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Hydrofarm (HYFM) CAO Erica Ackerman logs 138-share tax withholding event

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HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. executive Erica Ackerman, CAO and Corporate Controller, reported a code F transaction involving 138 shares of common stock on 2026-08-08. The shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units, based on a price of $1.60 per share. After this tax-withholding disposition, Ackerman directly holds 7,402 shares of HYDROFARM common stock.

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Insider Ackerman Erica
Role CAO and Corporate Controller
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share F1 138 $1.60 $220.80
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share — 7,402 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units, which may be settled, on a 1-for-1 basis, only in shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number
Shares withheld for taxes 138 shares Common stock withheld on 2026-08-08 for tax withholding obligation
Withholding price $1.60 per share Value used for 138 withheld shares of common stock
RSUs vested 334 stock-settled restricted stock units Vesting triggered the tax withholding; RSUs settle 1-for-1 in common stock
Shares owned after transaction 7,402 shares Direct ownership of Hydrofarm common stock following the 2026-08-08 transaction
restricted stock units financial
"vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units, which may be settled"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
stock-settled restricted stock units financial
"vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units, which may be settled"
tax withholding obligation financial
"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting"

FAQ

What insider transaction did HYFM report for Erica Ackerman?
HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. reported that Erica Ackerman had 138 shares of common stock withheld on 2026-08-08. The shares were used to satisfy tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of restricted stock units.

How many HYFM shares were involved in Erica Ackerman’s Form 4 filing?
The Form 4 shows 138 shares of HYDROFARM common stock, valued at $1.60 per share, were withheld. These shares covered taxes on the vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units that settle 1-for-1 in common stock.

How many HYFM shares does Erica Ackerman own after this transaction?
Following the reported tax-withholding disposition, Erica Ackerman directly holds 7,402 shares of HYDROFARM common stock. This figure reflects her post-transaction ownership as reported in the Form 4 filing for the 2026-08-08 event.

Was Erica Ackerman’s HYFM Form 4 transaction under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked as affirmed, and the transaction is described as tax withholding. There is no indication in the reported data that this disposition occurred under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What triggered the tax withholding for Erica Ackerman’s HYFM shares?
The tax withholding was triggered by the vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units. According to the footnote, these RSUs may be settled 1-for-1 in HYDROFARM common stock, and shares were withheld to meet the related tax obligation.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Ackerman Erica
(Last)(First)(Middle)
1510 MAIN STREET
(Street)
SHOEMAKERSVILLE PENNSYLVANIA 19555
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HYDROFARM HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. [ HYFM ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CAO and Corporate Controller
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/08/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share08/08/2026F138(1)D$1.67,402D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 334 stock-settled restricted stock units, which may be settled, on a 1-for-1 basis, only in shares of common stock. Fractional amounts have been rounded to the nearest whole number
/s/ Erica Ackerman08/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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