8-K 1 d164800d8k.htm FORM 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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) May 12, 2016

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.)

251 O’CONNOR RIDGE BLVD., SUITE 300, IRVING, TEXAS 75038

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

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

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Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 12, 2016, Darling Ingredients Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended April 2, 2016. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The Company will hold a conference call and webcast on Friday, May 13, 2016 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 May 12, 2016 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
99.2 |  | Slide Presentation for May 13, 2016 Earnings Call (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).

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: May 12, 2016 |  |  |  | By: |  | /s/ John F. Sterling
|  |  |  |  |  | John F. Sterling
|  |  |  |  |  | Executive Vice President,
|  |  |  |  |  | General Counsel

EXHIBIT LIST

99.1 |  | Press Release dated May 12, 2016 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).
99.2 |  | Slide Presentation for May 13, 2016 Earnings Call (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).