Filed by: Darling International Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of
1933 and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Registration No.: 333-131484
Subject Company: Darling International Inc.
Commission File No: 000-24620
DARLING
INTERNATIONAL INC. For Immediate Release
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DARLING INTERNATIONAL INC. ANNOUNCES
EARLY TERMINATION OF WAITING PERIOD
Irving, Texas , February 3, 2006: Darling International Inc. (AMEX: DAR)
received notice today from the Federal Trade Commission informing Darling that
early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period has been granted in
connection with Darling's proposed acquisition of certain assets of National
By-Products, LLC.
IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement
regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available because it will
contain important information. The proxy statement has been filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission by Darling International Inc., but has not
yet become effective. Security holders may obtain a free copy of the proxy
statement and other documents filed with the SEC by Darling International Inc.,
at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. The proxy statement, and other related
documents filed with the SEC by Darling International Inc., may also be obtained
for free by directing a request to Darling International Inc., 251 O'Connor
Ridge Blvd, Suite 300, Irving, Texas 75038.
For more information, please visit http://www.darlingii.com.
{This media release contains forward-looking statements regarding the
business operations of Darling and the industry in which it operates.
These statements are identified by words such as "may," "will,"
"expect," "believe," "intend," "anticipate," "should", "estimate,"
continue," and other words referring to events to occur in the future.
These statements reflect Darling's current view of future events and are
based on its assessment of, and are subject to, a variety of risks and
uncertainties beyond its control, including business and economic
conditions in its existing markets, that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking
statements. Other risks and uncertainties regarding Darling, its
business and the industry in which it operates are referenced from time
to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Darling is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims
any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.}
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
John O. Muse, Executive Vice President of 251 O'Connor Ridge Blvd.,
Finance and Administration, or Suite 300
Brad Phillips, Treasurer Irving, Texas 75038
Jennifer Felber Phone: 972-717-0300
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher Phone: 212-355-4449