Form 4: Darling Ingredients EVP John F. Sterling Reports Stock Transactions
SEC Form 4 Filing
EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary of Darling Ingredients, John F. Sterling, reports the exercise of options and subsequent disposal of shares to cover taxes.
Summary
- On February 18, 2025, John F. Sterling, EVP, General Counsel & Secretary of Darling Ingredients Inc., executed option exercises and disposed of shares.
- He acquired 15,351 shares of common stock through option exercise at a price of $14.76 per share.
- Following the exercise, he disposed of 9,399 shares at $40.92 to cover tax obligations.
- After these transactions, Sterling directly owns 305,752 shares of Darling Ingredients Inc.
- The options exercised were granted under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vested in tranches on March 10, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a neutral report of stock transactions, with no inherent positive or negative sentiment.
Industry Context
This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of insider transactions, providing transparency to investors regarding the actions of company executives. It is a standard practice for publicly traded companies.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transaction provides transparency to shareholders regarding executive compensation and stock ownership.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 03/10/2016 | Options granted pursuant to 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan to purchase 5,117 shares became exercisable. |
| 03/10/2017 | Options granted pursuant to 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan to purchase 5,117 shares became exercisable. |
| 03/10/2018 | Options granted pursuant to 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan to purchase 5,117 shares became exercisable. |
| 02/18/2025 | Date of transaction: exercise of stock options and disposal of shares. |
| 02/20/2025 | Date of signature for the Form 4 filing. |
| 03/10/2025 | Expiration date of options. |
Keywords
Darling Ingredients, Insider Trading, Form 4, Stock Options, Beneficial Ownership, Sterling, Executive Compensation
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