Smithfield Foods Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Offering of Common Stock

Group 1 - Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced a secondary public offering of 19,531,698 shares at a price of $23.25 per share, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase up to 2,929,754 shares [1] - The offering is expected to close on September 8, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [1] - The company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares as it is solely conducted by the principal shareholder, SFDS UK Holdings Limited [1] Group 2 - Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and Barclays are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the offering, with Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and BNP Paribas as joint book-running managers [2] - A registration statement for the offering has been filed and declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [3] Group 3 - Smithfield Foods is recognized as an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, with a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers [6]