DAR files 8-K for Q3 2025 results; call and slides available

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. furnished an update on its business by announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. The company issued a press release and scheduled a conference call and webcast on October 23, 2025 to discuss the results, with a supporting slide presentation available on its investor relations site.

The materials include non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations to GAAP provided in the press release. The information was furnished under Item 2.02 and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) October 23, 2025

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware			001-13323			36-2495346
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

            5601 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75038                    

                (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 717-0300                

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock $0.01 par value per share			DAR			New York Stock Exchange			(“NYSE”)
						NYSE Texas

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

☐ Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 23, 2025, Darling Ingredients Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to discuss these financial results. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management's formal presentation, which will be accessible via the investor relations section of the Company's website. A copy of this slide presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

The Company is making reference to non-GAAP financial measures in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures is contained in the attached press release.

The information in this Item 2.02, including the exhibits attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.     Financial Statements and Exhibits. 

(d)           Exhibits.

99.1						Press Release dated October 23, 2025 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
99.2						Slide Presentation for October 23, 2025 Earnings Call (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
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SIGNATURES

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
Date: October 23, 2025			By:			/s/ John F. Sterling
						John F. Sterling
						Executive Vice President, General Counsel

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FAQ

What did Darling Ingredients (DAR) announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release with financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2025, and announced a conference call and webcast.

When is the Darling Ingredients (DAR) earnings call?

The conference call and webcast are scheduled for October 23, 2025.

Where can I find the Darling Ingredients (DAR) earnings materials?

A press release (Exhibit 99.1) and a slide presentation (Exhibit 99.2) are provided, with slides accessible via the investor relations section of the company’s website.

Does Darling Ingredients (DAR) use non-GAAP metrics?

Yes. The company references non-GAAP financial measures, with reconciliations to comparable GAAP measures included in the press release.

Is the information considered filed or furnished?

The information in Item 2.02 and the exhibits is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

What period do the results cover for Darling Ingredients (DAR)?

The results cover the third quarter ended September 27, 2025.