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High Tide Announces Voting Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

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High Tide (Nasdaq: HITI; TSXV: HITI; FSE: 2LYA) reported the voting results of its August 11, 2026 annual general and special shareholders meeting. All five management nominees — Harkirat (Raj) Grover, Christian Sinclair, Arthur Kwan, Menashe Kestenbaum and Kathleen Skerrett — were elected as directors, each receiving about 97–98% of votes cast.

Shareholders approved fixing the Board at five members (97.92% for), appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditor for the coming year (99.47% for), and the Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan (91.07% for). The release also reiterates High Tide’s cannabis retail and medical distribution footprint in Canada and Germany.

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Market Context

High Tide’s prior 4.65% response to the August 4 guidance update provides a company-specific benchma...
Analysis

High Tide’s prior 4.65% response to the August 4 guidance update provides a company-specific benchmark for weighing this vote. Low short positioning adds context; subsequent filings can clarify governance implementation and shareholder-rights-plan status.

Key Figures

Meeting date: August 11, 2026 Board size: 5 directors Director votes: 97.50% for +5 more
8 metrics
Meeting date August 11, 2026 Annual general and special meeting
Board size 5 directors Approved shareholder resolution
Director votes 97.50% for Harkirat (Raj) Grover election
Auditor appointment 99.47% for Davidson & Company LLP appointment
Rights plan approval 91.07% for Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan
Canna Cabana locations 229 locations 229 domestic and 1 international location
Canadian market share 12% Canadian cannabis retail market
German market share 14% German medical cannabis market

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 05 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Aug 05 Credit facility closing Positive +0.9% Closed C$40 million senior secured credit facilities with Bank of Montreal.
Aug 04 Quarterly guidance update Positive +4.7% Issued preliminary Q3 guidance above the highest current analyst estimates.
Jul 30 Retail acquisition closing Positive +4.4% Closed Northern Helm acquisition, adding four Ontario retail cannabis stores.
Jul 23 Store opening announcement Positive +0.0% Announced Ottawa store opening, expanding the Canadian Canna Cabana footprint.
Jul 15 Shareholder AMA Neutral -1.8% CEO hosted fifth Reddit AMA addressing shareholder strategy and outlook questions.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Three positive corporate updates were followed by gains, while a store-opening update was flat and a shareholder AMA was followed by a decline.

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"approval of the Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan approved by the board"
A shareholder rights plan is a board-approved defense that makes an unsolicited takeover harder by triggering measures—such as issuing extra shares or special rights—if one investor accumulates a large stake without board approval. Think of it as a temporary roadblock that protects existing management and gives the company time to seek better offers. It matters to investors because it can affect share price, takeover chances, and whether a competing buyer can quickly buy control.

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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), the high-impact, retail-forward enterprise built to deliver real-world value across every component of cannabis, announced today the voting results from its annual general and special meeting of shareholders of the Company held on August 11, 2026 (the "Meeting"). Each nominee listed in the Company's management information circular dated June 29, 2026, was elected as a director of the Company.

High Tide Inc., August 12, 2026

Each of the following five nominees proposed by management was elected as a director of the Company. The results of such vote were as follows:

NOMINEE

VOTES FOR

VOTES WITHHELD


Number

%

Number

%

Harkirat (Raj) Grover

13,596,057

97.50 %

349,140

2.50 %

Christian Sinclair

13,584,721

97.42 %

360,477

2.59 %

Arthur Kwan

13,646,782

97.86 %

298,415

2.14 %

Menashe Kestenbaum

13,630,072

97.74 %

315,126

2.26 %

Kathleen Skerrett

13,643,854

97.84 %

301,343

2.16 %

In addition, at the Meeting, shareholders approved (i) fixing the board of directors (the "Board") at five; (ii) appointing Davidson & Company LLP as the Company's auditor for the ensuing year and authorizing the board to fix their compensation, and (iii) the approval of the Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan approved by the board on June 26, 2026. The results of such votes were as follows:

