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SFD - Smithfield Foods Inc

Insider Purchase by Owens Donovan (Pres, U.S. Fresh Pork)

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Trade Summary

5 months ago, Owens Donovan, serving as Pres, U.S. Fresh Pork at Smithfield Foods Inc (SFD), purchased 12,000 shares at $23.25 per share, for a total transaction value of $279,000.00. Following this transaction, Owens Donovan now holds 77,000 shares of SFD.

This purchase represents a 18.00% increase in Owens Donovan'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.

Owens Donovan

Pres, U.S. Fresh Pork

Donovan Owens is the President of U.S. Fresh Pork at Smithfield Foods Inc., a position he has held since May 2023, overseeing fresh pork operations in the United States and Mexico.[[1]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team)[[2]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Donovan-Owens/2473193477)[[3]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/262981/donovan-owens) He joined Smithfield Foods in 1993 and brings extensive experience in industrial engineering, fresh pork business management, and operations.[[1]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team)[[2]](https://www.zoominfo.com/p/Donovan-Owens/2473193477) Owens previously served as Executive Director of Support Operations for Smithfield Hog Production from May 2022 to April 2023, led the Tar Heel, North Carolina facility for 12 years as Director of Operations (July 2010–December 2017) and Complex Plant Manager (December 2017–June 2022), and held various roles from 1993 to 2010.[[1]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team) He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.[[1]](https://investors.smithfieldfoods.com/company-information/executive-team) As a corporate insider, Owens recently reported acquiring common shares of Smithfield Foods Inc.[[5]](https://www.itiger.com/news/2566435676) He is based in Fayetteville, NC.[[4]](https://rocketreach.co/donovan-owens-email_63454255)

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Trade Price

$23.25

Quantity

12,000

Total Value

$279,000.00

Shares Owned

77,000

Trade Date

Monday, September 8, 2025

167 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Filed 1 day after trade

CONSUMER DEFENSIVEPACKAGED FOODS

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