Darling Ingredients Inc. filings document material events, operating results and governance for a company that transforms animal agriculture and food-industry residuals into feed, food and fuel ingredients. Recent 8-K reports furnish earnings releases, conference-call materials, non-GAAP reconciliations, Regulation FD investor presentations and commentary on the Diamond Green Diesel joint venture.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation votes, board composition, committee assignments and non-employee director compensation. Other disclosures address capital structure, liquidity, forward-looking risk factors and shareholder voting matters tied to the company's public-company reporting obligations.
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.