Darling Ingredients (DAR) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
14 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting called to order by the Chairman and CEO, with all directors, nominees, and key executives present.
Virtual format used for the 2026 meeting, with instructions for voting and participation provided.
Quorum confirmed, allowing official business to proceed.
Board and executive committee updates
Ten director nominees presented, all previously approved by the Board and nominating committee.
No other nominations or shareholder proposals were submitted for consideration.
Overview of voting outcomes
All ten director nominees elected by majority vote.
KPMG ratified as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.
Advisory vote on executive compensation approved by majority of shares present.
2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan approved by majority of shares present.
Latest events from Darling Ingredients
- Q2 2026 delivered record net income, EBITDA, and debt reduction on strong segment results.DAR
Q2 20267 Aug 2026 - Feed and Food drove margin gains, but Fuel/DGD losses and policy risks weighed on results.DAR
Q3 20259 Jul 2026 - Q3 2024 net income fell to $16.9M; 2024 EBITDA guidance is $1.15–$1.175B, 2025 to exceed $1.5B.DAR
Q3 20248 Jul 2026 - Accelerated growth, strong cash flow, and innovation in collagen set the stage for robust expansion.DAR
21st Annual Global Farm to Market Conference13 May 2026 - Global scale, strong cash flow, and innovation in renewables and collagen drive profitable growth.DAR
Investor Day 202611 May 2026 - Net income hit $134.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled year-over-year.DAR
Q1 20268 May 2026 - Q4/FY2025 sales and margins rose, but net income fell sharply on restructuring charges.DAR
Q4 202512 Apr 2026 - Shareholders will vote on directors, auditor, executive pay, and a new incentive plan amid strong 2025 results.DAR
Proxy filing19 Mar 2026 - Virtual annual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, compensation, and incentive plan.DAR
Proxy filing19 Mar 2026