Mr. Matt Mundy reports

FLUENT CORP. ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE CULTIVATION PARTNERSHIP WITH CONNECTED CANNABIS AT NEW FACILITY IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK

Fluent Corp. has commenced operations at its new 68,000-plus-square-foot indoor cultivation facility in Buffalo, N.Y. This facility doubles Fluent's New York cultivation capacity and further strengthens its premium wholesale portfolio across the state.

Alongside this expansion, Fluent has entered into an exclusive partnership with Connected New York Inc., a part of the Connected International Inc. family and the California-based industry leader recognized for its award-winning brands, cutting-edge cultivation, advanced research and development, and proprietary genetics. Within the Connected portfolio are three premium brands: Connected Cannabis, AlienLabs and Smoken Promises. Under this partnership, Fluent will serve as the exclusive provider of these brands in New York, bringing some of California's most sought-after cannabis products to the state.

"Our mission is to cultivate exceptional cannabis that reflects the highest standards of quality and consistency," said David Vautrin, interim chief executive officer of Fluent. "With this new facility, we are pairing cutting-edge technology with Connected's master grower expertise to unlock the full potential of their genetics. The result will be flower rich in flavour, potency and purity. We are committed to setting a new benchmark for premium flower in New York, where demand for top-shelf product is growing at over 80 per cent year over year according to BDSA data."

Caleb Counts, CEO of Connected, added: "We are excited to introduce Connected Cannabis, AlienLabs and Smoken Promises to New York's cannabis community. Partnering with Fluent gives us the platform to bring our proven genetics to one of the most discerning markets in the country -- same standards, same quality, no compromises. We believe the demand is real, and we're here to earn our place on New York shelves."

As one of California's first cannabis brands, AlienLabs is renowned for its exotic, indoor-grown flower. Known for pushing boundaries on quality, the brand takes pride in crafting unique strains where each variety offers a distinct flavour and experience. Connected Cannabis has built its reputation through innovative cultivation techniques, producing quality cannabis and creating strains that have made it a standout in California and other mature markets. Smoken Promises, while more accessibly priced, maintains the craftsmanship and authenticity of its sister brands, offering consumers a reliable, high-value option without compromising on flavour or consistency.

Connected Cannabis and AlienLabs premium branded products are expected to reach retailers and consumers in the fourth quarter of 2025. In addition to these new offerings, Fluent and its wholesale division, Entourage, will continue to feature their growing portfolio of in-house brands, offering a wide range of consumption methods for both adult-use customers and medical patients across the state.

About Fluent Corp.

Fluent, a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to being one of the highest-quality cannabis companies for the communities it serves. This is driven by Fluent's unrelenting commitment to operational excellence in cultivation, production, distribution and retail experience. 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, Fla., Fluent employs 700 employees across eight cultivation and manufacturing facilities, 42 active retail locations, and a wholesale division which trades under Entourage servicing third party retailers in New York.

About Connected Cannabis Co.

Connected Cannabis, a movement championing exceptional strains and cultivation methods started by Caleb Counts in 2009, is now a pioneer in cannabis product research and development and one of the most prolific brands in commercial cultivation. Beginning at Sacramento's Fruitridge Health & Wellness Dispensary, Counts launched the Connected Cannabis brand in 2018 to serve as a dedicated platform for his portfolio of top-tier genetics. Today, the vertically integrated company rides the cutting edge of product development, with in-depth consumer input and rigorous testing to hone its proprietary strains. Connected's longtime partnership with fellow California heavyweight AlienLabs, an elite cultivator and lifestyle brand, has set the gold standard for cannabis genetics and product quality. A globally recognized legacy brand, Connected has expanded beyond California, with operations in Arizona, Florida and now New York, while continuing to build strong industry relationships, foster collaboration and create unity.

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