[8-K] HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. Reports Material Event
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. reported a board change: Ms. Peters resigned and the board accelerated vesting of 30,000 restricted stock units previously granted to her. The Board appointed Chris Yetter effective October 1, 2025 to fill the resulting Class III director vacancy, with an initial term through the 2026 annual meeting. Mr. Yetter, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Dumont Global since 2018, was named to the Compensation Committee. The company disclosed no arrangements or transactions requiring additional Item 404 disclosure. Mr. Yetter will receive standard non-employee director compensation, including a pro rata grant of 20,000 restricted stock units scheduled to vest on June 9, 2026. A press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. ha comunicato un cambio nel consiglio: la signora Peters si è dimessa e il consiglio ha accelerato l’assegnazione di 30.000 unità di azioni vincolate precedentemente concesse. Il consiglio ha nominato Chris Yetter, con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2025, per coprire la vacante di direttore di Classe III, con un mandato iniziale fino all’assemblea annuale del 2026. Il signor Yetter, fondatore e Chief Investment Officer di Dumont Global dal 2018, è stato inserito nel Comitato di compensazione. L’azienda ha comunicato che non esistono accordi o transazioni che richiedano ulteriori informazioni ai sensi dell’Item 404. Il signor Yetter riceverà la normale compensazione per direttori non dipendenti, inclusa una concessione pro rata di 20.000 unità di azioni vincolate con vesting previsto per il 9 giugno 2026. Un comunicato stampa è allegato come Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. anunció un cambio en la junta: la Sra. Peters renunció y la junta aceleró el vesting de 30.000 unidades de acciones restringidas otorgadas previamente. La Junta nombró a con efecto desde el 1 de octubre de 2025 para cubrir la vacante de director de Clase III, con un mandato inicial hasta la reunión anual de 2026. El Sr. Yetter, fundador y Director de Inversiones de Dumont Global desde 2018, fue designado para el Comité de Compensación. La empresa comunicó que no existen acuerdos o transacciones que requieran divulgación adicional bajo el Item 404. El Sr. Yetter recibirá la compensación estándar para directores no ejecutivos, incluida una concesión prorrata de 20.000 unidades de acciones restringidas que vestirán el 9 de junio de 2026. Un comunicado de prensa está adjunto como Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. 이사회 변경을 발표했습니다: Peters 부인은 사임했고 이사회는 30,000주 제한 주식의 귀속을 가속했습니다. 이사회는 Chris Yetter를 2025년 10월 1일부로 효과를 발휘하여 Class III 이사 공석을 채우도록 임명하였으며, 임기는 2026년 연차총회까지입니다. Yetter 씨는 2018년부터 Dumont Global의 창립자 겸 최고투자책임자로 활동 중이며 보상위원회에 지명되었습니다. 회사는 추가 Item 404 공시가 필요한 약정이나 거래가 없다고 밝혔습니다. Yetter 씨는 비근로자 이사로서의 표준 보상을 받게 되며, 20,000주 제한 주식의 비례 배정이 2026년 6월 9일에 귀속될 예정입니다. 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 첨부되어 있습니다.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. a annoncé un changement au conseil : Mme Peters a démissionné et le conseil a accéléré l’ acquisition de 30 000 unités d’actions restreintes qui lui avaient été accordées. Le conseil a nommé Chris Yetter, avec effet au 1er octobre 2025, pour pourvoir le poste vacant de directeur de Classe III, avec un mandat initial jusqu’à l’assemblée générale de 2026. M. Yetter, fondateur et Directeur des investissements de Dumont Global depuis 2018, a été nommé au Comité de rémunération. La société a indiqué qu’aucun