Darling International Inc. entered into a sale and purchase agreement dated October 5, 2013 with VION Holding N.V., to acquire the shares of VION Ingredients, a division of VION. In connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the purchase agreement, which is anticipated to occur on January 7, 2014, the company has determined to make awards of performance units and other stock-based awards under the Darling International Inc. In connection with Neil Katchen's previously announced change in position and the company's anticipated acquisition of VION Ingredients, the Committee changed the title of Martin W. Griffin from Executive Vice President—Co-Chief Operations Officer to Executive Vice President – Chief Operations Officer – Darling North America, effective January 2, 2014.