FLUENT Appoints Peter Shumlin to Board of Directors

*TAMPA, Fla. —* FLUENT Corp. appointed Peter Shumlin as a director of
FLUENT Corp, effective July 1, 2025. Shumlin joins the Board as a nominee
of The Hawthorne Collective Inc., expanding FLUENT’s board from seven to
eight members.

Bill Smith, Executive Chair of the Board, commented, “Governor Shumlin
brings a unique combination of public policy experience, entrepreneurial
acumen, and a deep commitment to health equity. As FLUENT enters its next
phase of disciplined growth and market expansion, his insight into
state-level regulatory frameworks and national healthcare trends will help
position the Company for long-term value creation.”

Shumlin served as the 81st Governor of Vermont from 2011 to 2017. His
public service career spans nearly three decades, including time as a
Vermont House Representative and as a longtime State Senator for the
Windham District. A vocal advocate for healthcare reform and compassionate
care access, Governor Shumlin also chaired the Democratic Governors
Association and has remained an active entrepreneur in both educational
travel and real estate sectors.

“I’m pleased to join the FLUENT Board at a time when the cannabis sector is
undergoing both challenge and transformation,” said Shumlin. “The FLUENT
team has demonstrated resilience, operational excellence, and a clear
vision for responsible growth. I look forward to helping shape strategies
that strengthen the Company’s position in key markets and deliver value to
shareholders.”

Robert Beasley, Chief Executive Officer and Director of FLUENT, added,
“Governor Shumlin brings both a strategic and value-driven perspective that
complements our mission. His leadership in healthcare, education, and
public service will serve us well as we deepen our commitment to patients
and expand into more progressive cannabis markets across the U.S.”

The appointment underscores FLUENT’s focus on strengthening its leadership
bench as the Company scales operations, expands its product portfolio, and
pursues new growth opportunities in the evolving cannabis landscape.
About FLUENT Corp.

FLUENT produces an assortment of cannabis products under a diverse
portfolio of brands including MOODS, Knack, Wandr, Bag-O and Hyer Kind.
FLUENT operates in Florida, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas. Headquartered
in Tampa, Florida, FLUENT employs more than 700 employees across 8
cultivation and manufacturing facilities and 42 active retail locations and
a wholesale division, ENTOURAGE, which services third party retailers in
New York. FLUENT’s Common Shares trade on the CSE under the symbol “FNT.U”
and on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “CNTMF”.