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VITL · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 27, 2026

Vital Farms Inc — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 27, 2026
Ticker
VITL
Accession
0001193125-26-182084
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Vital Farms, Inc. board urges shareholders to vote FOR all director nominees and Proposals 2 and 3.

About Vital Farms Inc
Market cap
$420M
1Y TSR
−70.4%
3Y TSR
−9.6%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Consumer Defensive
CEO
Russell Diez-Canseco
Last annual meeting: Jun 10, 2026 · View full Vital Farms Inc profile →
DEFA14A
 
 

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.)

 

 

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

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

 

Definitive Proxy Statement

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12

Vital Farms, Inc.

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LOGO

P.O. BOX 8016, CARY, NC 27512-9903 Your votematters! Vital Farms, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders Wednesday, June 10, 2026 9:00 AM, Central Time Annual Meeting to be held live via the internet. Please visit www.proxydocs.com/VITL for more details. For a convenient way to view proxy materials, VOTE, and obtain directions to attend the meeting go to www.proxydocs.com/VITL To vote your proxy while visiting this site, you will need the 12 digit control number in the box below. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the internet. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Under United States Securities and Exchange Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed by making them available on the internet. You can access the proxy materials at www.proxydocs.com/VITL. If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of the proxy material(s), you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order to receive a paper package in time for this year’s Annual Meeting, you must make this request on or before May 29, 2026. Meeting Materials: Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement & Annual Report on Form 10-K Important Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials For Stockholders of record as of April 17, 2026 To order paper materials, use one of the following methods. Internet: www.investorelections.com/VITL Call: 1-866-648-8133 Email: paper@investorelections.com * If requesting material by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12 digit control number (located in the shaded box above) in the subject line. No other requests, instructions OR other inquiries should be included with your e-mail requesting material. Your control number Have the 12 digit control number located in the box above available when you access the website and follow the instructions. Copyright © 2026 BetaNXT, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved


LOGO

Vital Farms, Inc. Annual Meeting of Stockholders THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE: “FOR” ALL NOMINEES FOR DIRECTOR IN PROPOSAL 1 AND “FOR” PROPOSALS 2 AND 3. PROPOSAL 1. To elect the two nominees named in the attached proxy statement as directors to serve on the Board of Directors for a three year term. 1.01 Russell Diez-Canseco 1.02 Kelly Kennedy 2. To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026. 3. To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement. NOTE: In their discretion, the Named Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may be properly brought before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Vital Farms Inc file this DEFA14A?
Vital Farms Inc (VITL) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 27, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001193125-26-182084.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Vital Farms, Inc. board urges shareholders to vote FOR all director nominees and Proposals 2 and 3. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Vital Farms Inc's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Vital Farms Inc has filed under CIK 1579733, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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