Form SCHEDULE 13G 22nd Century Group, Inc. Filed by: Reda Joseph
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13G
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UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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22nd Century Group, Inc. (Name of Issuer) |
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
(CUSIP Number) |
08/19/2026 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) |
| Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed: |
| Rule 13d-1(b) |
| Rule 13d-1(c) |
| Rule 13d-1(d) |
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
Joseph Reda | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
71,256.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
9.97 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) Based on 713,994 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as verified with the Issuer on August 19, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
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| CUSIP No. |
| 1 | Names of Reporting Persons
SEG Opportunity Fund, LLC | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | Sec Use Only | ||||||||
| 4 | Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 9 | Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
35,628.00 | ||||||||
| 10 | Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 11 | Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.98 % | ||||||||
| 12 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person: (1) Based on 713,994 shares of Common Stock of the Issuer outstanding as verified with the Issuer on August 19, 2026.
SCHEDULE 13G
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| Item 1. | ||
| (a) | Name of issuer:
22nd Century Group, Inc. | |
| (b) | Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
321 Farmington Road Mocksville, North Carolina 27028 | |
| Item 2. | ||
| (a) | Name of person filing:
This statement is jointly filed by and on behalf of each of Joseph Reda and SEG Opportunity Fund, LLC, a New York limited liability company ("SEG", and together with Mr. Reda, "Reporting Persons"). Mr. Reda is the manager of, and may be deemed to beneficially own securities beneficially owned by, SEG. SEG is the record and direct beneficial owner of the shares of Common Stock of the Issuer covered by this statement.
Each Reporting Person declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this statement.
Each Reporting Person may be deemed to be a member of a group with respect to the Issuer or securities of the Issuer for the purpose of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act. Each of the Reporting Persons declares that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be construed as an admission that such person is, for the purpose of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act or any other purpose, (i) acting (or has agreed or is agreeing to act together with any other person) as a partnership, limited partnership, syndicate, or other group for the purpose of acquiring, holding, or disposing of securities of the Issuer or otherwise with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer or (ii) a member of any group with respect to the Issuer or any securities of the Issuer. | |
| (b) | Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
For Joseph Reda:
1324 Manor Circle Pelham, NY 10803
For SEG Opportunity Fund, LLC:
135 Sycamore Drive Roslyn, NY 11576 | |
| (c) | Citizenship:
Joseph Reda is a citizen of the United States. SEG is a New York limited liability company. | |
| (d) | Title of class of securities:
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share | |
| (e) | CUSIP No.:
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| Item 3. | If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a: | |
| (a) | Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o); | |
| (b) | Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); | |
| (c) | Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c); | |
| (d) | Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8); | |
| (e) | An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E); | |
| (f) | An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F); | |
| (g) | A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G); | |
| (h) | A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); | |
| (i) | A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3); | |
| (j) | A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution: | |
| (k) | Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). | |
| Item 4. | Ownership | |
| (a) | Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 9 on the cover pages(s) hereto. | |
| (b) | Percent of class:
See Item 11 on the cover page(s) hereto. %
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| (c) | Number of shares as to which the person has:
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| (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 on the cover pages hereto. | ||
| (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 6 on the cover pages hereto. | ||
| (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 7 on the cover pages hereto. | ||
| (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 8 on the cover pages hereto. | ||
| Item 5. | Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class. | |
| Item 6. | Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 7. | Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 8. | Identification and Classification of Members of the Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 9. | Notice of Dissolution of Group. | |
Not Applicable
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| Item 10. | Certifications: |
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11. |
| SIGNATURE | |
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
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Exhibit Information
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99.1 Joint Filing Agreement (filed herewith). |
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