22nd Century to Participate in the Needham Annual Growth Conference January 16, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
22nd Century (Nasdaq: XXII) announced that CEO Larry Firestone and CFO Dan Otto will present at the Needham Growth Conference on January 16, 2026. The management team will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings for investors. Interested parties can register through their Needham representative or contact investor relations at investorrelations@xxiicentury.com to arrange meetings.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, XXII declined 6.04%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $411K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $6M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers showed mixed moves: KAVL down 14.89%, while GNLN, ISPR, TPB, and UVV were modestly positive. Momentum scanner only flagged SDOT down 9.43%, suggesting XXII’s setup was more stock-specific than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 | MRTP renewal filing | Positive | -4.2% | Filed renewal for VLN® Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorization. |
| Dec 09 | Investor conference | Neutral | -2.7% | Announced CEO presentation at Emerging Growth Virtual Investor Conference. |
| Oct 28 | Insurance settlement | Positive | -0.7% | Reported receipt of <b>$9.5 million</b> cash from insurance settlement. |
| Oct 23 | Product rollout | Positive | +3.4% | Launched VLN® at ~<b>140</b> Circle K stores; <b>45</b> states authorized. |
| Oct 21 | Earnings timing | Neutral | -1.9% | Set date and webcast details for Q3 2025 earnings release. |
Recent history shows that positive corporate developments have not consistently translated into positive next-day price moves, with several constructive announcements followed by negative 24-hour reactions.
Over the last few months, 22nd Century reported multiple VLN®-focused milestones and capital actions. On Oct 23, 2025, it expanded VLN® distribution into about 140 Circle K stores across 45 authorized states, which drew a 3.38% gain. A $9.5 million insurance settlement and the Jan 6, 2026 MRTP renewal filing underscored regulatory and balance sheet progress but saw modest to negative price reactions. Today’s conference participation fits the pattern of ongoing outreach rather than a major new catalyst.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on Jun 20, 2025 registers up to 8,588,811 shares of common stock for resale tied to prior warrant issuances. The warrants allow cashless exercise delivering shares at a zero exercise price, which does not add cash to the company but can dilute earnings per share and existing ownership as those shares enter the tradable float over time.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -6.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite neutral conference news would fit a pattern where positive or routine updates previously saw weak follow-through, such as the MRTP renewal filing, which preceded a -4.2% move. Investors may have focused on existing dilution pathways, including registered resale of up to 8,588,811 shares from prior warrants, and pending capital structure proposals, which can weigh on sentiment even when operational news appears constructive.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only tobacco products company that has for 27 years led and continues to lead the fight against the harms of smoking driven by nicotine addiction, today announced that Larry Firestone, Chief Executive Officer, and Dan Otto, Chief Financial Officer, will present as part of the Needham Growth Conference taking place on Friday, January 16, 2026. The management team will be available for virtual one-on-one meetings.
Investors interested in booking meetings can register for the conference and arrange a time through their Needham representative, or the Company’s investor relations at investorrelations@xxiicentury.com.
About 22nd Century Group, Inc.
22nd Century Group is the pioneering nicotine harm reduction company in the tobacco industry enabling smokers to take control of their nicotine consumption.
We created our flagship product, the VLN® cigarette, to give traditional cigarette smokers an authentic and familiar alternative in the form of a combustible cigarette that helps them take control of their nicotine consumption. VLN® cigarettes have
Our proprietary non-GMO reduced nicotine tobacco blends are made possible by comprehensive and patented technologies and tobacco plants that regulate nicotine biosynthesis activities in the tobacco plant, resulting in full flavor and high yield with
VLN® is a registered trademark of 22nd Century Limited LLC.
Learn more at xxiicentury.com, on X (formerly Twitter), on LinkedIn, and on YouTube.
Learn more about VLN® at tryvln.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to our full year business outlook. Forward-looking statements typically contain terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “explore,” “foresee,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “preliminary,” “probable,” “project,” “promising,” “seek,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding (i) our cost reduction initiatives, (ii) our expectations regarding regulatory enforcement, including our ability to receive an exemption from new regulations, and (iii) our financial and operating performance. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are set forth in “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 20, 2025 and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q on May 13, 2025, August 14, 2025, and November 4, 2025. All information provided in this release is as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations & Media Contact
Matt Kreps
Investor Relations
22nd Century Group
investorrelations@xxiicentury.com
214-597-8200
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