As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2003
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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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 28, 2003
Darling International Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
000-24620 |
36-2495346 |
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(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
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251 O'Connor Ridge Blvd., Suite 300, Irving, Texas |
75038 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 972.717.0300
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 28, 2003, Darling International Inc. (the "Company") announced that it is exploring its strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value and liquidity at the direction of the Company's Board of Directors. To assist in this process, the Company has engaged BMO Nesbitt Burns, a Chicago-based investment banking firm, specializing in food and agribusiness. A copy of the Company's press release announcing the foregoing has been filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 28, 2003.
SIGNATURE
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.
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DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC. |
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Dated: May 28, 2003 |
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/s/ John O. Muse |
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John O. Muse |
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Executive Vice President - Finance and Administration |
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EXHIBITS INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated May 28, 2003. |