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): October 1, 2013

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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements or Certain Officers.

On October 3, 2013, Smithfield Foods, Inc. (the “Company”) expanded the operational responsibilities for its executive vice president, Robert W. Manly. As executive vice president and chief synergy officer, Mr. Manly will be responsible for maximizing synergies and leveraging opportunities between the Company and its parent company, Shuanghui International Holdings Limited. Mr. Manly will retain his responsibility for Murphy-Brown, the Company’s hog production operations, but will no longer serve as chief financial officer.

Mr. Manly, age 60, served the Company as executive vice president from 1986 through 1996, and also served as president and chief operating officer of Smithfield Packaging from 1994 to 1995. After serving as president and chief operating officer of Premium Standard Farms for 10 years, Mr. Manly rejoined the Company as executive vice president in 2006. He also became chief legal officer in 2008 and chief operating officer of Murphy-Brown, the livestock production subsidiary of the Company, in 2012. Mr. Manly was assistant to the president of IBP, Inc. from 1981 to 1986 and, earlier, he held various positions in the beef processing and cattle feeding industries.

Also on October 3, 2013, the Company promoted Kenneth M. Sullivan to chief financial officer. Mr. Sullivan, age 49, joined the Company in 2003 as vice president of internal audit, became chief accounting officer in 2007, and in 2010 became vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. In 2012, Mr. Sullivan was promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Sullivan spent twelve years at large public accounting and consulting firms, serving a variety of clients in the manufacturing, technology and government contracting sectors.

The Company issued a press release on October 4, 2013 announcing the new responsibilities of Mr. Manly and Mr. Sullivan, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

On October 1, 2013, Joseph W. Luter IV resigned from his position as Executive Vice President of the Company, effective October 11, 2013, to pursue other opportunities.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated October 4, 2013.

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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: October 4, 2013	/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 October 4, 2013.

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EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:

Keira Lombardo

Smithfield Foods, Inc.

(757) 365-3050

keiralombardo@smithfieldfoods.com

Smithfield Foods Expands Robert W. Manly’s Responsibilities and

Promotes Kenneth M. Sullivan to Chief Financial Officer

SMITHFIELD, Virginia (October 4, 2013)—Smithfield Foods, Inc. today announced expanded responsibilities for Robert W. Manly as executive vice president and chief synergy officer and the promotion of Kenneth M. Sullivan to chief financial officer.

Mr. Manly will be responsible for maximizing synergies and leveraging opportunities between Smithfield and Shuanghui International, which completed their strategic combination last month. Mr. Manly will retain responsibility for Murphy-Brown, Smithfield’s hog production operations.

“Bo Manly has a unique mix of financial and operating experience, as well as a broad understanding of the protein industry. He demonstrated exceptional leadership as chief financial officer, spearheading our financial restructuring, among many other accomplishments. Bo is the most qualified person in the organization to help harvest the maximum benefit from the combination of Smithfield and Shuanghui,” said C. Larry Pope, president and chief executive officer.

Mr. Manly joined Smithfield as executive vice president in 1986. During his tenure, he has been president of Smithfield Packing Company, Premium Standard Farms and Murphy-Brown. He became chief financial officer in 2008. Mr. Manly was assistant to the president of IBP, Inc. from 1981 to 1986 and, earlier, he held various positions in the beef processing and cattle feeding industries.

Mr. Pope explained, “Ken will assume the chief financial officer reins from Bo. Ken is an integral part of our team and this promotion is well deserved based on the dedication and financial expertise he has demonstrated since joining Smithfield more than a decade ago. Ken also played a critical role in the recent Smithfield-Shuanghui transaction. He has exhibited strong leadership and financial management skills and brings a deep knowledge of our company to his new role.”

Most recently, Mr. Sullivan served as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. He joined Smithfield in 2003 as vice president of internal audit, became chief accounting officer in 2007, and in 2010 became vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. Prior to joining Smithfield, Mr. Sullivan spent twelve years at large public accounting and consulting firms, serving a variety of clients in the manufacturing, technology and government contracting sectors.

About Smithfield Foods

Smithfield Foods is a $13 billion global food company and the world's largest pork processor and hog producer. In the United States, the company is also the leader in numerous packaged meats categories with popular brands including Smithfield^®, Eckrich^®, Farmland^®, Armour^®, Cook’s^®, Gwaltney^®, John Morrell^®, Kretschmar^®, Curly’s^®, Carando^®, Margherita^®, and Healthy Ones^®. Smithfield Foods is committed to providing good food in a responsible way and maintains robust animal care, community involvement, employee safety, environmental, and food safety and quality programs. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and www.smithfieldcommitments.com.

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