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September 5, 2025 424B4

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

September 4, 2025 S-1MEF

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)

September 4, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

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,

September 3, 2025 EX-1.1

[●] 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

September 3, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

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,

September 3, 2025 S-1

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)

August 12, 2025 8-K

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

August 12, 2025 10-Q

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.

August 12, 2025 EX-99.1

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.

July 24, 2025 EX-10.1

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.

July 24, 2025 8-K

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

June 5, 2025 8-K

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

April 29, 2025 EX-99.1

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.

April 29, 2025 8-K

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

April 29, 2025 10-Q

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.

April 18, 2025 DEF 14A

DEF 14A

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

April 18, 2025 DEFA14A

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

April 18, 2025 8-K/A

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

March 25, 2025 EX-19

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

March 25, 2025 EX-99.1

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.

March 25, 2025 EX-4.7

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

March 25, 2025 10-K

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.

March 25, 2025 8-K

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

March 25, 2025 EX-97

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

March 7, 2025 8-K

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

February 12, 2025 8-K

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

February 12, 2025 EX-10.1

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

January 29, 2025 EX-10.2

, 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

January 29, 2025 EX-10.1

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,

January 29, 2025 EX-3.1

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

January 29, 2025 424B4

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

January 29, 2025 EX-3.2

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

January 29, 2025 8-K

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

January 28, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

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

January 28, 2025 FWP

WH Group Limited 萬 洲 國 際 有 限 公 司 (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 288) (1)UPDATE IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED SPIN-OFF AND SEPARATE LISTING OF SMITHFIELD FOOD INC. – PRICING OF THE SMITHFIELD SHARES AND COMMENCE

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

January 28, 2025 S-8

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.

January 28, 2025 FWP

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

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

January 23, 2025 CORRESP

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January 23, 2025 BY EDGAR U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Attention: Patrick Fullem Re: Smithfield Foods, Inc. Registration Statement Filed on Form S-1, as amended File No. 333-284141 Ladies and Gentlemen: In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), we, as representatives of

January 23, 2025 CORRESP

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

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

January 23, 2025 8-A12B

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

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.

January 22, 2025 FWP

WH Group Limited 萬 洲 國 際 有 限 公 司 (Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability) (Stock Code: 288) (1)UPDATE IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED SPIN-OFF AND SEPARATE LISTING OF SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.; (2)PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF THE SMITHFIELD GRO

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

January 21, 2025 S-1/A

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.

January 21, 2025 EX-3.4

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.10

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.13

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

January 21, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.15

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

January 21, 2025 EX-3.1

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.8

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.12

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

January 21, 2025 EX-4.6

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

January 21, 2025 EX-1.1

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.11

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

January 21, 2025 CORRESP

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January 21, 2025 Page 1 January 21, 2025 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Consumer Products 100 F Street, N.

January 21, 2025 EX-3.2

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.18

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.17

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.9

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,

January 21, 2025 EX-10.14

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

January 21, 2025 EX-10.16

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

January 21, 2025 EX-3.3

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

January 21, 2025 EX-4.5

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.3

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

January 6, 2025 CORRESP

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January 6, 2025 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Consumer Products 100 F Street, N.

January 6, 2025 EX-99.5

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.2

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

January 6, 2025 EX-4.4

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.7

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.5

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

January 6, 2025 EX-4.3

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

January 6, 2025 S-1

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

January 6, 2025 EX-4.1

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

January 6, 2025 EX-99.1

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

January 6, 2025 EX-99.4

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

January 6, 2025 EX-99.3

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

January 6, 2025 EX-21.1

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

January 6, 2025 EX-99.2

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.1

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.4

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

January 6, 2025 EX-4.2

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

January 6, 2025 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fee Table.

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

January 6, 2025 EX-10.6

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.6

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.8

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

December 13, 2024 DRS/A

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 December 13, 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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.3

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.11

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.5

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.

December 13, 2024 EX-10.7

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

December 13, 2024 DRSLTR

Three Months Ended

December 13, 2024 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Consumer Products 100 F Street, N.

December 13, 2024 EX-10.12

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.9

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

December 13, 2024 EX-10.2

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.

December 13, 2024 EX-10.10

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 “

December 13, 2024 EX-10.4

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.

