Activist Nominee Rory Held Elected to Ingles Markets Board

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Ingles Markets announced the results of its Annual Meeting, confirming the election of activist nominee Rory Held to the Board of Directors and the approval of executive compensation.

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• Activist Nominee Elected

  Rory Held, nominated by activist investor Summer Road LLC, was elected to the Board of Directors, confirming the success of the activist campaign.

• Director Not Elected

  Rebekah Lowe, a Class A nominee, failed to secure election, receiving significantly more 'Withheld' votes (9,239,970) than 'For' votes (3,406,721).

• Bylaw Amendments Adopted

  The Board adopted Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, increasing the number of directors required to call a special board meeting from two to four, and aligning director inspection rights with state law.

• Executive Compensation Approved

  Shareholders approved the non-binding proposal for executive compensation with 51,861,483 votes For, 5,001,102 Against, and 76,100 Abstain/Withheld.

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This 8-K filing officially confirms the outcome of the contested Annual Meeting, where activist investor Summer Road LLC successfully secured a board seat for its nominee, Rory Held. This follows Summer Road's proxy campaign and their prior announcement of Held's election. The detailed voting results also show that another Class A nominee, Rebekah Lowe, was not elected, indicating significant shareholder dissent. The bylaw amendments, increasing the number of directors required to call a special board meeting, represent a minor governance adjustment. The election of an activist director signals increased shareholder oversight and potential strategic shifts, which could influence future corporate decisions.