arrangement ou transaction ne nécessitait de divulgation supplémentaire au titre de l’Item 404. M. Yetter recevra la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés, y compris une attribution prorata de 20 000 unités d’actions restreintes qui vestingera le 9 juin 2026. Un communiqué de presse est joint en tant qu’Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. berichtete über eine Veränderung im Vorstand: Frau Peters trat zurück und der Vorstand beschleunigte die Vesting von 30.000 Restricted Stock Units, die ihr zuvor gewährt wurden. Der Vorstand ernannte Chris Yetter mit Wirkung zum 1. Oktober 2025, um die Vakanz eines Directors der Klasse III zu besetzen, mit einer ersten Amtszeit bis zur Hauptversammlung 2026. Herr Yetter ist Gründer und Chief Investment Officer von Dumont Global seit 2018 und wurde dem Vergütungsausschuss zugeteilt. Das Unternehmen gab bekannt, dass keine Vereinbarungen oder Transaktionen vorhanden sind, die zusätzliche Offenlegung gemäß Item 404 erfordern. Herr Yetter wird die übliche Vergütung für nicht ausgeschlossene Direktoren erhalten, einschließlich einer anteiligen Zuteilung von 20.000 Restricted Stock Units, deren Vesting am 9. Juni 2026 vorgesehen ist. Eine Pressemitteilung ist als Exhibit 99.1 beigefügt.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. أعلنت عن تغيير في المجلس: استقالت السيدة بيترس وجرى تسريع vesting لـ 30,000 وحدة أسهم مقيدة كانت ممنوحة لها سابقاً. عيّن المجلس كريس يِتتر اعتباراً من 1 أكتوبر 2025 لملء شاغر مدير الفئة III، بفترة ابتدائية حتى اجتماع الجمعية العامة لعام 2026. السيد Yetter، المؤسس ومدير الاستثمار التنفيذي في Dumont Global منذ 2018، عُيّن ليكون جزءاً من لجنة التعويض. أعلنت الشركة أنه لا توجد ترتيبات أو معاملات تستلزم كشفاً إضافياً وفق البند 404. سيتلقى السيد Yetter التعويض القياسي لمديري الشركة غير التنفيذيين، بما في ذلك منحة نسبية قدرها 20,000 وحدة أسهم مقيدة ستقع vesting في 9 يونيو 2026. مرفق بيان صحفي كملحق Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. 公布董事会变动：Peters 女士辞任，董事会加速授予她的 30,000份受限股票单位的归属。董事会任命 Chris Yetter 自 2025年10月1日 起填补 Class III 董事空缺，任期至 2026 年年度股东大会。Yet ter 先生自 2018 年起为 Dumont Global 的创始人兼首席投资官，被任命为 薪酬委员会 成员。公司披露没有需要按照第 404 条额外披露的安排或交易。Yet ter 先生将获得标准的非员工董事薪酬，包括一份按比例授予的 20,000份受限股票单位，预计在 2026年6月9日归属。新闻稿作为 Exhibit 99.1 附上。
- Vacancy filled promptly with appointment effective October 1, 2025
- Transparent disclosure that no arrangements or Item 404 transactions require additional reporting
- New director has relevant experience (Founder and CIO of Dumont Global since 2018)
- Director compensation aligned with company practice, including a pro rata 20,000 RSU grant
- Director resignation (Ms. Peters) reduced board continuity and created a vacancy
- Accelerated vesting of 30,000 RSUs to the departing director increases near-term equity dilution
Insights
TL;DR: Board turnover with accelerated RSU vesting and a replacement director who is a significant investor affiliate.
The filing documents a routine but material board-level change: an incumbent director resigned and the company filled the vacancy immediately with an experienced investor-affiliated director. The accelerated vesting of 30,000 RSUs to the departing director is a one-time compensation recognition. The new director receives a pro rata grant of 20,000 RSUs vesting in mid-2026, consistent with typical non-employee director pay practices. There is no Item 404 disclosure required and the company states there were no disagreements with the departing director on company operations, policies, or practices.
TL;DR: Governance impact is moderate: vacancy promptly filled and committee membership addressed; disclosures appear complete.