November 18, 2024 EX-21

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

November 18, 2024 DRS/A

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

November 18, 2024 DRSLTR

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

October 4, 2024 DRS

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 October 4, 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 spe

October 26, 2016 10-Q

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

August 16, 2016 10-Q

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

August 16, 2016 EX-10.1

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

August 16, 2016 10-Q

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

August 16, 2016 EX-10.1

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

May 2, 2016 10-K/A

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

April 28, 2016 10-Q

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

March 29, 2016 EX-21

EX-21

March 29, 2016 10-K

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

February 6, 2015 EX-99.1

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.

February 6, 2015 8-K

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.

February 5, 2015 8-K

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.

January 23, 2015 8-K

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

January 23, 2015 EX-99.1

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES TENDER OFFERS

January 23, 2015 SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES TENDER OFFERS SMITHFIELD, Va., Jan. 23, 2015 - Smithfield Foods, Inc. (“Smithfield”) today announced that it has commenced cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) for its 7.750% Senior Notes due 2017 (CUSIP No. 832248 AQ1) (the “2017 Notes”), its 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP Nos. 86680W AA3 and U86598 AA4) (the “2018 Notes”), its 5.875% Senior No

November 7, 2014 8-K/A

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.

November 7, 2014 EX-99.1

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 SMITHFIELD, Virginia (November 7, 2014)-Smithfield Foods, Inc.

November 7, 2014 8-K

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.

November 7, 2014 EX-99.1

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 SMITHFIELD, Virginia (November 7, 2014)-Smithfield Foods, Inc.

August 11, 2014 8-K

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

August 11, 2014 EX-99.1

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.

June 12, 2014 8-K

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.

June 12, 2014 EX-99.1

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

May 14, 2014 EX-99.1

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smithfield Foods Reports Record First Quarter Results Benefits from Strategic Merger with WH Group Begin to Emerge SMITHFIELD, Virginia (May 14, 2014)-Smithfield Foods, Inc.

May 14, 2014 8-K

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

April 28, 2014 10-KT/A

- AMENDMENT #1 TO FORM 10-KT

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

March 20, 2014 EX-10.11(B)

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

March 20, 2014 10-KT

- 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

March 20, 2014 EX-21

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.

March 20, 2014 EX-10.10

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

March 20, 2014 EX-10.11(A)

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

March 20, 2014 EX-10.6(E)

EXCLUDED RECEIVABLES RELEASE

Exhibit 10.6(e) February 19, 2014 EXCLUDED RECEIVABLES RELEASE Reference is hereby made to (i) the Amended and Restated Receivables Sale Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2013 (as amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the "Receivables Sale Agreement"), by and among Smithfield Receivables Funding LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Buyer, Smithfield Foo

March 20, 2014 EX-10.3(D)

SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN AGREEMENT

EX-10.3(D) 2 fy201310ktex103d.htm EXHIBIT 10.3(D) Exhibit 10.3(d) SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED TERM LOAN AGREEMENT, dated as of January 16, 2014 (this "Amendment"), is among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the "Borrower"), and COÖPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A. "RABOBANK NEDERLAND", NEW

March 20, 2014 EX-10.11(C)

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

March 20, 2014 EX-10.5(F)

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

January 21, 2014 8-K

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

December 26, 2013 8-K

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.

December 26, 2013 EX-99.1

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.

November 6, 2013 8-K

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.

November 6, 2013 EX-99.1

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

October 28, 2013 8-K

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

October 28, 2013 EX-99.1

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

October 15, 2013 8-K

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

October 15, 2013 EX-99.1

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.

October 11, 2013 15-12B

- 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

October 4, 2013 8-K

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

October 4, 2013 EX-99.1

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

October 2, 2013 EX-16.1

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

October 2, 2013 8-K

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.

September 30, 2013 SC 13D/A

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

September 27, 2013 EX-99.1

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

September 27, 2013 POSASR

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT #1 TO FORM S-8

S-8 POS 1 d603923ds8pos.htm POST EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT #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-

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 POS AM

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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. 3

September 27, 2013 POSASR

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

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

Post Effective Amendent 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

September 27, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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): September 27, 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

September 27, 2013 EX-99.25

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).

