Darling Ingredients (NYSE: DAR) EVP reports RSU grant and stock moves

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president of Global Risk Management Carlos Paz reported equity transactions in company stock. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 1,544 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share, leaving him with 14,311 shares beneficially owned. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 8,786 shares of common stock at $37.56 per share, increasing his holdings to 23,097 shares directly owned.

The acquired shares represent a grant of 8,786 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock, and the award will vest in three equal installments of approximately 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Paz Carlos

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5601 N. MACARTHUR BLVD

(Street)

IRVING TX 75038

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. [ DAR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP Global Risk Management

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/03/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

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Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	01/03/2026		F		1,544	D	$37.64	14,311	D
Common Stock	01/05/2026		A		8,786(1)	A	$37.56	23,097	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents an award of Restricted Stock Units ("RSU's") issued under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The RSU's may be settled only in shares of common stock (one share per RSU) and will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

	/s/ Teun Tchornobay, as Attorney-in-Fact for Carlos Paz	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Darling Ingredients (DAR) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that EVP Global Risk Management Carlos Paz disposed of 1,544 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock on 01/03/2026 and acquired 8,786 shares on 01/05/2026, reflecting equity incentive activity.

How many Darling Ingredients (DAR) shares does the reporting person own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Carlos Paz beneficially owns 23,097 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock in direct ownership.

What type of equity award did Darling Ingredients (DAR) grant to the executive?

The executive received an award of 8,786 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) issued under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, each RSU settling into one share of common stock.

How do the Darling Ingredients (DAR) RSUs reported on this Form 4 vest?

The 8,786 RSUs will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% each, on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, provided the vesting conditions are met.

What was the price associated with the Darling Ingredients (DAR) insider share transactions?

The 1,544 shares disposed of on 01/03/2026 were at $37.64 per share, and the 8,786 shares acquired on 01/05/2026 were at $37.56 per share as reported.

What is the reporting person’s role at Darling Ingredients (DAR)?

The reporting person, Carlos Paz, is identified as an officer of Darling Ingredients Inc., serving as EVP Global Risk Management.