Director at Smithfield Foods (SFD) awarded 6,915 RSUs in Form 4

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Gallagher Marie T. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Smithfield Foods director Marie T. Gallagher received an equity award that increases her stake in the company. She was granted 6,915 shares of Common Stock as a compensation-related award, recorded at a price of $0.00 per share.

The award is structured as restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. These RSUs will vest on the day of Smithfield Foods’ annual shareholder meeting to occur in 2027. After this grant, Gallagher holds 15,915 shares of Common Stock directly reported in this filing.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Gallagher Marie T.

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	6,915	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 15,915 shares (Direct, null)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 6,915 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share Holdings after grant: 15,915 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 6,915 shares Restricted stock unit award to director on June 2, 2026

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Compensation grant, not an open-market purchase

Holdings after grant 15,915 shares Total Common Stock directly reported following the transaction

Vesting timing 2027 annual meeting RSUs vest on the day of the 2027 shareholder meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), contingent right, vest

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

"Represents an award of restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.

contingent right financial

"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock."

vest financial

"The RSUs will vest on the day of the annual meeting of the Company's shareholders to occur in 2027."

A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

06/03/2026 - 04:48 PM

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^*

Gallagher Marie T.

(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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/02/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/02/2026		A		6,915⁽¹⁾	A	$0	15,915	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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 on the day of the annual meeting of the Company's shareholders to occur in 2027.

Remarks:

	/s/ David Coleman, as Attorney-in-Fact	06/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Smithfield Foods (SFD) report for Marie T. Gallagher?

Smithfield Foods reported that director Marie T. Gallagher received a grant of 6,915 shares of Common Stock as an equity award. The shares are in the form of RSUs that vest in 2027, increasing her reported direct holdings to 15,915 shares.

How many shares did the Smithfield Foods (SFD) director receive in this Form 4 filing?

Director Marie T. Gallagher received an award covering 6,915 shares of Smithfield Foods Common Stock. The award is recorded at $0.00 per share because it is a compensation grant of restricted stock units, not an open-market purchase, and vests at the 2027 annual meeting.

What are the vesting terms of the RSU grant disclosed for Smithfield Foods (SFD)?

The filing states the award is restricted stock units that will vest on the day of Smithfield Foods’ annual meeting of shareholders in 2027. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock once the vesting condition is met.

How did this RSU award change Marie T. Gallagher’s holdings in Smithfield Foods (SFD)?

Following the RSU award, Marie T. Gallagher’s reported direct holdings increased to 15,915 shares of Common Stock. The grant represents a compensation-related acquisition rather than a market trade, and the RSUs must vest in 2027 before converting into shares.

Was the Smithfield Foods (SFD) director’s transaction a market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction was a compensation grant, not a market purchase. The Form 4 lists it under code “A” as a grant or award acquisition, with 6,915 RSUs at $0.00 per share, reflecting equity-based compensation that vests at the 2027 annual shareholder meeting.