.7 Execution Version AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of May 19, 2023 (this “Amendment”), is entered into by and among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), the other Loan Parties party hereto, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below), the other Lenders (as defined below) party hereto, and BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as administrati

MASTER RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, as Seller, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Servicer, THE BUYERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Dated as of December 22, 202

Exhibit 10.12 EXECUTION VERSION MASTER RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT among SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUNDING LLC, as Seller, SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Servicer, THE BUYERS FROM TIME TO TIME PARTY HERETO, and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, Dated as of December 22, 2022 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1. Sale and Purchase 1 (a) Sales of Receivables 1 (b) Additional Funding of Purchas

Three Months Ended

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FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of December 22, 2022 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., SFFC, INC., SMITHFIELD SUPPORT SERVICES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS SALES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP., SMITHFIELD DIRECT, LLC, SMITH

Exhibit 10.11 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT Dated as of December 22, 2022 AMONG SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., SFFC, INC., SMITHFIELD SUPPORT SERVICES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS SALES CORP., SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP., SMITHFIELD DIRECT, LLC, SMITHFIELD BIOSCIENCE, INC. AND SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS SALES CORP. AS ORIGINATORS, AND SMITHFIELD RECEIVABLES FUND

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, 5.200% Senior Notes due 2029 Dated as of April 1, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $400,000,000 5.200% Senior Notes due 2029 INDENTURE Dated as of April 1, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.03. R

Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83

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SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, 2.625% Senior Notes due 2031 Dated as of September 13, 2021 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents

Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTION VERSION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors listed on the signature pages hereto, $500,000,000 2.625% Senior Notes due 2031 INDENTURE Dated as of September 13, 2021 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 1 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 14 SECTION 1.

SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 21, 2021 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES, as Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender L/C Issuer, The Other Lenders Party Heret

Exhibit 10.6 Execution Version Published Deal CUSIP Number: 83224VAQ0 Published US Dollar Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAR8 Published Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility CUSIP Number: 83224VAS6 SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of May 21, 2021 among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as Borrower, CERTAIN SUBSIDIARIES, as Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrat

LETTER

December 2, 2024 C. Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Amendment No. 1 to Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 Submitted November 18, 2024 CIK No. 0000091388 Dear C. Shane Smith: We have reviewed your amended draft registration statement and have the following comment(s). Please respond to

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. SUBSIDIARY LIST

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Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83

Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83 As confidentially submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2024. Registration No. 333- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as s

Smithfield Foods, Inc. requests that the information contained in this letter, marked by brackets, be treated as confidential information pursuant to 17 C.F.R. §200.83.

CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT REQUESTED BY SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THIS LETTER HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM THE VERSION FILED VIA EDGAR. CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT HAS BEEN REQUESTED WITH RESPECT TO THE OMITTED PORTIONS. INFORMATION THAT WAS OMITTED IN THE EDGAR VERSION HAS BEEN NOTED IN THIS LETTER WITH A PLACEHOLDER IDENTIFIED BY THE MARK “[***]”. November 18, 2024 United States Securities and

LETTER

November 1, 2024 C. Shane Smith President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Draft Registration Statement on Form S-1 Submitted October 4, 2024 CIK No. 0000091388 Dear C. Shane Smith: We have reviewed your draft registration statement and have the following comments. Please respond to this letter by providing the r

Confidential Treatment Requested by Smithfield Foods, Inc. Pursuant to 17 C.F.R. Section 200.83

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SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc 10-Q - Quarterly Report - Q3 2016 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended October 2, 2016 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 (757) 365-3000 Virginia 52-0845861 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Ident

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended July 3, 2016 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 (757) 365-3000 Virginia 52-0845861 (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identifi

AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT This Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2016 (this “Second Amendment”) is by and among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Borrower”), Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”), as initi

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc 10-K/A - Annual Report - 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the twelve months ended : January 3, 2016 Commission file number: 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of incor

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc 10-Q - Quarterly Report - 10-Q

