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22nd Century Group Inc. develops and commercializes reduced-nicotine tobacco products built on proprietary plant biotechnology. Its VLN® combustible cigarette products use low-nicotine tobacco and are described in company materials as FDA-authorized reduced nicotine cigarettes in the United States. Company updates commonly address VLN retail distribution, state authorizations, PMTA-related product expansion, licensing strategy, tobacco-variety research and engagement with FDA and public-health stakeholders.
News also covers operating results for the tobacco business, including branded VLN products, contract manufacturing volumes, filtered cigars and other distributed tobacco products. Recent company reporting frames results around commercial expansion, cost management, higher-margin branded products and the completed exit from the hemp/cannabis business.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) announced its participation in two virtual investor conferences in November 2021. The first event is the Inaugural Roth Capital Partners AgTech Answers Virtual Event on November 16, allowing meetings with company representatives. The second event is the Cowen 4th Annual Cannabis Conference on November 30, featuring a panel discussion titled 'Creative Cannabis Exposure.' Interested attendees can request meetings through the respective conference hosts or the company's investor relations team.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) reported third-quarter 2021 net sales of $7.8 million, up 6.9% year-over-year, driven by increased contract manufacturing. The company holds a strong cash position of $55.2 million as of September 30, 2021. After a successful October 14 meeting with the FDA, confidence in obtaining MRTP authorization for its VLN® reduced nicotine cigarettes is at an all-time high. Plans include monetizing hemp/cannabis lines starting Q4 2021 and launching a new hops franchise, expanding its addressable market to $1.3 trillion.
22nd Century Group, trading as XXII, will host a live webcast on November 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss its third quarter 2021 results. The report will be released at 6:00 AM ET on the same day. CEO James A. Mish, COO Michael Zercher, and CFO John Franzino will review performance and progress across the company’s three franchises. Following their presentation, a Q&A session will allow analysts and stakeholders to ask questions. Access the webcast and related materials on the company’s investor relations website.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) commends the FDA for its recent actions supporting reduced nicotine alternatives, affirming its commitment to public health. The company’s VP of Regulatory Science, John Pritchard, is set to speak at the FDLI Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference on October 27, 2021. The FDA's Comprehensive Plan aims to lower nicotine in all cigarettes to non-addictive levels. 22nd Century’s VLN® cigarettes contain significantly less nicotine and could greatly impact smoking cessation efforts, potentially saving millions of lives.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) will participate in the Benzinga Rising Stars: Catalytic Small Cap Growth Conference on October 7, 2021. The presentation, led by CEO James A. Mish, will commence at 12:15 PM ET and can be viewed on Benzinga’s live stream channel or on the Company's Investor Relations website.
The focus will be on the Company’s advancements in plant biotechnology, particularly in tobacco, hemp/cannabis, and hops, aimed at improving health and wellness through innovative plant science.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII), an innovative biotechnology firm focused on plant sciences, announced its participation in various virtual investor conferences in September and October 2021. Key events include a fireside chat at the BTIG Cannabis Conference on September 29, a presentation at the LD Micro Main Event on October 12, and participation in the Dawson James Small Cap Conference on October 21. CEO James A. Mish will outline business development efforts, including plans for commercialization of VLN® reduced nicotine cigarettes and proprietary hemp/cannabis initiatives.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) announced its entry into the global specialty hops market, marking its third plant franchise, as detailed in a shareholder update from CEO James A. Mish. The company is establishing a new subsidiary in the Netherlands to capitalize on opportunities in this market, which has an estimated $1.3 trillion total addressable market. The company aims to use its expertise in plant science and advanced breeding technologies to accelerate the commercialization of proprietary hop plants, enhancing products in the brewing and nutraceutical industries.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) has appointed Anthony Johnson to its Board of Directors, enhancing its expertise in biotechnology and commercialization strategies. Johnson, a notable leader in life sciences, brings extensive experience from his roles at Kodikaz Therapeutic Solutions and Empire Genomics. His diverse background, spanning international markets, is expected to bolster 22nd Century's initiatives in tobacco harm reduction and cannabis research. This strategic move aims to drive business development and value creation as the company works on innovative plant-based technologies.
22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII), a leader in plant-based biotechnology, announced CEO James A. Mish will present at the SNN Network Summer Virtual Event on August 19, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. ET. The event will be accessible via a live webcast on the company’s Investor Relations website. Attendees can request one-on-one meetings with company representatives through the conference website or by contacting investor relations directly. The company focuses on reducing tobacco harm through reduced nicotine content cigarettes and enhancing hemp/cannabis strains for better cannabinoid profiles.
On August 16, 2021, 22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) celebrated its transfer from the NYSE American to the Nasdaq Capital Market by ringing the Nasdaq Closing Bell. This move reflects the company's strategic growth in the biotechnology sector, focusing on tobacco harm reduction and hemp/cannabis research. CEO James A. Mish indicated the uplisting enhances the company's visibility and supports long-term revenue growth. The common stock will continue trading under the XXII ticker symbol.