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Articles of Incorporation
ARTICLE I: NAME
The name of the Corporation is Smithfield Foods, Inc.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
The Corporation shall have the power to engage in any lawful business not required by the Virginia Stock Corporation Act to be stated in the Articles of Incorporation.
Article III: Authorized Shares
Article IV: Preferred Shares
Article V: Common Shares
Article VI: Board of Directors
Article VII: Limit on Liability and Indemnification
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