10-Q 1 q1201610-q.htm 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended April 3, 2016 COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 (757) 365-3000 Virginia 52-0845861 (State of Incorporatio

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc 10-K - Annual Report - 10-K

10-K 1 a201510k.htm 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the twelve months ended : January 3, 2016 Commission file number: 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of

EX-21

Title of Security and CUSIP Numbers Outstanding Principal Amount Prior to Early Tender Date Maximum Tender Amount Acceptance Priority Level Aggregate Principal Amount Tendered Aggregate Principal Amount to be Accepted for Purchase Total Offer Conside

February 6, 2015 Smithfield Foods ANNOUNCES EARLY TENDER DATE RESULTS SMITHFIELD, Va.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): February 6, 2015 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 offertopurchasenotesjan2015.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 23, 2015 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or Other Juri

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES TENDER OFFERS

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Third Quarter and Nine Month 2014 Results Company Delivers Third Consecutive Record Quarter As Part of WH Group’s Global Platform

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Smithfield Foods Reports Record Third Quarter and Nine Month 2014 Results Company Delivers Third Consecutive Record Quarter As Part of WH Group’s Global Platform

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 q2newfy14earningsrelease8-k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 11, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other juris

Smithfield Foods Reports Record Second Quarter and First Half Results Positive Industry Fundamentals, Organic Growth and Ongoing Collaboration with WH Group Yields Strong Earnings Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smithfield Foods Reports Record Second Quarter and First Half Results Positive Industry Fundamentals, Organic Growth and Ongoing Collaboration with WH Group Yields Strong Earnings Growth SMITHFIELD, Virginia (August 11, 2014)-Smithfield Foods, Inc.

MORGAN STANLEY LEVERAGED FINANCE CONFERENCE Kenneth M. Sullivan Chief Financial Officer June 12, 2014 2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-

morganstanleyleveragedfi MORGAN STANLEY LEVERAGED FINANCE CONFERENCE Kenneth M. Sullivan Chief Financial Officer June 12, 2014 2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements include statements concerning our outlook for the future, as well as other statements of beliefs, future p

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Smithfield Foods Reports Record First Quarter Results Benefits from Strategic Merger with WH Group Begin to Emerge

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 q1newfy14earningsrelease8-k.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 14, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdic

- AMENDMENT #1 TO FORM 10-KT

Amendment #1 to Form 10-KT Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.11(b) SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”) and Robert W. Manly IV (the “Executive”) as of the date below. WHEREAS, Smithfield entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, a corporation formed under th

SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN AGREEMENT

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- 10-KT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from: April 29, 2013 to December 29, 2013 Commission file number: 1-15321 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.11(c) SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”) and Dennis H. Treacy (the “Executive”) as of the date below. WHEREAS, Smithfield entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, a corporation formed under the

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. RETENTION BONUS PLAN

Exhibit 10.10 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. RETENTION BONUS PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 1.1 Definitions 1 ARTICLE II PARTICIPATION 4 2.1 Designation of Participation 4 2.2 Effect of Designation 5 ARTICLE III RETENTION BONUS AMOUNT 5 3.1 Determination of Individual Retention Bonus Amounts 5 3.2 Aggregate Retention Bonus Amounts 5 3.3 Effect of Retention Bonus Amount Determination 5

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.11(a) SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. NONCOMPETE, NONSOLICITATION AND NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made by and between Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”) and C. Larry Pope (the “Executive”) as of the date below. WHEREAS, Smithfield entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, a corporation formed under the law

CONSENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.5(f) CONSENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS CONSENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of January 16, 2014 (this "Amendment"), is among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the "Company"), the subsidiary guarantors party hereto, the banks and other lending institutions party hereto, and COÖPE

SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT

EXHIBIT 21 SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT Set forth below is a list of each of the subsidiaries of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

EXCLUDED RECEIVABLES RELEASE

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Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

8-K 1 sfd8k01212014.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 16, 2014 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of in

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 23, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

THOMSON REUTERS STREETEVENTS

THOMSON REUTERS STREETEVENTS EDITED TRANSCRIPT Q2 2014 Smithfield Foods Earnings Conference Call EVENT DATE/TIME: DECEMBER 23, 2013 / 02:00PM GMT 1 CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS Larry Pope Smithfield Foods, Inc - President & CEO Bo Manly Smithfield Foods, Inc.

