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Greenlane Holdings (NASDAQ: GNLN) appoints Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip to its board

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Greenlane Holdings, Inc. reported that its Board of Directors unanimously appointed Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip as a director, effective January 21, 2026, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbar Sher.

Mr. Ip is the founder of Iterative Law Profession Corporation and has extensive experience in corporate, securities, M&A and corporate finance law, as well as multiple general counsel and board roles. In anticipation of his Board service, Greenlane entered into a Strategic Advisory Agreement with Iterative Law dated October 23, 2025 and, in connection with Board services under that agreement, issued Mr. Ip warrants to purchase 260,416 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. He will receive standard non-employee director compensation and is party to an indemnification agreement with the company.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 21, 2026

 

GREENLANE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-38875   83-0806637

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

4800 N Federal Hwy, Suite B200    
Boca Raton FL   33431
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 292-7660

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share   GNLN   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On January 21, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Greenlane Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) unanimously appointed Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip to the Board to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Barbar Sher, effective immediately.

 

Mr. Ip is the founder of Iterative Law Profession Corporation (“Iterative Law”), a business law firm focused on delivering practical business-first legal services to entrepreneurs, startups and growth-oriented companies, a role he has held since 2020. Mr. Ip also currently serves as a director of LS Retail (Canada) Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of LS Retail, a developer and provider of POS and business management software. Since 2021, Mr. Ip has also served as General Counsel for Bluefin, a high-performance, non-custodial trading protocol and has served as General Counsel for Divergence Neuro, a neurotech company focused on the research and development of tools to improve mental health since 2020. Mr. Ip has also previously served as Vice President, Legal and Corporate Development at an international merchant bank and practiced in the areas of corporate/commercial, securities, M&A and corporate finance at Bennett Jones LLP and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (the latter as a partner). Mr. Ip received an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. The Company believes that Mr. Ip is qualified to serve as a director due to his extensive business, investment, legal and financial experience.

 

The Company previously entered into a Strategic Advisory Agreement with Iterative Law, dated October 23, 2025 (the “Board Service Agreement”) in connection with Mr. Ip’s contemplated service on the Board. In connection with the Board services provided by Mr. Ip pursuant to the Board Service Agreement, the Company issued Mr. Ip warrants to purchase 260,416 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. Other than the Board Service Agreement, Mr. Ip has not engaged in any transaction that would be reportable as a related-party transaction under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

 

Mr. Ip will receive compensation for his service as a director in accordance with the Company’s standard compensation arrangements for non-employee directors, as may be determined by the Board from time to time.

 

Additionally, as of the date hereof, the Company entered into an indemnification agreement with Mr. Ip, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify him in accordance with the indemnification agreement.

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  GREENLANE HOLDINGS, INC.
     
Dated: January 27, 2026 By: /s/ Vanessa Guzmán-Clark
    Vanessa Guzmán-Clark
    Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

FAQ

What board change did Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) report in this 8-K?

Greenlane Holdings reported that its Board appointed Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip as a director, effective January 21, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of former director Barbar Sher. The Board’s decision was unanimous, reflecting full support for his appointment.

Who is Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip, the new director of Greenlane Holdings (GNLN)?

Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip is the founder of Iterative Law Profession Corporation, a business law firm focused on entrepreneurs and growth companies. He has significant experience in corporate, securities, M&A and corporate finance law, and holds prior roles as general counsel and director at multiple companies.

What equity compensation did Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) grant to Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip?

In connection with Board services under a Strategic Advisory Agreement, Greenlane issued Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip warrants to purchase 260,416 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. This was tied to his contemplated and ongoing service on the Board.

What is the Strategic Advisory Agreement mentioned by Greenlane Holdings (GNLN)?

Greenlane entered into a Strategic Advisory Agreement with Iterative Law Profession Corporation dated October 23, 2025, in connection with Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip’s contemplated Board service. Under this agreement, he provided Board services and received warrants as compensation for those advisory and governance-related activities.

Will Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip receive standard director compensation at Greenlane (GNLN)?

Yes. Greenlane stated that Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip will receive compensation for his service as a director in line with the company’s standard arrangements for non-employee directors, as determined by the Board from time to time, in addition to the previously issued warrant grant.

Did Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) disclose related-party transactions involving Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip?

Greenlane disclosed the Strategic Advisory Agreement with Iterative Law and the related warrant grant, but stated that, other than this agreement, Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip has not engaged in any transaction that would be reportable as a related-party transaction under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Does Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) provide indemnification to its new director?

Yes. As of the date of the report, Greenlane entered into an indemnification agreement with Jonathan Hue-Fay Ip. Under this agreement, the company agreed to indemnify him for certain liabilities arising from his role as a director, consistent with the agreement’s terms.
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