Darling Ingred Form 4 Filings

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (ticker DAR) reported that Chief Accounting Officer Joseph Manzi sold 1,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-18 in an open market or private transaction at $67.27 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 18,969 shares of DAR common stock. The transaction was not reported as being made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. (DAR) reported insider equity transactions by EVP Chief Strategy Officer Sandra Dudley. She exercised 5,928 options to acquire an equal number of common shares at an exercise price of $18.82 per share, from options expiring on January 29, 2028 under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

On the same date, 3,330 shares of common stock at $67.88 per share were delivered or withheld to cover exercise price or tax liability, and a total of 6,474 shares of common stock were sold in open-market or private transactions at prices of $67.88 and $67.87 per share. The transactions were not marked as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive Patrick McNutt, EVP Chief Admin Officer, sold 8,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-14 in an open-market or private transaction at a weighted average price of $67.09 per share. Following the sale, he directly holds 35,777 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock. The sale was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $67.04 to $67.17 per share.

Darling Ingredients Inc. insider activity: Chairman and CEO Randall C. Stuewe reported two open-market sales of common stock. On August 12, 2026 he sold 5,000 shares at $63.26 per share. On August 13, 2026 he sold 5,000 shares at a weighted average price of $64.79 per share, executed in multiple trades between $64.00 and $65.75.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president and general counsel Nicholas James Kemphaus reported a sale of 1,591 shares of common stock on 2026-08-10 at $63.05 per share in a sale in the open market or a private transaction. Following this transaction, he holds 35,087 shares of common stock directly. The Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox was not marked as applicable.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Charles L. Adair purchased a total of 1,000 shares of Common Stock on July 31, 2026 in two open-market transactions, buying 500 shares at $60.67 per share and 500 shares at $61.27 per share, all reported as directly owned with the Rule 10b5-1 trading plan checkbox left unchecked.

Darling Ingredients director Randy L. Hill reported amended stock-based awards. On May 7, 2026, he acquired 701 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share and 2,650 additional shares at no cost, all recorded as grants or awards rather than open-market purchases.

Footnotes explain these are Deferred Stock Units granted under the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, based on his prorated annual cash compensation that he elected to receive in DSUs. The amendment corrects a previously underreported DSU amount. These DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, with prorated vesting and forfeiture of any unvested portion if he leaves the board earlier.

Darling Ingredients director Soren Schroder received equity awards rather than making open-market trades. On May 7, 2026, he acquired 261 shares of common stock at a reference price of $37.64 per share and 2,650 deferred stock units under the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The deferred stock units represent prorated annual cash compensation that Schroder elected to take in stock units instead of cash. These units vest in full on December 31, 2026, with prorated vesting if he leaves the board earlier, and any unvested units would be forfeited.

Stoffel Kurt reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Kurt Stoffel received a grant of 2,650 shares of Common Stock. The award was reported at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating it was compensation rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, he directly owns 21,139 shares of the company.

Hill Randy L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. director Randy L. Hill reported equity awards in the form of common stock and Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) on May 7, 2026. One award covers 261 shares of common stock at an indicated value of $37.64 per share. A separate grant of 2,650 DSUs was made under the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

The number of common shares underlying the DSU award equals the prorated annual cash compensation increase he elected to receive in DSUs, divided by the issuer’s closing share price on January 2, 2026. These DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, with earlier prorated vesting and forfeiture of any unvested units if he leaves the board before that date.

Guimaraes Enderson reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Enderson Guimaraes received a stock grant of company shares. On May 7, 2026, he was granted 2,650 shares of Common Stock at no cash price as a compensation-related award. Following this grant, his direct holdings increased to 21,095 shares of Darling Ingredients’ common stock.

GOODSPEED LINDA reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Darling Ingredients director Linda Goodspeed received a grant of 2,650 shares of Common Stock on May 7, 2026. The award was recorded at $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related grant rather than a market purchase. Following this grant, she directly holds 42,836 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Celeste A. Clark reported acquiring additional common stock-based awards as part of her board compensation. On May 7, 2026, she received 130 shares at a reference price of $37.64 per share and a separate grant of 2,650 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs).

The DSUs were granted under the company’s 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan, based on Ms. Clark electing to take a prorated increase in her annual cash compensation in DSUs instead of cash, using the January 2, 2026 closing market price to determine the number of units. These DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, with prorated vesting if her board service ends earlier.

