22nd Century Group Reports 2026 Annual Meeting Vote Results

What Happened
22nd Century Group, Inc. (XXII) filed an 8-K reporting the results of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders held June 11, 2026. Stockholders elected Lucille Salhany as a Class III director (term until the 2029 annual meeting), approved an advisory resolution on executive compensation for fiscal 2025, and ratified WithumSmith+Brown, PC as the company’s independent registered public accountants for 2026.

Key Details

• Director election: Lucille Salhany elected as Class III director — For: 1,163,869; Withheld: 34,794 (≈97.1% For of votes cast). Broker non-votes: 0.
• Advisory vote on executive compensation (fiscal 2025): For: 1,160,325; Against: 37,053; Abstain: 1,285 (≈96.8% For).
• Auditor ratification: WithumSmith+Brown, PC ratified as independent accountants for 2026 — For: 1,191,342; Against: 7,051; Abstain: 270 (≈99.4% For).
• Meeting date and filing: Annual meeting held and 8-K filed on June 11, 2026.

Why It Matters
These outcomes show clear stockholder support for the company’s current board composition, executive compensation approach (advisory), and accounting firm selection. For investors, strong affirmative votes reduce near-term governance uncertainty and signal approval of management’s compensation practices and choice of auditor, which supports continuity in oversight and financial reporting.