Michael Urbut (“Mr. Urbut”) informed Darling Ingredients Inc (NYSE:DAR) that he is retiring as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors effective at the close of business on October 14, 2016. Mr. Urbut indicated that he has no disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

The Company wishes to thank Mr. Urbut, who has served on the Board since 2005, for his many contributions to the Company during his years of service, and wishes him well in his retirement.

Mr. Urbut currently serves as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Effective as of the date of Mr. Urbut’s retirement, the Board will take the following actions with respect to the various Board committees:

• Appoint D. Eugene Ewing as a member and Chairman of the Audit Committee;
• Appoint Gary W. Mize to replace D. Eugene Ewing as a member of the Compensation Committee;
• Designate current Compensation Committee member Mary R. Korby to replace D. Eugene Ewing as the Chairman of the Compensation Committee; and
• Appoint Mary R. Korby as a new member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.