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SFD - Smithfield Foods Inc

Insider Purchase by He Hank Shenghua (Dir)

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Trade Summary

5 months ago, He Hank Shenghua, serving as Dir at Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD), purchased 10,000 shares at $23.25 per share, for a total transaction value of $232,500.00. Following this transaction, He Hank Shenghua now holds 87,000 shares of SFD.

This purchase represents a 13.00% increase in He Hank Shenghua's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Monday, September 8, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 1 day after the trade was made.

Smithfield Foods Inc operates in the CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector, specifically within the PACKAGED FOODS industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

He Hank Shenghua

Dir

Hank Shenghua He (age 57) is a Class II Director at Smithfield Foods Inc. (SFD), serving on the Board since January 2016, and currently holds the position of Vice President and Chief Operating Coordinate Officer since January 2014.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/hank-he)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors)[[4]](https://app.boardroomalpha.com/profiles/people/A1399014-HANK_SHENGHUA_HE) He played a key role in the post-acquisition transition following WH Group's acquisition of Smithfield in 2013, bringing extensive experience in mechanical engineering and food industry operations.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/hank-he)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors) Prior to his roles at Smithfield, Mr. He held senior positions at Shuanghui Development and Shuanghui Group, including Assistant to the Chairman (Sep 2012–Jan 2014), Vice President (Jun 2005–Aug 2012), and Manager of the Commerce & Logistics Division (Aug 2008–Jun 2011).[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/hank-he)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors) He serves on SFD's Compensation Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee, and Executive Committee, though he is not classified as an independent director.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/hank-he) Mr. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Chongqing and an MBA from the College of William & Mary.[[1]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/SFD/people/hank-he)[[2]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors)

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Trade Price

$23.25

Quantity

10,000

Total Value

$232,500.00

Shares Owned

87,000

Trade Date

Monday, September 8, 2025

166 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Filed 1 day after trade

CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

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