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 27, 2013 POS AM

- 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

September 27, 2013 S-8 POS

- 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

September 26, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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 earliest event reported: September 24, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name Of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

September 26, 2013 EX-4.2

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

Exhibit 4.2 Exhibit 4.2 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE First Supplemental Indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of September 26, 2013 among Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Sun Merger Sub, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Merger Sub”) has heretofore executed and del

September 26, 2013 EX-3.2

AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Effective September 26, 2013) ARTICLE I

Exhibit 3.2 Exhibit 3.2 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 ar

September 26, 2013 EX-4.3

SUN MERGER SUB, INC., (to be merged with and into Smithfield Foods, Inc.) as Issuer 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 Dated as of July 31, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTI

Exhibit 4.3 EXECUTION COPY SUN MERGER SUB, INC., (to be merged with and into Smithfield Foods, Inc.) as Issuer $400,000,000 5.875% Senior Notes due 2021 INDENTURE Dated as of July 31, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 2 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 32 SECTION 1.03. Rules of Constructio

September 26, 2013 EX-3.1

AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. ARTICLE I

Exhibit 3.1 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

September 26, 2013 EX-99.1

Shuanghui International and Smithfield Foods Complete Strategic Combination, Creating a Leading Global Pork Enterprise Combined Company to Have Greater Access to Large and Growing Chinese Market and Retain World-Leading Food Safety and Quality Contro

Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Shuanghui International and Smithfield Foods Complete Strategic Combination, Creating a Leading Global Pork Enterprise Combined Company to Have Greater Access to Large and Growing Chinese Market and Retain World-Leading Food Safety and Quality Control Standards HONG KONG and SMITHFIELD, Va., September 26, 2013 – Shuanghui International Holdings Limited (“Shuanghui Interna

September 26, 2013 EX-4.1

SUN MERGER SUB, INC., (to be merged with and into Smithfield Foods, Inc.) as Issuer 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 Dated as of July 31, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTI

Exhibit 4.1 Exhibit 4.1 EXECUTION COPY SUN MERGER SUB, INC., (to be merged with and into Smithfield Foods, Inc.) as Issuer $500,000,000 5.250% Senior Notes due 2018 INDENTURE Dated as of July 31, 2013 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION SECTION 1.01. Definitions 2 SECTION 1.02. Other Definitions 32 SECTION 1.03. Rules of

September 26, 2013 EX-4.4

FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE

Exhibit 4.4 Exhibit 4.4 FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE First Supplemental Indenture (this “Supplemental Indenture”), dated as of September 26, 2013 among Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”). W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, Sun Merger Sub, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Merger Sub”) has heretofore executed and del

September 26, 2013 EX-99.1

SMITHFIELD FOODS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL

EX-99.1 2 d603943dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Investors Keira Lombardo Smithfield Foods, Inc. (757) 365-3050 [email protected] Media Andrew Siegel / Annabelle Rinehart / Erin Kurtz Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher (212) 355-4449 SMITHFIELD FOODS SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE STRATEGIC COMBINATION WITH SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL SMITHFIELD, Virginia (Sep

September 26, 2013 8-K

Changes in Control of Registrant, Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders, Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets, Other Events - FORM 8-K

Form 8-K 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 earliest event reported: September 26, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name Of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Virginia 001-15321 52-0845861 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Numb

September 20, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - AMENDMENT NO. 3 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. 3)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

September 16, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

8-K 1 sfd8k09162013.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): September 16, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisdiction of

September 16, 2013 EX-99.1

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

EX-99.1 2 sfdex99109162013.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES NOTICE OF CHANGE OF CONTROL AND OFFER TO PURCHASE ITS 6.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2022 SMITHFIELD, Virginia (September 16, 2013) - Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) (the “Company”) today announced that it will notify holders (the “Notice”) of its 6.625% senior notes due 2022 (the “Notes”) that a “Change of C

September 13, 2013 DEFA14A

- DEFINITIVE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Definitive Additional Materials UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

September 12, 2013 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

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)

September 9, 2013 DEFA14A

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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)

September 6, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

8-K 1 q1fy14earningsrelease8-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): September 6, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia 1-15321 52-0845861 (State or other jurisd

September 6, 2013 EX-99.1

Smithfield Foods Reports First Quarter Results

EX-99.1 2 q1fy14earningsreleaseex991.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keira Lombardo Smithfield Foods, Inc. (757) 365-3050 [email protected] Smithfield Foods Reports First Quarter Results Highlights • Net income was $39.5 million • Diluted EPS was $.27 • Sales of $3.4 billion, up 10% • Total Pork operating profit was $61.4 million ◦ Fresh Pork operating loss was $(3

September 3, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - AMENDMENT NO. 2 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. 2)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

September 3, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - OPEN LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS, DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2013 Activist Investment

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August 20, 2013 DEFA14A

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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)

August 19, 2013 DEFM14A

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DEFM14A 1 d554122ddefm14a.htm DEFM14A Table of Contents 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 Filed by the Registrant x Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ¨ Check the appropriate box: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

