NYSE Adds Cannabis Company Aphria, Kicks Out IGC

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ICE) is delisting self-described cannabis company India Globalization Corp. (NYSE: IGC). In a short statement, the NYSE said that trading of the common stock would be suspended immediately.

The statement said that IGC has “Engaged in operations which, in the opinion of the Exchange, are contrary to the public interest. Section 1009(a) (ii) of the Company Guide states that it is necessary and appropriate for the protection of investors to immediately suspend trading in the Company’s common stock.”

The NYSE also said that “The issuer has substantially discontinued the business that it conducted at the time it was listed or admitted to trading and has become engaged in ventures or promotions which have not developed to a commercial stage or the success of which is problematical.

The Green Market Report recently highlighted the ways India Globalization Corp. claimed to be a cannabis company, but in reality, was earning money from legacy trading operations. Other outlets like MarketWatch have also dived into the company’s filings to uncover bad behavior. Mostly that IGC pretends to pivot its company to whatever new trend is moving the market, while not actually doing so.

Aphria Inc.

On a positive note, Aphria Inc. (TSX: APH)  said that its common shares have been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange and will begin trading at the open of markets on November 2, 2018. The new symbol will be APHA and the company said that it was changing its Toronto symbol from “APH” to “APHA.”

The shares that are currently trading on the OTCQB will move over to the NYSE. Shareholders will not need to do anything other than making sure their brokerages reflect the change in exchanges.

“Listing on the NYSE provides Aphria with access to the largest equity market in the world, with increased exposure to a vast array of US institutional and retail investors. This strategic move aligns directly with our growth ambitions as we enter an elite peer group of respected, high-profile corporate brands listed on the NYSE,” said Vic Neufeld , Aphria CEO.

Mr. Neufeld added: “We are excited to usher in a new era with the recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in Canada and as we aim to further expand our footing in exciting markets such as Latin America , the Caribbean and Europe . Aphria is well-positioned to capitalize on this fast-growing industry.”

 

 

 

 

Debra Borchardt

Debra Borchardt is the Co-Founder, and Executive Editor of GMR. She has covered the cannabis industry for several years at Forbes, Seeking Alpha and TheStreet. Prior to becoming a financial journalist, Debra was a Vice President at Bear Stearns where she held a Series 7 and Registered Investment Advisor license. Debra has a Master's degree in Business Journalism from New York University.


One comment

  • Bob Kuch

    October 30, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Great news, thanks!

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