Darling Ingredients director Larry Barden received equity awards in the form of common stock and Deferred Stock Units (DSUs). On the grant date, he acquired 261 shares of common stock at a reference price of $37.64 per share and 2,650 additional common shares at a stated price of $0.00 as part of director compensation. The DSUs are granted under the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and represent a prorated portion of his annual cash compensation that he elected to take in DSUs, based on the company’s closing share price on January 2, 2026. These DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, with prorated vesting and forfeiture of unvested DSUs if he leaves the board before that date.

Aspell Robert Patrick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. director Robert Patrick Aspell received a grant of 2,650 shares of common stock on May 7, 2026 at no stated purchase price. Following this award, he holds a total of 3,199 common shares directly.

Adair Charles L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Charles L. Adair received a grant of 2,650 shares of Common Stock on May 7, 2026. The shares were awarded at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase. Following this grant, Adair directly holds 50,690 shares of the company’s common stock.

Darling Ingredients Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Joseph Manzi reported an open-market sale of 3,000 shares of Common Stock at $63.89 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 19,969 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP Mark Joseph Finnimore reported routine equity compensation activity. On March 9, 2026, he acquired 2,079 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as a grant/award, reflecting the vesting of performance shares tied to the 2023–2025 performance period.

On the same date, 1,113 shares of common stock were disposed of at $51.92 per share to cover tax obligations through share withholding rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly holds 12,259 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP Jeroen Colpaert reported equity compensation activity involving company common stock. He received 9,252 shares as a grant or award, at no cash cost, upon vesting of performance shares tied to the 2023–2025 performance period. To cover tax obligations, 4,580 shares were disposed of at $51.92 per share through share withholding rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Colpaert directly holds 29,764 common shares of Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients executive Jan van der Velden received 14,803 shares of Common Stock as a grant on performance shares for the 2023–2025 period. These were awarded at no cash cost to him. On the same date, 7,328 shares were disposed of to cover tax obligations at $51.92 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 79,153 shares of Darling Ingredients Common Stock.

Darling Ingredients Inc. reported that Chief Accounting Officer Joseph Manzi received a grant of 4,101 shares of common stock on March 9, 2026, at no cash cost to him. These shares vested from performance shares tied to the 2023–2025 performance period.

To cover tax obligations, 999 shares were withheld at a price of $51.92 per share, which is treated as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these compensation-related transactions, Manzi directly holds 22,969 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive Brandon Lairmore, EVP US Rendering Operations, reported stock-based compensation activity. He received a grant of 1,652 shares of common stock at no cost upon vesting of performance shares tied to the 2023–2025 performance period. To cover tax obligations, 675 shares were withheld at a price of $51.92 per share. After these transactions, he directly holds 37,666 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP Chief Strategy Officer Sandra Dudley reported routine equity compensation activity. She received 11,555 shares of Common Stock as a grant tied to performance from 2023–2025, and 4,547 shares were withheld at $51.92 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, she directly holds 78,108 shares of common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP Nicholas Kemphaus received 4,621 shares of common stock as a grant tied to performance for the 2023–2025 period. To cover tax obligations, 1,819 shares were withheld at $51.92 per share, a non‑market disposition. After these routine compensation-related entries, he directly holds 36,678 shares.

Darling Ingredients executive vice president and chief administrative officer Patrick McNutt reported equity compensation activity involving company common stock. He received 9,245 shares as a grant or award on March 9, 2026, tied to performance shares for the 2023–2025 period.

To cover tax obligations, 3,486 shares were disposed of at $51.92 per share through a tax-withholding transaction, which is not an open-market sale. After these transactions, McNutt directly held 43,777 common shares of Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients EVP and CFO Robert W. Day reported equity compensation activity in company common stock. He received 4,654 shares as a grant tied to performance shares for the 2023–2025 period, then had 2,026 shares withheld at a price of $51.92 per share to cover tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly holds 41,435 common shares.

Darling Ingredients Chairman and CEO Randall C. Stuewe reported a mix of equity compensation, option exercises, tax withholding, a sale, and a charitable gift. On March 6, 2026, he exercised options for 263,704 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $11.97 per share, converting them into common shares. To cover taxes related to equity events, 139,754 shares and 35,446 shares were withheld at prices of $53.20 and $51.92 per share, respectively.