RABOBANK INTERNATIONAL F&A INVESTOR CONFERENCE C. Larry Pope President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. November 6, 2013 2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the

rabobankinternationalfai RABOBANK INTERNATIONAL F&A INVESTOR CONFERENCE C. Larry Pope President and Chief Executive Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. November 6, 2013 2 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. The forward-looking statements include statements concerning our outlook for the future, as well as

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 sfd8k102813.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of inco

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 7.750% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017

EX-99.1 2 sfdex991102813.htm EXHIBIT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 7.750% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 SMITHFIELD, Virginia (October 28, 2013) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced the expiration of its previously announced offer to purchase (the “Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 7.750% senior notes due 2017

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 6.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF CHANGE OF CONTROL OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 6.

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 sfd8k10152013.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of in

- 15-12B

15-12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number: 1-15321 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specifie

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits

8-K 1 sfd8k10042013.htm 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of inc

Smithfield Foods Expands Robert W. Manly’s Responsibilities and Promotes Kenneth M. Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1 2 sfdex99110042013.htm EXHIBIT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Keira Lombardo Smithfield Foods, Inc. (757) 365-3050 [email protected] Smithfield Foods Expands Robert W. Manly’s Responsibilities and Promotes Kenneth M. Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer SMITHFIELD, Virginia (October 4, 2013)—Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced expanded responsibilities for Robert W. Manl

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 26, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

October 2, 2013

October 2, 2013 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K dated October 2, 2013, of Smithfield Foods, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements contained in the second sentence of the second paragraph and the third paragraph on page 1 therein. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE SCHEDULE 13D Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 4)1 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 832248108 (CUSIP Number) JEFFREY C. SMIT

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-8

Post Effective Amendment No.1 to Form S-8 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-34553 Registration Statement No. 333-81917 Registration Statement No. 333-108511 Registration Statement No. 333-119948 Registration Statement No. 333-123416 Registration Statement No. 333-123417 Registration Statement No. 333-123418 Registration Statem

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.2 TO FORM S-3

Post Effective Amendment No.2 to Form S-3 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-06197 Registration Statement No. 333-106339 Registration Statement No. 333-143727 Registration Statement No. 333-167781 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 Registration Stat

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on October 8, 2013, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-8

Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-8 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-34553 Registration Statement No. 333-81917 Registration Statement No. 333-108511 Registration Statement No. 333-119948 Registration Statement No. 333-123416 Registration Statement No. 333-123417 Registration Statement No. 333-123418 Registration State

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-06197 Registration Statement No. 333-106339 Registration Statement No. 333-143727 Registration Statement No. 333-167781 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-3 Registration Sta

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-4 ON FORM S-8

Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-4 on Form S-8 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-34553 Registration Statement No. 333-81917 Registration Statement No. 333-108511 Registration Statement No. 333-119948 Registration Statement No. 333-123416 Registration Statement No. 333-123417 Registration Statement No. 333-123418 Regist

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CONTROL AND OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 7.750% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CONTROL AND OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 7.750% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2017 SMITHFIELD, Virginia (September 27, 2013) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it will notify holders (the “Notice”) of its 7.750% senior notes due 2017 (the “Notes”) that a “Change of Control”, as defined in the indenture

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8

Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form S-8 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-34553 Registration Statement No. 333-81917 Registration Statement No. 333-108511 Registration Statement No. 333-119948 Registration Statement No. 333-123416 Registration Statement No. 333-123417 Registration Statement No. 333-123418 Registration State

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-8

S-8 POS 1 d603923ds8pos.htm POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO.1 TO FORM S-8 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 Registration Statement No. 333-34553 Registration Statement No. 333-81917 Registration Statement No. 333-108511 Registration Statement No. 333-119948 Registration Statement No. 333-123416 Registration Statement No. 333-123417 Registration Statement No. 33

