form_8-k.htm


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2010
 
 
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
 
 
 

 
Virginia
  
1-15321
  
52-0845861
  
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
  


 
200 Commerce Street
Smithfield, Virginia
  
23430
  
 
 (Address of principal executive offices)
  
 (Zip Code)
  

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (757) 365-3000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 
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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 11, 2010, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended January 31, 2010. The information contained in the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Press release, dated as of March 11, 2010, announcing the Registrant’s results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended January 31, 2010.




 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
     
     
     
Date: March 11, 2010
/s/ Robert W. Manly, IV
  
 
Robert W. Manly, IV
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer










 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit 99.1
Press release, dated as of March 11, 2010, announcing the Registrant’s results for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, which ended January 31, 2010.

 
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