Darling Ingredients (DAR) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for May 7, 2026, with virtual attendance available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on key proposals, including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and an incentive plan.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of ten director nominees to serve until the next annual meeting.

• Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.

• Advisory vote to approve executive compensation.

• Approval of the 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

• Other business may be addressed as permitted by company bylaws.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Ten nominees listed for election to the board, with board recommending a vote for each.