He sold 20,000 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction at a weighted average price of $52.12 per share, with individual trades executed between $52.03 and $53.28. He also made a bona fide gift of 23,250 shares to a public university in the United States on March 6, 2026. In addition, 90,078 shares of common stock were acquired on March 9, 2026 as a grant related to performance shares for the 2023–2025 period. Following these transactions, he directly holds 1,148,467 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients Chairman and CEO Randall C. Stuewe exercised stock options and had shares withheld for taxes. He exercised options covering 353,152 shares on February 24, 2026 at an exercise price of $8.51 per share, converting them into common stock under the company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan. To cover taxes related to this option exercise, 174,263 common shares were disposed of at $51.64 per share through a tax-withholding transaction, rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly owned 1,013,135 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Robert Patrick Aspell reported an equity grant of company stock. On this Form 4, he acquired 549 shares of common stock as a grant or award at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following this transaction, his directly owned stake stands at 549 common shares.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president Jan van der Velden reported selling a total of 23,000 shares of common stock in two open-market transactions. On February 18, he sold 3,000 shares at a price of $51.29 per share, following a sale of 20,000 shares at $51.22 per share on February 17. After these sales, he directly held 71,678 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP Chief Strategy Officer Sandra Dudley reported several stock transactions on February 13, 2026. She exercised options to acquire 8,431 shares of common stock at $12.29 per share under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

To cover the exercise price or taxes, 3,575 shares were disposed of at $51.86 through a tax-withholding transaction. She also sold 4,856 shares at $51.86, 1,464 shares at $51.57, and 2,331 shares at $51.76 in open-market sales. After these transactions, she directly owned 71,100 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients EVP, General Counsel & Secretary Nicholas James Kemphaus reported multiple equity transactions in the company’s stock. On February 13, 2026, he exercised 5,760 stock options at an exercise price of $12.29 per share, receiving an equal number of Darling Ingredients common shares.

On the same date, he used 3,099 shares of common stock at $52.03 per share to cover the option exercise price or related tax obligations. He then executed open-market sales of common stock in several tranches: 2,661 shares at $52.03, 2,546 shares at $52.29, 620 shares at $51.96, and 3 shares at $52.56 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 33,876 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock.

Darling Ingredients director Celeste Clark reported an amended equity award, acquiring 1,594 deferred stock units (DSUs) of common stock on January 2, 2026 at $37.64 per share under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The filing corrects a previously underreported DSU amount caused by an administrative error.

After this grant, Clark beneficially owned 17,787 shares of common stock directly. The DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, but will vest on a prorated basis if she leaves the board earlier, with any remaining unvested DSUs forfeited.

Darling Ingredients executive Nicholas Kemphaus reported routine equity transactions involving company stock. On 01/16/2026, he exercised 2,923 stock options at an exercise price of $8.51 per share, receiving the same number of Darling Ingredients common shares. Also on that date, 1,633 common shares were disposed of in a transaction coded "F" at $40.43 per share, reflecting shares withheld or sold to cover taxes associated with the equity award. After these transactions, Kemphaus directly held 37,045 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock. The options exercised were granted under the company’s 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and became exercisable in tranches between February 2017 and February 2019.

Darling Ingredients Inc. Chairman and CEO Randall Stuewe, who is also a director, reported common stock transactions and a new equity award. On 01/03/2026, 20,993 shares of common stock were disposed of at $37.64 per share in a transaction coded "F," typically used for shares withheld to cover taxes upon vesting, leaving 760,444 shares beneficially owned.

On 01/05/2026, Stuewe acquired 73,802 shares of common stock at $37.56 per share in a transaction coded "A," increasing his beneficial ownership to 834,246 shares held directly. The filing explains that this represents an award of restricted stock units granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which settle in one share of common stock per unit and vest in three equal annual installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

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.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive Mark Finnimore, EVP Canada & N America Spec, reported an equity award under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. On 01/05/2026 he acquired 5,053 restricted stock units (RSUs), each RSU settling into one share of common stock at a reference price of $37.56 per share. The RSUs vest in three equal installments of approximately one-third each on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. Following this award, Finnimore beneficially owns 11,293 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock directly.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive Jeroen Colpaert, listed as EVP Rousselot, reported equity transactions in company common stock. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 3,012 shares of common stock at a price of $ 37.64 per share, and held 15,820 shares directly after this transaction. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 9,272 restricted stock units at a grant price of $ 37.56 per share, increasing his directly owned common stock to 25,092 shares.

