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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-25-018114"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HYFM"
cik: "0001695295"
company_name: "HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC."
filed_at: "2025-04-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-23T11:58:08.126733+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CEO severance amended; change-of-control benefits enhanced

## Summary
- Cash severance increased to greater of $237,500 or 6 months base salary on termination without cause.
- After change of control within 18 months, cash severance rises to greater of $500,000 or 12 months base salary.
- COBRA premiums paid for 12 months following change-of-control termination.
- Outstanding equity awards vest accelerated by 12 months upon termination, including after change of control.
- Amendment dated April 14, 2025; CEO B. John Lindeman retains role.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-25-018114
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HYFM
- cik: 0001695295
- company_name: HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC.
- filed_at: 2025-04-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1695295/000162828025018114/0001628280-25-018114-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1695295/000162828025018114/hyfm-20250415.htm

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