Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $84M in total assets and serves 118 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. in Texas. The plan reported positive net income of $3M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$84M
Participants
118
State
Industry
Manufacturing

What the Filing Says About DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN

DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by DARLING INGREDIENTS INC., headquartered in Texas. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $84M in total end-of-year assets and covers 118 participants across the Manufacturing industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 362495346, and the plan has been effective since 1965-12-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $81M at the beginning of 2023 to $84M at year-end — a gain of 4.0%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $84M, with reported net income of $3M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$81M
Total Assets (End of Year)$84M
Net Assets (End of Year)$84M
Net Income$3M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN362495346
Plan Effective Date1965-12-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 5 3,813 $315M
2023 5 5,924 $463M
2024 5 9,295 $475M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN holds $84M in total assets with 118 participants. It is sponsored by DARLING INGREDIENTS INC..
What type of plan is DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1965-12-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 362495346.
Who sponsors the DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by DARLING INGREDIENTS INC., located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 362495346 and the plan operates in the Manufacturing industry.
How did DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 4.0% during 2023, moving from $81M to $84M in total assets. Net income was $3M.
Where can I find official filings for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 362495346 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does DARLING INGREDIENTS INC. SALARIED EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 362495346.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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