The 9,272 restricted stock units were granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. They may be settled only in shares of common stock on a one-for-one basis and will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, tying a portion of his compensation to the company’s future performance and continued service.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president for International Rendering & Specialties, Jan van der Velden, reported routine equity transactions in company stock. On 01/03/2026, 4,377 shares of common stock were disposed of at $37.64 per share, typically reflecting shares withheld to cover taxes or similar obligations. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 12,737 shares of common stock at $37.56 per share through an award of restricted stock units under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 94,678 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock. The RSUs may be settled only in shares of common stock, on a one-for-one basis, and will vest in three equal installments of 33‑1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

Darling Ingredients Inc. insider equity activity: The company’s Chief Accounting Officer reported routine equity transactions in company common stock. On 01/03/2026, the officer disposed of 767 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share, leaving 16,329 shares beneficially owned. On 01/05/2026, the officer acquired 3,538 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a reference price of $37.56 per share, increasing beneficial ownership to 19,867 shares. The RSUs were granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan and may be settled only in common stock, with vesting in three equal installments of approximately one-third on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

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.

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.

Darling Ingredients executive Sandra Dudley, EVP Chief Strategy Officer, reported changes in her ownership of Darling Ingredients Inc. common stock. On 01/03/2026, she disposed of 1,948 shares at $37.64 per share, after which she beneficially owned 65,799 shares directly. On 01/05/2026, she acquired 9,096 shares classified as restricted stock units (RSUs) at $37.56 per share, bringing her directly owned common stock to 74,895 shares.

The RSUs were granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU may be settled only in one share of common stock and will vest in three installments of approximately one-third each on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive officer Nicholas Kemphaus, EVP General Counsel & Secretary, reported a new equity award in company stock. On 01/05/2026, he received 7,987 shares of common stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units at a reference price of $37.56 per share. After this grant, he beneficially owns 35,755 shares directly.

The award was granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock, and the units vest in three equal installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, aligning compensation with multi-year company performance.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president and chief administrative officer Patrick McNutt reported recent equity transactions in company stock. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 1,787 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share, leaving him with 29,337 shares directly owned. On 01/05/2026, he acquired 8,681 additional common shares at $37.56 per share, increasing his directly owned stake to 38,018 shares.

The filing explains that the 8,681 shares represent an award of restricted stock units granted under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU converts into one share of common stock and will vest in three equal installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, tying a portion of the executive’s compensation to the company’s long-term performance.

Darling Ingredients Inc. executive vice president and chief financial officer Robert Day reported equity transactions in the company’s common stock. On 01/03/2026, he disposed of 2,483 shares of common stock at $37.64 per share, and on 01/05/2026 he acquired 18,637 shares at $37.56 per share. After these transactions, he directly owned 38,807 shares of common stock.

The 18,637-share acquisition represents an award of restricted stock units (RSUs) under the Darling Ingredients Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU may be settled in one share of common stock, and the award will vest in three installments of 33-1/3% on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, aligning a portion of the CFO’s compensation with future company performance.

Darling Ingredients Inc. director Soren Schroder reported receiving additional equity-based compensation in the form of common stock on a recent transaction date. On January 2, 2026, he acquired 2,657 shares of common stock at a price of $37.64 per share, bringing his beneficial ownership to 10,175 shares held directly.

The award represents Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) granted under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The number of DSUs was calculated by dividing the amount of annual cash compensation he elected to take in DSUs by the closing market price of the company’s common stock on January 2, 2026. These DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, with prorated vesting if he ceases to serve as a director before that date.

Darling Ingredients Inc. reported that director Randy Hill received an equity grant in the form of deferred stock units (DSUs) on January 2, 2026. The award covers 2,657 shares of common stock at a reference price of $37.64 per share, and is tied to the annual cash compensation he elected to take in DSUs under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Following this grant, Hill beneficially owns 12,875 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock. The DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, but will vest on a prorated basis if he leaves the board earlier, with any remaining unvested DSUs forfeited. This filing reflects routine director compensation delivered in equity rather than cash.

Darling Ingredients director Celeste Clark reported receiving 1,328 deferred stock units (DSUs) of common stock on January 2, 2026. The DSUs were granted under the company’s 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and the number of units equals the amount of annual cash compensation she elected to take in DSUs divided by the closing market price of $37.64 on that date.

Following this grant, Clark beneficially owns 17,521 shares of Darling Ingredients common stock in total. The DSUs vest in full on December 31, 2026, but if she stops serving as a director before then, the award will vest only on a prorated basis based on her time of service and any remaining unvested DSUs will be forfeited.