Mr. Blake Holzgrafe reports

AYR WELLNESS ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF LOU KARGER AS DIRECTOR AND CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Ayr Wellness Inc.'s Lou Karger, the chair of the board, has resigned in his capacity as a director of the company, effective as of Jan. 31, 2026.

"As chair, Lou helped guide the company through important phases of its development, and we are grateful for his leadership and dedication," said Blake Holzgrafe, interim chief executive officer of Ayr. "On behalf of the entire Ayr team, we thank Lou for his service and wish him well in his future endeavours."

About Ayr Wellness Inc.

Ayr Wellness is a vertically integrated U.S. multistate cannabis operator with over 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Nevada and Virginia.

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