Darling Ingredients executive reports stock trades and RSU grant

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president of US Rendering Operations, Brandon Lairmore, reported stock transactions and a new equity award.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president of US Rendering Operations, Brandon Lairmore, reported stock transactions and a new equity award. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 2,417 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share, leaving him with 28,008 shares directly owned after that transaction. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 8,681 shares of common stock at $37.56 per share, bringing his directly owned holdings to 36,689 shares.

The filing explains that the 8,681-share grant represents an award of restricted stock units under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock and will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, aligning part of his compensation with the company’s future performance.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Lairmore Brandon

Role EVP US Rendering Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	8,681	$37.56	$326K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	2,417	$37.64	$91K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 36,689 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. 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.

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What insider transaction did Darling Ingredients (DAR) report for Brandon Lairmore?

The executive vice president of US Rendering Operations reported a disposal of 2,417 shares of common stock on 01/03/2026 and an acquisition of 8,681 shares on 01/05/2026.

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

After the reported transactions, Brandon Lairmore beneficially owns 36,689 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock directly.

What is the nature of the 8,681-share award reported by Darling Ingredients (DAR)?

The 8,681 shares represent an award of 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 for the executive vest?

The RSUs will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the plan’s terms.

At what prices were the Darling Ingredients (DAR) insider transactions reported?

The disposal on 01/03/2026 was reported at $37.64 per share, and the acquisition on 01/05/2026 was reported at $37.56 per share.

What role does the reporting person hold at Darling Ingredients (DAR)?

The reporting person is an officer of Darling Ingredients, serving as EVP US Rendering Operations.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 01/06/2026 - 04:48 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Lairmore Brandon

(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 US Rendering Operations

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)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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		2,417	D	$37.64	28,008	D
Common Stock	01/05/2026		A		8,681(1)	A	$37.56	36,689	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 Brandon Lairmore	01/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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