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-3

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Smithfield Foods Reports First Quarter Results

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Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

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LETTER

August 15, 2013 Via E-mail Robert W. Manly, IV Chief Financial Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed June 18, 2013 File No. 001-15321 Dear Mr. Manly: We have completed our review of your filing. We remind you that our comments or changes to disclosure in response to our comments do

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SEC Response Letter Michael H. Cole Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 (757) 365-3030 tel (757) 365-3025 fax August 12, 2013 VIA EDGAR AND OVERNIGHT COURIER Ms. Susan Block Attorney-Advisor Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7010 Re: Smit

LETTER

August 8, 2013 Via E-mail Robert W. Manly, IV Chief Financial Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A (Revised) Filed July 26, 2013 File No. 001-15321 Dear Mr. Manly: We have reviewed your responses to the comments in our letter dated July 15, 2013 and have the following additional comments

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SEC RESPONSE LETTER Michael H. Cole Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 (757) 365-3030 tel (757) 365-3025 fax July 26, 2013 VIA EDGAR AND OVERNIGHT COURIER Ms. Susan Block Attorney-Advisor Division of Corporation Finance United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549-7010 Re: Smithf

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LETTER

July 15, 2013 Via E-mail Robert W. Manly, IV Chief Financial Officer Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Preliminary Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A Filed June 18, 2013 File No. 001-15321 Dear Mr. Manly: We have reviewed your filing and have the following comments. In some of our comments, we may ask you to provide us with information so

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

July 12, 2013

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EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 12, 2013 between SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as the Company, and COÖPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., “RABOBANK NEDERLAND”, NEW YORK BRANCH, as the Issuer TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 Section 1.1. Defined Terms 1 Section 1.2. Terms Generally 9 Section 1.3. Accounting Terms; GAAP 10 Section 1.4. Classifi

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D (Rule 13d-101) INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN STATEMENTS FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-1(a) AND AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED PURSUANT TO § 240.13d-2(a) (Amendment No. 1)1 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 832248108 (CUSIP Number) JEFFREY C. SMIT

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.)* SMITHFIELD FOODS INC - (Name of Issuer) Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 832248108 - (CUSIP Number) June 26, 2013 - (Date Of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this

- 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE, SAVINGS AND SIMILAR PLANS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURTIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

- 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE, SAVINGS AND SIMILAR PLANS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURTIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

- 11-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 11-K FOR ANNUAL REPORTS OF EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE, SAVINGS AND SIMILAR PLANS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 þ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE SECURTIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(d) OF THE

Net Income

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 (in millions) Net Income 521.0 361.3 183.8 Income tax expense 236.1 172.4 46.1 Depreciation and amortization 231.9 242.8 239.9 Interest expense 245.4 176.7 168.7 Other financing costs (1) 8.6 4.7 5.8 (Income) loss from equity method investments (50.1 ) 9.9 (15.0 ) Dividends from equity method investments (2) 4.9 — 0.5 Loss on debt extinguishment 92.5 12

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 21, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-15321 52-0845861 (Commission File Numb

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

Preliminary Proxy Statement Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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Exhibit 99.1 June 17, 2013 Members of the Board of Directors of Smithfield Foods, Inc. Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Dear Members of the Board, Starboard Value LP, together with its affiliates (“Starboard”), currently owns securities representing beneficial ownership of approximately 5.7% of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (“Smithfield” or the “Company”). We have bee

POWER OF ATTORNEY

Exhibit 99.3 POWER OF ATTORNEY The undersigned hereby appoints Jeffrey C. Smith, Mark Mitchell, Peter A. Feld and Kenneth R. Marlin, or any of them, his true and lawful attorney-in fact and agent to execute and file with the Securities and Exchange Commission any Schedule 13D, Schedule 13G, Form 3, Form 4, Form 5, any settlement agreement, any amendments to any of the foregoing and any related doc