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GrowGeneration Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from GrowGeneration Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 4 – Independent Auditor. The appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2026 and for the fiscal year then ending was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 32,361,148 554,290 155,100 —”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Amendment of Second Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan to increase share reserve at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 3 – Equity Plan Amendment. The amendment of the Company’s Second Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the total number of shares issuable under the plan, was approved and became effective as of June 18, 2026. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 13,652,370 2,267,747 166,020 16,984,401”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the compensation of named executive officers (Say-on-Pay) at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 2 – Say-on-Pay. The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 14,515,031 1,518,422 52,684 16,984,401”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Election of five directors to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting at the 2026-06-18 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Directors. The five individuals listed below were elected to the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until the Company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.”
Auditor Changes

GrowGeneration Corp. engaged BDO USA, LLP as its auditor.

“On July 10, 2025, the Company appointed BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) as the Company's new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025 and the related interim periods.”
Auditor Changes

GrowGeneration Corp. dismissed Grant Thornton LLP as its auditor.

“On July 10, 2025, GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) dismissed Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.”
Restructurings & Charges

GrowGeneration Corp. announced a restructuring affecting Gardening and Cultivation segment (proprietary brands, commercial sales, e-commerce).

“On July 22, 2024 , the Company announced a strategic restructuring plan focused on long-term profitability and advancing growth initiatives in key areas of its Gardening and Cultivation segment such as its proprietary brands, commercial sales, and e-commerce business.”

Starlett (Star) Carter was appointed as Director at GrowGeneration Corp..

“To fill the vacancy created by Mr. Ciasullo’s retirement, Starlett (Star) Carter has been appointed to the Board, effective April 25, 2024.”

Paul Ciasullo resigned as Director at GrowGeneration Corp..

“Paul Ciasullo, a member of the Board of Directors of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his retirement and resignation from the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective April 23, 2024.”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“4. Independent Auditor . The appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2023 and for the fiscal year then ending was approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Total Shares Voted 39,295,834 421,852 209,998 —”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders rejected Amendment of the Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares issuable from 5,000,000 to 8,000,000 at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“3. Amendment of Equity Incentive Plan . The amendment of the Company's Amended and Restated 2018 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares issuable thereunder from 5,000,000 to 8,000,000 was not approved. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Total Shares Voted 6,454,679 17,336,353 390,747 —”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Advisory approval of the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“2. Say-on-Pay . The compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Total Shares Voted 12,020,001 11,922,033 239,745 —”
Shareholder Votes

GrowGeneration Corp. shareholders approved Election of five directors to serve until the 2023 Annual Meeting at the 2023-06-22 meeting.

“1. Election of Directors . The five individuals listed below were elected to the Board of Directors of the Company to serve until the Company’s 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Name of Nominee For Withheld Eula Adams 17,475,514 6,706,265 Stephen Aiello 10,737,052 13,444,727 Paul Ciasullo 10,484,370 13,697,409 Darren Lampert 23,406,696 775,083 Michael Salaman 22,748,020 1,433,759”

Gregory Sanders was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at GrowGeneration Corp..

“Gregory Sanders has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Jeffrey Lasher resigned as Chief Financial Officer at GrowGeneration Corp..

“Effective August 12, 2022, Jeffrey Lasher, Chief Financial Officer of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), resigned as Chief Financial Officer, and, effective August 12, 2022, Gregory Sanders has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Paul Rutenis resigned as Chief Merchandise Officer at GrowGeneration Corp..

“On June 9, 2022, Paul Rutenis resigned from his role as Chief Merchandise Officer of the Company, effective immediately.”

Dennis Sheldon resigned as Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer at GrowGeneration Corp..

“On June 7, 2022, Dennis Sheldon resigned from his role as Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), effective immediately.”

Sean Stiefel departed as Director at GrowGeneration Corp..

“On April 4, 2022, Sean Stiefel, a member of the Board of Directors of GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”), notified the Company that he will not stand for re-election as a director of the Company at the end of his current term, which expires at the Company’s 2022 annual meeting of shareholders.”

Tony Sullivan resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at GrowGeneration Corp..

“On December 13, 2021, Tony Sullivan tendered to GrowGeneration Corp. (the “Company”) the resignation from his role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately.”

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