22nd Century Group appoints Richard Fitzgerald as CFO; Franzino becomes CAO

22nd Century Group, Inc.

Richard Fitzgerald appointed CFO effective Nov 15, 2021, succeeding John Franzino who becomes Chief Administrative Officer.
Fitzgerald's base salary set at $325,000 with a one-time inducement award of $75,000.
Employment agreement has a three-year term; severance of 12 months' base salary upon termination without cause or for good reason.
Fitzgerald previously served as CFO of CleanTech Acquisition Corp, Immunome, Sesen Bio, and PAVmed.

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Role change

John Franzino

Chief Administrative Officer

XXII · 22nd Century Group, Inc.

Effective: 2021-11-15
Successor: Richard Fitzgerald
Filed: November 19, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

Mr. Fitzgerald succeeds John Franzino, the Company’s previous Chief Financial Officer, who has transitioned to Chief Administrative Officer

Appointed

Richard Fitzgerald

Chief Financial Officer

XXII · 22nd Century Group, Inc.

Effective: 2021-11-15
Filed: November 19, 2021, 6:59 PM ET

On November 15, 2021, 22nd Century Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Richard Fitzgerald as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

John Franzino changed role as Chief Administrative Officer at 22nd Century Group, Inc..

Action: transitioned to
Role: Chief Administrative Officer

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Mr. Fitzgerald succeeds John Franzino, the Company’s previous Chief Financial Officer, who has transitioned to Chief Administrative Officer

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Richard Fitzgerald was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at 22nd Century Group, Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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On November 15, 2021, 22nd Century Group, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Richard Fitzgerald as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

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