CEO of 22nd Century Group Purchases 100,000 Company Stocks

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Jan.08.2024
CEO of 22nd Century Group Purchases 100,000 Company Stocks
22nd Century Group CEO Lawrence Firestone purchased 100,000 shares of company stock at an average price of $0.17 per share.

According to a report by the Associated Press on January 4, Lawrence Firestone, the CEO of 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ: XXII) bought 100,000 shares of the company's stock. The average purchase price per share was $0.17, resulting in a total transaction amount of $17,000.

 

According to reports, the 22nd Century Group is an agricultural biotechnology company that primarily focuses on utilizing plant science to reduce tobacco harm, lower nicotine content, and enhance overall health levels through plant science innovations in the life sciences and consumer goods industries.

 

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