August 12, 2013 PRER14A

- REVISED PRELIMINARY NOTICE AND PROXY

Revised Preliminary Notice and Proxy Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 12, 2013 CORRESP

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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

July 31, 2013 EX-99.1

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF $900 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING

EX-99.1 2 sfd07312013ex991.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF $900 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING SMITHFIELD, Virginia (July 31, 2013)-As part of the financing for the proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) (the “Company”), Sun Merger Sub, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Merger Sub”), announced today the closing of it

July 31, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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): July 31, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

July 26, 2013 CORRESP

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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

July 26, 2013 PRER14A

- REVISED PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

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

July 24, 2013 DEFA14A

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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 19, 2013 EX-99.1

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF UPSIZED $900 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF UPSIZED $900 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING SMITHFIELD, Virginia (July 19, 2013)-As part of the financing for the proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

July 19, 2013 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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): July 19, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

July 15, 2013 EX-10.2

July 12, 2013

EX-10.2 3 d568054dex102.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 July 12, 2013 Smithfield Foods, Inc. 200 Commerce Street Smithfield, Virginia 23430 Attention: Tim Dykstra and Ken Sullivan Re: Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of August 31, 2012 (as amended by that certain First Amendment to Amended and Restated Term Loan Agreement dated as of January 31, 2013, the “Agreement”) among SMITHFIELD FO

July 15, 2013 EX-10.1

WAIVER NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 WAIVER NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS WAIVER NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED RECEIVABLES SALE AGREEMENT AND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Waiver”) is made as of July 12, 2013 by and among: (a) SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (“Smithfield”); (b) SFFC, I

July 15, 2013 8-K

Entry into 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

8-K 1 d568054d8k.htm 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): July 12, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-15321 52-0845861

July 15, 2013 DEFA14A

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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 15, 2013 EX-99.1

EXCERPTS FROM PRELIMINARY OFFERING MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 15, 2013

EXHIBIT 99.1 EXCERPTS FROM PRELIMINARY OFFERING MEMORANDUM DATED JULY 15, 2013 As used in this Exhibit, unless the context otherwise requires or indicates, the following terms have the following meanings: • “2013 Senior Notes” refers to Smithfield’s 7.75% senior unsecured notes due 2013. • “2013 Senior Notes Retirement” refers to Smithfield’s repayment as of May 15, 2013 of the remaining $55.0 mil

July 15, 2013 EX-99.2

SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES $800 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING

EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SMITHFIELD FOODS ANNOUNCES $800 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING SMITHFIELD, Virginia (July 15, 2013)—As part of the financing for the proposed acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) (the “Company”), Sun Merger Sub, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“Merger Sub”), announced today that it is initiating an offering, subject to market

July 15, 2013 EX-10.4

LETTER OF CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of July 12, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., as the Company, COÖPERATIEVE CENTRALE RAIFFEISEN-BOERENLEENBANK B.A., “RABOBANK NEDERLAND”, NEW YORK BRANCH, as the Issuer TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS 1 Sec

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

July 15, 2013 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - 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): July 15, 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

July 15, 2013 EX-10.3

CONSENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

EX-10.3 4 d568054dex103.htm EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 CONSENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS CONSENT AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT, dated as of July 12, 2013 (this “Amendment”), is among SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC., a Virginia corporation (the “Company”), the subsidiary guarantors party hereto, the banks and other lending inst

July 12, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - AMENDMENT NO. 1 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. 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

July 10, 2013 DEFA14A

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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 10, 2013 DEFA14A

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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)

June 27, 2013 11-K

- 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

June 27, 2013 11-K

- 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

June 27, 2013 11-K

- 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

June 21, 2013 8-K

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

June 21, 2013 EX-99.1

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

June 18, 2013 PREM14A

- PRELIMINARY PROXY STATEMENT

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

June 17, 2013 EX-99.1

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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

June 17, 2013 SC 13D

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / Starboard Value LP - 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. )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. SMITH

June 17, 2013 EX-99.3

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

June 17, 2013 EX-99.2

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.2 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT In accordance with Rule 13d-1(k)(1)(iii) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the persons named below agree to the joint filing on behalf of each of them of a Statement on Schedule 13D (including additional amendments thereto) with respect to the shares of Common Stock, $0.50 par value, of Smithfield Foods, Inc. This Joint Filing Agreement shal

June 14, 2013 8-K

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): June 14, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

