Darling Ingredients (DAR) Chief Accounting Officer Joseph Manzi Sells Shares

What Happened

Joseph Manzi, Chief Accounting Officer of Darling Ingredients (DAR), sold 1,000 shares in an open-market transaction on August 18, 2026 at $67.27 per share, generating proceeds of $67,270. The Form 4 reports this as a sale (transaction code S).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-08-18
• Price and quantity: 1,000 shares at $67.27 per share — total $67,270
• Transaction type: Sale (open-market/private sale indicated on the filing)
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the provided filing excerpt
• Footnotes/plan: No 10b5-1 plan, tax-withholding, or other footnotes indicated in the supplied data
• Filing timeliness: Form filed on 2026-08-18 (same day as the transaction date in the report), indicating a timely filing

Context

Sales by executives can be routine (diversification, personal needs, pre-established plans) and do not by themselves indicate a change in company fundamentals. Purchases are typically considered a stronger signal of insider optimism. This single modest sale (~$67k) should be viewed alongside other insider transactions and company news for a fuller picture.