22nd CenturyNASDAQ: XXII

Remains on Path to Cash Positive Operations in Q1 2025 Commencing Growth Strategy Leveraging Both Internal and External Brand Assets Across Multiple Categories Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company that is leading the fight against nicotine dependence and believes smokers should have a choice about their nicotine consumption, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, and provided an update on recent business highlights. Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results (compared to Second Quarter 2024, except as noted) All figures reported below reflect continuing operations, excluding discontinued operations related to the sale and exit of the Company's hemp/cannabis business in late 2023.

Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company that is leading the fight against nicotine and believes smokers should have a choice about their nicotine consumption, today announced that it will be presenting at the LD Micro Main Event XVII investor conference to be held October 28-30, 2024 in Los Angeles. As part of the conference, the Company will conduct a group presentation at 3:30 pm Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

CMO customer adds to previously announced cigarette export business with combined volume significantly adding to profitability Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - September 25, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company that is leading the fight against nicotine and believes smokers should have a choice about their nicotine consumption, today announced a commitment from an existing customer to also supply their filtered cigar products. As part of this customer relationship, 22nd Century Group will assume production of all the customer's filtered cigar products using an in-house predicate blend.

New Customer for 22nd Century's Internally Owned Moonlight Brand Could Increase Factory Volumes by More Than 30% When Fully Scaled, Improve Gross Profit Profile Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company that is leading the fight against nicotine and believes smokers should have a choice about their nicotine consumption, today announced a new customer agreement to supply its Moonlight branded cigarettes to the Southeast Asia marketplace. The first shipment is expected in the fourth quarter of 2024, with the opportunity to significantly expand volumes as the customer launches in key markets throughout 2025.

Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company leading the fight against nicotine addiction with its FDA authorized 95% less nicotine brand VLN®, today announced an agreement to fund all intellectual property, licensing and sponsored research payments to North Carolina State University through 2025 in equity as part of a deal valued at over $1.2 million. The payments will occur over the course of three tranches, in equity or cash, at the company's election.

Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - September 6, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company leading the fight against nicotine with its 95% less nicotine brand VLN® focused on nicotine harm reduction and contract manufacturing, today announced that it will participate in the HC Wainwright Conference on September 10, 2024 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. Investors can register and request meetings with management via their HC Wainwright representative.

Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company focused on nicotine harm reduction and contract manufacturing, today announced that it has secured an additional $1.68 million in gross proceeds from institutional investors through its Regulation A offering priced at $0.57 and from a separate private placement of common warrants. The Company also entered into an amendment to its existing debentures held by JGB Partners and related entities ("JGB").

Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - August 20, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII), a tobacco products company focused on nicotine harm reduction and contract manufacturing, today announced that it will provide a brief corporate update as part of the Emerging Growth Virtual Conference on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 4:25 PM Eastern Time. To access the live presentation, please use the events link online at https://ir.xxiicentury.com/.

Path to Cash Positive Operations in Q1 2025; Continued Fiscal Discipline with 2Q24 Financial Results; Reduced Net Debt by ~$6.3 Million Year-to-Date Mocksville, North Carolina--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2024) - 22nd Century Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: XXII) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, and provided an update on recent business highlights. Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results (compared to First Quarter 2024, except as noted) All figures reported below reflect continuing operations, excluding discontinued operations related to the sale and exit of the Company's hemp/cannabis franchise in late 2023.