Director at Smithfield Foods (SFD) settles RSU taxes with 3,849 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Smithfield Foods director Hank Shenghua He reported a routine tax-withholding share disposition tied to vesting compensation. On the vesting of restricted stock units, 3,849 shares of common stock were withheld by the company at $23.65 per share to satisfy tax obligations, with no shares sold in the market.

Following this non-market transaction, He directly holds 83,151 shares of Smithfield Foods common stock. The event reflects standard equity compensation and tax settlement rather than an open-market stock sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider He Hank Shenghua

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	3,849	$23.65	$91K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 83,151 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for taxes: 3,849 shares Withholding price per share: $23.65 per share Shares held after transaction: 83,151 shares +2 more

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Shares withheld for taxes 3,849 shares Tax withholding on RSU vesting, transaction code F

Withholding price per share $23.65 per share Value used for RSU tax-withholding disposition

Shares held after transaction 83,151 shares Director’s direct holdings following tax-withholding disposition

Transaction date January 28, 2026 Date of RSU-related tax-withholding transaction

Transaction type Tax-withholding disposition (Code F) Payment of tax liability by delivering securities

Key Terms

restricted stock units ("RSUs"), tax withholding obligations, tax-withholding disposition, Common Stock

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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial

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

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.

tax withholding obligations financial

"to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

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 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^*

He Hank Shenghua

(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)
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)		3,849	D	$23.65	83,151	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)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) report for Hank Shenghua He?

Smithfield Foods director Hank Shenghua He reported a tax-withholding disposition of 3,849 common shares. The shares were withheld by the company to cover taxes on vested RSUs, with no open-market sale taking place.

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

No, the Form 4 states that no shares were sold in the market. Instead, 3,849 shares were withheld by the issuer solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) shares does Hank Shenghua He hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Hank Shenghua He directly holds 83,151 shares of Smithfield Foods common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects his remaining equity position following the RSU vesting-related share withholding.

What does the F transaction code mean in the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) Form 4?

The F code indicates a tax-withholding disposition, where shares are delivered to the issuer to cover tax liabilities. In this case, shares from vested RSUs were withheld to satisfy taxes rather than being sold in the open market.

Is the SMITHFIELD FOODS (SFD) insider transaction related to stock options or RSUs?

The transaction is tied to restricted stock units (RSUs), not stock options. The Form 4 footnote explains that shares were withheld upon RSU vesting to meet tax obligations, with no market sale resulting from this vesting event.