Inghams Group Limited (ASX:ING) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on 12 November 2026 as a hybrid meeting in Sydney, with proxy voting results showing strong shareholder support across all seven resolutions, including board elections, remuneration report adoption, and approval of a long-term incentive plan for the chief executive.

Key Points

  • All seven AGM resolutions passed, with proxy votes in favour ranging from 96.17% to 98.58% of proxies cast
  • Patrick McEntee's election received the highest support at 98.58% in favour, while the FY27–FY29 LTIP plan for the CEO/MD received 96.17% in favour
  • The meeting was conducted as a hybrid event at The Langham, 89–113 Kent Street, Sydney, with an online participation option also available
  • The Group reported pre AASB 16 underlying EBITDA of $186.4 million for FY26, described as in line with revised guidance but below FY25 results
  • Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 4.4% in FY26 and by 15.7% against the FY19 baseline

2026 AGM Proxy Voting Results in Full

Proxy voting data, as reported by Computershare on 11 November 2026, covered 42.4% of issued capital across all resolutions. The re-election of Helen Nash received 96.97% of proxies in favour, Margaret Haseltine received 96.60%, and Michael Ihlein received 97.40%. The election of Patrick McEntee attracted the strongest support at 98.58% in favour. Adoption of the remuneration report received 96.86% in favour, approval of the FY27–FY29 long-term incentive plan for the CEO and Managing Director received 96.17%, and re-insertion of proportional takeover provisions received 97.85% in favour.

Bird Flu Biosecurity and Operational Network

The Chair's address disclosed that H5N1 avian influenza was detected in Australia in late June and in New Zealand in July. The company stated it responded by implementing heightened biosecurity protocols across all facilities. According to the filing, bird flu had not affected the company's industry or operations as of the meeting date. The majority of Australian detections were described as confined to southern states, with New Zealand detections characterised as limited. The filing noted the company operates across multiple geographically separated regions, and that the network structure means an outbreak in one location does not automatically translate into network-wide disruption.

FY26 Financial Performance and Horizon Strategy

The filing disclosed that the Group delivered pre AASB 16 underlying earnings before interest, tax and depreciation of $186.4 million for FY26, described as in line with revised guidance but well below FY25 results. The Chair's address cited inflationary pressures, higher fuel and packaging costs linked to the Middle East conflict, and noted that a decline in FY26 feed costs versus FY25 and continuous improvement savings helped offset some cost increases. The company stated it launched its Horizon strategy in May 2026, described as a three-phased approach covering Stabilise, Optimise, and Grow phases. A dividend reinvestment program was also launched alongside a recent dividend announcement.