SMITHFIELD legal chief has shares withheld for RSU taxes

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC Chief Legal Officer Tennille J. Checkovich reported a routine share withholding tied to equity compensation.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC Chief Legal Officer Tennille J. Checkovich reported a routine share withholding tied to equity compensation. On 2026-01-28, the company withheld 708 shares of common stock at $23.65 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units. According to the footnote, no shares were sold in the market; this was purely to satisfy tax withholding. After this transaction, she directly held 11,292 shares of common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 708 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Checkovich Tennille J.

Role Chief Legal Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	708	$23.65	$17K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,292 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). No shares were sold in the market as a result of the vesting of these RSUs and the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 708 shares Reference price per share: $23.65 per share Shares held after transaction: 11,292 shares

3 metrics

Shares withheld for taxes 708 shares Tax withholding on RSU vesting on 2026-01-28

Reference price per share $23.65 per share Value used for 708-share tax withholding

Shares held after transaction 11,292 shares Direct common stock holdings following withholding

Key Terms

restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Common Stock, Form 4

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs")"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations"

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

FAQ

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What did Tennille J. Checkovich report in the latest SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) Form 4?

Tennille J. Checkovich reported a tax-related share withholding, not a market trade. On 2026-01-28, 708 SMITHFIELD FOODS common shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units granted as compensation.

Were any SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) shares sold in the market in this Form 4?

No market sale occurred in this Form 4. The 708 SMITHFIELD FOODS common shares were withheld by the issuer solely to cover tax withholding obligations from vesting restricted stock units, as explicitly stated in the filing footnote.

How many SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 708 SMITHFIELD FOODS common shares were withheld. These shares covered tax withholding obligations triggered when restricted stock units vested, a standard mechanism used instead of the insider paying cash for the tax bill.

What price per share is referenced in the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) tax withholding transaction?

The Form 4 reports a reference price of $23.65 per SMITHFIELD FOODS common share. This price is used for calculating the value of the 708 shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) shares does Tennille J. Checkovich hold after the reported transaction?

After the tax-related share withholding, Tennille J. Checkovich directly holds 11,292 SMITHFIELD FOODS common shares. This post-transaction balance reflects her remaining equity position following the RSU vesting and associated tax withholding entry.

Is the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) Form 4 transaction a routine compensation event?

Yes, the transaction reflects a routine compensation event. The Form 4 describes shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units, a standard method for handling equity award tax obligations rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/09/2026 - 04:06 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Checkovich Tennille J.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.

200 COMMERCE STREET

(Street)

SMITHFIELD VIRGINIA 23430

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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 Legal Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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	01/28/2026		F(1)		708	D	$23.65	11,292	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

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the withholding of shares by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). No shares were sold in the market as a result of the vesting of these RSUs and the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations.

Remarks:

	/s/ David Coleman, as Attorney-in-Fact	06/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)