The filing shows timely governance action: the board filled the vacancy and updated committee composition by appointing Mr. Yetter to the Compensation Committee. The filing explicitly states there are no arrangements or reportable related-party transactions involving the new director, and affirms the resignation was not due to disagreement. Accelerated vesting and the pro rata RSU grant are disclosed transparently. These items are material to governance oversight but do not indicate broader governance issues based on the information provided.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. ha comunicato un cambio nel consiglio: la signora Peters si è dimessa e il consiglio ha accelerato l’assegnazione di 30.000 unità di azioni vincolate precedentemente concesse. Il consiglio ha nominato Chris Yetter, con effetto dal 1 ottobre 2025, per coprire la vacante di direttore di Classe III, con un mandato iniziale fino all’assemblea annuale del 2026. Il signor Yetter, fondatore e Chief Investment Officer di Dumont Global dal 2018, è stato inserito nel Comitato di compensazione. L’azienda ha comunicato che non esistono accordi o transazioni che richiedano ulteriori informazioni ai sensi dell’Item 404. Il signor Yetter riceverà la normale compensazione per direttori non dipendenti, inclusa una concessione pro rata di 20.000 unità di azioni vincolate con vesting previsto per il 9 giugno 2026. Un comunicato stampa è allegato come Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. anunció un cambio en la junta: la Sra. Peters renunció y la junta aceleró el vesting de 30.000 unidades de acciones restringidas otorgadas previamente. La Junta nombró a con efecto desde el 1 de octubre de 2025 para cubrir la vacante de director de Clase III, con un mandato inicial hasta la reunión anual de 2026. El Sr. Yetter, fundador y Director de Inversiones de Dumont Global desde 2018, fue designado para el Comité de Compensación. La empresa comunicó que no existen acuerdos o transacciones que requieran divulgación adicional bajo el Item 404. El Sr. Yetter recibirá la compensación estándar para directores no ejecutivos, incluida una concesión prorrata de 20.000 unidades de acciones restringidas que vestirán el 9 de junio de 2026. Un comunicado de prensa está adjunto como Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. 이사회 변경을 발표했습니다: Peters 부인은 사임했고 이사회는 30,000주 제한 주식의 귀속을 가속했습니다. 이사회는 Chris Yetter를 2025년 10월 1일부로 효과를 발휘하여 Class III 이사 공석을 채우도록 임명하였으며, 임기는 2026년 연차총회까지입니다. Yetter 씨는 2018년부터 Dumont Global의 창립자 겸 최고투자책임자로 활동 중이며 보상위원회에 지명되었습니다. 회사는 추가 Item 404 공시가 필요한 약정이나 거래가 없다고 밝혔습니다. Yetter 씨는 비근로자 이사로서의 표준 보상을 받게 되며, 20,000주 제한 주식의 비례 배정이 2026년 6월 9일에 귀속될 예정입니다. 보도자료는 Exhibit 99.1로 첨부되어 있습니다.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. a annoncé un changement au conseil : Mme Peters a démissionné et le conseil a accéléré l’ acquisition de 30 000 unités d’actions restreintes qui lui avaient été accordées. Le conseil a nommé Chris Yetter, avec effet au 1er octobre 2025, pour pourvoir le poste vacant de directeur de Classe III, avec un mandat initial jusqu’à l’assemblée générale de 2026. M. Yetter, fondateur et Directeur des investissements de Dumont Global depuis 2018, a été nommé au Comité de rémunération. La société a indiqué qu’aucun arrangement ou transaction ne nécessitait de divulgation supplémentaire au titre de l’Item 404. M. Yetter recevra la rémunération standard des administrateurs non salariés, y compris une attribution prorata de 20 000 unités d’actions restreintes qui vestingera le 9 juin 2026. Un communiqué de presse est joint en tant qu’Exhibit 99.1.
Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. berichtete über eine Veränderung im Vorstand: Frau Peters trat zurück und der Vorstand beschleunigte die Vesting von 30.000 Restricted Stock Units, die ihr zuvor gewährt wurden. Der Vorstand ernannte Chris Yetter mit Wirkung zum 1. Oktober 2025, um die Vakanz eines Directors der Klasse III zu besetzen, mit einer ersten Amtszeit bis zur Hauptversammlung 2026. Herr Yetter ist Gründer und Chief Investment Officer von Dumont Global seit 2018 und wurde dem Vergütungsausschuss zugeteilt. Das Unternehmen gab bekannt, dass keine Vereinbarungen oder Transaktionen vorhanden sind, die zusätzliche Offenlegung gemäß Item 404 erfordern. Herr Yetter wird die übliche Vergütung für nicht ausgeschlossene Direktoren erhalten, einschließlich einer anteiligen Zuteilung von 20.000 Restricted Stock Units, deren Vesting am 9. Juni 2026 vorgesehen ist. Eine Pressemitteilung ist als Exhibit 99.1 beigefügt.
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