Darling Ingredients (DAR) EVP John Sterling reports 3,173-share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive John Sterling, who serves as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, reported a transaction in company common stock. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 3,173 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock at a reported price of $37.64 per share. After this transaction, Sterling beneficially owns 273,300 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock in direct ownership.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 3,173 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider STERLING JOHN F

Role EVP Gen. Counsel & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	3,173	$37.64	$119K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 273,300 shares (Direct)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Darling Ingredients (DAR) report for John Sterling?

John Sterling, EVP, General Counsel & Secretary of Darling Ingredients Inc., reported the disposal of 3,173 shares of common stock on 01/03/2026.

At what price were John Sterling's Darling Ingredients (DAR) shares transacted?

The reported transaction price for John Sterling's 3,173 Darling Ingredients common shares was $37.64 per share.

How many Darling Ingredients (DAR) shares does John Sterling own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, John Sterling beneficially owns 273,300 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock in direct ownership.

What is John Sterling’s role at Darling Ingredients (DAR)?

John Sterling is an officer of Darling Ingredients Inc., serving as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary.

Was this Darling Ingredients (DAR) Form 4 filed for one reporting person or multiple?

The Form 4 was indicated as being filed by one reporting person, namely John Sterling.

Who signed the Darling Ingredients (DAR) Form 4 for John Sterling?

The Form 4 was signed by /s/ Teun Tchornobay acting as attorney-in-fact for John Sterling, dated 01/06/2026.

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^*

STERLING JOHN F

(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 Gen. Counsel & Secretary

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		3,173	D	$37.64	273,300	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:

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