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CEA Industries Announces Board Composition Change

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CEA Industries (NASDAQ: BNC) announced that Tony McDonald resigned from the Board and as President effective May 6, 2026, and Carly E. Howard was named Chair of the Board immediately.

The company said Ms. Howard joined as an Independent Non-Executive Director in October 2025 and the Board has added other independent directors and a new CFO as part of governance strengthening.

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  • Board chair appointment: Carly E. Howard effective May 6, 2026
  • Independent director additions: Annemarie Tierney and Glenn Tyranski
  • Chief Financial Officer appointment: Brent Miller
  • Governance strengthening program underway since October 2025

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  • President and Board member Tony McDonald resigned May 6, 2026

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On the day this news was published, BNCWZ declined 2.05%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.

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What This Means

This announcement centers on leadership and governance, with Tony McDonald resigning and Carly E. Ho...
Analysis

This announcement centers on leadership and governance, with Tony McDonald resigning and Carly E. Howard becoming Chair on May 06, 2026. The company highlights a program of governance strengthening, adding independent directors and a new CFO. Investors may track how these changes influence strategic execution, disclosure quality, and risk oversight, along with any future updates that detail board priorities and management alignment with long-term stockholder interests.

Key Figures

Publication date: May 06, 2026 Board tenure start: October 2025 Experience span: More than two decades
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Publication date May 06, 2026 Announcement of leadership and board changes
Board tenure start October 2025 Carly E. Howard service as Independent Non-Executive Director
Experience span More than two decades Carly E. Howard experience in law, governance, digital assets

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Key Terms

independent non-executive director, corporate treasury, digital asset regulation
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independent non-executive director financial
"Ms. Howard has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of BNC since October 2025."
An independent non-executive director is a board member who is not part of a company’s day-to-day management and has no close ties to major owners, so they can offer unbiased oversight of strategy, risks, and executive pay. For investors, they act like an impartial referee who helps prevent conflicts of interest, improve transparency and hold management accountable, which can reduce governance risk and protect shareholder value.
corporate treasury financial
"focused on managing the world's largest corporate treasury of BNB"
Corporate treasury is the department within a company responsible for managing its money, financial risks, and funding needs. It ensures there is enough cash to cover daily operations, plans for future financial requirements, and protects against financial uncertainties. Effective treasury management is important to investors because it helps the company stay financially healthy and capable of supporting growth and stability.
digital asset regulation regulatory
"experience spanning corporate law, fund governance, and digital asset regulation"
Rules and laws that govern how digital assets — such as cryptocurrencies, tokens, and other blockchain-based instruments — can be created, bought, sold, held and advertised. Think of it as traffic rules for a new type of money: they shape who can participate, how safe transactions are, what disclosures are required, and the costs of compliance, all of which affect price stability, market access and legal risk for investors.

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Tony McDonald resigns from the Board and as President of the Company

Louisville, CO, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: BNC) (“BNC” or the “Company”), a growth-oriented company focused on managing the world's largest corporate treasury of BNB, today announced that Tony McDonald has resigned from the Board and as President of the Company. Carly E. Howard has been named Chair of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

“It has been a privilege to serve as Chairman and President through a period of significant transformation for the Company, and I wish the Company every success into the future,” said Tony McDonald, outgoing Chairman, CEA Industries.

“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Tony McDonald for his contributions to the Company. I look forward to continuing to work with the Board and management team as we focus on strong governance and disciplined execution in the next phase of growth,” added Carly E. Howard, Chair, CEA Industries.

Ms. Howard has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director of BNC since October 2025. She brings more than two decades of experience spanning corporate law, fund governance, and digital asset regulation to the position. Her appointment continues the Board’s program of governance strengthening, which has included the addition of Annemarie Tierney and Glenn Tyranski as Independent Directors and the appointment of Brent Miller as Chief Financial Officer. The Board remains focused on delivering long-term value for all BNC stockholders.

About CEA Industries Inc.

CEA Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: BNC) is a growth-oriented company that has focused on building category-leading businesses in consumer markets, including building and managing the world's largest corporate treasury of BNB.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements." The statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties. BNC wishes to caution readers that these forward-looking statements may be affected by the risks and uncertainties in BNC's business as well as other important factors that may have affected and could in the future affect BNC's actual results and could cause BNC's actual results for subsequent periods to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by or on behalf of BNC. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, readers should consider various risk factors, including BNC's ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; BNC's ability to finance its current business and proposed future business, including the ability to finance the continued acquisition of BNB; the competitive environment of BNC's business; and the future value and adoption of BNB. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions and risks, many of which are beyond BNC's control. In addition, these forward-looking statements and the information in this press release are qualified in their entirety by cautionary statements and risk factor disclosures contained in BNC's filings with the SEC. Copies of BNC's filings with the SEC are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. BNC undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this press release, except as required by law.

CEA Industries Media Inquiries:
Edelman Smithfield
CEA@edelmansmithfield.com

CEA Industries Investor Relations:
james@haydenir.com


FAQ

Why did Tony McDonald resign from CEA Industries (BNC) on May 6, 2026?

Tony McDonald resigned from his roles as President and Board member effective May 6, 2026. According to the company, he said it was a privilege to serve and wished the company success going forward.

Who is the new Chair of CEA Industries (BNC) and when did she assume the role?

Carly E. Howard is the new Chair and assumed the role effective immediately on May 6, 2026. According to the company, she has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director since October 2025.

What governance changes did CEA Industries (BNC) announce alongside the board chair change?

The company highlighted adding Independent Directors Annemarie Tierney and Glenn Tyranski and appointing Brent Miller as CFO. According to the company, these moves support a Board program of governance strengthening.

Will the board leadership change at CEA Industries (BNC) affect day-to-day operations?

The announcement did not state operational changes or strategic shifts to daily operations. According to the company, the Board will focus on governance and disciplined execution in the next growth phase.

How long has Carly E. Howard served on the CEA Industries (BNC) board before becoming Chair?

Carly E. Howard has served on the board since October 2025. According to the company, she brought over two decades of experience in corporate law, fund governance, and digital asset regulation.