# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000050493
**File Stem:** 0001140361-26-017109
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 11402
**Document Hash:** 0a13329616af24173d3a511ae1f44ecb
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001140361-26-017109.hdr.sgml**: 20260427

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001140361-26-017109

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260427

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260427

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** INGLES MARKETS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000050493
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 560846267
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NC
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0926

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-14706
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26901300

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 6676
- **CITY:** ASHEVILLE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28816
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 828-669-2941

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** PO BOX 6676
- **CITY:** ASHEVILLE
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 28816

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### UNITED STATES

### SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

#### Washington, D.C. 20549

### SCHEDULE 14A

#### Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

#### Securities Exchange Act of 1934

#### (Amendment No.)

Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement

☐ **Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))**

☐ Definitive Proxy Statement

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;☒ Definitive Additional Materials

☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

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| **(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)** |
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☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.

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On April 27, 2026, Ingles Markets, Incorporated, a North Carolina corporation, issued a press release, a copy of which immediately follows this page.

#### Important Additional Information

This communication relates to the solicitation of proxies by Ingles Markets, Incorporated, a North Carolina corporation (the "Company") in connection with the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). This is a contested solicitation. On April 1, 2026, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and began mailing to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026 a definitive proxy statement and WHITE universal proxy card in connection with the Annual Meeting.

BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, THE WHITE UNIVERSAL PROXY CARD, AND ANY OTHER PROXY MATERIALS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Shareholders may obtain the Company's definitive proxy statement, the WHITE universal proxy card, any amendments or supplements thereto, and other relevant documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies are also available free of charge on the Company's investor relations website under the "Corporate" tab at www.ingles-markets.com or by contacting Barbara Arnold.

The Company, its directors, and certain of its executive officers and employees may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the identity of these participants and their direct or indirect interests in the solicitation is set forth in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 1, 2026, and may be supplemented in other materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting.

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#### Ingles Markets Reminds Shareholders to Vote "FOR" Ingles' Director Nominees -- Rebekah Lowe and Dwight Jacobs

*The Ingles 2026 Annual Meeting Is Being Held This Week on Thursday, April 30th. Shareholders are Urged to Vote TODAY to Ensure Their Vote is Timely Submitted* 

**ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 27, 2026** – Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) ("Ingles" or the "Company") today reminded shareholders to vote ahead of the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on April 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

The Ingles Board of Directors recommends that all Ingles shareholders vote "FOR" ONLY Ingles' two highly qualified, independent director nominees – Rebekah Lowe and Dwight Jacobs – on the WHITE proxy card.

The Ingles Board of Directors issued the following statement:

Ingles has a long record of delivering shareholder returns that outperform relevant peers and benchmarks. After navigating extraordinary external challenges – the COVID pandemic and the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene – Ingles believes it is now well positioned for continued value creation that is both meaningful and sustainable.

To achieve this upside for shareholders, the Ingles Board believes that effective stewardship requires independent, experienced directors who are accountable to ALL shareholders and aligned with Ingles' business model, investment priorities, and strong community values. Ingles' director candidates – Rebekah Lowe and Dwight Jacobs – were selected because they deliver on these important value driving objectives. They are "fit for purpose," bringing highly relevant expertise across finance, operations, real estate and human capital management, along with public company C-suite and board experience. They also understand the communities we serve because they live in them and shop at Ingles Markets.

Ingles' Board urges shareholders to vote "FOR" Rebekah Lowe and Dwight Jacobs TODAY to ensure that their vote is timely submitted.

#### Shareholders with questions or who require assistance voting their shares may call the Company's proxy solicitor:

#### MacKenzie Partners, Inc.

#### 7 Penn Plaza

#### New York, New York 10001

#### Call: 1-800-322-2885 (toll-free)

#### Email: proxy@mackenziepartners.com

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#### About Ingles Markets, Incorporated

Ingles Markets, Incorporated is a leading grocer with operations in six southeastern states. Headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina, the Company operates 197 supermarkets. At March 30, 2026, three of the four stores temporarily closed due to damage sustained in Hurricane Helene remained closed but are expected to reopen in 2026. In conjunction with its supermarket operations, the Company operates neighborhood shopping centers, most of which contain an Ingles supermarket. The Company also owns a fluid dairy facility that supplies Ingles supermarkets and unaffiliated customers. To learn more about Ingles Markets visit <u>www.ingles-markets.com</u>

#### Important Additional Information

This communication relates to the solicitation of proxies by Ingles Markets, Incorporated, a North Carolina corporation (the "Company") in connection with the Company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). This is a contested solicitation. On April 1, 2026, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and began mailing to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026 a definitive proxy statement and WHITE universal proxy card in connection with the Annual Meeting.

BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE COMPANY'S DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, THE WHITE UNIVERSAL PROXY CARD, AND ANY OTHER PROXY MATERIALS FILED BY THE COMPANY WITH THE SEC, AS THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

Shareholders may obtain the Company's definitive proxy statement, the WHITE universal proxy card, any amendments or supplements thereto, and other relevant documents filed with the SEC free of charge at the SEC's website at <u>www.sec.gov</u>. Copies are also available free of charge on the Company's investor relations website under the "Corporate" tab at <u>www.ingles-markets.com</u> or by contacting Barbara Arnold at <u>barnold@ingles-markets.com</u>.

The Company, its directors, and certain of its executive officers and employees may be deemed to be "participants" in the solicitation of proxies from shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting. Information regarding the identity of these participants and their direct or indirect interests in the solicitation is set forth in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 1, 2026, and may be supplemented in other materials filed with the SEC in connection with the Annual Meeting.

Shareholders are urged to vote "FOR" the Company's director candidates by using ONLY the Company's WHITE universal proxy card. Using any other proxy card will revoke prior voting instructions.

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#### Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements may address, among other things, the Company's expected financial and operational results and the related assumptions underlying our expected results. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as "anticipate," "aim," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to, among other things: business and economic conditions generally in the Company's operating area, including inflation or deflation; shortages of labor, distribution capacity, and some product shortages; inflation in food, labor and gasoline prices; the Company's ability to successfully implement its expansion and operating strategies; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, including online-based procurement of products the Company sells; sudden or significant changes in the availability of gasoline and retail gasoline prices; the maturation of new and expanded stores; general concerns about food safety; the Company's ability to manage technology and data security; the availability and terms of financing; and increases in costs, including food, utilities, labor and other goods and services significant to the Company's operations. Detailed information about these factors and additional important factors can be found in the documents that the Company files with the SEC, such as Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable law.

#### Contacts
Investor Contact

Pat Jackson, Chief Financial Officer

<u>pjackson@ingles-markets.com</u>

(828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223)

Media Contact

Eliza Rothstein / Zach Genirs

Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher

(212) 355-4449

<u>InglesMedia@joelefrank.com</u>

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