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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001816079-23-000003
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	PX14A6G
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230803
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230803
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20230803

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CULP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000723603
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BROADWOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON [2211]
		IRS NUMBER:				561001967
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NC
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0503

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		PX14A6G
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		231139260

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1823 EASTCHESTER DRIVE
		CITY:			HIGH POINT
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27265
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3368895161

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 2686
		CITY:			HIGH POINT
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27265

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Hammann Jerald
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001816079

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		PX14A6G

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1566 SUMTER AVE N
		CITY:			MINNEAPOLIS
		STATE:			MN
		ZIP:			55427-4048
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<DESCRIPTION>VOLUNTARY RULE 14A-6(G)(1) SUBMISSION
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                <P STYLE="color: green; font: 16pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 22pt">Collaborative</P>
                <P STYLE="color: green; font: 16pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-indent: 22pt">Investor Engagement</P>
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        <B>Concerned shareholder of CULP, Inc. urges investor collaboration</B>
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        <B>240.14a-103 Notice of Exempt Solicitation (Voluntary)</B>
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        <B>U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington
DC 20549</B>
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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">NAME OF REGISTRANT: CULP, Inc.</P>

    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">NAME OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: Jerald Hammann</P>

    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">ADDRESS OF PERSON RELYING ON EXEMPTION: 1566 Sumter Ave. N, Minneapolis MN 55427
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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Written materials are submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-6(g)(1) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.*</P>

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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">*Submission is not required of this filer under the terms of the Rule, but is made voluntarily in the interest of public disclosure.</P>

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        <B>&nbsp;</B>
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        <B>Concerned shareholder of CULP, Inc. urges investor collaboration</B>
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        <B>&nbsp;</B>
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        <B><U>Jerald Hammann, a CULP shareholder, urges shareholders concerned about their investment in CULP to collaborate to increase the effectiveness of their actions.</U></B>
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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Individual shareholders often lack the voting power to effect meaningful change at shareholder meetings. However, through collaboration, the opportunity exists for shareholders to discuss their investment objectives and assert a proactive posture
        in addressing board nominations and corporate governance proposals.</P>

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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">If you are interested in discussing your investment objectives relative to CULP or in discussing its 2023 annual shareholder meeting, please contact Jerald Hammann at investoradvocacy411@gmail.com or (612) 470-4478.</P>

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        <B><I>Disclaimers</I></B>
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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This is not a solicitation of authority to vote your proxy. Please DO NOT send the author your proxy card. The author is not able to vote your proxy, nor does this communication contemplate such an event.</P>

    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">&nbsp;</P>

    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">This is not an offer to enter into any agreement to act together with any shareholder for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting, or disposing of equity securities. The author has no present intent to enter into a group pursuant to 17 CFR &sect;
        240.13d-5(b)(1).
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    <P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">The views expressed are those of the author as of the date referenced and are subject to change at any time based on market or other conditions. These views are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. These
        views may not be relied upon as investment advice. The information provided in this material should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. It should not be assumed that investments in such securities
        have been or will be profitable. This communication should not be construed as a research report.</P>

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