Stockholders of Nathan’s Famous, Inc. approved the proposed merger agreement with Smithfield Foods at a special meeting held on October 23, 2026. The Merger Proposal received approximately 98.6% approval (3,229,773 votes for), while the advisory compensation proposal passed with roughly 71.5% support. The transaction involves Nathan's Famous surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Smithfield Foods. Nathan’s Famous operates in the food service industry and is best known for its hot dog brands.
