UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): August 4, 2004
SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| 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
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Registrant”) hereby furnishes this report pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K:
On August 4, 2004, the Registrant issued a press release commenting on its earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year ending May 1, 2005. The press release is furnished with this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.
| Exhibit 99 | Smithfield Foods, Inc. press release dated August 4, 2004. |
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. | ||
| (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ DANIEL G. STEVENS | |
| (Signature) | ||
| Daniel G. Stevens | ||
| Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Dated: August 4, 2004