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News for 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) centers on its role in tobacco harm reduction, regulatory developments, capital structure actions and the commercialization of its VLN® reduced nicotine cigarette platform. Company announcements frequently highlight progress in expanding VLN® and partner VLN® distribution across additional U.S. states and retail chains, including launches with major convenience store operators and authorizations in a large majority of states.
Investors following XXII news will see updates on VLN® regulatory milestones, such as the original FDA Modified Risk Tobacco Product authorization, the filing of the VLN® MRTP renewal application, and the company’s public support for the FDA’s proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products. Releases also discuss clinical research findings related to very low nicotine content cigarettes, including reductions in daily cigarette consumption and increased quit attempts among smokers using 95% reduced nicotine VLN® products.
Another recurring theme in 22nd Century’s news is financial and corporate developments. The company reports on balance sheet changes such as repayment and termination of senior secured debt, settlement of insurance claims related to prior facility incidents, and the use of non-dilutive cash proceeds as growth capital. News items also cover equity and preferred stock financings, at-the-market offering arrangements, and proposals for reverse stock splits and other shareholder approvals under Nasdaq Listing Rules.
In addition, XXII news includes corporate governance and investor relations events, such as participation in investor conferences, quarterly earnings webcasts, and shareholder letters reviewing strategic progress. For readers tracking the intersection of tobacco regulation, reduced nicotine technology and public company capital markets activity, the XXII news feed provides ongoing context on how 22nd Century is executing its harm reduction-focused strategy.
22nd Century Group (XXII) congratulates Xavier Becerra on his appointment as Secretary of HHS, believing it could revitalize the FDA's plan to regulate nicotine levels in cigarettes. Becerra’s advocacy for a nicotine cap aligns with 22nd Century's mission to reduce harm from smoking. The company highlights that its VLN® product, engineered to contain 95% less nicotine, complies with proposed regulations. The FDA is anticipated to grant a Modified Risk Tobacco Product designation for VLN®, enabling the company to market it effectively to help smokers reduce nicotine exposure.
22nd Century Group (NYSE American: XXII) announced a successful cash exercise of warrants resulting in $3.7 million in additional net proceeds, totaling $11.8 million. The completion of this transaction eliminates all outstanding warrants, thereby enhancing its balance sheet. CEO James A. Mish expressed intentions to utilize these funds for growth opportunities in the tobacco and hemp/cannabis sectors, particularly in sales and licensing, contingent on acquiring Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP) authorization for its Very Low Nicotine (VLN) cigarettes.
22nd Century Group (XXII) reported steady net sales of $7.3 million for Q4 2020, consistent year-over-year, and a full-year revenue increase of 8.8% to $28.1 million. The gross profit rose significantly, with a margin improvement of 500 basis points. Net loss for Q4 was $(6.4) million, slightly up from the prior year. However, full-year net loss improved by $6.8 million to $(19.7) million. The company is poised to launch its VLN® cigarettes following MRTP authorization from the FDA, aiming to capitalize on new partnerships in the tobacco and hemp/cannabis industries.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII) has announced its participation in three investor conferences throughout March 2021. The events include the DA Davidson 4th Annual Consumer Growth Conference on March 11, the 33rd Annual Roth Conference from March 15-17, and the Investor Summit Virtual Conference from March 23-25. Investors can request one-on-one meetings with the management team via conference hosts. The company focuses on tobacco harm reduction and hemp/cannabis research, emphasizing reduced nicotine content tobacco products.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII) announced it received net proceeds of $8.1 million from warrants exercised in February and March 2021, enhancing its balance sheet. The company expects an additional $3.7 million if remaining warrants are exercised. CEO James A. Mish stated that the capital will support operations, strategy, and growth initiatives across tobacco and hemp/cannabis sectors. The funds will aid in acquiring Modified Risk Tobacco Products (MRTP) authorization and support research in hemp/cannabis.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (XXII) has secured an exclusive agreement with CannaMetrix, LLC to utilize their proprietary CannaMetrix EC50Array™ technology. This partnership aims to expedite the commercialization of innovative hemp/cannabis plant lines, reducing development time from over ten years to just two. The company has now established four out of five key partnerships needed for the cannabinoid value chain, focusing on plant profiling, biotechnology, cultivation, and extraction. This move aligns with its strategy to advance the hemp/cannabis industry significantly.
22nd Century Group (NYSE American: XXII) will host a live webcast on March 11, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 results. The company will issue its results at 7:00 a.m. the same day. CEO James A. Mish and other executives will provide insights on 2020 performance, future milestones, and market opportunities in the $800 billion tobacco and hemp/cannabis sectors. An interactive Q&A will follow the presentation. Access to the webcast is available on the company’s investor relations page.
22nd Century Group is focused on tobacco harm reduction and hemp/cannabis research. The company reported a 343% stock increase to $3.82 as of February 23, 2021, highlighting its MRTP application for VLN® reduced nicotine cigarettes, which if approved, could position it as the only company with a MRTP designation for combustible cigarettes. The company is also advancing its cannabis strategy by developing new hemp varieties through molecular breeding technology, capitalizing on a projected $39.1 billion North American cannabis market by 2025.
22nd Century Group (NYSE American: XXII) announced a breakthrough in plant biotechnology allowing rapid identification of valuable traits in hemp/cannabis. Collaborating with KeyGene, the new platform accelerates development time and enhances breeding techniques, aiming for exponential revenue growth by licensing to partners. The platform can identify genetic markers with over 99.6% accuracy, targeting therapeutic cannabinoids like CBD. The company's strategy shift focuses on upstream segments of the cannabinoid value chain.
22nd Century Group, Inc. (NYSE American: XXII) announced its headquarters relocation to the Larkinville District in Buffalo, NY. The move, set for March 2021, aims to enhance organizational efficiency and talent retention. The company is also awaiting FDA authorization for its Modified Risk Tobacco application for VLN® cigarettes, which contain 95% less nicotine than regular cigarettes. The anticipated growth in hemp/cannabis markets and a new franchise will require the expanded headquarters, indicating a potentially pivotal year for the company.