Edible Garden Adds Capital Markets Veteran Michael Naidrich as Audit Committee Chair

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Edible Garden AG Incorporated appointed Michael Naidrich to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, assigning him to the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance Committees. Naidrich, CEO of AmeriVet Securities with over 30 years of capital markets experience, will chair the Audit Committee.

1. Shares Slip as Trading Volume Doubles

Edible Garden shares fell 4.2% on Tuesday, with trading volume climbing to 282,808 shares—113% above the 50-day average of 132,466. This surge in activity coincided with a market capitalization of $2.8 million and a beta of 2.08, underscoring heightened volatility. Technical indicators show the 50-day moving average at $1.27 and the 200-day at $1.88, suggesting recent selling pressure below longer-term trends.

2. Third-Quarter Earnings Miss Expectations

For the quarter ended November 14th, Edible Garden reported a net loss per share of $1.38, missing consensus estimates by $0.87. Revenue of $2.82 million fell short of analyst projections by nearly 27%, while the company recorded a negative net margin of 115.4% and a return on equity of negative 1,078.8%. Balance-sheet metrics include a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.80 and a quick ratio of 0.51, indicating modest leverage but tight liquidity headroom.

3. Board Strengthened with Capital Markets Expert

On December 30, 2025, Edible Garden appointed Michael Naidrich to its Board of Directors. Naidrich, who will chair the Audit Committee, brings over 30 years of experience leading capital markets teams at AmeriVet Securities and Tigress Financial Partners. His background in market strategy, regulatory compliance and investor engagement is expected to bolster governance and support the company’s disciplined growth objectives, particularly as it expands its hydroponic greenhouse footprint and licensing business.

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