Smithfield has demonstrated again this year our commitment in the areas of corporate governance and
fiscal responsibility. This year we fully adopted and implemented the requirements of
Sarbanes-Oxley into our accounting and financial reporting processes. We have fully complied
with the requirements of SOX and our external auditors have attested to our compliance.
We will continue to respond to all external requirements that will result in more transparent
financial reporting. We have always believed in full and fair disclosure in our financial
reporting process and we are committed to ensuring that the company fully complies with all
corporate governance and financial reporting requirements.
