Darling Ingredients Inc DEFA14A, filed Mar 20, 2025
Darling Ingredients Inc. (DAR)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Voting Items DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. 2025 Annual Meeting Vote by May 06, 2025 11:59PMET 1 . To elect as directors of the Company the ten nominees named in the accompanying proxy statement to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders; Nominees: 1 a. Randall C. Stuewe 1 b. Charles Adair 1c. Larry A. Barden 1 d. Celeste A. Clark 1 e. Linda Goodspeed 1 f. Enderson Guimaraes 1 g. Randy L. Hill 1 h. Gary W. Mize 1 i. Soren Schroder 1 j. Kurt Stoffel 2. Proposal to ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2026. 3. Advisory vote to approve, on an advisory basis, executive compensation. Board Recommends 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For 0 For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof in accordance with the provisions of the Company’s bylaws.