[DEFA14A] The J.M. Smucker Company Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials

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J.M. Smucker (NYSE:SJM) filed definitive additional proxy materials for its 2025 Annual Meeting set for August 13, 2025. The notice grants online access to the 2025 Proxy Statement and Annual Report and lists three routine proposals:

• Election of nine directors whose terms will expire in 2026
• Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (Say-on-Pay)

Voting deadlines are August 12 2025 (plan shares August 10). No new strategic items, share issuances, or fee disclosures were included; no SEC filing fee was required.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(a) OF THE SECURITIES

EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.  )

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Your Vote Counts! THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY 2025 Annual Meeting Vote by August 12, 2025 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, vote by August 10, 2025 11:59 PM ET. ATTN: JEANNETTE KNUDSEN ONE STRAWBERRY LANE ORRVILLE, OH 44667-0280 V75463-P34474-Z90346 You invested in THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on August 13, 2025. Get informed before you vote View The J.M. Smucker Company 2025 Proxy Statement and Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and 2025 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to July 30, 2025. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Vote Virtually at the Meeting* Point your camera here and August 13, 2025 12:00 PM ET vote without entering a control number Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SJM2025 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Board Voting Items Recommends 1. Election of Directors whose term of office will expire in 2026. Nominees: 1a. Mercedes Abramo For 1b. Tarang Amin For 1c. Susan Chapman-Hughes For 1d. Jay Henderson For 1e. Jonathan Johnson III For 1f. Kirk Perry For 1g. Mark Smucker For 1h. Jodi Taylor For 1i. Dawn Willoughby For 2. Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm For for the 2026 fiscal year. 3. Advisory approval of the Company’s executive compensation. For NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V75464-P34474-Z90346

FAQ

When is SJM's 2025 annual shareholder meeting?

The virtual meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET via www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SJM2025.

What proposals will SJM shareholders vote on in 2025?

Shareholders will vote on nine director elections, ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as auditor, and an advisory Say-on-Pay resolution.

What are the online voting deadlines for SJM's 2025 meeting?

General shareholders must vote by August 12, 2025 11:59 PM ET; plan participants must vote by August 10, 2025 11:59 PM ET.

How can investors access SJM's 2025 proxy materials?

Materials are available at www.ProxyVote.com; paper or email copies can be requested by July 30, 2025 via website, 1-800-579-1639 or sendmaterial@proxyvote.com.