Ingles Markets Files Proxy Statement
Ticker: IMKTA · Form: DEFC14A · Filed: Apr 1, 2026 · CIK: 0000050493
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: proxy-statement, contested-solicitation, disclosure
Related Tickers: IMKTA
TL;DR
Ingles Markets filed proxy docs. Shareholders vote soon.
AI Summary
Ingles Markets Inc. filed a Definitive Proxy Statement (DEFC14A) on April 1, 2026. This filing concerns contested solicitations related to the company's annual meeting. The filing includes various graphic documents and XBRL data, indicating a detailed disclosure process.
Why It Matters
This filing is crucial for shareholders as it outlines the company's proposed actions and provides information for them to vote on at the upcoming meeting, potentially impacting corporate governance and strategy.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — A DEFC14A filing is a standard disclosure document for proxy solicitations and does not inherently indicate financial risk.
Key Players & Entities
- INGLES MARKETS INC (company) — Subject of the filing
- 0000050493 (company) — CIK number for Ingles Markets Inc.
- 2026-04-01 (date) — Filing date of the DEFC14A
FAQ
What type of SEC filing is this?
This is a DEFC14A filing, a Definitive proxy statement for contested solicitations.
When was this filing made?
The filing date was April 1, 2026.
What is the CIK number for Ingles Markets Inc.?
The CIK number for Ingles Markets Inc. is 0000050493.
What is the business address of Ingles Markets Inc.?
The business address is PO BOX 6676 ASHEVILLE NC 28816.
What industry does Ingles Markets Inc. operate in?
Ingles Markets Inc. operates in the Retail-Grocery Stores industry, with SIC code 5411.
Filing Stats: 4,859 words · 19 min read · ~16 pages · Grade level 13.5 · Accepted 2026-04-01 08:00:28
Key Financial Figures
- $0.05 — of the Company's Class A Common Stock, $0.05 par value per share, and Class B Common
- $320,000 — ckenzie Partners a fee of approximately $320,000 and reimburse them for certain out-of-p
- $40,000 — with, the solicitation is approximately $40,000. The Company anticipates that its total
- $370,000 — otal expenditures will be approximately $370,000. The actual amount could be higher or l
Filing Documents
- ny20056136x5_defc14a.htm (DEFC14A) — 526KB
- logo_ingles.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 34KB
- logo_mackenziepartners.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 62KB
- ny20056136x5_pvpchart01.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 193KB
- ny20056136x5_pvpchart02.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 193KB
- ny20056136x5_pvpchart03.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 195KB
- ny20056136x5_pvpchart04.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 105KB
- sig_robertpingleii.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 21KB
- sig_robertpingleiix1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 23KB
- ny20056136x5_pc01x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 699KB
- ny20056136x5_pc02x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 604KB
- ny20056136x5_pc03x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 554KB
- ny20056136x5_pc04x1.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 465KB
- 0001140361-26-012518.txt ( ) — 9016KB
- imkta-20260430.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
- ny20056136x5_defc14a_htm.xml (XML) — 72KB
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION 12 Compensation Discussion and Analysis 12 Elements of Executive Compensation 12 Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation 14 Management of Compensation – Related Risk 14 Audit/Compensation Committee Report on Executive Compensation 14
Executive Compensation Summary
Executive Compensation Summary 15 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE 15 CEO Pay Ratio 16 Pay Versus Performance 17 Policies and Practices Related to the Grant of Certain Equity Awards 19 Proposal for Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation 19
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF MANAGEMENT AND CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS 20 TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS 22 RELATIONSHIP WITH INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 23 Principal Accountant Fees and Services 23 CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITY 24 Environmental Stewardship 24 Social Impact 24 Governance 24 OTHER MATTERS 25 Solicitation of Proxies 25 Shareholders' Proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting 25 Action on Other Matters at the 2026 Annual Meeting 25 Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance 26 Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports 26 Householding 26 Availability of Form 10-K 26 i TABLE OF CONTENTS INGLES MARKETS, INCORPORATED P. O. BOX 6676 ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28816 ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING April 30, 2026 To be held virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/IMKTA2026 PROXY STATEMENT The Board of Directors (the "Board") of Ingles Markets, Incorporated (the "Company", "we", "us", "our" or "Ingles Markets") furnishes you with this Proxy Statement to solicit proxies to be voted at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company (the "Annual Meeting"). The Annual Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/IMKTA2026 for the purposes set forth in the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders that accompanies this Proxy Statement. The proxies also may be voted at any adjournments or postponements of the Annual Meeting. The Company's principal executive offices are located at 2913 U.S. Highway 70 West, Asheville (Black Mountain), North Carolina 28711. The Notice of the Annual Meeting, this Proxy Statement, the accompanying form of proxy, and the Company's 2025 Annual Report are first being sent on or about April 1, 2026 to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2026, which is the record date for the Annual Meeting (the "Record Date"). It is important t