Smithfield Foods valued at $8 billion in lukewarm market debut
- Smithfield Foods raised $522 million through its initial public offering, offering 26 million shares at $20 each, which is below the initially anticipated range.
- The company was valued at $8.1 billion after its shares increased by 1.5% on its market debut.
- Smithfield Foods plans to transfer some hog farming operations to a joint venture with Murphy Family Ventures to enhance efficiency.
- CEO Shane Smith stated, 'We have an extremely strong balance sheet' and emphasized the focus on optimizing and growing the business.
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