Smithfield Foods (SFD) director granted 6,915 restricted stock units, now holds 15,915 shares

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Starling Raymond A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SMITHFIELD FOODS INC director Raymond A. Starling received a grant of 6,915 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Common Stock. The award was made at no cash cost per share and increases his direct holdings to 15,915 shares after the reported transaction.

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, linking the director's compensation to the company’s future performance and continued service through that date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Starling Raymond A

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 units Price per RSU: $0.00 per unit Total holdings after grant: 15,915 shares +1 more

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RSU grant size 6,915 units Restricted stock units of Common Stock awarded to director

Price per RSU $0.00 per unit Grant, award, or other acquisition with no cash cost

Total holdings after grant 15,915 shares Common Stock directly owned following the transaction

RSU vesting timing 2027 annual meeting RSUs vest on the day of the 2027 shareholder meeting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, RSUs, contingent right, annual meeting of the Company's shareholders

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restricted stock units financial

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

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.

RSUs financial

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

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

contingent right financial

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

annual meeting of the Company's shareholders financial

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

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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^*

Starling Raymond A

(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
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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 Raymond A. Starling?

SMITHFIELD FOODS reported that director Raymond A. Starling received 6,915 restricted stock units of Common Stock as a compensation grant. These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost per share and represent additional equity-based incentives tied to the company’s future performance.

How many SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) shares does Raymond A. Starling hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Raymond A. Starling holds 15,915 shares of SMITHFIELD FOODS Common Stock directly. This total includes the newly awarded 6,915 restricted stock units, which each represent a contingent right to receive one share when they vest in 2027.

What are the key terms of the restricted stock units granted by SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD)?

The grant consists of 6,915 restricted stock units, each equal to one share of Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs were issued at a price of $0.00 per unit and are structured as equity compensation to align the director’s interests with long-term shareholder value.

When will Raymond A. Starling’s SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) RSUs vest?

The restricted stock units granted to Raymond A. Starling will vest on the day of SMITHFIELD FOODS’ annual meeting of shareholders to occur in 2027. Vesting is contingent on continued service through that meeting date under the award’s terms.

Was the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It reflects a grant or award acquisition of 6,915 restricted stock units at no cash cost, representing equity compensation rather than an open-market trade in SMITHFIELD FOODS shares.