---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-031964"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XXII"
cik: "0001347858"
company_name: "22nd Century Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-02T21:15:31+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-02T21:19:09.763473+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# 22nd Century Group receives termination notice from Smoker Friendly; will cease manufacturing after 180 days

## Summary
- Received 180-day termination notice from Smoker Friendly International, LLC for Master Services Agreement dated Jan 1, 2025.
- After 180-day period, company will no longer manufacture cigarette and cigar products for Smoker Friendly.
- Termination is for convenience; no early termination penalties incurred.
- The agreement was material; loss of this customer may impact revenue, though not quantified.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-031964
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XXII
- cik: 0001347858
- company_name: 22nd Century Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-02T21:15:31+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347858/000149315226031964/0001493152-26-031964-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1347858/000149315226031964/form8-k.htm

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