June 14, 2013 EX-99.1

Smithfield Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

EX-99.1 2 q4fy13earningsreleaseex991.htm PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Keira Lombardo Smithfield Foods, Inc. (757) 365-3050 [email protected] Smithfield Foods Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results Fourth Quarter Highlights • Net income was $29.7 million • EPS was $.21 • Sales of $3.3 billion, up 3% • Total Pork operating profit up 16% and sales up 1% ◦ Fresh P

June 7, 2013 DEFA14A

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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)

June 6, 2013 DEFA14A

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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)

June 4, 2013 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT #1 TO SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. CHANGE IN CONTROL EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT #1 TO SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. CHANGE IN CONTROL EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN This Amendment #1 to the Smithfield Foods, Inc. Change in Control Executive Severance Plan (the “Plan”) is made effective as of May 28, 2013. 1. Section 1.15 of the Plan is amended, with respect to the Change in Control that occurs upon the consummation of the transactions provided for under that certain

June 4, 2013 DEFA14A

- FORM 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 28, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

June 4, 2013 8-K

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events - FORM 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 28, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

June 4, 2013 EX-10.1

AMENDMENT #1 TO SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. CHANGE IN CONTROL EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT #1 TO SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. CHANGE IN CONTROL EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN This Amendment #1 to the Smithfield Foods, Inc. Change in Control Executive Severance Plan (the “Plan”) is made effective as of May 28, 2013. 1. Section 1.15 of the Plan is amended, with respect to the Change in Control that occurs upon the consummation of the transactions provided for under that certain

June 3, 2013 EX-1

AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D The undersigned hereby agree as follows: (i) Each of them is individually eligible to use the Schedule 13D to which this Exhibit is attached, and such Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of them; and (ii) Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

June 3, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / CONTINENTAL GRAIN CO - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

SC 13D/A 1 a13-140161sc13da.htm SC 13D/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 9)* SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value $0.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 832248 10 8 (CUSIP Number) Michael Mayberry Senior Vice President - Legal Continental Grain Company 27

June 3, 2013 EX-99.1

CONTINENTAL GRAIN COMMENTS ON SMITHFIELD FOODS’ ANNOUNCED AGREEMENT WITH SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL

Exhibit 99.1 CONTINENTAL GRAIN COMMENTS ON SMITHFIELD FOODS’ ANNOUNCED AGREEMENT WITH SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL New York, New York - June 3, 2013 — Continental Grain Company (“Continental Grain”), commented today on the recently announced merger agreement between Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE: SFD) (“Smithfield”) and Shuanghui International Holdings Limited (“Shuanghui International”). Paul J. Fribou

May 30, 2013 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

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: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)

May 30, 2013 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

DEFA14A 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: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule

May 29, 2013 EX-99.1

SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL AND SMITHFIELD FOODS AGREE TO STRATEGIC COMBINATION, CREATING A LEADING GLOBAL PORK ENTERPRISE Smithfield Shareholders to Receive US$34.00 per Share in Cash, Which Values Smithfield at US$7.1 Billion Combined Company to Have G

EX-99.1 4 d545921dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL AND SMITHFIELD FOODS AGREE TO STRATEGIC COMBINATION, CREATING A LEADING GLOBAL PORK ENTERPRISE Smithfield Shareholders to Receive US$34.00 per Share in Cash, Which Values Smithfield at US$7.1 Billion Combined Company to Have Greater Access to Large and Growing Chinese Market and Retain World-Leading

May 29, 2013 DEFA14A

- 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): May 28, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-15321 52-0845861 (Commission File Num

May 29, 2013 EX-99.1

SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL AND SMITHFIELD FOODS AGREE TO STRATEGIC COMBINATION, CREATING A LEADING GLOBAL PORK ENTERPRISE Smithfield Shareholders to Receive US$34.00 per Share in Cash, Which Values Smithfield at US$7.1 Billion Combined Company to Have G

EX-99.1 4 d545921dex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHUANGHUI INTERNATIONAL AND SMITHFIELD FOODS AGREE TO STRATEGIC COMBINATION, CREATING A LEADING GLOBAL PORK ENTERPRISE Smithfield Shareholders to Receive US$34.00 per Share in Cash, Which Values Smithfield at US$7.1 Billion Combined Company to Have Greater Access to Large and Growing Chinese Market and Retain World-Leading

May 29, 2013 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, Sun Merger Sub, Inc. Smithfield Foods, Inc. dated as of May 28, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 1 Section 1.01 The Merger 1 Section 1.02 Closing 1 Se

