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SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) CFO receives large stock option and RSU grants

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SMITHFIELD FOODS INC Chief Financial Officer Mark L. Hall received new equity awards as part of his compensation. He was granted stock options for 208,653 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $23.76 per share, bringing his stock option holdings to 601,550 shares. He also received 78,353 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units, increasing his direct common share holdings to 150,353 shares. Both the RSUs and options vest in three equal annual installments on the grant date, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, subject to his continued service.

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Insider Hall Mark L.
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Stock Option (Right to Buy) 208,653 $0.00 --
Grant/Award Common Stock 78,353 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 601,550 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 150,353 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments on the date of grant, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through such dates. The stock option shall vest in three equal annual installments on the date of grant, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through such dates.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Hall Mark L.
(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
200 COMMERCE STREET
(Street)
SMITHFIELD VA 23430
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SMITHFIELD FOODS INC [ SFD ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/10/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
 6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 03/10/2026 A 78,353(1) A $0 150,353 D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to Buy) $23.76 03/10/2026 A 208,653 (2) 03/10/2036 Common Stock 208,653 $0 601,550 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments on the date of grant, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through such dates.
2. The stock option shall vest in three equal annual installments on the date of grant, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through such dates.
Remarks:
/s/ David Coleman, as Attorney-in-Fact 03/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

What did SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) disclose about its CFO in this Form 4?

The filing shows CFO Mark L. Hall received equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock units. These grants increase his common share and option holdings, aligning his compensation more closely with SMITHFIELD FOODS’ long-term stock performance.

How many stock options did the SFD CFO receive in the latest Form 4?

Mark L. Hall was granted stock options covering 208,653 shares of SMITHFIELD FOODS Common Stock. These options have an exercise price of $23.76 per share and bring his total stock option holdings, after the grant, to 601,550 underlying shares.

What restricted stock unit award did SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) grant its CFO?

The CFO received 78,353 restricted stock units, each representing one share of SMITHFIELD FOODS Common Stock. After this grant, his direct common share holdings total 150,353 shares, reflecting increased equity-based compensation tied to the company’s future share performance.

How do the SFD CFO’s new RSUs and options vest over time?

Both the restricted stock units and stock options vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting occurs on the grant date, March 10, 2027, and March 10, 2028, and is conditioned on the CFO’s continuous service with SMITHFIELD FOODS through each vesting date.

Does the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) Form 4 indicate any insider share sales?

No share sales are reported in this Form 4. The transactions are coded as acquisitions related to equity grants, consisting of stock options and restricted stock units, rather than open-market purchases or sales of SMITHFIELD FOODS Common Stock by the CFO.