Q1 New FY14 Earnings Release 8-K



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): May 14, 2014

SMITHFIELD FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its 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

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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 14, 2014, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, which ended March 30, 2014. 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) Exhibits
 
99.1
Press release, dated May 14, 2014, announcing the Registrant's results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, which ended March 30, 2014.



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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: May 14, 2014
 
/s/ Michael H. Cole
 
 
Michael H. Cole
 
 
Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary




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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit 99.1
Press release, dated May 14, 2014, announcing the Registrant's results for the first quarter of fiscal 2014, which ended March 30, 2014.



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