Smithfield Foods valued at $7.7bn in lukewarm market debut

Chinese parent WH Group sells shares in U.S. pork processor

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A sculpture adorns Smithfield Foods' hog slaughterhouse in Smithfield, Virginia. © Reuters

(Reuters) -- Smithfield Foods was valued at $7.7 billion after its shares fell 3.2% on Tuesday, in a muted debut that might prompt other IPO candidates to tread cautiously.

The lukewarm reception to the largest U.S. pork processor's public offering, following closely on the heels of Venture Global's VG.Nunderwhelming debut last week, underscores investors' cautious approach to new listings.

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