Financial Performance - Ingles Markets, Incorporated announced preliminary financial information for the fiscal quarter and year ended September 28, 2024[4]. - The impairment charge will affect the company's results of operation for the year ended September 28, 2024[5]. - The press release containing financial results was issued on October 29, 2024[4]. Impairment and Insurance - The company expects to record an impairment charge between $35.0 million to $55.0 million due to Hurricane Helene's impact, with an estimated insurance reimbursement of $10.0 million to $15.0 million[5]. - The company will file an amendment to the Current Report after determining the final estimate of the impairment charge[5]. Future Risks and Uncertainties - The company highlighted uncertainties in future financial impacts due to the complexity of the situation and preliminary nature of available information[5]. - Forward-looking statements indicate potential risks including inflation, labor shortages, and natural disasters affecting operational results[6]. - The company does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by law[6]. Competitive Environment - The company is subject to various competitive factors, including online-based procurement pressures[6]. Corporate Governance - The report was signed by Patricia E. Jackson, Chief Financial Officer, on October 29, 2024[10].

Core Viewpoint - Ingles Markets has experienced revenue declines in the first half of FY2024, attributed to slowing food inflation and weaker gas prices, which have impacted overall industry growth [7][16]. Despite this, the stock remains undervalued, with a fair value estimate significantly above its current price [5][17]. Financial Performance - Revenue declined by -0.8% in Q1 and -1.0% in Q2 of FY2024, marking a shift from the company's long-term modest growth trend [7][16]. - The company's operating margin has decreased to 4.0%, down from a high of 6.8% in FY2021, but remains above the pre-pandemic average of 3.3% [11][17]. Valuation - The fair value estimate for Ingles Markets is $117.99, representing a 73% upside from the current stock price, with a trailing P/E of 7.4, which is unusually low for a grocery chain [5][17]. - The discounted cash flow (DCF) model indicates a weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of 6.75%, down from 7.25% previously, reflecting adjustments in profitability and growth estimates [9][12]. Asset Value - Ingles Markets owns significant real estate assets, valued at $1,128.7 million in buildings and $345.6 million in land, which could provide substantial shareholder value through potential sale-and-leaseback transactions [14]. - The company's market capitalization is around $1.3 billion, suggesting that the realizable value of its assets could cover a significant portion of this market cap [14]. Market Context - The broader market has seen a return of 15% since the last rating of Ingles Markets, while the stock has lost 22% of its value, indicating a disconnect between market performance and the company's fundamentals [3]. - The slowdown in food inflation and gas prices has contributed to the revenue weakness, but this is viewed as a temporary industry-wide issue rather than a specific weakness of Ingles Markets [7][11].

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Exhibit 99.1 PRESS RELEASE Ingles Markets, Inc. Contact: Pat Jackson, Chief Financial Officer May 9, 2024 pjackson@ingles-markets.com For Immediate Release (828) 669-2941 (Ext. 223) Ingles Markets, Incorporated Reports Results for Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal 2024 ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Ingles Markets, Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMKTA) today reported sales for the three and six months ended March 30, 2024. Robert P. Ingle II, Chairman of the Board, stated, "We are pleased with our results and thank a ...

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