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John Lindeman Chief Financial Officer Years of experience Hydrofarm: <1 year ■ Industry: 21 years HYDROFARM Background and key accomplishments Joined Hydrofarm as Chief Financial Officer in 2020 From 2015 until assuming his current role at Hydrofarm, John served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at Calavo Growers, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVGW), a global avocado industry leader and expanding provider of valued-added fresh food Has held various leadership positions within the finance and investment banking industries, including serving as managing director at Sageworth Trust Company, a family office and private trust company. managing director and co-head of the consumer and retail group at Janney Montgomery Scott, managing director at Stifel Nicolaus and principal at Legg Mason Prior to joining Legg Mason, John was a Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Previous experience Calavo A family of fresh food CONFIDENTIAL STIFEL Janney pwc 22

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