Exhibit 2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION COPY AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, Sun Merger Sub, Inc. and Smithfield Foods, Inc. dated as of May 28, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 1 Section 1.01 The Merger 1 Section 1.02 Closing 1 Section 1.03 Effective Time 2 Section 1.04 Effects of the Merger 2 Section 1.05 Articles of Incorporation and

May 29, 2013 EX-2.1

AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, Sun Merger Sub, Inc. Smithfield Foods, Inc. dated as of May 28, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 1 Section 1.01 The Merger 1 Section 1.02 Closing 1 Se

EX-2.1 2 d545921dex21.htm EXHIBIT 2.1 Exhibit 2.1 EXECUTION COPY AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, Sun Merger Sub, Inc. and Smithfield Foods, Inc. dated as of May 28, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Article I The Merger 1 Section 1.01 The Merger 1 Section 1.02 Closing 1 Section 1.03 Effective Time 2 Section 1.04 Effects of the Merger 2 Section 1.05 Art

May 29, 2013 DEFA14A

- DEFA14A

DEFA14A 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: ¨ Preliminary Proxy Statement ¨ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule

May 29, 2013 8-K

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits - 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): May 28, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Virginia (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 001-15321 52-0845861 (Commission File Num

May 29, 2013 EX-10.1

ESCROW AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 28, 2013, by and among: Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Parent”); Rotary Vortex Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of Hong Kong (“Depositor”); Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corpo

May 29, 2013 EX-10.1

ESCROW AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 3 d545921dex101.htm EXHIBIT 10.1 Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION ESCROW AGREEMENT THIS ESCROW AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 28, 2013, by and among: Shuanghui International Holdings Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of the Cayman Islands (“Parent”); Rotary Vortex Limited, a corporation formed under the laws of Hong Kong (“Depositor”); Smithfield F

May 14, 2013 8-K

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): May 14, 2013 SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

May 14, 2013 EX-99.1

BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference May 14, 2013 C. Larry Pope President and Chief Executive Officer Robert W. Manly, IV Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 3 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forw

bmocapitalmarkets2013far BMO Capital Markets 2013 Farm to Market Conference May 14, 2013 C.

April 25, 2013 DFAN14A

- DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Com

April 25, 2013 DFAN14A

- DFAN14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A (Rule 14a-101) INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant o Filed by a Party other than the Registrant x Check the appropriate box: o Preliminary Proxy Statement o Confidential, for Use of the Com

April 25, 2013 EX-99.1

Smithfield Foods It’s to Focus Return Time on Shareholder April 2013

Smithfield Foods It’s to Focus Return Time on Shareholder April 2013 Additional Information Continental Grain Company (“Continental Grain” or “CGC”) intends to make a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a definitive proxy statement and an accompanying proxy card to be used to solicit proxies in connection with the Stockholders any adjournments or special meeting that 2013 Annual Meeting of (including postponements thereof or any may be called in lieu thereof) (the “2013 Annual Meeting”) of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

April 25, 2013 EX-1

AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D

EXHIBIT 1 AGREEMENT REGARDING THE JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13D The undersigned hereby agree as follows: (i) Each of them is individually eligible to use the Schedule 13D to which this Exhibit is attached, and such Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of them; and (ii) Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy of the information concerning such person contained therein; but none of them is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to believe that such information is inaccurate.

April 25, 2013 SC 13D/A

SFD / Smithfield Foods Inc / CONTINENTAL GRAIN CO - SC 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8)* SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC. (Name of Issuer) Common Stock, Par Value $0.50 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 832248 10 8 (CUSIP Number) Michael Mayberry Associate General Counsel Continental Grain Company 277 Park Avenue New York, NY 10172 Tel. No.: (2

April 25, 2013 EX-1

Smithfield Foods It’s to Focus Return Time on Shareholder April 2013

Smithfield Foods It’s to Focus Return Time on Shareholder April 2013 Additional Information Continental Grain Company (“Continental Grain” or “CGC”) intends to make a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission of a definitive proxy statement and an accompanying proxy card to be used to solicit proxies in connection with the Stockholders any adjournments or special meeting that 2013 Annual Meeting of (including postponements thereof or any may be called in lieu thereof) (the “2013 Annual Meeting”) of Smithfield Foods, Inc.

April 1, 2013 EX-99.1

Investor Presentation April 1-3, 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

EX-99.1 2 aprilinvestorpresentatio.htm PRESENTATION Investor Presentation April 1-3, 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 other statements of beliefs, future plans and strategies or anticipated ev

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