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Smithfield Foods Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Offering of Common Stock

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Smithfield Foods, a leading American food company, has announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 19,531,698 shares of its common stock. The offering, led by Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and Barclays, will sell shares at a price of $23.25 per share, with the option for underwriters to purchase an additional 2,929,754 shares.

The announcement marks an upsized secondary offering, with the selling shareholder, SFDS UK Holdings Limited, granting underwriters the option to purchase additional shares. The company itself is not participating in the offering and will not receive any proceeds from the sale. The expected closing date for the offering is September 8, 2025.

As part of the offering, a registration statement has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including a prospectus related to the securities being sold. Interested parties can obtain a copy of the prospectus from the SEC website or directly from the joint lead book-running managers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Smithfield Foods announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 19,531,698 shares of its common stock.
  • The offering, led by Morgan Stanley, BofA Securities, and Barclays, will sell shares at a price of $23.25 per share.
  • The selling shareholder, SFDS UK Holdings Limited, has granted underwriters an option to purchase an additional 2,929,754 shares.
  • The company will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares.
  • The expected closing date for the offering is September 8, 2025.
  • A registration statement has been filed with the SEC, including a prospectus related to the securities being sold.
  • Interested parties can obtain a copy of the prospectus from the SEC website or directly from the joint lead book-running managers.
  • Patricia Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smithfield Foods, emphasized the company's commitment to meeting demand for quality protein around the world.
  • The company's diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers have enabled it to responsibly meet growing demand.

Statistics:

  • 19,531,698 shares of common stock will be sold as part of the offering.
  • The offering price for each share is $23.25.
  • The underwriters have the option to purchase an additional 2,929,754 shares.
  • September 8, 2025, is the expected closing date for the offering.

Sources:

  • Smithfield Foods - Press Release: Smithfield Foods Announces Pricing of Upsized Secondary Offering of Common Stock
  • U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Registration Statement: Form S-3 (Smithfield Foods, Inc.)
  • Nasdaq - Smithfield Foods, Inc. (SFD)

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