Ingles Markets (IMKTA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting of shareholders scheduled for April 30, 2026, with a contested proxy solicitation underway.

• Shareholders are urged to vote using the WHITE universal proxy card for the company’s director nominees.

• Company highlights resilience and value creation after challenges such as the COVID pandemic and Hurricane Helene.

• Forward-looking statements address expectations for financial and operational results, with caution regarding uncertainties and risks.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders are asked to vote for two independent director nominees: Rebekah Lowe and Dwight Jacobs.

• The solicitation is contested, and shareholders are encouraged to read all proxy materials before voting.

• Voting instructions emphasize using only the WHITE universal proxy card to support the board’s nominees.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends two highly qualified, independent nominees with expertise in finance, operations, real estate, and human capital management.

• Nominees are described as experienced, accountable to all shareholders, and aligned with business and community values.