US meat processor Smithfield Foods has filed a registration statement and preliminary prospectus for a public offering of fixed rate senior unsecured notes.
US meat processor Smithfield Foods has filed a registration statement and preliminary prospectus for a public offering of fixed rate senior unsecured notes.
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Smithfield said it expected the offering to be at least US$500m, and that the proceeds would be used to pay down debt.
The offering is expected to close on Friday (22 June), and is being marketed through Citigroup Corporate and Investment Banking and JP Morgan Securities.
Sign up for our daily news round-up!
Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.
Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.
Excellence in Action Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suitedelivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.