Resolution

VOTES FOR

VOTES WITHHELD

VOTES AGAINST


Number

%

Number

%

Number

%

Fixing the Board at
Five

13,654,995

97.92 %

-

-

290,203

2.08 %

Appointment of
Davidson &
Company LLP as
the Auditors

13,870,900

99.47 %

74,298

0.53 %

-

-

Approval of
Amended and
Restated
Shareholder
Rights Plan

12,700,154

91.07 %

-

-

1,244,706

8.93 %

ABOUT HIGH TIDE

High Tide, Inc. is the leading community-grown, retail-forward cannabis enterprise engineered to unleash the full value of the world's most powerful plant. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Canna Cabana, is the second-largest cannabis retail brand globally. High Tide (HITI) is uniquely-built around the cannabis consumer, with wholly-diversified and fully-integrated operations across all components of cannabis, including:

Retail: Canna Cabana is the largest cannabis retail chain in Canada, with 229 domestic and 1 international location. The Company's Canadian bricks-and-mortar operations span British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, holding a growing 12% share of the market. In 2021, Canna Cabana became the first cannabis discount club retailer in the world. The Company also owns and operates multiple global e-commerce platforms offering accessories and hemp-derived CBD products. In 2025, the Company became the first North American cannabis operator to launch a bricks-and-mortar presence in Germany.

Medical Cannabis Distribution: Remexian Pharma GmbH is a leading German pharmaceutical company, with a 14% share of the German medical cannabis market, built for the purpose of importation and wholesale of medical cannabis products at affordable prices. Among all German medical cannabis procurers, Remexian has one of the most diverse reaches across the globe and is licensed to import from 22 countries including Canada.

High Tide consistently moves ahead of the currents, having been named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year and was recognized as a top 50 company by the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") in 2022, 2024 and 2025. High Tide was also ranked number one in the retail category on the Financial Times list of Americas' Fastest Growing Companies for 2023. To discover the full impact of High Tide, visit www.hightideinc.com. For investment performance, don't miss the High Tide profile pages on SEDAR+ and EDGAR.

Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Media Inquiries
Omar Khan
Chief Communications and Public Affairs Officer
High Tide Inc.
omar@hightideinc.com
403-770-3080

Investor Inquiries
Vahan Ajamian
Capital Markets Advisor
High Tide Inc.
vahan@hightideinc.com

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FAQ

What were the director election results at High Tide’s August 11, 2026 shareholder meeting (HITI)?

All five management nominees were elected to High Tide’s board. According to the company, each of Harkirat (Raj) Grover, Christian Sinclair, Arthur Kwan, Menashe Kestenbaum and Kathleen Skerrett received approximately 97–98% of votes cast in favour, with about 2–3% of votes withheld.

Did High Tide (HITI) shareholders approve the Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan in August 2026?

Yes, High Tide shareholders approved the Amended and Restated Shareholder Rights Plan. According to High Tide, the plan received 12,700,154 votes for, representing 91.07% of votes cast, while 1,244,706 votes, or 8.93%, were recorded against the resolution at the August 11, 2026 meeting.

Who is the auditor for High Tide (HITI) after the August 11, 2026 shareholder meeting?

Davidson & Company LLP remains High Tide’s auditor for the ensuing year. According to High Tide, shareholders approved the appointment with 13,870,900 votes for (99.47%) and 74,298 votes withheld (0.53%), authorizing the board of directors to fix the auditor’s compensation following the meeting.

How many directors will High Tide (HITI) have on its board following the 2026 annual meeting?

High Tide’s board will consist of five directors following the 2026 meeting. According to the company, shareholders approved the resolution fixing the board at five members, with 13,654,995 votes for (97.92%) and 290,203 votes against (2.08%) at the August 11, 2026 shareholder meeting.

What does High Tide (HITI) do in the global cannabis market?

High Tide operates cannabis retail and medical distribution businesses in Canada and Germany. According to the company, Canna Cabana is Canada’s largest cannabis retail chain with 229 domestic and one international location, while Remexian Pharma holds a 14% share of the German medical cannabis market.

What stock exchanges is High Tide (HITI) listed on and what are its symbols?

High Tide is listed in the United States, Canada and Europe. According to the company, its shares trade on Nasdaq under HITI, on the TSX Venture Exchange under HITI, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol 2LYA for European investors.