Darling Ingredients holders back board, pay, plans
Darling Ingredients Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 7, 2026.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Darling Ingredients Inc. reported the results of its annual stockholder meeting held on May 7, 2026. Stockholders elected all ten Board nominees, each receiving over 110 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 6,344,419 for each nominee.
Stockholders also ratified the selection of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, with 126,823,697 votes for and 10,700,222 against. In advisory votes, stockholders approved the Company’s executive compensation and the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan by wide margins.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
1 item
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Key Figures
KPMG ratification for: 126,823,697 votes
KPMG ratification against: 10,700,222 votes
Say-on-pay support: 125,524,154 votes
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6 metrics
KPMG ratification for
126,823,697 votes
Ratification of KPMG LLP as auditor for fiscal year ending January 2, 2027
KPMG ratification against
10,700,222 votes
Opposition to KPMG LLP auditor ratification
Say-on-pay support
125,524,154 votes
Advisory approval of executive compensation
Omnibus Plan for
127,451,650 votes
Approval of 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan
Largest director for vote
130,623,349 votes
Votes for director nominee Kurt Stoffel
Broker non-votes
6,344,419
Broker non-votes reported on each non-routine proposal
Key Terms
broker non-votes, independent registered public accounting firm, executive compensation, 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s independent registered public accountant"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
executive compensation financial
"Board proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation"
Payments and benefits given to a company's top leaders — including base salary, cash bonuses, stock awards, options and retirement or perquisites — designed to compensate and motivate them. Investors care because these packages affect a company’s costs, influence executives’ decisions and signal how well management’s interests line up with shareholders’; like a captain’s contract, the structure of pay can encourage safe navigation toward long-term gains or risky short-term moves that hurt returns.
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Board proposal to approve the Company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
advisory basis financial
"Board proposal to approve, on an advisory basis, the Company’s executive compensation"
FAQ
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What did Darling Ingredients (DAR) stockholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?
Stockholders voted to elect ten directors, ratify KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, approve executive compensation on an advisory basis, and approve the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, all based on proposals from the Board of Directors.
Were all Darling Ingredients (DAR) director nominees elected at the 2026 meeting?
All ten director nominees were elected. Each nominee received strong support, with vote totals such as 130,623,349 for Kurt Stoffel and 130,402,883 for Soren Schroder, alongside broker non-votes of 6,344,419 reported for each director position on the ballot.
Did Darling Ingredients (DAR) stockholders approve KPMG as auditor for 2027?
Yes, stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, with 126,823,697 votes for, 10,700,222 votes against, and 41,842 abstentions recorded on this auditor ratification proposal.
How did Darling Ingredients (DAR) investors vote on executive compensation in 2026?
On an advisory basis, stockholders approved the company’s executive compensation, with 125,524,154 votes for, 5,431,099 votes against, 266,089 abstentions, and 6,344,419 broker non-votes, indicating broad support for the compensation programs described in the proxy statement.
What were the voting results for Darling Ingredients’ 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan?
Stockholders approved the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, with 127,451,650 votes for, 3,637,563 votes against, 132,129 abstentions, and 6,344,419 broker non-votes. This authorization supports future equity and incentive awards under the plan’s terms as outlined to investors.
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