The Daily Hit: August 7, 2019

It’s time for your Daily Hit of cannabis financial news for August 7, 2019.

On the Site

LeafLink

Online cannabis wholesale marketplace, LeafLink announced the completion of a $35M Series B round of funding. The round was led by Thrive Capital. Current investors Nosara Capital, Lerer Hippeau, Wisdom VC, and Thought Into Action Ventures also participated in the round alongside L2 Ventures.

Columbia Care

Columbia Care Inc. (NEO: CCHW) (OTCQX: CCHWF) reported financial results for its second quarter ending June 30, 2019, with revenue increasing 102% to $19.3 million and 50% sequentially. The net losses grew to $33.7 million versus $4.2 million for the same time period in the previous year. The company blamed the losses on the “recognition of listing fee and share-based compensation expense, as well as higher operating expenses related to the company’s expansion in both new and existing markets.”

The Green Organic Dutchman

The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (TGOD)  (TSX: TGOD) (US: TGODF) has submitted an application to list its common shares on the NASDAQ according to a statement from the company. “This is an important step in the growth of TGOD, one that will broaden our investor base and increase access for international investors as we build the leading global organic cannabis brand”, commented Brian Athaide, CEO of TGOD.

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In Other News

Pasha Brands

Pasha Brands Ltd. (CSE: CRFT) (OTC:CRFTF) (FSE:ZZD) announced that it has secured eligibility from the Depository Trust Company (DTC) to list its shares on the OTC Markets. “We are very pleased to have obtained DTC eligibility,” said Patrick Brauckmann , Executive Chairman of Pasha Brands. “This status will make the process of trading our stock in the United States much easier. We expect that this will make our shares available to a larger percentage of the investment market, which should improve the liquidity of our shares and therefore benefit Pasha and our shareholders.”

GW Pharmaceuticals

After the market close yesterday, GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) announced that it has released its financial results for the second quarter, ending on June 30, 2019. Revenue for the quarter was $72 million, the vast majority of which was generated from sales of CBD-based drug Epidiolex ($68.4 million). Net income was $79.7 million, up from a net loss of $84 million in the same period of the previous year. “We are pleased to report a strong second quarter of sales of Epidiolex in the US, reflecting high demand by US patients, increased prescribing by healthcare providers, and ongoing progress in payor coverage determinations,” said GW CEO Justin Gover. “In Europe, we are pleased to have recently received the positive opinion from the CHMP which clears the way for an expected approval in October.”

CV Sciences

CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB:CVSI) announced the release of its financial results for the second quarter, ending on June 30, 2019. Revenue for the quarter was $16.9 million, representing an increase of 36% over the same period in the previous year. The gross margin improved slightly, rising from 70.8% to 70.9%. Operating income was $1.3 million. “We remain highly confident in the long-term growth of hemp-based CBD and will continue to lead the industry in quality, innovation and both regulatory adherence and support as the market develops,” commented CV Sciences CEO Joseph Dowling.

William Sumner

William Sumner is a freelance writer specializing in the legal cannabis industry. You can follow William on Twitter @W_Sumner or on Medium.


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