---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-032448"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HYFM"
cik: "0001695295"
company_name: "HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2026-10-09T20:34:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T15:05:08.681047+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hydrofarm settles claims, issues 300,000 convertible preferred shares

## Summary
- Hydrofarm entered an agreement and mutual release on October 5, 2026 settling all claims by the parties related to their engagement.
- Company agreed to issue 300,000 shares of newly designated non-voting convertible preferred stock, convertible into 300,000 common shares upon stockholder approval.
- Issuance relies on Section 4(a)(2) and Rule 506(b); recipient represented it is an accredited investor; no general solicitation used; shares carry transfer restrictions.
- Presentation dated October 7, 2026 posted to the Investors section of hydrofarm.com and filed as Exhibit 99.1.
- Report signed October 9, 2026 by CEO and Chairman of the Board William Toler.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-032448
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HYFM
- cik: 0001695295
- company_name: HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-10-09T20:34:31+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1695295/000143774926032448/0001437749-26-032448-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1695295/000143774926032448/hyfm20261008_8k.htm

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