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Smithfield Foods (SFD) CFO uses 3,848 shares to cover RSU tax bill

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Smithfield Foods Chief Financial Officer Mark L. Hall reported a compensation-related share transaction. On the vesting of restricted stock units, the company withheld 3,848 shares of common stock, valued at $23.65 per share, to cover tax withholding obligations. The footnote states that no shares were sold in the market. After this tax-withholding disposition, Hall directly holds 68,152 shares of Smithfield Foods common stock.

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Insider Hall Mark L.
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 3,848 $23.65 $91K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 68,152 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 3,848 shares RSU vesting tax withholding on Common Stock
Withholding price per share $23.65 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after transaction 68,152 shares Direct holdings after tax withholding
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.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock01/28/2026F(1)3,848D$23.6568,152D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount 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-Fact06/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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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 Mark L. Hall?

Smithfield Foods reported that CFO Mark L. Hall had 3,848 shares of common stock withheld to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock units. This was a routine compensation-related event, not an open-market purchase or sale of shares.

Were any Smithfield Foods (SFD) shares sold in the market in this Form 4?

No market sale occurred. The Form 4 and footnote explain that 3,848 shares were withheld by the company solely to cover tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock unit vesting, rather than being sold on the open market.

How many Smithfield Foods (SFD) shares does CFO Mark L. Hall hold after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, CFO Mark L. Hall directly owns 68,152 shares of Smithfield Foods common stock. This figure reflects his position after 3,848 shares were withheld by the company to satisfy RSU-related tax obligations.

What does the transaction code "F" mean in the Smithfield Foods (SFD) Form 4?

Transaction code “F” indicates payment of an exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities. Here, 3,848 Smithfield Foods shares were withheld to cover tax withholding on vested restricted stock units rather than being sold for investment or trading purposes.

Is the Smithfield Foods (SFD) Form 4 transaction a buy or sell signal for investors?

The reported transaction is neutral. It reflects 3,848 shares withheld for taxes on vested restricted stock units, not a discretionary buy or sell in the market. Such tax-withholding events are common in equity-based executive compensation programs.