Innovative Food Holdings appoints Denver J. Smith as board observer, avoids proxy contest

INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC

Smith, part of a group holding 8.3% of IVFH stock, appointed board observer effective Nov 28, 2022.
Agreement includes standstill provisions; Smith may be appointed to board by May 28, 2023.
Company avoided proxy contest costs and disruption by signing the observer agreement.
Smith is Co-Founder of Carlson Ridge Capital with over 14 years investment experience.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

INNOVATIVE FOOD HOLDINGS INC entered into Board Observer Agreement with Denver J. Smith (on behalf of a Schedule 13D group) valued at Observer status at board and committee meetings; potential board membership within six months; stand (effective 2022-11-28).

Action: entry
Counterparty: Denver J. Smith (on behalf of a Schedule 13D group)
Value: Observer status at board and committee meetings; potential board membership within six months; stand
Effective: 2022-11-28

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Effective November 28, 2022 the Company entered into a Board Observer Agreement with Denver J. Smith (the “Agreement”). Mr. Smith is part of a Schedule 13D group (the “Group”) which holds approximately 8.3% of our outstanding common stock.

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